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Black Friday shopping tips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The holiday shopping season is upon us, and according to the latest research from Finder.com, an estimated 149 million Americans plan to shop this black Friday, which means stores…
Roberts Christmas Tree Farm welcomes families to find the perfect Christmas tree
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Families in Byron are kicking off the holiday season by heading out to Roberts Christmas Tree Farm to find the perfect…
Downtown Cochran launches two festive holiday events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Cochran is gearing up for the holiday season with two community events aimed at supporting small businesses and bringing families together. The first celebration,…
Tech Report: U.S. business investment climbs on AI spending as Amazon warns of holiday cyber scams
(LILAMAX)- Business investment in the U.S. climbed for the third month in a row in September, boosted largely by increased…
Morning Business Report: Black Friday deals fall short as Gen Z leads holiday shopping surge
(LILAMAX)- While millions of Americans are hunting for Black Friday deals today, new data suggests many advertised discounts may not be…
Hollywood Minute: Rian Johnson teases new thriller as ‘Knives Out’ sequel rolls out; John Prine tribute film debuts
(CNN)- As “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” rolls out in limited release ahead of its…
Black Friday spending expected to slow as Americans tighten budgets
(CNN)- This Black Friday may be a bit quieter than last year. The National Retail Federation projects nearly 187 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and…
A frigid start to Black Friday shopping
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The recent stretch of warm temperatures has come to an abrupt end, as breezy and dry northwesterly flow has ushered in a seasonably cool airmass across our region. Skies will remain mostly clear through Friday with…
Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church hosts Thanksgiving feeding event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church spent Thanksgiving morning giving back to the community through its annual holiday feeding event. The church opened its doors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering free food, clothing, blankets for the homeless,…
Woman found dead in vehicle in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death, after they say deputies found a woman dead inside a vehicle in south Macon. According…
Bibb County deputy on administrative leave after caught on video throwing object at truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, for an incident caught on video that's making its rounds on social media. 41NBC's Gena Tripp first noticed the video…
Red Cross urges blood donations as holidays strain supply
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross says it’s bracing for a familiar challenge: a drop in blood donations. The organization…
Say bye-bye warmth, hello cold temperatures for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following an active Tuesday, expect things to continue to trend toward more tranquil conditions as we approach Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving will feature weather to be truly thankful for, with a reinforcing shot of dry air combined with…
Macon teenager recovering from gunshot wound, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A 15-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Christopher Williams says that the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center was called around 9:53 p.m.…
UPDATE: Body of 15-year-old autistic boy in Baldwin County found
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Moped rider dies after collision in Warner Robins, police investigating
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT-DT) - A Warner Robins man has died after a collision involving a moped and another vehicle Tuesday evening. Officers were called to…
Piedmont Macon shares how practicing gratitude can boost your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep,…
Hollywood Minute: Bob Ross painting sells for over $1 million as Scarlett Johansson joins new Exorcist movie and Glen Powell debuts dark comedy
(CNN)- A rare Bob Ross painting sold for more than a million dollars…
Bibb County deputies investigating deadly car crash
MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a car crash that left one person dead, and another injured. According to a news release, the crash…
Black Friday shopping tips
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The holiday shopping season is upon us, and according to the latest research from Finder.com, an estimated 149 million Americans plan to shop this black Friday, which means stores…
Downtown Cochran launches two festive holiday events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Cochran is gearing up for the holiday season with two community events aimed at supporting small businesses and bringing families together. The first celebration,…
Woman found dead in vehicle in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death, after they say deputies found a woman dead inside a vehicle in south Macon. According…
Bibb County deputy on administrative leave after caught on video throwing object at truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, for an incident caught on video that's making its rounds on social media. 41NBC's Gena Tripp first noticed the video…
Red Cross urges blood donations as holidays strain supply
