Local News

• Macon's 478 Awards: A local platform recognizing hidden talents and fostering community unity
• Warner Robins woman named Georgia Queen in weight loss program
• Macon restaurant owner turns adversity into opportunity, announces new venture 'Bear Burgers'

• 15 years later, Warner Robins Police still seek justice in unsolved case of Ronald Brown's murder
• Bibb School finance committee begins 'very important work' behind closed doors
• 21-year-old man arrested in connection with August murder in Macon
• Americus man sentenced to 7 years for stealing and selling rifles from local Walmart

Nation & World

• McCarthy plans to call a vote on a motion to oust him as House speaker
• Electric truck maker Rivian losing $33K per vehicle sold, report says
• Grandfather accidentally shoots 12-year-old grandson at wedding: Deputies

• Pentagon communications officer arrested for alleged role in DMV dogfighting ring
• 'We are thrilled that she is home': Sena family releases statement about missing 9-year-old's return
• Jury selection begins in fraud trial of cryptocurrency mogul Sam-Bankman Fried
• California store clerk 'attacked with kerosene' and set on fire by homeless shoplifter

Sports

• Wooten, Harper propel Mercer to 38-3 romp over VMI
• Georgia high school athletes could soon monetize their name, image, and likeness
• GAME CHANGER OF THE WEEK: Laila Harvey

Coronavirus

• Eris variant fuels rise in Georgia's COVID cases
• US going through first increase in COVID since end of national emergency
• Pandemic aid fraud inspector general: 'Not much surprises us anymore'

Beyond The Podium

• Christie: Politicians are 'liars and cowards' for not shoring up Social Security and Medicare's finances
• Congress reaches agreement on new spending bill and Sen. Rand Paul is still fighting it
• Sinema's party switch creates new dynamics for Senate Democrats, Arizona's 2024 race