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…
Nekeria Coley (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Nekeria Coley has been located and is safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in the search for Nekeria Coley, a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing on May 28. Coley was last seen…
It was another nice day in Middle Georgia as we warmed back to the mid 80s. A few showers popped up across the area this evening, with some spots of heavy rain. Overnight, dry weather will return to the area, with lows in the 60s. A wedge front is building in today, and with that, we will continue to see…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras are coming to the city of Byron, and they’ve already helped the Police Department solve a major case. For decades, law enforcement has used ALPRs to solve investigations and locate missing persons, but now, cities across Middle Georgia are adopting Flock Safety cameras that offer around-the-clock monitoring. ”Imagine having a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is holding its 11th Annual 41NBC Blood Drive in Middle Georgia, calling on eligible donors to contribute and potentially save lives as the demand for blood in the U.S. surges every two seconds. The Red Cross has identified an ongoing blood shortage during the summer months due to reduced donations over the…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Courthouse is set for a revamp that promises enhanced space and more efficient case resolution, with renovations expected to be completed by October. During the renovation period, court proceedings will be temporarily relocated to alternative sites, including the Baldwin County Government Building and city municipal court. “We need additional space while the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 9/11 organization is honoring fallen servicemen and woman by supporting the families they left behind. That includes the Freeman family in Warner Robins. On April 28th, 2011 United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ronald Douglas Freeman died after sacrificing himself in order to save his infantry team from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kids are out of school for the summer and spending more time at home. If you want to keep your home in some sort of order, professional organizer Darra McClendon says it’s important to keep a routine. McClendon created Simply Ordered Solutions, a professional organizing and wellness firm that relieves stress for clients by helping…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cities of Fort Valley and Byron are set to host the 37th annual Georgia Peach Festival, a celebration designed to honor local peach growers and their significant contributions to the food industry, despite a crippling 90% loss in this year’s peach harvest. “This year is so important because we still need to support our…
Photo Credit to Monroe County SchoolsFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sole finalist for Monroe County Schools Superintendent has been named. MCS posted about the finalist on Tuesday, saying that during a called meeting the board named Dr. Jim Finch as the sole finalist for the Superintendent position. Before making the recommendation, the board worked to identify the characteristics they wanted…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol and Department of Natural Resources found the 20-year-old victim, Raymund Ellison Jr. of Centerville, just before 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies are searching for a possible drowning victim. According to a press…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Out with the old and in with the new! That’s what We Care Heating and Air brought to one Warner Robins veteran’s home. James Williams, who served as an airman in the U.S. Air Force, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November and had to undergo multiple surgeries along with chemotherapy. As temperatures…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is playing host to Kidcam Camps, a 9-week traditional summer program, providing children with several activities and a chance to foster community engagement after a year marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Kidcam Camps, a renowned summer program serving the Southeast for more than 50 years, made its debut at Middle Georgia State this…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Carter Center is reporting that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. The Center’s post came around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30th. The Carter Center says Rosalynn continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. The statement from the Carter Family describes Rosalynn’s work in being…
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…