Macon Magazine, Newtown Macon To Host Macon Restaurant Week
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Macon Magazine, NewTown Macon to host Macon Restaurant Week

Emily Hopkins with NewTown Macon and Macon business owner Scott Mitchell said the event is a great time to support local businesses.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are partnering to launch the city’s first Macon Restaurant Week. The event is scheduled for September 12-20 in downtown Macon and is themed “Fall into Flavor.” The weeklong celebration will feature exclusive specials from 17 locally owned restaurants, with price points including $10 Steals, $20 Deals, $30 Meals and $50 Feasts. Restaurants…

Positive Parenting: What Really Makes An Impact When It Comes To Sustainability?
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Positive Parenting: What Really Makes an Impact?

Experts say real sustainability involves reducing food waste, eating less meat, restoring wildlife habitats, building edible landscapes, and creating community gardens in food deserts.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

ORLANDO, Florida- From giving up straws to planting trees, we all have ideas about what sustainability looks like. But experts say some of the most popular choices aren’t actually the most impactful. On this sweltering summer day Rebecca, Sage, Sam, and Allison are chillin’ out in the springs. They’re also trying to live greener lives, one choice at a time,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Macon Regional Crimestoppers marks 25 years of solving crimes in Middle Georgia

The community program has helped police catch fugitives and will celebrate its anniversary at a November luncheon.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon Regional Crimestoppers is marking 25 years of helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes across Middle Georgia. The community-run program partners with police departments, sheriff’s offices and media outlets in eight counties. It offers rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. A legacy of public safety Sergeant Greg Thomas of Crimestoppers said…
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Perry PD: 10 juveniles linked to 27 vehicle break-ins

Five vehicles sustained damage to ignitions and steering columns, according to investigators.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Detectives with the Perry Police Department have arrested 10 juvenile offenders in connection with a string of entering auto cases reported between June 29 and August 7. Police said 27 vehicles were entered during the crime spree, which spanned several neighborhoods, including Cameron Court Apartments, Berkshire Court Apartments, Perry Heights Apartments, Oliver Place Apartments, Sewell Circle,…
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Perry police: Search leads to arrest, drug seizure on Jackson Lane

Investigators say marijuana, synthetic marijuana and oxycodone pills were recovered from the home.
Tucker Sargent,

Suspect ArrestedPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department says one person is in custody after officers executed a narcotics search warrant Thursday on Jackson Lane. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, investigators from Perry Police, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Warner Robins Police searched the home and recovered marijuana, synthetic marijuana and oxycodone pills….

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Macon man found guilty in brutal 2022 home invasion, sentenced to life

The charges stem from a November 3, 2022, home invasion on the 3500 block of Morris Avenue.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County jury found 33-year-old Deon Banks guilty Thursday on all 15 counts in connection with a 2022 home invasion that left two men dead and two others traumatized, according to a news release. Prosecutors said Banks was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment, aggravated assault and possession of a…
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Two suspects arrested after armed robbery at Macon CVS

Deputies said two masked men entered the store at 1271 Gray Highway around 9:40 p.m. August 21, brandishing a firearm and demanding money from the register.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a CVS store that led to the arrest of two suspects on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies said two masked men entered the store at 1271 Gray Highway around 9:40 p.m. August 21, brandishing a firearm and demanding money from the register. The…

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Band of the Week

Band of the Week: Perry High School

Edward Smart,

This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week honors go to the Perry High School Panther Regiment Band. Director of Bands Rob Ingram says he’s optimistic about the band’s growth, ‘Going into my fourth year here, really cool to be back here in my alma-mater, we’ve got a growing group this year, we’re up about 30 members.’ Congratulations to the Perry…

Lineman Of The Week: Houston County High School
Lineman of the Week

Lineman of the Week: Houston County High School

Edward Smart,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week, utility line worker Ted Arrington, and high school football lineman Jakobe Bryant of Houston County High School. Both linemen work hard to bring power and passion to everything they do—on and off the field! The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman…

Ace And Central Square Off In The First Region Matchup Of The Season
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ACE and Central Square Off in the First Region Matchup of the Season

The ACE Gryphons opened their season down the road at Ed Defore Sports Complex against the 0-1 Central Chargers
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday, week two of the high school football season kicked off with our first region matchup of the season. The Academy of Classical Education Gryphons opened thier season on the road at Ed Defore Sports Complex against the 0-1 Central Chargers in a GHSA Region 2-A D-1 showdown. The Gryphons defeated the Chargers 38-6…

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Hands Across the Border campaign targets drunk driving ahead of Labor Day

Law enforcement officers in Georgia and four neighboring states are teaming up to keep impaired drivers off the road ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th annual “Hands Across the Border” campaign begins Monday, August 25 and runs through Friday, August 29. State troopers and local law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee will conduct sobriety checkpoints near state lines to send a clear message: drunk and drugged driving will not be tolerated. The campaign coincides…

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Showers and storms round out the week

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Erin is positioned about 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. The storm will continue its turn to the northeast and will advance away from the East Coast. As Erin moves further away from Georgia, the subsidence on the backside of the storm will also move out of the area. Meanwhile, a cold front is entering…

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UPDATE: City of Warner Robins restores water service after sinkhole, water main repairs

