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Morning Business Report: Trump tours Federal Reserve, Walmart wins Prime Week, markets mixed

President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell toured the central bank’s ongoing renovation project Thursday afternoon
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell toured the central bank’s ongoing renovation project Thursday afternoon — both wearing hard hats during the rare public visit. The walk-through comes as Trump ramps up criticism of Powell and the Federal Reserve, accusing the chair of going over budget on the construction project. The president has also been vocal…
Across the Nation, Featured

DOJ launches civil and criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Medicare billing practices

The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into the Medicare billing practices of UnitedHealth Group.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC) – The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into the Medicare billing practices of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurance providers in the country. Health care analyst Ron Howrigon, a former insurance executive who now works on the other side of the system—advocating for providers in negotiations with insurers—says the stakes are…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Apollo 13 returns, Percy Jackson teases season two, Spinal Tap strikes again

Apollo 13, the beloved space drama, will return for its 30th anniversary with an exclusive run in IMAX theaters from September 19th through the 25th.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Apollo 13, the beloved space drama, will return for its 30th anniversary with an exclusive run in IMAX theaters from September 19th through the 25th. It marks the first time the full-length theatrical version of the film will be shown in that format. Meanwhile, Disney+ dropped a surprise at San Diego Comic-Con: a teaser for Season Two of Percy…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Warnock, Ossoff urge DOJ to investigate Bibb County Jail over violence, unsafe conditions

Georgia senators cite stabbings, suicides, and unsanitary conditions in letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a federal investigation into the conditions at the Bibb County Jail in Macon, citing reports of violence, unsafe conditions and potential civil rights violations. In a letter sent Thursday to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the senators outlined a series…

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Nu-Way Weiners customers, employees voice frustration over illegal dumping at Bloomfield Road location

The restaurant scored a 100 on its most recent health inspection, but Kitchen Manager Senesta Foxworth says trash outside distracts from the tasty options inside, sometimes interfering with the ability of customers to access the drive thru.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Those who frequent Nu-Way Weiners on Bloomfield Road in Macon say illegal dumping on the restaurant’s property is bad for business and has gone too far. “We’re trying our best,” said Senesta Foxworth, restaurant kitchen manager. “We clean our area. But I wish they would love their neighborhood and not dump trash like…

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Bibb County School District kicks off new year with call for literacy and attendance gains

District celebrates convocation, names Teacher of the Year ahead of Aug. 4 start
Tyrik Wynn,

The Bibb County School District named Stuart Hardy, an executive chef at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy, as Bibb County’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with its annual convocation Thursday morning at the Macon Coliseum. The event brought together teachers, staff, and district leaders to…

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Bibb County Jail inmate starts fire outside cell

Deputies say the fire was quickly put out and no one was injured. The incident remains under investigation.
Tucker Sargent,

File (June 4, 2025)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are investigating after an inmate started a fire inside the jail Thursday afternoon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. It happened just after 4 p.m., according to an email from the sheriff’s office. 41NBC reached out after receiving a call from a concerned viewer. The sheriff’s office says deputies…

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$7,000 relocation incentive being offered to attract new residents to Macon

Choose Macon will give ten families a $7,000 package to move to Middle Georgia.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is looking to continue strengthening the economic growth in the city of Macon, and a new partnership is adding an enticing incentive for newcomers with $7,000 worth of relocation incentives. Jessica Walden, President and CEO of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, calls it an opportunity to showcase Macon as a…

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Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick gets feedback from residents at ‘Moment with Mayor’

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick met with residents to discuss concerns during her “Moment with Mayor” event on Thursday.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick held her third “Moment with Mayor” event at City Hall on Thursday to allow residents a valuable chance to meet one-on-one with the mayor to voice concerns, ask questions and offer ideas.  Dozens of residents showed up at City Hall  to meet with Mayor Patrick to discuss concerns or businesses…
Across the Nation, Featured

Florida man speaks out after violent traffic stop caught on camera

A Florida man at the center of a viral traffic stop is speaking publicly for the first time since the February incident, which has drawn national attention and renewed calls for police accountability.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A Florida man at the center of a viral traffic stop is speaking publicly for the first time since the February incident, which has drawn national attention and renewed calls for police accountability. Video posted by 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. shows the moment a traffic stop in Jacksonville escalated. In the clip, McNeil repeatedly asks, “Can you call your…
Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Google’s AI spending raises eyebrows, Tesla earnings slip, Walmart hires AI exec

