Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: ‘Avatar 3’ trailer drops, Beyoncé breaks records

Fans are heading back to Pandora with the release of the first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fans are heading back to Pandora with the release of the first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise. Sam Worthington returns as Jake, alongside Zoe Saldana’s Neytiri. The highly anticipated film is set to hit IMAX and other theaters worldwide on December 19th. Meanwhile, Beyoncé continues to make history. Billboard reports…

Georgia College Introduces Jeff Pelkey As New Head Baseball Coach
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Georgia College Introduces Jeff Pelkey as New Head Baseball Coach

New Bobcats Baseball HC was able to meet some of his team along with the GCSU community at a meet and greet press conference Monday
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University has found its next leader on the diamond. Following a 30-win season and third-place finish in 2025, GCSU introduced Jeff Pelkey as the new head coach of the Bobcats baseball team during a meet-and-greet press conference Monday afternoon. Pelkey arrives from Peach Belt Conference rival Flagler College, where he served…

New Reaction To Possible Doj Investigation
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Georgia leaders pushing for DOJ investigation into Bibb County Jail

"The NAACP heard the call that we responded and that we are trying to move our elected officials to a point where they understand there is a human rights crisis happening in the jail, and something needs to be done."
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders in Georgia are pushing for a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the Bibb County Jail. Last week, Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock called on the DOJ to start an investigation.  Gerald Griggs, President of the Georgia NAACP, is one of those calling for an investigation. “The NAACP heard the call that we responded and…

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Bibb County, Featured

Bibb County students among state’s highest Georgia Promise Scholarship recipients

The school choice voucher program offers families in the state’s lowest-performing public schools up to $6,500 to attend a private school or begin homeschooling.
Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025-2026 school year begins this week and next in school districts across Middle Georgia, meaning the Georgia Promise Scholarship is now in effect. The school choice voucher program offers families in the state’s lowest-performing public schools up to $6,500 to attend a private school or begin homeschooling. Bibb County had the third highest number of…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm chances make a return tomorrow

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia tomorrow afternoon and evening. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will linger into the night before clearing a little bit. A few isolated storms will be possible through the evening, however most locations will just stay dry and hot. Real feels will stay over 100 degrees while the…
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Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated assault in Bibb County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to spotlight five individuals currently wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and to share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following…
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One injured in Sunday morning shooting on Telfair Street in Dublin

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 478-277-5023 or call 911.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Sunday morning in Dublin. According to a release from Chief Keith Moon of the Dublin Police Department, officers responded around 1:15 a.m. on July 27 to reports of gunfire in the area of Telfair Street, between Kersey Lane and Smith Street. Investigators say the incident…
Bibb County, Local News

GoFundMe set up for four daughters left behind after mother dies in fatal crash

41NBC spoke with Janiecea Smith's mother, who said the family is sad and grieving her loss every day.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of a woman killed in a head on collision weeks ago in Macon has started a GoFundMe page, to help with living expenses for her young daughters. Janiecea Smith left behind four girls, all below the age of 9. 41NBC spoke with Smith’s mother, who said the family is sad and grieving her loss…

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Flying Biscuit Café opens in downtown Macon, offers grand opening deals and Southern favorites

A new spot for all-day breakfast and brunch has officially opened in downtown Macon.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon has a new spot for breakfast lovers: Flying Biscuit Café officially opened its doors Monday morning at 588 Mulberry Street. The restaurant is owned by Georgia State Sen. Jason Esteves — who is also running for governor — and his wife, Ariel. The couple also owns a Flying Biscuit location in Columbus. Known for…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration pushes forward on major trade talks

The Trump administration is ramping up international trade negotiations this week, engaging with top global partners just days ahead of critical tariff deadlines.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-  The Trump administration is ramping up international trade negotiations this week, engaging with top global partners just days ahead of critical tariff deadlines. President Donald Trump is meeting today with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, where the two leaders are expected to refine a trade agreement outline signed last month. The White House says the talks are…
Across the Nation, Featured

11 injured after mass stabbing at Michigan Walmart

Authorities in Michigan are crediting a group of courageous bystanders with helping subdue a man accused of stabbing 11 people at random inside a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Authorities in Michigan are crediting a group of courageous bystanders—one of them reportedly armed—with helping subdue a man accused of stabbing 11 people at random inside a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday. Dramatic video shows the tense moments as good Samaritans confronted the lone attacker, moments before a sheriff’s deputy arrived to take the suspect into custody. The…
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. reaches new trade deal with European Union

President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. Under the deal, the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on most European imports, including automobiles. However, some goods—such as aircraft and their components, select chemicals, and pharmaceuticals—will be exempt from the new tariffs….
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Ozzy Osbourne returns to Billboard Top 10 following his death