“Somebody could have died, you know that cave-in under there, you could have parked three or four cars, and so that was all underground, underwater, coming out in the ditch, 30 foot below the road,” said Montie Walters, Director for the Utilities Department.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE: The City of Warner Robins says water service has been restored after water main repairs following the opening of a sinkhole. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple unexpected curve balls were thrown. That’s what James Drinkard, City Administrator for Warner Robins said Thursday as he discussed various complications during a press conference surrounding the water main…

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City of Warner Robins moves forward with road repairs amid rising costs

The average cost of repaving a mile of road will be $324,933, which the city says is a more than 20% increase from last year, and a more than 43% price jump from 2023.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rising material and labor costs mean that funding for road repairs is covering fewer miles across Middle Georgia. But city officials in Warner Robins say they aren’t taking any shortcuts when it comes to keeping residents safe. The city recently announced a $2.48 million road paving project, which will cover 22 roads…

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Baldwin County opens new playground in Oconee Heights with grant funding

Commissioner Emily Davis says the new space will give children a safe place to play and support community improvements in Oconee Heights.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Oconee Heights new playground (41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All children should have the opportunity to play outside in a safe environment, and that’s one reason Baldwin County opened a new playground in Oconee Heights. The county was recently granted money to build a new gated playground in Oconee Heights, for children to play and feel safely. The new Baldwin…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputy arrested, fired in connection to hit-and-run investigation

Deputies responded just before 5 a.m. August 3 to a crash on the I-475 southbound exit ramp near Zebulon Road.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators determined he was involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded just before 5 a.m. August 3 to a crash on the I-475 southbound exit ramp near Zebulon Road. A passenger vehicle struck the back of a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Goodwill hosting Thrift Week Passport Challenge

Thrift With Impact: Goodwill Celebrates National Thrift Shop Day with One-Week Mission-Driven Shopping Challenge in Middle Georgia.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill of Middle Georgia is celebrating what sets it apart from other thrift and resale options — every purchase helps someone build a better future. As part of a nonprofit mission that provides education, skills training, and career services to more than 5,000 Middle Georgians each year, Goodwill transforms donated goods into…

Macon Pride Announces Week Of Community Events For Pride Week 2025
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Macon Pride announces week of community events for Pride Week 2025

DeMarcus Beckham, Macon Pride co-founder and special events chair, said the events are open to everyone in the community.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride will host a weeklong series of events this fall to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and allies, beginning with its kickoff event on August 29. The opening celebration, Chosen Family Feud, will take place at 6 p.m. at Emerson at Plum. The festivities will continue September 25 with a beer release and karaoke night at…
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Tech Report: Google unveils Pixel 10, Hertz cars on Amazon, Sony hikes PS5 price

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 smartphone lineup.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 smartphone lineup, highlighting artificial intelligence features that allow users to multitask more efficiently. One example: instantly pulling up an Airbnb address when prompted by a text. The launch comes just weeks before Apple is expected to debut its next iPhone models in September. Meanwhile, a new study is raising concerns about doctors…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

Uncertainty looms over Ukraine-Russia summit as NATO talks continue

New uncertainty is emerging over whether a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin will actually take place.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- New uncertainty is emerging over whether a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin will actually take place. The White House insists talks are still on track, with Vice President JD Vance saying direct engagement between leaders could help break diplomatic gridlock. But Russia is signaling hesitation, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressing lower-level…
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Morning Business Report: Fed cautious on rate cuts, Claire’s sale, Wall Street slump, Pop Mart boom, salary survey

Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at their July meeting about both inflation and the state of the labor market, though most agreed it was still too early to cut interest rates.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Federal Reserve officials expressed conce rn at their July meeting about both inflation and the state of the labor market, though most agreed it was still too early to cut interest rates. Governors also raised worries about tariffs fueling higher prices, while describing overall economic growth as “tepid.” In the retail sector, jewelry chain Claire’s announced it is selling…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump pressures fed ahead of Powell speech at Jackson Hole symposium

President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve as central bankers from around the world gather in Wyoming for their annual economic symposium.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve as central bankers from around the world gather in Wyoming for their annual economic symposium. The high-profile event, which shapes global monetary policy, features a keynote speech today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Analysts expect Powell could signal a modest rate cut amid concerns over the labor market, though…

Macon Td Club: Week One Players Of The Week
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Westside’s Flint, Hogges and Stratford’s Dunn Named Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week

Three student-athletes shined under the lights in Macon for Week one of the high school football season
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its Players of the Week following an action-packed opening week of the high school football season. The OrthoGeorgia Back of the Week honor went to Westside junior running back Tyliek Flint, who carried the ball 21 times for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Seminoles’ thrilling 41-34 win…

Royals Ready To Rumble In A Redemption Rematch With Dodge County
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Bleckley County Royals Seek Redemption in Rivalry Game Against Dodge County

The 1-0 Royals will face the Dodge County Indians in Eastman on Friday night for their 48th all-time matchup
Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Two of the high school football season brings one of Middle Georgia’s fiercest rivalries back into the spotlight as the Bleckley County Royals prepare for a rematch with the Dodge County Indians in the Endzone’s Game of the Week. The Royals, led by ninth-year head coach Von Lassiter, opened 2025 with a 35-13 win…