Stocks are positive after President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement over the weekend to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default. The long negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders raised concern among investors that a default on U.S. debt could take place. Between persistent inflation and a banking crisis, it’s already…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This weekend my automotive adventures brought me out to Atlanta for the HotWheels Legends Tour which features a very special guest judge that’s going to be on a new show that premiers today on NBC. Before I get to the TV show let me talk about this car show…it’s travelling across the country and into several…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forty years after the tragic 1983 crash of a Boeing B-52G, which led to the loss of all seven crew members onboard, two Air Force veterans journeyed to the crash site to remember and honor those who perished. The ill-fated aircraft was similar to one on display at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins….
We had a beautiful Memorial Day across Middle Georgia and that nice weather will continue into the week. Overnight we will see lows dropping into the upper 50s and low 60s with partly cloudy skies. Tuesday brings another nice day to the area with a chance for a stray shower. Highs will be warming into the mid 80s by the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents of the Pleasant Hill Community gathered at Historic Linwood Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service men and women with a wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony was held in the historic Black cemetery in remembrance of African American Veterans laid to rest there. Linwood Cemetery is the final resting place of Marine Sergeant Rodney Davis, who…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins welcomed veterans and community members to Veterans Park at City Hall Monday for a Moment of Remembrance in observance of Memorial Day. The ceremony included a Presentation of Colors, along with a reading of the poem, “Memorial Day,” by author Annette Wynne. Attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran community marked Memorial Day Monday with a public gathering at the Cochran City Auditorium. The event was held to honor the local men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. “This is a special day to me because it honors the people that gave everything they had and pays tribute to…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4 year-old boy drowned in a pool on Sunday, according to Coroner Lonnie Miley. The victim was visiting with family at a relative’s home for the holiday weekend at Grace Trce when he was playing in a pool and had gone under the water. When family noticed he’d gone under, he was taken to the…
The busy season for real estate is almost here! If you’re trying to sell your home, you’re probably also looking for ways to increase its value. In today’s Ask Angi, Home Expert Angie Hicks walks through the best projects to do before listing your home for sale and where to start. Before taking on any projects, Angie recommends having a…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash in Dodge County on Saturday left a 13-year-old girl dead. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the 13-year-old girl was driving the ATV on her grandparents property when, for an unknown reason, she lost control of the ATV while making a turn. The ATV overturned onto the girl and she received…
The school year is coming to an end and summer break is just around the corner. Now is a great time to show your child’s teacher how much they’re appreciated. In today’s Mom to Mom, Mandy walks you through a fun, summer themed gift for your child’s favorite teacher that’s super easy to put together. First, pick out a cute…
Alongside the crush of data, information, and always-on communications the pace of work has increased exponentially. Employees are struggling to shoulder the weight of it all. Meanwhile, business leaders feel pressure to increase productivity amid economic uncertainty. People spend more and more of their days separating the signal from the noise, and it’s coming at the cost of creativity. Microsoft…
It was another pleasant day across Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way for the weekend. An area of low pressure off the coast of South Carolina will push onshore Saturday. This system will bring cloud cover and rain chances to parts of Middle Georgia, mainly east of I-75. As the low moves further into the Carolinas it will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival announced it saw stellar economic impact from the 2023 festival this past March. Numbers show the community received a $5.5 million-dollar economic impact during the 10 days of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Additionally, Cherry Blossom saw a 21.2 percent increase in visitors who traveled more than 50 miles to the festival. And…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office say a daycare employee attacked them as they arrested her for theft. This happened Thursday afternoon at the Riverside Children’s Center on Pierce Avenue. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Quintescia Lachelle Coley of Macon for theft by taking and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Surgeon General released a warning this week that excessive social media use could be harmful to an adolescent’s development. Social media is a great tool for helping people connect with friends, but for children and teenagers, spending too much time online can lead to negative outcomes. According to Dr. Christopher Denham, Resident Psychiatrist at Piedmont…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County’s longest serving principal is retiring, and she got a big surprise for her last day on the job. Georgia state representatives Bethany Ballard and Patty Bentley were at Huntington Middle School in Warner Robins on Friday to present Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor with a plaque that displays Georgia General Assembly House Resolution 611, which…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is hosting a rummage sale to raise funds for a kids’ summer camp, extending an opportunity for underprivileged children to experience an unforgettable summer adventure. The rummage sale, which started Friday and continues Saturday at 1925 Broadway in Macon, aims to support Grandview Summer Camp admissions for 35 children from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department is emphasizing the importance of grilling safety to avoid potential property damages. The fire department frequently responds to 911 calls related to fires started by grills during holiday celebrations, many of which result in damage to homes. Sgt. Jeremy Webb with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department offers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two of the six recreation department pools will open this weekend in Macon-Bibb County. The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department says the two pools will open on Saturday, May 27th, just in time for summer! The pools at South Bibb Recreation Complex (7035 Houston Road) and Delores A. Brooks (3326 Ocmulgee E Blvd) will be open Saturday from…
Ahead of the 2023 football season, DirecTV has struck a new deal with EverPass Media to provide the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package. The agreement will allow your favorite sports bar to continue playing out of market sports games on their TVs. The Sunday Ticket has been helping bars and restaurants to have been pull in crowds for years. Nvidia shares…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will dodge most impacts of the offshore low pressure system this weekend. Today Despite a cloudy start to the day Middle Georgia should see a decent amount of sunshine this afternoon. The most prominent feature today, however, will be some strong winds out of the northeast. Gusts could push as high as 30 mph…
Thousands of new species were found deep in the ocean between Hawaii and Mexico. Deep sea miners, who were looking for minerals used in electric cars and pharmaceuticals, found the creatures by accident. The the new species contain chemicals that could be used to treat cancer and viruses. The NASDAQ soared Thursday. Thanks to high demand for it’s AI chips,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old is in critical condition after an early morning shooting. According to a release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 4200 block of Worsham Avenue, just after 2:30 a.m. when a 20-year-old male was outside of a residence and shots were fired. The victim was struck multiple times. He was transported to…