According to the Watchdog, people who use peer-to-peer payment apps may be in danger of losing their money. Funds held in apps like Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle are not guaranteed for federal deposit insurance protection. This means that if a peer-to-peer payment company were to fail, customers could lose any money left sitting on the platform. The Consumer…
In today’s Tech Byte, a look at how Apple Maps and Music are connecting live music lovers with new venues and artists. Whether you’re looking for new venues to check out, or what to expect at your next concert, you’ll love their newest features. Maps now has more than 40 new guides put together by Apple Music editors. They feature…
FDA approved drugs for Alzheimer’s will likely be covered by Medicare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services say they will require physicians to collect data on how well the drugs perform in the real world. Two new Alzheimer’s drugs are currently available, but only to patients who are enrolled in clinical trials. U.S. factory activity shrank for a seventh…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Approximately 1,400 high school, junior college and transfer student-athletes from various regions of the country converged at Mercer University for the Raise the Bar Mega Camp, with a collective goal to seize one opportunity that could propel them to the next level of their football careers. “I think it’s great to come to these camps. You get…
(UPDATE 9:20 P.M.) – According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers responded to crash involving an ATV on Riddleville Mount Moriah Road around 2:45 Thursday afternoon. They say the 12-year-old driver left the road and overturned. The passenger, another 12-year-old, was ejected and the ATV overturned on him. He was pronounced dead on scene. The driver was taken to the medical…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State leaders are boasting about business in Georgia. That was the big news from Bibb County delegates during a community discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session. The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Good Morning Macon Panel, during which Bibb county delegates addressed recent legislative decisions made during the Georgia General Assembly’s 2023 Legislative Session. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer temperatures rise, health officials from Community Health Works and Piedmont Medical Center urge Middle Georgia residents to protect their skin from excessive sun exposure and tanning beds, both of which can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer. “In moderation, a little bit is good, that is how you get your vitamin D,” Shelby…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) has secured a $10,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to add 25 maple and cherry trees along Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, from Hazel to Hawthorne streets. “The lower area closer to downtown, there are plenty of trees and greenery, and so we wanted to mimic what’s currently already in place downtown…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Educators in Middle Georgia are getting the chance to learn about robotics thanks to Georgia Power and the Middle Georgia Robotics Institute. Teachers attended a two-day workshop during which they got hands-on experience in coding, programming, circuits and robotic parts at the Museum of Aviation’s National STEM Academy Educator Resource Center. The Center also allows…
Amazon will pay $25 million to settle allegations that it violated children’s privacy rights with its Alexa Voice Assistant. The company agreed to pay the FTC after it was accused of failing to delete Alexa recordings at the request of parents. It was found that Amazon kept hold of sensitive data for years. Their doorbell camera unit, Ring, will also…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting in Dublin left two injured early on Thursday morning. The Dublin Police Department says around 6:45 a.m. officers were called to an apartment at 608 Hillcrest Building D in reference to a possible gunshot wound. Officers found an injured female in a nearby apartment, who told officers that a male in her apartment had…
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April. Employers posted 10.1 million job openings last month. That’s up from a revised 9.7 million in March, and the most since January. The resilience of the American labor market and complicating Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation in a tight labor market means that companies have to pay more. Dollar General shareholders passed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — College baseball players from across the country flock to summer leagues aiming to enhance their skills before returning to school. However, only a select few get the chance to become a delightful breakfast item. “I’m feeling excited first of all. Definitely just to be a piece of bacon for the summer. It’s definitely going to be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a missing person. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 69-year-old Dianne Bowen. They say Bowen was reported missing by her property manager, and has not been heard from since April 28. Investigators say she could possibly be a danger to herself. Bowen…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Seizure patients who use low-dose THC will now have access to a fast-acting nasal spray. Trulieve medical cannabis dispensary in Macon is now offering Momenta Nasal Spray to help reduce the severity of seizure symptoms. The spray is a practical alternative to vaporizers and can also be used to treat symptoms of migraines and multiple sclerosis….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia residents are talking about legislative issues that affect them ahead of local and national elections. Community members gathered Wednesday at the Tubman Museum for the launch of the GoVoteGA Advocacy Tour. Local officials spoke about the need for civic engagement beyond the four-year election cycle and answered questions from the audience. Issues discussed included…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Soft Back Books, a Georgia-based initiative providing vital learning materials to African children, is seeking public support through donations. This year, the charitable operation is expanding its donation requests to include not only books but also t-shirts, water bottles, bags or any items bearing a company logo. The project was established in 2019 when Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County community leaders got a firsthand look at the progress of the new amphitheater and courthouse within Macon Mall. The nearly finished courthouse and the world’s largest indoor pickle ball facility inside the mall are set to open in July, according to crews working on the projects. The additions are expected to invigorate the Eisenhower…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following the recent dementia diagnosis of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, healthcare providers in Middle Georgia are urging the community to confront the stigma associated with the condition and to seek help promptly if symptoms are recognized. “She wants everybody to know she has dementia and to let us know that she wants people to be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians and visitors are invited to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday with a guided tour of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Organized by NewTown Macon and Bike Walk Macon, the tour starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up at noon. The free event, happening at Amerson River Park, is asking for donations to aid in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested Tuesday night for Driving Under the Influence after crashing his car into the front of a home. According to the incident report from the Warner Robins Police Department, around 9 p.m. officers were sent to the intersection of Holly Street and Bernard Drive in reference to a single vehicle crash. When…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A suspect has been charged in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Ozias Gore. The shooting took place on April 8th just before 3 p.m. on Bloomfield Road. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says through the investigation, 17-year-old Raheem Smith was questioned and concerned a suspect behind the fatal shooting of Gore. Smith is being…
Republican senators, led by Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, introduced the Know Your App Act. The act will require app stores, such as Google Play and Apple’s App Store, to identify each application’s country of origin. Know Your App Act aims to increase consumers’ awareness of who owns the apps they use. The bill comes as lawmakers from both…
A deal proposed to lift the federal debt limit would have only a small cooling effect on the U.S. economy and high inflation, according to economists. It does little to reduce government spending that grew rapidly during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. There’s one particular component of the deal that could ding the economy this fall. Student loan repayments…