Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: More Americans working more than one job and Starbucks wooing customers

One job is no longer enough for 8.9 million Americans.
Denise Turner,

(LILAMAX) – Starbucks will add seating and power outlets to attract customers, and nearly 9-million Americans have multiple jobs. Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. One job is no longer enough for 8.9 million Americans. According to February’s jobs data, more people than ever have multiple jobs,…

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Across the Nation, Featured

U.S. government shutdown looms as Congress remains deadlocked

With a funding deadline approaching, Senate Democrats and House Republicans struggle to reach a deal, risking economic fallout.
41NBC Web Producer,

(CNN)- The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a spending bill. With both parties refusing to budge, millions of Americans could soon feel the impact. Congress Standoff Over Funding Bill A continuing resolution (CR) passed by House Republicans needs Democratic support to clear the Senate. However, Senate Democrats are…

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Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration cuts Department of Education workforce as trade war escalates

Major job cuts at the Department of Education spark protests, while U.S. allies retaliate against Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum.
41NBC Web Producer,

(NBC NEWS)- The Trump administration is facing backlash on multiple fronts as protests grow over sweeping job cuts at the Department of Education, and the ongoing trade war escalates with major U.S. allies. Education Cuts Spark Protests The Department of Education has been slashed in half, leaving 1,300 workers without jobs. Despite education being primarily state-funded, the federal agency plays…

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Across the Nation, Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Spinal Tap 2, Sadie Sink in Spider-Man, and a Tiger Woods Biopic in the Works

Hollywood buzz: "Spinal Tap 2" teaser trailer debuts, Sadie Sink joins "Spider-Man 4," and Amazon MGM develops a Tiger Woods biopic.
41NBC Web Producer,

(CNN)- Hollywood is buzzing with exciting news: a long-awaited sequel, a rising star joining a major franchise, and a sports legend’s story coming to the big screen. “Spinal Tap 2” Teaser Trailer Drops The first teaser trailer for Spinal Tap Two: The End Continues is here! The comedy rock-umentary sequel features the return of Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Police arrest 2 after vehicle break-ins, apartment burglaries

Milledgeville Police arrested two people Wednesday after finding stolen items from recent vehicle break-ins and apartment burglaries during a search warrant execution.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Milledgeville Police DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police arrested two people Wednesday after finding stolen items from recent vehicle break-ins and apartment burglaries during a search warrant execution. According to a news release from the Milledgeville Police Department, patrol officers and detectives began investigating several vehicle break-ins at The Boulevard Apartment Complex on March 12. The investigation led to…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County deputies arrest two after high-speed chase ends on Crestview Trace

Two people are in custody after leading Jones County deputies on a high-speed chase Wednesday, tossing drugs from their vehicle and trying to run before they were caught.
Tucker Sargent,

Sergeant and Zarecky (Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Two people are in custody after leading Jones County deputies on a high-speed chase Wednesday, tossing drugs from their vehicle and trying to run before they were caught. According to a Facebook post by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a vehicle failing to maintain its lane…

Mount De Sales Academy Welcome New Furry Friend
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Mount De Sales Academy welcomes therapy dog Frankie to ease student stress

We all know that school can be stressful for students, but life can take a toll on them as well. For that reason, Mount De Sales Academy brought in 'Francis De-Tails'—a 12-week-old golden retriever—to help students get through those rough days.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We all know that school can be stressful for students, but life can take a toll on them as well. For that reason, Mount De Sales Academy brought in ‘Francis De-Tails’—a 12-week-old golden retriever—to help students get through those rough days. Frankie was brought in to reduce stress, support students with differentiated learning and enhance the…

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Education, Featured, Hancock County, Local News

Hancock County Schools ramps up security measures following weapon incident at elementary school

Security measures across the Hancock County School District have been ramped up following a recent incident involving a student who brought a weapon to the elementary school.
Fiona King,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Security measures across the Hancock County School District have been ramped up following a recent incident involving a student who brought a weapon to the elementary school. As students arrive for school, they are now required to go through metal detectors. It’s a policy that’s already been in place at the high school and middle school…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

New surveillance cameras will help Eastman prosecute gang violence, other crime

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency awarded the city of Eastman a $57,000 Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant. The money will be used to purchase and install 12 new surveillance cameras.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Eastman was awarded a $57,400 Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant from the gang activity prosecution grant by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, which is being used for the purchase and installation of 12 new surveillance cameras. “We’ve had a number of shootings, and we have to rely…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

‘Non-functional airsoft gun’ found on Dodge County High School campus

A non-functional airsoft gun was found on the Dodge County High School campus Wednesday morning, school officials announced.
Tucker Sargent,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A non-functional airsoft gun was found on the Dodge County High School campus Wednesday morning, school officials announced. In a Facebook post, the school said it is taking the matter seriously and has followed all appropriate procedures to ensure student safety. Officials say there was no immediate threat to anyone at any time. “We remind all…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in hit-and-run that killed Macon woman on Bloomfield Road

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run that killed 43-year-old Priscilla Watson on Bloomfield Road on January 19.
Tucker Sargent,

Quintarius Johnson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/12/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run that killed 43-year-old Priscilla Watson on Bloomfield Road on January 19. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, investigators identified 36-year-old Quintarius Johnson as the driver. Warrants were issued for his arrest, and Johnson’s lawyer later…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers and storms likely Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A surface trough will bring some rain and possibly thunderstorms to Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a sunny afternoon and conditions will remain clear heading into the overnight hours. However, after midnight clouds will roll in from the southwest. By sunrise tomorrow it will be mostly cloudy across the region. Low temperatures will…