Google is pouring tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, integrating it across its core products.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Google is pouring tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, integrating it across its core products. While the tech giant says it’s adding new AI-powered features to services like Google Photos and YouTube Shorts—including the ability to transform photos into videos—its aggressive spending is starting to worry Wall Street analysts. Tesla reported $1.2 billion in profit from April…
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Home sales slow, Trump eyes tax cut, market rallies

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in June to their lowest level since last September, as high mortgage rates and record home prices continue to weigh on buyers.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in June to their lowest level since last September, as high mortgage rates and record home prices continue to weigh on buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales dropped 2.7% from May to an annual rate of 3.93 million units. Compared to a year ago, sales remained flat….
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Netflix renews ‘Wednesday’ for season three ahead of season two premiere

Netflix has already renewed the hit series Wednesday for a third season.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Netflix has already renewed the hit series Wednesday for a third season, even before the second season has premiered. Jenna Ortega will reprise her role as Wednesday Addams when the first part of season two debuts on August 6th, with the second half following on September 3rd. Meanwhile, Hulu has announced the return of the Emmy-winning mystery-comedy Only Murders…

Bacon Fest 2025 Set For Sept 13
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Bacon Fest 2025 Set for Sept 13

Bring the family to Historic Luther Williams Field for an afternoon of food, fun, and live music
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT)  – With less than 10 days left in the 2025 Summer of Bacon Baseball season, Bacon organizers are gearing up for one of Macon’s most anticipated food events, Bacon Fest 2025. The festival is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at historic Luther Williams Field. The event promises am…

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New committee will evaluate possible termination of Georgia’s state income tax

The bipartisan committee will work before the 2026 legislative session to determine how the state would fund its services if the tax were eliminated.
Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia lawmakers are exploring how workers across the state could soon take home more of their earnings. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-Ga.) recently announced the creation of a new Georgia Senate committee focused on eliminating the state’s income tax. The bipartisan committee will work before the 2026 legislative session to determine how the state would fund…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Piedmont Macon doctor discusses rise in breast cancer among younger women

With this rise in cases, Piedmont Macon general and breast surgeon Jamaal Crawford emphasizes the importance of women receiving mammograms, learning how to self-check at home, and understanding what these screenings can help prevent.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Data from the National Breast Cancer Foundation has recently indicated an increase in younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer. With this rise in cases, Piedmont Macon general and breast surgeon Jamaal Crawford emphasizes the importance of women receiving mammograms, learning how to self-check at home, and understanding what these screenings can help prevent. “And the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

A bit more sun likely Thursday as rain odds persist

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures should largely return to the 90s as scattered storms will be possible again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A mostly cloudy day will stay that way through most of the evening before some clearing happens during the overnight hours. Scattered showers and storms will continue through the suppertime hours before tapering off into the night. Severe…

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Spirit of Macon Park coming to downtown with help from AARP grant

The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has received a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, one of only 10 projects in Georgia selected from more than 3,400 submissions nationwide.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vacant lot in downtown Macon is set to be transformed into a wellness-focused park, thanks to a national grant aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages. The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has received a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, one of only 10 projects in Georgia selected from more than…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Deputies: 2 safe after overnight emergency in Towaliga River

One person was pulled from the river overnight, and a second was found safe hours later at a nearby gas station, deputies say.
Tucker Sargent,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies rescued two people after a late-night river emergency near the Towaliga River in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to an email from sheriff’s office spokesperson Anna Watkins, around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to a call about someone yelling for help near Mayfield Road. A white Chevrolet SUV was…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Macon man arrested after deputies find 27 grams of meth during Forsyth traffic stop

The vehicle stop happened July 22 and involved two people from Bibb County, according to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man was arrested after deputies discovered more than 27 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Forsyth. The vehicle stop happened July 22 and involved two people from Bibb County, according to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. During a brief field interview, one of the occupants voluntarily admitted to…
Across the Nation, Featured

President Trump announces Japan trade deal as pressure mounts over Epstein files

President Donald Trump met overnight with Republican members of Congress, using the closed-door gathering to announce a long-anticipated trade agreement with Japan.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump met overnight with Republican members of Congress, using the closed-door gathering to announce a long-anticipated trade agreement with Japan — a deal that imposes 15% tariffs on Japanese imports into the U.S. “We worked on it long and hard. And it’s a great deal for everybody,” Trump said. The president also thanked GOP lawmakers for their…