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Sparta Police searching for man accused of firing gun near apartments

Police say 33-year-old Courtney Fredrick Dixon is wanted on firearm charges after firing a weapon at Heritage Manor Apartments. He is considered armed and dangerous.

July 17, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Sparta PoliceSPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sparta Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of firing a gun near an apartment complex over the weekend. According to a bulletin from the Sparta Police Department, officers are looking for 33-year-old Courtney Fredrick Dixon in connection to the incident that happened Saturday, July 12, at Heritage Manor…

Spirit Airlines coming to Middle Georgia Regional Airport this October, providing nonstop passenger service to Fort Lauderdale

The flight to Fort Lauderdale will connect passengers with other destinations like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas via flight, and the Caribbean by cruise. Faour says those who book now will save big.

July 17, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Planning vacation getaways just got a little bit easier for Middle Georgians. Spirit Airlines will provide nonstop flights from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International in Florida, taking off beginning on October 16. Doug Faour, Macon-Bibb County Aviation Director, says these services will benefit thousands in the region each year. “Our data…

The return of cursive in Georgia: New standards for elementary students

Georgia's updated English Language Arts standards now require cursive writing for 3rd through 5th graders, with school leaders highlighting its academic and developmental benefits.

July 17, 2025

Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elementary students across Georgia will soon be required to learn cursive writing, as part of new English Language Arts standards taking effect this school year. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its ELA standards to require cursive writing for students in 3rd through 5th grade. School leaders in Middle Georgia point…

Temperatures and storm chances climb Friday

July 17, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Invest93L’s influence leaving the Peach State temperatures will climb more and afternoon pop-up storms will return. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to mostly clear skies overnight on this warm Thursday. A few spotty storms remain possible in the southwestern counties of the region as the outer bands of Invest93L finally clear…

UPDATE: Warner Robins man sentenced to life for murdering wife

57-year-old Brian McManus was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

July 17, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE: (7/17) – Houston County District Attorney says 57-year-old Brian McManus was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of killing his wife in Warner Robins in 2023 is scheduled to be sentenced July 16, according to the Houston County District Attorney. 57-year-old Brian McManus was found…

Impact Therapy opens food pantry and toy drive to support Warner Robins families

Referral Coordinator Sarah Walker says the pantry is open to anyone in the community who’s in need

July 17, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new resource is now available for families in need. The Impact Therapy Community Pantry and “Play It Forward” toy drive is officially open in Warner Robins, offering both food assistance and support services. The community pantry provides food to families and individuals in need of staple items, while also offering counseling services for children….

Tech Report: Netflix earnings, Starbucks menu shake-up

Netflix is set to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close on Thursday.

July 17, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Netflix is set to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close on Thursday — and Wall Street is largely optimistic. Although the streaming giant no longer shares subscriber numbers, analysts are eyeing three key areas: the impact of recent price hikes, the performance of its advertising-supported tiers, and growth in international markets. Starbucks is officially lifting the curtain on…

Trump clashes with supporters over Epstein case as pressure mounts for transparency

A rare divide is emerging within the MAGA movement as President Trump faces growing frustration from some of his own supporters over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

July 17, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)-A rare divide is emerging within the MAGA movement as President Trump faces growing frustration from some of his own supporters over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. In a fiery social media post, Trump disowned a faction of his base he labeled “weaklings” for buying into what he called “B.S.” conspiracy theories. “It’s all been a big hoax,”…

Morning Business Report: Travel, tariffs, shifting consumer habits

United Airlines is lowering its profit expectations for the year, citing reduced consumer spending due to rising living costs.

July 17, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – United Airlines is lowering its profit expectations for the year, citing reduced consumer spending due to rising living costs. Still, the airline notes a more stable global outlook compared to earlier this year. Meanwhile, aluminum producer Alcoa reports that tariffs imposed by President Trump have added $115 million in costs—six times higher than in the first quarter. The…

Hollywood Minute: Final season of “Stranger Things,” Totoro’s return, a super-boost for dog adoptions

Netflix has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things.