Fans are paying tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne following his death on July 22nd at the age of 76
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fans are paying tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne following his death on July 22nd at the age of 76 — and their support is sending his music back up the charts. Osbourne’s 2003 compilation album The Essential Ozzy Osbourne has skyrocketed from No. 134 to No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart. It marks the album’s first time…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Senators call for DOJ Investigation of Bibb County Jail

Senators Warnock and Ossoff say they support local reforms efforts, but believe federal intervention is necessary.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local leaders and families impacted by incidents inside the Bibb County Jail, are reacting to the news that Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct an investigation into the jail. Paula Platt, the mother of Stephen Fossett, who died in custody last year after being tased during a…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Couple finalizing plans for 11-suite boutique hotel in Milledgeville

Joshua Flournoy and his wife Aerin are combining their love of travel and their hometown to bring an 11-suite boutique hotel to Milledgeville. 
Taylor Gilchrist,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Joshua Flournoy and his wife Aerin are combining their love of travel and their hometown to bring an 11-suite boutique hotel to Milledgeville. “When we travel to Hawaii or different places we stay in villas and like bungalows,” Joshua said. “We want to bring that unique spin and create something unique just for Milledgeville.” Flournoy says…

Cochran Bleckley Chamber Of Commerce To Host Family Friendly Events
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Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce to host family-friendly events

Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, says the events are open to the public.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is hosting family-friendly events for the community. The Bleckley Bullseye campaign, a shop-local initiative, runs through July 31. Participants are encouraged to visit at least five participating businesses to collect stickers on a Bullseye card. Completed cards can be turned in at the City Auditorium Office Complex, 102 N. Second St.,…

Family Starts Gofundme For Help With Expenses For Crash Victim's Four Young Daughters
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Family starts GoFundMe for help with expenses for crash victim’s four young daughters

"You're more than welcome to continue to give," Knight said. "And we would thank you for that."
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of JaNiecea Smith has started a GoFundMe for help with expenses for her four young daughters. The girls are ages 7, 7, 6 and 5. Smith died last weekend after a head-on crash on Log Cabin Drive. We spoke with her mother, Teresa Knight. She says the family is grieving her daughter’s loss every…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bowden Golf Course Pavilion dedicated in memory of Jim Hickman

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller called Hickman “more than deserving of this recognition.”
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new pavilion at Historic Bowden Golf Course now stands in memory of a man whose impact on Macon’s golf scene and community spirit is still felt today. On Friday morning, city leaders and loved ones gathered to dedicate the structure in honor of James Allen “Jim” Hickman. The ceremony was held at the golf course,…

Positive Parenting: Helping Your Child Build Their Resilience Muscle
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Positive Parenting: Helping your child build their resilience muscle

“Your child is going to be a rollercoaster. Make sure you don't hop on with them,” said Dr. Modi.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

ORLANDO, Florida- We make sure our kids have the latest video games, most fashionable clothes, newest smart phone, but the most powerful gift might be something you can’t buy. One of the most powerful gifts you can give is to teach your child how to build resilience. It isn’t about “toughening up” — it’s about helping kids manage big emotions,…

Nu Way Weiners Customers, Employees Voice Frustration Over Illegal Dumping At Bloomfield Road Location
Bibb County

Macon residents call for neighborhood pride as trash piles up near local restaurant

Kitchen manager and patrons urge community to stop trashing local property
41NBC Web Producer, Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Employees and customers of Nu-Way Weiners on Bloomfield Road are speaking out against repeated illegal dumping near the restaurant, saying it’s hurting business and the community. Kitchen manager Senesta Foxworth said the issue is discouraging and sends the wrong message about the neighborhood. “We’re trying our best. We clean our area,” Foxworth said. “But I wish they…
Bibb County, Featured

UPDATE: Macon teen arrested in connection to shooting, arson, and armed standoff

Authorities say Floyd was wanted for his alleged involvement in an aggravated assault incident that happened on July 16.
Keenan Gibson, Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (7/25/2025): An 18-year-old Macon man is behind bars after being arrested on Friday in connection to an armed barricade situation earlier this month. U.S. Marshals with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Nicholas Ishmael Floyd around 9:30 a.m. on July 25 at a home in the 4000 block of Summer Hill Drive. Authorities say Floyd was wanted for…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration faces growing pressure over Epstein files

The Trump administration is under intensifying pressure to release sealed files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC) – The Trump administration is under intensifying pressure to release sealed files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, as the Department of Justice’s second-in-command held a second day of private meetings with convicted Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and her legal team. Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said: “She never declined to answer. She answered all of the questions truthfully,…
Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Intel layoffs, iOS 26 preview, Amazon scam alert

Intel has announced another major round of layoffs
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Intel has announced another major round of layoffs. The company now expects to end 2025 with approximately 75,000 core employees — a reduction of about 24,000 jobs. According to The Verge, which cited Intel’s recent earnings call, company leaders admitted they had “over-invested in factories” before securing enough customer demand to justify the expansion. Meanwhile, Apple is rolling out…
Featured, Morning Business Report

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…