Alphabet made several artificial intelligence announcements at its I/O developer conference. Alphabet also announced a new large language model, called Palm 2, which is powering 25 new products and features that the company is rolling out. The new model can write code, similar to ChatGPT, and currently supports more than 100 languages. Insurance is another industry that’s going high tech….
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The GBI is investigating the death of the former Mayor of Gray, Stephen Tingen. According to Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, the Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to look into the death of the former Mayor, who deputies say shot himself while deputies were serving a search warrant at his home in Forsyth last Thursday. Freeman says Tingen…
Disney is losing billions on its streaming service, so its undergoing a rethink. CEO Bob Iger says it will be combining Disney+ and Hulu into one platform. The newly merged streaming service will include programming from both by the end of the year. It will also raise the price of its ad-free plan, which currently costs $10.99 per month. Many…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A victim who was struck by a vehicle this morning on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins is now being transported to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. According to a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, it happened in the 700 block of Russell Parkway around 6am. When crews arrived the victim appeared unresponsive. The…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals swept Social Circle in the doubleheader to advance to the GHSA A Division I State Playoffs Final Four. The Royals won game one 6-3 and game two 6-4 behind a game-clinching home run by Eli Mullis in the ninth inning. Bleckley County will host Irwin County in the semifinals on May 16….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Square Academy boys soccer team upset Stratford Academy 4-3 in the GIAA 4A Soccer State Final Four to advance to the championship game. Stratford had beaten Tattnall twice in the regular season, but the Trojans got their revenge when it mattered most. Tattnall will look to win its first boys GIAA/GISA soccer state championship…
MGNUPDATE (9:52 p.m.) – According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Norfolk Southern says it will not have the railroad crossing repaired until May 16 due to the fabrication process of the crossing guard. WRPD says the Watson Blvd./Georgia Highway 247 intersection will be closed until repairs are complete. Police say barriers and detour signs have been posted. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (6…
It was a warm and pleasant day across Middle Georgia with just a few isolated showers popping up this afternoon. A cold front stalled over our area this afternoon, leaving dry, stable air north of the boundary. Overnight, clouds will start to push in, helping to keep lows mainly in the mid and upper 60s. Tomorrow will bring a similar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) is fostering positive change in the community by providing a $90,000 grant to Next Level Community Development Center, an after-school and summer program focused on violence prevention and supporting vulnerable youth. Lekesia Toomer, Executive Director of Next Level, says the program helps children build strong relationships. “Most of the children that are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Middle Georgia State University walked across the stage Wednesday to receive their degrees as part of spring commencement ceremonies. The university conferred its first doctoral degrees this semester, with 28 graduates receiving their Doctorate of Science in Information Technology. Commencement is split up over two days, with Wednesday’s ceremonies honoring the School of Health…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The arrival of the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft marks a new mission at Robins Air Force Base, aiming to improve the nation’s military defense by strengthening communication between units. The BACN arrived at the base on April 24 under the command of the newly activated 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS)….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As hospitals across the country celebrate National Nurses Week, nurses at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon got a visit from some furry friends. National Nurses Week takes place every year from May 6 to May 12 in recognition of the hard work and service nurses provide to their patients. Atrium Health Navicent Assistant Vice President of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd annual Perry Art in the Park festival returns to Heritage Oaks Park in Perry this Saturday, May 13, offering visitors an opportunity to witness local artists creating outdoor masterpieces in real time. The festival, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature regional artists, a free immersive arts area, family activities, food trucks…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22-year-old Baldwin County man has been arrested after stalking and shooting a woman at an apartment off Highway 49. According to a release from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic dispute call involving gunfire around 8:45 a.m. at an apartment at 196 Highway 49. The victim in the incident, a 22-year-old…
Amazon will pay some customers $10 to come and pick up their orders. The change applies to orders from locations such as Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh or Kohl’s stores, versus shipping them to a home address. Reuters reports that the move is an effort to cut costs on deliveries and returns. Apple is now worth 2.7 trillion dollars, the same…
Brewer Yuengling has launched limited-edition red, white, and blue cans to support veterans. This timely marketing move by Yuengling positions the brand to scoop up Bud Light’s ex-customer base. Each can also boasts a QR code that links to merchandise, country music, and information about its summer concert series. A new report finds new college graduates are overestimating their starting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Lady Vikings and the Stratford Academy Eaglettes will face off in the GIAA Girls 4A Soccer State Championship. FPD defeated St. Anne-Pacelli in an overtime thriller 2-1, while Stratford Academy defeated Brookstone 1-0 in the semifinals. FPD will look to win its first GIAA/GISA state title since 2007, while Stratford will look to win…
Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 26-year-old Dublin man died after being found with a gunshot wound on Kingsby Street on Tuesday, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has now been called in to assist. Jimquez Nikwon Smith was discovered lying in the road around 9 a.m. after a 911 call was placed by a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s School of Engineering has once again provided graduating seniors at Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) with unique 3D printed yearbooks called Touch3D. Created by Mercer University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Sinjae Hyun, the yearbooks feature 3D models of classmates’ faces alongside braille-printed names, enabling visually impaired students to feel their classmates’ faces….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s “Bridge to Success” program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree and gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field. The program provides up to three years of tuition and textbook assistance, capped at $5,250, for those who have obtained a GED or high…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county leaders toured the site on Tuesday. Commissioner Al Tillman believes the amphitheater will become one of the city’s premier attractions. “What y’all see is something amazing and magnificent,” he said. The new amphitheater will accommodate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Treyvon Deshun Walker was taken into custody Tuesday morning just after 11 a.m. at a residence in the 1500 block of Dexter Avenue. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…
Amazon is launching a new unit to distribute its movies and TV shows to other media outlets besides Prime Video, its own streaming service. Amazon MGM Studios distribution will make the programming available to rent or buy on other services. It will even be available on airplanes. It will also license the shows to foreign TV networks. Twitter is purging…
These days, most of us pay our bills and do some of our shopping online. PayPal a convenient way to make those purchases. Unfortunately, its convenient for criminals too. Let’s look at how you can stay away from scams and keep your money safe. Many of these scams happen over e-mail. According to VPNOverview, this a scammer’s preferred method of…