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross says it’s bracing for a familiar challenge: a drop in blood donations. The organization…
Macon teenager recovering from gunshot wound, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A 15-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Christopher Williams says that the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center was called around 9:53 p.m.…
UPDATE: Body of 15-year-old autistic boy in Baldwin County found
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Moped rider dies after collision in Warner Robins, police investigating
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT-DT) - A Warner Robins man has died after a collision involving a moped and another vehicle Tuesday evening. Officers were called to…
Piedmont Macon shares how practicing gratitude can boost your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep,…
UPDATE: Missing Jones County woman found safe
UPDATE (11/26) - According to a recent Facebook post by the Jones County Sheriff's Office, 69-year-old Patricia Day has been located. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 69-year-old woman last…
Storms tonight; ample wind tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will bring storms tonight and chilly wind leading into Thanksgiving following its passage. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mostly cloudy and…
Thanksgiving travel creates heavy congestion on Middle Georgia interstates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanksgiving week travel is already crowding highways, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says drivers should expect heavy traffic through the holiday. Capt.…
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Macon woman shares story of gratitude after husband’s kidney donation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Thanksgiving week, a Macon woman is sharing her story of gratitude after she received a kidney from her…
Atrium Health provides holiday toy safety tips ahead of Black Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials emphasize that toys should always match a child’s age, skills and developmental stage. This is especially important for children younger…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 17-21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public…
UPDATE: Macon man arrested after armed robberies and standoff
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday after two armed robberies on Rocky Creek Road…
Incoming cold front to bring storms Tuesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front from the west will bring scattered storms overnight Tuesday before dropping temperatures leading into Thanksgiving. This Evening It’s been a partly cloudy and warm start to Thanksgiving week around Middle Georgia. Conditions will…
Downtown Cochran launches two festive holiday events
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Cochran is gearing up for the holiday season with two community events aimed at supporting small businesses and bringing families together. The first celebration,…
Piedmont Macon shares how practicing gratitude can boost your health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep,…
Cracker Barrel rolls out limited-time holiday menu with returning favorites and new seasonal additions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cracker Barrel is ushering in the holiday season with a lineup of limited-time dishes, expanded Heat & Serve…
Atrium Health provides holiday toy safety tips ahead of Black Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials emphasize that toys should always match a child’s age, skills and developmental stage. This is especially important for children younger…
Doctor saves driver after medical emergency on busy Atlanta road
(CNN)- A routine commute turned into a lifesaving rescue Wednesday morning when a Northside Hospital doctor jumped into action after spotting a driver in distress on…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute…
Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host Thanksgiving drive-thru giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Humanitarian Gang Inc., in partnership with the Warner Robins Housing Authority, will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Giveaway on Saturday, Nov.…
Inmate impersonates funeral home owner to scam grieving widow out of $1,200
(CNN)- Kevin Wetzel, owner of Memorial Park Funeral Home, says he’s used to helping families through some of the most painful moments of their…
Middle Georgia Chick-fil-A hosts holiday canned food drive to support local families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chick-fil-A restaurants across Middle Georgia are kicking off the season of giving with a community-wide canned food drive on November 20. The one-day initiative will support 11 local food pantries, helping stock their shelves as many…
Hill of Hope Foundation provides food relief as SNAP cuts hit families
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Founded in honor of the late Dr. Maria Hill Fondal, the nonprofit focuses on health equity, educational advancement, and economic…
Georgia shopper wins $980M Mega Millions jackpot in Newnan
(CNN)- A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Publix supermarket in Newnan has matched all six numbers, winning a massive $980 million jackpot Friday night — just…
She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS ATLANTA (AP) — It was the worst summer in years. Sechita McNair’s family took no vacations. Her younger boys didn’t go to camp. Her van was repossessed, and her family nearly got evicted — again. But she accomplished…
