In 2022, a staggering $3.82 billion was stolen via investment fraud. Compared to the previous year, that’s a 128% increase. What’s behind the unprecedented spike? Advances in AI technology are making investment fraud easier. Scams are using deep fakes, which use a form of AI known as deep learning, to generate fake videos of real people. Scammers use this technology…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a reported armed robbery. Deputies first responded to an armed robbery call at Family Dollar located at 3656 Jeffersonville Road on June 28th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a store employee called the Bibb County Sheriff’s to report an armed robbery around 12:40pm….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian is dead following a crash on Houston Road in Macon, Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the collision happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Houston Road near Hawkinsville Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Nissan Sentra was heading south on Houston Road when it hit 32-year-old Terry Lynn Crump, of Macon,…
Meta has a new app and it’s built to compete with Twitter. The app, called Threads, is live on the App Store and Google Play. Threads is closely tied to Instagram, meaning that you’ll get to use your Instagram handle and follow list across both apps. Non-binary people hunting for a new job are at a disadvantage. A new report…
The Braves have been red hot all summer long but can they keep the flames lit? Bill Shanks is here to explain why a few losses here or there shouldn’t be a cause for alarm. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Junior League’s 8U All-Star team claimed the Dixie Youth Baseball state title and will now represent Georgia at the 2023 DYB World Series. The team will travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on July 27th to take part in the 10-team tournament. Perry Junior League’s 8U All-Star team needs financial help to make the trip and…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man deputies say pulled a gun and stole several items from The Home Depot in Macon. It happened just after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Presidential Parkway store. Deputies say the man pictured above put several items in a shopping cart and started…
We have been stuck in a familiar weather pattern the past few days with warm weather and afternoon storms. Tomorrow will be no different as we see temperatures heating quickly under clear morning skies. By the afternoon we will be in the 90s with storms popping up after 1 pm. By Friday we will be watching an approaching surface cold…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two women were arrested after a verbal argument turned into a violent car chase in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted about the incident on July 5th, saying S.R.T. Unit deputies arrested the 2 women pictured after they chased another woman in their Dodge Charger while firing gunshots in the direction of the victim….
Coach Mike Chastain of Jones County High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: GHSA, high school football, jones county greyhounds
The U.S. looks to restrict China’s access to cloud computing to protect advanced technology. A Biden Administration’s proposal aims to close a loophole in chip-export controls, a move that could escalate the tit-for-tat fight with Beijing. Instacart has officially launched its AI-powered search tool, Ask Instacart. It speaks directly to meal-prep fatigued shoppers looking for easy answers when it comes…
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has released more information on the fatal crash in Washington County. According to the GSP’s report, troopers responded to a 2-vehicle crash on Georgia 15 at Plantation Drive around 12:54 p.m. GSP says it was found that a Dodge Challenger was traveling north on GA 15 in the left lane, and a Chevrolet Colorado was…
Photo Credit to Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Information about the suspect has been made available through a booking report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. 25-Year-old Croshawn Cross was arrested in connection to this incident. He’s been charged with fleeing law enforcement officers, and obstruction. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy has been killed in the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Macon man is dead after being shot while walking down the street in Warner Robins. According to a press release, 19-year-old Ormand Humphrey was found face down in front of 200 Stevens Street with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he was declared deceased by the staff. Authorities say…
A major contractor for Ahneuser-Busch, the maker of Bud Light, is shutting down two of its glass bottling plants in the United States. The Ardagh Group is one of the largest glass producers in the world, with over 100 plants in operation. These shut downs come after a decline in sales, following the marketing partnership between Bud Light and trans…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Locals and visitors spent Tuesday gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee. Macon resident Brion Stallworth recounts her experience with the event over the years. “I have been a native of Macon since I was born,” Stallworth said. “I’ve been coming here for the Fourth of July…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An iconic restaurant in the Mercer University community is still open after briefly closing its doors earlier this year. Francar’s Buffalo Wings closed for 17 days in March due to staffing shortages and low sales caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. After an outpouring of support from the community, the restaurant was able to re-open. Francar’s owner,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Learning how to drive is a rite of passage that can be exciting for any teen driver, but while driving is a necessary skill, getting behind the wheel also has its risks. Marquis Jordan has been driving since he was 13 years old. At age 19, he urges other teen drivers to put their seat belts…
Coach Sheddrick “Spoon” Risper of Westside High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: GHSA, High School Softball, westside seminoles
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College & State University has hired a new chief diversity officer. GCSU says Dr. Michael Snowden started in his position as chief diversity officer on July 1st, and that he’ll be welcoming one of the largest and most diverse freshmen classes in years. Snowden previously served as the vice president of Inclusion and Diversity at…
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office made a post on social media on Monday concerning several drugs and guns that were seized. According to the post, TCSO found the following and prevented them from reaching the streets: 3.7 Ounces Methamphetamine 3 Ounces Ecstasy 2.3 Ounces Marijuana 1.6 Ounces Crack Cocaine 1.1 Ounces Oxycodone 1.1 Ounces Mushrooms 20…
The Fourth of July is here and for many people, that means travel, fireworks shows, and sometimes dead or dropped phones. In today’s Tech Byte, five products that can help you prepare for your Fourth of July celebrations. First up, a convenient charger bundle. If you have an older device, you’ve probably struggled to find a charger cable while away…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colorful, musical, and everywhere you look, you can’t go far outside without seeing one of the members of nature’s choir: birds. We spoke with Marc Jolley, a professor at Mercer who also happens to work with the Ocmulgee Audubon Society, which is the local chapter for the Middle Georgia area. Jolley says there’s lots of benefits…
The Brand Keys 22nd annual Most Patriotic Brands Survey has identified 2023’s top 50 brands, and this year’s list has some surprises. Each was ranked by consumers based on how well the company embodies patriotism. In the top five are: Jeep, Disney, Ford, Coca-Cola, and Levi Strauss. Further down the list, brands are making their way into the top fifty…