July 17, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Netflix has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The show’s final chapter sees the heroes reunited, but their hometown is now under military quarantine. “Eleven” is in hiding, and the stakes are higher than ever as the ultimate battle looms. “Volume One” premieres November 26th, “Volume Two” follows on Christmas…

Republicans race toward budget deadline

Republicans are scrambling to meet a key budget deadline set for tomorrow, triggering a marathon of late-night votes and revealing fractures within the party over proposed spending cuts.

July 17, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Republicans are scrambling to meet a key budget deadline set for tomorrow, triggering a marathon of late-night votes and revealing fractures within the party over proposed spending cuts. At the center of the push is a rescissions package backed by President Donald Trump — aimed at codifying cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. The proposal, made possible under…

Houston County Grad Gage Harrelson Reflects on Being Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

The Florida State Outfielder was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 16th Round with the 469th overall pick

July 16, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past few days, a few Middle Georgia baseball standouts have heard their names called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Among them is 2022 Houston County High School graduate and former Florida State outfielder Gage Harrelson, who was selected in the 16th round with the 469th overall pick by the Los…

Coach’s Corner: Wilkinson County Warriors

July 16, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Wilkinson County Warriors head coach Jamoski Ward to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: highschool football, Wilkinson County Warriors

Inmate stabbed at Bibb County jail during altercation

The incident is under investigation.

July 16, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at the Bibb County jail is in the hospital after being stabbed Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The stabbing happened just after 6 a.m. July 16. According to the sheriff’s office, two inmates were involved in a physical altercation that led to one of them receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The injured inmate…

Mercer University installs fish habitats to improve ecological balance at Macon lake

Craig Byron, a Mercer biology professor, said prior research at the lake showed an overpopulation of predator species, which has caused declines in lower-level predator populations and largemouth bass.

July 16, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University faculty and students teamed up with the Macon Water Authority Monday to install fish habitats aimed at improving the ecological balance of a local lake. Craig Byron, a Mercer biology professor, said prior research at the lake showed an overpopulation of predator species, which has caused declines in lower-level predator populations and largemouth bass….

Piedmont Urgent Care expands in Middle Georgia with four new locations

With the addition of the Dublin, Eastman, Milledgeville and Macon facilities, Piedmont Urgent Care now operates six urgent care centers across Middle Georgia.

July 16, 2025

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Urgent Care is expanding its footprint in Middle Georgia with the acquisition of four MedPlus Immediate Care locations, a move aimed at improving access to health care across the region. With the addition of the Dublin, Eastman, Milledgeville and Macon facilities, Piedmont Urgent Care now operates six urgent care centers across Middle Georgia. Plans for…

Georgia's Political Scene Is Heating Up, As Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces He's Running For Governor In 2026

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launches 2026 Georgia governor campaign with income tax repeal plan

Jones says he wants to eliminate the state income tax and he is backing his campaign with his own money.

July 16, 2025

Tyrik Wynn,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia’s 2026 race for governor is starting early, and one of the state’s top leaders is officially in. Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced this month that he’s running for governor, and he’s already laying out ideas and putting his own money behind the campaign. “I’m going to be the best person in the race with the…

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners vote to formally support intercity passenger rail bid

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) paved the way for the Atlanta-Savannah Corridor proposal, which is currently in the pipeline for more federal funding. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is exploring five different routes for the project, with one including an intermediate stop in Macon.

July 16, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission has agreed to formally support a passenger rail service connecting Atlanta to Macon to Savannah. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) paved the way for the Atlanta-Savannah Corridor proposal, which is currently in the pipeline for more federal funding. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is exploring…

Rain odds stay low; heat climbs again Thursday

July 16, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures dipped slightly Wednesday thanks to proximity to Invest93L. They will climb more as that system moves west in the Gulf. This Evening There was a decent amount of cloud cover this morning thanks to Invest93L lurking to the southwest in the Gulf of America. This has led to some nice breezes around the region which…

Three dead after drowning at Amerson River Park in Macon

Amerson River Park is currently closed as first responders continue their search efforts.