Critical Care For Animal Angels To Host Touch A Truck In Warner Robins
41 Today, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Critical Care for Animal Angels to host Touch-A-Truck in Warner Robins

Critical Care for Animal Angels dog rescue fundraising coordinator Angela Polk says this event benefits the animals in the shelter.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels (CCAA) is hosting Touch-A-Truck in Warner Robins this weekend. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on March 15 at the Southside Baptist Church parking lot, which is located at 1040 South Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets are $10 per person or…

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Featured, Weather

One more dry day before rain arrives

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The primary weather concern will be the potential for high fire dangers in the north Georgia mountains. This region received no rainfall yesterday and fuels had plenty of time to dry out. Southerly flow may allow dewpoints to gradually climb during the day on Wednesday, however that remains to be seen. A shortwave trough drifting east…
Tech Report

Tech Report: Apple iPad Prices Hit Record Lows Amid New Releases

With Apple refreshing its iPad lineup, older models have dropped to their lowest prices yet.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- With Apple refreshing its iPad lineup, older models have dropped to their lowest prices yet. One of the best deals is on the 10th-generation iPad, available for just $269 on Amazon for select colors—down from its usual $349 price tag. While not the most powerful tablet, it remains a solid choice for catching up on emails, controlling smart home…
Across the Nation, Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Billy Joel postpones concerts

Billy Joel recovers from surgery, Disney banishes press from the "Snow White" premiere, and WB stars do double duty.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel is pressing pause on his current tour, postponing performances for the next four months as he recovers from recent surgery. According to an announcement on his official Instagram account, Joel will undergo physical therapy during his recovery period. While no specifics about his medical condition have been disclosed, the tour is scheduled to resume on…
Across the Nation, Featured

Major cuts to Department of Education leave thousands without jobs

The Department of Education is facing major downsizing following the announcement that nearly half of its workforce will be laid off.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC NEWS)- The Department of Education is facing major downsizing following the announcement that nearly half of its workforce—approximately 1,300 career employees—will be laid off. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the move as eliminating bureaucratic bloat, aligning with President Donald Trump’s  goal of restructuring the department. “His directive to me, clearly, is to shut down the Department of Education,” McMahon…
Across the Nation, Featured

Steel, aluminum tariffs starting today

Starting today, new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports will take effect.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) Starting today, new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports will take effect, potentially raising prices for American consumers. The tariffs will require U.S. businesses to pay extra costs when importing these metals, and the financial impact could be substantial, according to Commerce Department statistics. Last year, the U.S. imported over $58 billion worth of aluminum, steel, and…

Macon Charter Academy Demolished For Affordable Housing
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Macon Charter Academy demolished for affordable housing

Macon housing authority CEO Mike Austin says a project like this will help improve a major problem within the city: homelessness.    
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The former Macon Charter Academy building came down Tuesday as part of a $19 million project to bring 64 new affordable housing units to Macon’s Pleasant Hill neighborhood, a long-awaited investment in an area leaders say has been neglected for generations. Macon Housing Authority CEO Mike Austin says a project like this, at the corner of Walnut…

Middle Georgia Healthcare Workers Reflect On Covid 19 Five Years After Start Of Pandemic
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Middle Georgia healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 five years after start of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many hospitals across Middle Georgia to adjust as staff began to leave the field.
Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston Healthcare employees, like hospital staff worldwide, scrambled to prepare as the coronavirus edged closer to Middle Georgia five years ago. “In some aspects, it feels like it was forever ago, and in others, it feels like it was just yesterday,” said Jessica Paige, the Director of Critical Care at Houston Healthcare. Tuesday marked five years…

Full Moon Yoga Returns To Macon This Week
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County, Community Calendar, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Full Moon Yoga returns to Macon this week

Yoga instructor Amber Valentine says this even is free and open to the community.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Full Moon Yoga is returning to Macon for the 8th season. Yoga instructor Amber Valentine says this even is free and open to the community. The event is at 6 p.m. on March 13 at Coleman Hill. Valentine says attendees can bring their own mat or borrow one. Categories: 41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bibb County Jail escapee sentenced to life in prison for armed drug trafficking

Johnifer Barnwell, who broke out of the Bibb County Jail in 2023 as he was awaiting federal sentencing for armed drug trafficking and who was later captured in Augusta, was sentenced to life plus five years in prison on Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

Johnifer Barnwell (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)  UPDATE (3/11/25): Johnifer Barnwell, who broke out of the Bibb County Jail in 2023 as he was awaiting federal sentencing for armed drug trafficking and who was later captured in Augusta, was sentenced to life plus five years in prison on Tuesday. According to a U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia…

Piedmont Macon Offers Health Tips For National Nutrition Month
41 Today, 41 Today Community, Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Piedmont Macon offers health tips for National Nutrition Month

Registered dietitian Alex Harris at Piedmont Macon shares tips on how to read food nutrition labels.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is offering tips during National Nutrition Month. Registered dietitian Alex Harris at Piedmont Macon offers insight on how to read food nutrition labels. Harris says it’s important to read the serving size, servings per container, calories, sodium, and carbohydrates. If you have questions about nutrition labels, click here. Categories: 41 Today, 41 Today Community,…

Dale Washburn Discusses Georgia Legislative Session
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Politics, WMGT

State Rep. Dale Washburn discusses school zone speed cameras, sports betting

State Representative Dale Washburn represents District 144 and is providing insight into the current legislative session.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Dale Washburn represents District 144 and is providing insight into the current legislative session. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Washburn about what he is focusing on this legislative session. MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Georgia House Representative for District 144 Dale Washburn joining us today. Thank you for being here. DALE- Well, thank you…