Passengers received a hero’s welcome in Israel after an apparent attempt by a pilot to crash a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the Iran war as U.S. military escorts boost shipments.

Four people were sentenced in Jones County cases involving sexual exploitation of children, child molestation and family violence, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office.

New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a statement a female student gave campus police in 2024.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing merchandise from a concession stand at North Macon Park.

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning renters about unauthorized social media listings for Holiday Cove Apartments in Forsyth.

Byron Elementary School earned a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence award for nutritious meals, Georgia Grown products and strong health standards.

Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss ways to address youth violence following the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park that injured 12 teenagers.

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Bibb County prosecutors want David Pitts’ 2023 bond revoked after he was charged in the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after deputies say shots were fired from a vehicle on Commanche Drive Wednesday morning.

An elderly Perry woman reported losing about $70,000 to people posing as government and law enforcement officials, according to police.

Georgia health officials have confirmed five measles cases in a Jasper County family, bringing the state’s 2026 total to 21. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

Emergency crews carried out dramatic flood rescues in Nevada and Arizona as moisture from Hurricane Polo helped fuel a multi-day storm threat across the Southwest.

Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday season, while federal student loan borrowers are getting more time to enroll in autopay for an interest rate reduction.

Community and arts leaders gathered in Perry to explore how creativity, arts and culture can support economic development and shape Georgia communities.

President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to police themselves after tech executives signed a voluntary safety accord at the White House.

Perry Police say two men were arrested after detectives recovered two stolen mini-bikes, two stolen firearms and fentanyl during an investigation.

Roger Cecil Evans was sentenced to 40 years, with 30 in confinement, after pleading guilty in a Jones County case involving a woman set on fire.

Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking more mentors after the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting, saying some Bibb County boys wait years for a match.

Houston County broke ground on an $11 million water plant designed to add up to 2.5 million gallons of daily capacity by early 2028.

Peach County Republican Party Chair Tim Waters is publicly questioning Mike Collins’ chances against Sen. Jon Ossoff as GOP Senate leaders shift resources elsewhere. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

Unbeaten Peach County hosts Mary Persons in The End Zone’s Week 8 Game of the Week. 41NBC will cover five more Middle Georgia matchups.

Bibb County Animal Services will host its 3rd annual Pumpkins and Paws event Oct. 10 with free pet adoptions, microchipping and family activities.

A $15 billion steel plant is planned for Iowa, while the Senate has passed legislation establishing federal rules for college athlete compensation.