New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump and others
By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — The leader of a nonpartisan organization announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case. The Prosecuting…
Neo-Nazi convicted for hate crimes targeting Macon rabbi and state representative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to a Macon rabbi and Georgia's only Jewish State House Representative has been convicted on two charges, according to a news release from the United State's Attorney's Office…
Macon Burger Week 2025: 25 restaurants, $12 burgers and prizes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twenty-five restaurants across the city are serving up their best burger creations for Macon Burger Week, a nine-day event celebrating the art of the beef burger. Presented by the Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon, the…
Tubman Museum demolishes original Walnut Street building, marking end of an era
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the end of an era for one of Macon’s most historic landmarks. The Tubman African American Museum has officially…
Fairburn police recover $30K in stolen TVs hidden in woods
(CNN)- Police body camera footage shows the moment Fairburn officers discovered nearly 100 stolen flat-screen TVs hidden in the woods. Investigators say thieves broke open a…
Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering…
Tech Report: U.S. business investment climbs on AI spending as Amazon warns of holiday cyber scams
(LILAMAX)- Business investment in the U.S. climbed for the third month in a row in September, boosted largely by increased…
Morning Business Report: Black Friday deals fall short as Gen Z leads holiday shopping surge
(LILAMAX)- While millions of Americans are hunting for Black Friday deals today, new data suggests many advertised discounts may not be…
Black Friday spending expected to slow as Americans tighten budgets
(CNN)- This Black Friday may be a bit quieter than last year. The National Retail Federation projects nearly 187 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and…
Hollywood Minute: Bob Ross painting sells for over $1 million as Scarlett Johansson joins new Exorcist movie and Glen Powell debuts dark comedy
(CNN)- A rare Bob Ross painting sold for more than a million dollars…
Morning Business Report: Home delistings surge as sellers avoid lower prices; Medicare secures major drug price cuts
(LILAMAX)- Homeowners across the country are pulling their listings at a rapid pace, with new data showing delistings jumped…
Arctic blast brings snowstorms, road closures and travel risks ahead of Thanksgiving
(CNN)- Some Thanksgiving travelers are facing dangerous winter weather as a powerful Arctic blast pushes across the northern United States, delivering blizzards, bitter cold, and hazardous driving conditions. In North Dakota, the Highway Patrol reported multiple road closures near Fargo…
Search for missing Virginia high school coach turns into manhunt after child sex crime charges
(NBC)- A multi-day search for a missing high school football coach has shifted into a manhunt, after Virginia State Police announced…
Cracker Barrel rolls out limited-time holiday menu with returning favorites and new seasonal additions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cracker Barrel is ushering in the holiday season with a lineup of limited-time dishes, expanded Heat & Serve…
Tech Report: Amazon to invest $50 billion to boost AI capabilities for U.S. government
(LILAMAX)- Amazon says it will invest $50 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and supercomputing infrastructure for federal agencies, aiming to help…
DOJ plans appeal after judge tosses charges against Comey and Letitia James
(NBC)- The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss criminal charges against two prominent political opponents of…
Morning Business Report: Economy update delayed as tariff rebate decision heads to Supreme Court
(LILAMAX)- The government was expected to release updated economic growth figures today, but that report remains delayed following the recent government shutdown.…
Record Thanksgiving travel forecast as millions take to roads and skies
(CNN) - Thanksgiving travel is officially underway, and transportation analysts say this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest holiday periods ever.…
Tech Report: Apple preparing major iOS 27 update with new AI features
(LILAMAX)- Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major update to iOS 27, expected to arrive next year. According to Bloomberg, the upgrade will…
UAB football player arrested after allegedly stabbing two teammates before game
(NBC)- A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing serious charges after police say he stabbed two of his teammates just hours before…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute…
Outrage grows after Trump suggests execution for Democratic lawmakers in military orders dispute
(NBC)- Outrage is mounting this morning after President Donald Trump suggested that six Democratic lawmakers could face execution for posting a video urging…
Morning Business Report: Retirement savings hit record highs as markets surge, Gap sales jump and media giants bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
(LILAMAX)- Retirement savings reached new milestones in the third quarter of 2025, boosted by…
Grocery prices may drop as Trump lifts tariffs on Brazilian imports
(CNN)- Experts say shoppers may soon notice lower prices on certain grocery items after President Donald Trump lifted several tariffs on Brazilian imports this week.…