July 16, 2025

Clayton Poulnott, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Macon-Bibb CountyUPDATE (7/16/2025 at 3:11 p.m.) The three people who went missing after drowning at Amerson River Park have all been found dead, according to Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley. The 7-year-old girl has been identified as Summer McRae and was pronounced dead at 10:06 a.m. The 28-year-old man has been identified as Johnny Collins III and was pronounced dead…

Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host back to school drive-thru giveaway

Victoria Hudson, founder and executive director of Humanitarian Gang Inc., says the giveaway is open to the community.

July 16, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humanitarian Gang Inc. will host its third annual back-to-school drive-thru giveaway on July 19 in Macon. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at 1065 Anthony Road and is open to the community, according to Victoria Hudson, founder and executive director of Humanitarian Gang Inc. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed…

Tech Report: U.S. tech giants shift supply chains, boost AI

NVIDIA shares surged to a record high Tuesday

July 16, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- NVIDIA shares surged to a record high Tuesday after the chipmaker announced it is seeking a license to resume sales of its powerful H-20 GPU chips in China. The product, previously restricted under U.S. export controls, is used for high-performance graphics processing. In a blog post, NVIDIA said it hopes to “start deliveries soon” after the export ban cost…

I-16/I-75 traffic shift begins July 25 in Macon as new eastbound lanes open

The shift was originally scheduled to begin July 18, but GDOT officials said the date was moved to allow the public more time to prepare.

July 16, 2025

Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

FileUPDATE (7/16/2025): Drivers on Interstate 75 in Macon will begin using newly constructed I-16 eastbound lanes starting July 25 as part of a six-month traffic shift at the I-16/I-75 interchange, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The shift was originally scheduled to begin July 18, but GDOT officials said the date was moved to allow the public more time…

Morning Business Report: Prices Rise for food items, Fed Chair faces uncertain future

From your morning coffee to your weekend burger, prices on some common indulgences ticked higher in June.

July 16, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- From your morning coffee to your weekend burger, prices on some common indulgences ticked higher in June. New data shows the median price of a premium cup of coffee, cold brew, beer, and a burger all rose slightly last month. However, there were a few bright spots for consumers—burritos and chicken wings dropped modestly in price, and the cost…

Police say 33-year-old Courtney Fredrick Dixon is wanted on firearm charges after firing a weapon at Heritage Manor Apartments. He is considered armed and dangerous.

The flight to Fort Lauderdale will connect passengers with other destinations like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas via flight, and the Caribbean by cruise. Faour says those who book now will save big.

Georgia's updated English Language Arts standards now require cursive writing for 3rd through 5th graders, with school leaders highlighting its academic and developmental benefits.

57-year-old Brian McManus was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Referral Coordinator Sarah Walker says the pantry is open to anyone in the community who’s in need

Netflix is set to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close on Thursday.

A rare divide is emerging within the MAGA movement as President Trump faces growing frustration from some of his own supporters over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

United Airlines is lowering its profit expectations for the year, citing reduced consumer spending due to rising living costs.

Netflix has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things.

Republicans are scrambling to meet a key budget deadline set for tomorrow, triggering a marathon of late-night votes and revealing fractures within the party over proposed spending cuts.

The Florida State Outfielder was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 16th Round with the 469th overall pick

The incident is under investigation.

Craig Byron, a Mercer biology professor, said prior research at the lake showed an overpopulation of predator species, which has caused declines in lower-level predator populations and largemouth bass.

With the addition of the Dublin, Eastman, Milledgeville and Macon facilities, Piedmont Urgent Care now operates six urgent care centers across Middle Georgia.

Jones says he wants to eliminate the state income tax and he is backing his campaign with his own money.

Amerson River Park is currently closed as first responders continue their search efforts.

Victoria Hudson, founder and executive director of Humanitarian Gang Inc., says the giveaway is open to the community.

NVIDIA shares surged to a record high Tuesday

The shift was originally scheduled to begin July 18, but GDOT officials said the date was moved to allow the public more time to prepare.

From your morning coffee to your weekend burger, prices on some common indulgences ticked higher in June.

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