Total consumer debt rose to an all-time high in the first quarter of this year. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of new York, increases to mortgage balances, auto loans, and student loans put debt at a record level of $17 trillion. Collectively, Americans owe nearly $1 trillion on credit cards. The average balance rose to $5,733. The share of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Athletics Department hosted the BIBBSPY Awards, a new annual event aimed at honoring the accomplishments of student-athletes both on and off the field. According to Bibb County Athletic Director Kevin Grooms, the awards recognize athletes who display the core values of stewardship, scholarship, and sportsmanship. Grooms was inspired by the ESPYs and decided…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the U.S. Congress racing against the clock to agree on debt ceiling legislation before the June 1 deadline, Middle Georgia could face an economic fallout, according to a local expert. Cullen Wallace, an Economics Assistant Professor at Georgia College and State University, explained the possible consequences. “So, if you didn’t know what price you had…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County property owners can anticipate a 15% increase in their property assessments. Notices were mailed out by the Houston County Tax Assessors Office on May 12. The significant rise in appraised value is attributed to the robust demand in the real estate market and a strong housing sector. Property owners will receive assessment notices that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vineville Academy of the Arts recently held a Book Blast fundraiser to inspire students to read during the summer break. With more than $15,000 in donations, the school’s goal is to provide free books and cultivate a love for reading among students. Every student received at least one book on Monday. “This is the best job…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is embarking on a “Black Farmers Tour” across the Southeast to visit Black family-owned farms and explore ways to enhance their success. With Georgia being home to the fifth largest group of Black farmers in the country, the GLBC aims to address the challenges faced by these farmers due…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just before 1 a.m. on Friday, May 12th, an officer with the Dublin Police Department found a tractor trailer with twin trailers at rest on the steps of the J. Roy Rowland Federal Building after colliding with a column at the top of the steps. The incident report from the Dublin Police says the driver of…
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) — A company that’s trying to become a major American-based supplier of graphite for electric batteries announced Monday it will invest $800 million to build a factory in southwest Georgia, hiring 400 workers. Anovion Tecnologies, based in Chicago, said it would make synthetic graphite anode in Bainbridge. Production of the key ingredient for lithium ion batteries is…
JPMorgan Chase is facing accusations from 19 republican states, who say the bank engaged in religious and political discrimination. They say that JPMorgan closed bank accounts on political and religious grounds. In a letter to CEO Jamie Dimon, the ass that the bank asked clients questions about those topics. A JPMorgan representative told the Wall Street Journal that the bank…
New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk’s vision to create a brighter future. Yaccarino is excited to help to transform the social media platform. Musk’s selection of an advertising veteran signaled that digital ads would continue to be a core focus of the business. Meanwhile, some free…
Photo: Locketts Lens LLCMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nine familiar faces, including 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent, participated in a culinary competition on Saturday aimed at raising funds for Youth-Up Inc., a Macon-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing violent crime and deaths among the city’s youth. The flavorful face-off, held at Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, drew attendees who each paid $20 to taste all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Trinity Christian Lady Crusaders lost to Westminster Christian in a penalty kick shootout in the GIAA Girls’ 2A Soccer State Championship. Westminster scored the only goal of the first half, taking a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Trinity tied the game at 1-1. With 20 seconds left in regulation, the Lady Crusaders received a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The FPD Lady Vikings defeated Stratford Academy 4-0 to secure their first GISA/GIAA girls’ soccer state title since 2007. Despite Stratford being favored in the all-Macon championship game, FPD was awarded a penalty kick 80 seconds into the game, which they scored, giving them a significant momentum boost. Eight minutes into the second half, FPD was once…
Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/12) – A joint effort between the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb County Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Link Pair, who deputies say is connected with the death of 48-year-old Hoa Tran. The sheriff’s office said the investigation led authorities to determine Pair was involved in the fatal accident. He was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Mother’s Day approaching this Sunday, Macon restaurants are preparing special events and menus to celebrate and honor moms. H&H, a local restaurant, is hosting a Mother’s Day market featuring several vendors, live music and activities for kids. “We wouldn’t be here without mothers,” General Manager Tangie Myers said. “They have sacrificed for their whole family….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With narcotics overdoses on the rise in Houston County, first responders now have a way to rapidly reverse the effects of opioids thanks to county leaders. In Houston County, members of the Warner Robins Police Department and Fire Department, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians, all received Narcan kits from the county Health Department in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of National Police Week, which runs from May 14 through 20, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the community gathered on Friday for the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day program at Public Safety Park in downtown Macon. The event paid tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As crime continues to plague Macon, with a 2021 Neighborhood Scout report revealing a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime, community members are rallying behind a new initiative to combat the issue. Herbert Dennard created the Just Walk Away Initiative, which focuses on resolving conflicts without resorting to violence. District Attorney…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing woman. Investigators say 56-year-old Cecelia Darlene Johnson was last seen by friends at her home on Liberty Church Road on May 2. Johnson was reported missing on Friday after Johnson’s friends could not find her. According to her friends, she has mental health issues and…
UPDATE (5/12) – Workers at the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley voted on Friday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with approximately 1,400 workers becoming part of the USW after a successful organizing effort. United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway welcomed the Blue Bird workers. “We’re proud that Blue Bird workers chose to join our union,” Conway said. “We’re…
Now that the weather is getting warmer, you may notice some uninvited guests in your home. Kevin Witt, owner of Witt Pest Control and Angi Pro is here to show you how to keep your home pest free. He’ll walk you through how to catch signs of a household pest issue early. Most people realize they have a pest problem…
Twitter owner Elon Musk recently announced that he picked a new chief executive, but did not name the person. The Wall Street Journal reports that NBCUniversal’s Head of Advertising, Linda Yaccarino, is in talks to become Twitter’s new CEO. Meanwhile, Twitter insiders are routing for the current Head of Trust and Safety, Ella Irwin. Whoever the new CEO is, they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –For the fifth consecutive season, excluding the canceled 2020 COVID-19 year, the Mercer women’s lacrosse team has captured its conference tournament title, thus sending them to the NCAA National Tournament. Unfortunately for the Bears, they are still looking to earn their first national tournament victory. “We’ve been working for it for four years now, and every time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Longleaf Distillery, the first craft distillery in Macon’s history, has opened its doors with a dual mission to revive old spirit recipes and help restore the lost ecosystem of longleaf pine forests across Middle and South Georgia. Owner Will Morrison aims to showcase the distillery’s products throughout Middle Georgia and collaborate with Piedmont Brewery and Fall…