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Georgia Farm Service Agency steps up amid changing weather patterns, labor shortages in agriculture

Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help.

June 2, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help. Agriculture is a big part of Georgia’s economy. How big? According to Arthur Tripp, Executive Director of the Georgia Farm Service Agency (FSA), one in seven jobs in the state is related…

Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute celebrates 25 graduates in Warner Robins

25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute

June 2, 2023

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute. The institution, which provides degrees in biblical study, theology and philosophy, is hosting a gala event Friday night to honor the students’ commitment and academic achievements over the past year. “I’m very excited about the students,” founder…

Bibb deputies searching for man wanted in connection with May 29 aggravated assault

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.

June 2, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Quintez Brantley (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 22-year-old Quintez Brantley is wanted for “several counts” of aggravated assault stemming from an incident…

Mom to Mom: Keep bugs away with this easy mosquito repellent recipe

June 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Summer is here and so are the mosquitos. If you want to enjoy sitting on your porch without getting munched on by those pesky bugs, Mandy has a DIY solution. In today’s Mom to Mom, how you can make mosquito repellent from scratch with items you likely have at home. To get started, you’ll need: A mason jar Floating tea…

Tech Report: The risk of storing money on payment apps

June 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

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…

Tech Byte: Apple Music and Maps have new features for concert goers

June 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

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…

Morning Business Report: Most FDA approved Alzheimer’s medication will be covered by Medicare

June 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

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…

Approximately 1,400 athletes attend Mercer football’s Raise the Bar Mega Camp

Over 90 universities were represented at the camp.

June 1, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

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…

12-year-old killed in ATV accident in Washington County

A 12-year-old boy is dead and another child is injured after an ATV accident in Washington County.

June 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

(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…

State leaders tout success for Georgia business following 2023 Legislative Session

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.

June 1, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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. …

Middle Georgia health officials urge sun safety this summer to mitigate skin cancer risk

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.

June 1, 2023

Edward Smart,

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…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful secures $10,000 grant to add 25 new trees to MLK Boulevard by summer’s end

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.

June 1, 2023

Edward Smart,

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…

Educators get hands-on experience with robotics to help students in STEAM curriculums

Educators in Middle Georgia are getting the chance to learn about robotics thanks to Georgia Power and the Middle Georgia Robotics Institute.

June 1, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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…

Tech Report: Amazon will pay millions over privacy violations

June 1, 2023

Finn Balfour,

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 shooting leaves 2 injured

June 1, 2023

Haley Janes,

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…

Morning Business Report: The U.S. saw a spike in job openings in April

June 1, 2023

Finn Balfour,

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 Bacon home opener slated for June 2nd

The Bacon have a new head coach, Easton Waterman.

May 31, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

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…

Investigators search for missing woman from Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 69-year-old Dianne Bowen.

May 31, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

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…

Fast-acting THC nasal spray now available for seizure patients at Macon’s Trulieve dispensary

The fast-acting spray is a practical alternative to vaporizers and can also be used to treat symptoms of migraines and multiple sclerosis.

May 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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….

GoVoteGA Advocacy Tour kicks off in Macon

Middle Georgia residents are talking about legislative issues that affect them ahead of local and national elections.

May 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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…

Operation Soft Back Books seeks donations to support education in Ghana

Operation Soft Back Books, a Georgia-based initiative providing vital learning materials to African children, is seeking public support through donations.

May 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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-Bibb leaders get update on Macon Mall courthouse, amphitheater project

Macon-Bibb County community leaders got a firsthand look at the progress of the new amphitheater and courthouse within Macon Mall, both of which are set to be completed by the start of 2024.

May 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

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…

Local healthcare providers rally to raise dementia awareness following Rosalynn Carter’s diagnosis

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.

May 31, 2023

Brick Nelson,

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…

National Trails Day Celebration In Macon's Amerson River Park

National Trails Day: Macon groups to host guided tour of Ocmulgee Heritage Trail

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.

May 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

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…

Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help.

25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.

Over 90 universities were represented at the camp.

A 12-year-old boy is dead and another child is injured after an ATV accident in Washington County.

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.

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.

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.

Educators in Middle Georgia are getting the chance to learn about robotics thanks to Georgia Power and the Middle Georgia Robotics Institute.

The Bacon have a new head coach, Easton Waterman.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 69-year-old Dianne Bowen.

The fast-acting spray is a practical alternative to vaporizers and can also be used to treat symptoms of migraines and multiple sclerosis.

Middle Georgia residents are talking about legislative issues that affect them ahead of local and national elections.

Operation Soft Back Books, a Georgia-based initiative providing vital learning materials to African children, is seeking public support through donations.

Macon-Bibb County community leaders got a firsthand look at the progress of the new amphitheater and courthouse within Macon Mall, both of which are set to be completed by the start of 2024.

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.

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.

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