Meta says in the first 24 hours, its new social media platform, Threads, signed up 30 million users. But, Threads also comes with a whole host of Meta baggage. The company has gained notoriety for questionable privacy practices, opaque algorithms and big tech monopoly power. Twitter has alleged that Meta might have stolen intellectual property in its launch, a charge…
The Center for American Progress, a non-partisan institute, has tallied up the cost of extreme heat in the United States. In this summer alone, the country has seen 235,000 ER visits and $1 billion in healthcare bills. American Progress used insurance claims to find that total. In other healthcare news, the FDA has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug. The new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking to clear your head or take a mental health break, you’ll want to clear your schedule Saturday morning. That’s because Macon Mental Health Matters is taking its Mental Health Pop-up Gym to the South Bibb Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Saturday, they’re hosting their usual yoga, drum circle and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday night. Deputies responded to a person shot inside of a residence on the 3900 block of Lindwood Drive. Once inside, they found 28-year-old Dawud Gillion unresponsive. Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson pronounced gillion dead on scene. Investigators are working to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After playing a crucial role in leading the Mercer Bears to three conference tournament titles and NCAA national tournament appearances, Hailey Rhatigan sought a new challenge, leading her to join one of the most prestigious lacrosse programs in the country: Northwestern University. “Just coming from Mercer and just the impact that I was able to make…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A disturbing video leads to the arrest of a Macon mother. Bibb County deputies say 27-year-old Samarria White was seen on video dragging her child through the grass by the hair. The video, which was shared on social media, also shows the woman striking the child in the face, according to deputies….
We saw sunshine most of the day, allowing highs to warm into the mid-90s this afternoon. A few showers popped up this evening, with a few more possible overnight. Tomorrow will bring a similar forecast for the area with partly cloudy skies and high humidity. Once again, we can’t rule out a strong storm or two through the afternoon. Saturday…
Photos: Katie ShipleyEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chic-King, a longstanding favorite in Eastman, was heavily damaged by a fire that broke out early Thursday morning. The fire at the building, located at 655 College Street, started just after 9:30 a.m. “It definitely happened fast,” said Katie Shipley, the general manager of a nearby Domino’s Pizza restaurant. Shipley, who says her business…
Credit: Crisp County Sheriff’s OfficeCORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral arrangements are set for the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed in the line of duty, Wednesday. Deputy Tyee Browne was performing a traffic stop when a truck was flagged as stolen. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the driver, 25-year-old Croshawn Cross, shot the Deputy Browne and drove off in…
UPDATE (7 p.m.) – Dodge County High School and Dodge County Hospital were both placed under lockdown on Thursday after threatening phone calls. That’s according to a news release from Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson. “Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate incidents in which telephone calls were received from a subject threatening harm at locations in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Colonel Deedrick L. Reese has assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, taking over from his predecessor Colonel Lindsay C. Droz. The official change of command ceremony, held this week, was attended by a crowd of family, friends, local government officials and fellow service members. “I want to welcome…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Dublin wants veterans to know they have options when choosing a healthcare provider. If you’re a veteran looking to compare hospitals in your area, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, has a star rating system to help you choose a provider. The rating compares each provider’s…
Coach Roger Holmes of Dublin High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Sports Tags: dublin fighting irish, GHSA, high school football
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…