MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Operation Safe Harbor”– which resulted in the arrests of 30 people. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 14th, not long before 1 a.m., the BCSO was notified of a large…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at the Family Dollar on Emery Highway. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Family Dollar at 12:20 a.m. and found a window to the business had been shattered– video surveillance footage revealed that the suspect behind…
Google was charged with violating European Union antitrust laws. The company is accused of using its dominance in online advertising to undercut rivals. The U.S. Justice Department brought similar charges against Google in January, accusing the company of illegally abusing a monopoly over the technology that powers online advertising. The biggest losers of the AI boom are knowledge workers. Consulting…
After 15 months of interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve took a pause. Inflation has fallen significantly from a peak last summer. Although the interest rate hikes have led to higher credit card rates, they have also slowed inflation down. Health insurer stocks saw a sharp drop after UnitedHealth reported that its costs were going up. They cited an increase…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County is getting a big boost in funding to make more updates possible at South Peach Park. Grant funding has always played a crucial role in the development of recreational spaces in Peach County. In fact, South Peach Park in Fort Valley couldn’t have been built without grant money. According to Fort Valley Mayor,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A song by a Macon artist will hold a special place in Macon’s history for celebrating the city’s residents, history and culture. “I Love My City” was announced as the official anthem for Macon’s Bicentennial Celebration happening all this year. The song references the city’s cultural landmarks, famous residents and the iconic Cherry Blossom Festival. Songwriter…
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia has confirmed it will face Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee in the 2024 Southeastern Conference (SEC) football schedule, as announced on the SEC Network Wednesday night. The one-year, eight-game conference schedule will feature the Bulldogs hosting three SEC games in Athens against Auburn, Mississippi State and Tennessee. In addition, Georgia will maintain its…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City officials in Warner Robins have prioritized increasing salaries and retaining employees in their proposed 2024 budget of $165 million, which was discussed at City Hall on Wednesday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says one of her top priorities is to bolster employee satisfaction and retention. City Councilman Clifford Holmes echoed the need for a budget increase,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials are seeking a court order to permanently shut down the M&M grocery store on Montpelier Avenue, citing an alarming level of crime linked to the establishment. Since 2019, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has noted 75 ongoing cases tied to the store, including homicides, stabbings, shootings and drug deals. In total, deputies have…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Grant money is on its way to Baldwin County. The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners has been awarded two grants from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget as part of the Public Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Strategies Initiative. This includes equipment and technology grants that will bring flock safety security cameras to the Baldwin…
Although Apple announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference, there was definitely a crowd favorite. Apple’s new headset, the Vision Pro, is taking virtual reality to a new level. In today’s Tech Byte, a look at the Vision Pro’s features and how it works. You may have noticed that the Vision Pro doesn’t come with any…
Bloomberg reports that Apple is already working on two follow-ups to its Vision Pro headset. The high-end model will be even faster, while the less-expensive version will make some compromises. A cheaper version of the Vision Pro headset won’t be available until 2025. Overstock.com has bid $21 million dollars on Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual property assets. Bed Bath and…
For two years, inflation has outpaced wage growth and economic mobility has stalled for many U.S. workers. However, May’s inflation report showed that the tables could be turning. In May, prices rose by only 4%, when compared to May 2022. That’s less than expected. In comparison, average hourly wages were up 4.3%. Meanwhile, renters are about to catch a break….
?????????????????????????????????????????MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A FedEx facility in Macon is set to close, according to an emailed statement from FedEx. The statement to 41NBC goes on to say: “The FedEx facility on Houston Avenue in Macon will close later this year and certain team members will move to another nearby FedEx location on Frank Amerson Parkway.” FedEx says affected team…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 90 women from across Georgia will take the stage and compete in the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen Scholarship Competition in Columbus. This is the 78th year for the event. And titleholders from Macon and Warner Robins say they are prepared for the pageant stage. “I have actually been preparing for Miss Georgia…
Baldwin High School stadium renovationsBraves Stadium MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin High School Marching Band is set to perform on national television. The Baldwin County School District announced BHS Band of the Braves received an invitation to perform during the halftime show on national television at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee this December. “The invitation to perform at…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education is looking to the future of finances in the school district. As the Board prepares to finalize its budget for Fiscal Year 2024, it is looking at ways to increase revenue and reduce spending to avoid a deficit in the coming years. With emergency federal funding coming to an end…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Branch of the NAACP is bringing forward concerns about the treatment of probationers in Bibb County. The NAACP says it has received multiple complaints from probationers about unfair treatment from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. The NAACP claims probationers are being held for longer sentences due to violating their probations and being sanctioned…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is preparing for its first ever Juneteenth parade. Macon Black Culture is hosting the parade, and it will showcase black-owned businesses and community leaders. Vendors, music, and a soul food competition will also take place during the event. The co-founder of Macon Black Culture, B Harris, says he hopes to put on a show…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says there’s more work left to do. That’s why he’s running for another term. The slogan for his campaign is “Together, stronger, one street at a time.” The slogan cites crime as one of the top priorities. Sheriff Davis says with technology constantly evolving, it can help them solve crimes and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office were arrested on Monday for battery and violation of oath by public officer. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies Quency Barnes and Frederick Ogletree were involved in a physical altercation with a female inmate after she failed to comply with instructions from the deputies inside the…
The Federal Trade Commission is attempting to block Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision. CNBC reports that regulators claim the deal could harm the gaming industry, as the move would allow Microsoft to withhold Activision titles from rival platforms. For example, Microsoft would be able to keep a new Activision game off of Sony’s PlayStation. Microsoft executives say they look forward…
The average wage for teens across the nation is expected to reach nearly $15 per hour this summer. There are plenty of opportunities for teenage workers. In April alone, there were 10 million job openings. Many of those openings were roles teens often work in, such as lifeguard, camp counselor, waiters, and retail workers. The Wall Street Journal reports many…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –From dating apps and bill collectors, to private sellers on social media, scammers are looking for ways to get your private information. That’s why the Perry Police Department is sharing tips on how to protect yourself against potential scams. Police Chief Alan Everidge says the best way to avoid a scam is to trust your gut. He…