The Fourth of July is here and for many people, that means travel, fireworks shows, and sometimes dead or dropped phones. In today’s Tech Byte, five products that can help you prepare for your Fourth of July celebrations. First up, a convenient charger bundle. If you have an older device, you’ve probably struggled to find a charger cable while away…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colorful, musical, and everywhere you look, you can’t go far outside without seeing one of the members of nature’s choir: birds. We spoke with Marc Jolley, a professor at Mercer who also happens to work with the Ocmulgee Audubon Society, which is the local chapter for the Middle Georgia area. Jolley says there’s lots of benefits…
The Brand Keys 22nd annual Most Patriotic Brands Survey has identified 2023’s top 50 brands, and this year’s list has some surprises. Each was ranked by consumers based on how well the company embodies patriotism. In the top five are: Jeep, Disney, Ford, Coca-Cola, and Levi Strauss. Further down the list, brands are making their way into the top fifty…
It was another stormy day for parts of Middle Georgia, with most of us seeing some calm weather for the evening. The 4th of July will be another hot day in the area with highs in the mid-90s. Humidity will be high, which means our “feels like” temps will be warming into the 100s. By the afternoon and evening, storms…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re planning on going to Lake Tobesofkee this Fourth of July, you can expect to find food, fun and fireworks during the 27th annual “Sparks Over the Park” Independence Day Celebration. Park staff, lifeguards, food vendors and first responders are preparing for the day of festivities, with a turnout expected to be in the thousands….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, All About Animals shelter in Macon is urging local pet owners to ensure the safety of their animals during noise from fireworks. Shelter staff and volunteers report an increase in missing dogs during past fireworks celebrations. The shelter is advising pet owners to keep their dogs inside a secure…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temple Beth Israel received an outpouring of support Sunday in the wake of an antisemitic rally that took place in front of the synagogue one week earlier. “There were those people with such extreme hatred out there, and we were in the building just trying to understand how much of a threat they posed for us,”…
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the late 1970s Hampton Daughtry and D.P. Settle joined forces to set aside a nearly 1,800 acre piece of property to help kids get outside and foster a love for nature– and with that, Dauset Trails was born The story goes that Daughtry said: “We have a place where kids can play ball, but we…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person was shot in a marijuana deal turned into an armed robbery in Perry late Sunday night. The Perry Police Department learned of the incident when they were notified that a victim with an apparent gunshot wound arrived at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins at 11:50 p.m. After speaking with the victim, police found…
Today on Mom to Mom, Mandy walks through an easy DIY firecracker decoration made of pool noodles. This Fourth of July craft is an inexpensive way for you and your kids to add some flare to tables. You can find everything you need at Dollar Tree for about $7. To get started, you’ll need: Red and blue pool noodles Electric…
Apple’s stock ended trading Friday valued at a record breaking $3 trillion. Apple is the only company ever to reach that milestone. The valuation for the tech giant comes on the heels of its launch of the Apple Vision Pro and a stronger than expected quarterly earnings report in May. Over the weekend, Elon Musk announced that Twitter will temporarily…
Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union continue. UPS has around 340,000 unionized employees, represented by the Teamsters, under what is the largest private sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. The union is threatening a strike if a deal is not reached before the current contract expires at the end of July. While UPS has offered the Teamsters a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s basketball team experienced a significant setback with the departure of nine student-athletes due to graduation or transferring to other schools. In response to this substantial loss, the Bears swiftly turned to the transfer portal to rebuild their roster, and in the process, they successfully recruited a talented hooper from Middle Georgia. “It feels…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested two Laurens County residents in connection with the disappearance of James Douglas Wilkinson, who had been missing since June 1. A GBI news release says 60-year-old Edwin Lamar Wilkinson and 55-year-old Leslie Young were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a home on 883…
MACON (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re headed to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, it’s important to put safety first so everyone can have a good time. Whether you’re boating, swimming or relaxing on the beach, there are laws and guidelines everyone should follow to keep themselves and others safe. As hundreds prepare to visit Lake Tobesofkee for its…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kids from Macon’s Union Baptist Church got a chance to learn about how first responders handle emergencies during Macon-Bibb County’s Public Safety Day on Friday. Responders from the Sheriff’s Office, Code Enforcement, Emergency Management Agency and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division were at the Macon-Bibb Fire Department to teach kids about safety and help them feel…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 11th Annual Unity Retreat, an initiative aimed at empowering youth and curbing violence, was held at the Camp John Hope center in Fort Valley on Friday. The retreat, hosted by the Vicki Foundation, focuses on instilling valuable life skills and promoting teamwork among young attendees. “It was founded to curb youth violence,” Charles McGhee,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stanley Stewart has officially launched his campaign for the District 3 Commission seat in Macon-Bibb County. He says he’s seeking to drive economic development and improve safety in east Macon. Stewart announced his candidacy Friday as the current District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas reaches the end of her term limit. “I’ve put a lot of…
Coming up on July 1, AT&T, Verizon, and other wireless carriers will bring 5G services to airplanes. Although 80% of domestic airlines have made adjustments to prevent technology interfering with equipment, flights could still be disrupted, says Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The chances of flights being delayed or canceled due to disruptions will increase on days with bad weather and…
If you’re travelling this Fourth of July weekend, prepare to encounter packed highways. On the bright side, gasoline prices are cheaper this year. This time last year, the national average price of gas was $4.87 per gallon. Now, AAA says it’s down to $3.55 per gallon. Aspartame, one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world, may be detrimental…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins American baseball teams swept the Georgia District 5 Little League tournaments, winning the 10U, 11U and 12U divisions. The 11U and 12U teams defeated Dudley, while the 10U squad took down Vine Ingle. Warner Robins American 10U and 11U will now compete at the state tournament beginning July 8, while 10U will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High temperatures and high humidity make for dangerous conditions–especially inside of a car. According to Director of Clinical Practice for Pediatrics at Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Yameika Head, temperatures inside a parked car can rise by 19 degrees Fahrenheit above outside temperatures within 10 minutes. “Some people think if they leave the windows open, that it’s…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach State Health Plan is providing new and expecting mothers with necessary supplies and resources to care for their babies. Parents in Jeffersonville were able to receive free diapers on Thursday during the Peach State Health Plan’s Pamper Party. Vendors such as the Twiggs County Health Department, First Choice Primary Care and the Lifelink Foundation were there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s Bloomfield Library wasn’t just all about books on Thursday. The library launched a STEM event that had watermelons flying high. The event featured a watermelon catapult as part of the library’s summer reading program. The aim is to inspire students to delve into the world of engineering by demonstrating how catapults work. Alex Holsey, the…