The expansion of telehealth has made care more accessible for many people, especially those in rural areas. Patients have been able to receive prescriptions from their providers without seeing them in person. That may change, come May 11 when the federal government is set to end the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency declaration that made this convenience possible. Books almost entirely…
American Airlines. Photo courtesy of MGNU.S. airlines saw more than $6.7 billion in baggage fee revenue last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation statistics. American Airlines alone earned almost $1.4 billion from checked bags. That accounts for more than two percent of the carrier’s full-year revenue. For decades, most bags flew for free. However, in recent years fees have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of Bloomfield Road at Chambers Road, just after 8:30 PM, Sunday. Paramedics transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment. No one else was injured during the incident. Categories: Bibb County, Featured,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Shurling drive Sunday. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened just before 1 am Sunday morning. It was reported that a female pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was struck by a vehicle, while crossing the street on Shurling Drive at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GIAA Soccer State Playoffs Elite Eight kicked off tonight and the scores are below. Boys 4A Stratford Academy 2 Riverside Military 1 Tattnall Square 3 FPD 1 2A Trinity Christian 7 Monsignor Donovan 0 Girls 4A FPD 3 Tattnall Square 0 Stratford 5 Strong Rock Christian 1 Mount de Sales 0 Brookstone 2 2A CFCA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA and GIAA Baseball State Playoffs Elite Eight began while Bleckley County won a game three decider to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight. Scores are below. GHSA 6A Houston County vs Blessed Trinity Game 1: 3-5 Game 2: 4-2 Game 3: To be decided A Division I Bleckley County vs Lamar County (Sweet…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than 70 vendors, seven food trucks and all-day games and live music at City Hall. Activities include mud volleyball, cornhole, sack races, jump rope contests, a car show, and a dunking booth. Festival…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grant Program, funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Knight Foundation, to bring art to the streets of Macon. In partnership with Mama Hawk Draws, MTA launched the “Transporting Art” contest to beautify bus shelters throughout…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County school nutrition employees were celebrated Friday for their commitment and hard work in feeding students across the district. The School Nutrition Association has recognized those who feed America’s students since 2013, and Friday, the Bibb County School District received awards of recognition for its dedication. Beyond preparing food and maintaining strict standards, these employees…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A summerlike pattern will begin to take over the Peach State this weekend and into next week. Tonight Mostly cloudy skies will stick with Middle Georgia overnight along with the possibility for a couple of small showers. Winds will generally blow in from the east at around 5 mph. Temperatures will bottom out in the…
New technology could help Americans make better financial decisions. AI tools may encourage Americans to increase retirement savings. It could make also investing less intimidating for beginners. Paramount shares plunged more than 25 percent. Although Paramount reached 60 million subscribers through its streaming service, the company incurred too many costs in the process. DoorDash sales surged. Consumers still rely heavily…
On today’s Mom to Mom, a quick healthy snack for the entire family. All you need are a few simple ingredients. To get started, make sure you have: bananas chia seeds Greek yogurt almond butter* parchment paper a cup *You can substitute with any nut butter or even sunflower butter. If you use peanut butter, use the natural kind natural…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect considered to be armed and dangerous in connection to a deadly shooting that happened early Friday morning. According to the BCSO, deputies responded to Green Meadows Apartments concerning a domestic dispute– when they arrived they heard a gunshot in the apartment. When deputies entered the apartment,…
Apple saw a surprising boost in iPhone sales and has unveiled a $90 billion share buyback. However, sales of Macs, watches, and iPads slipped. CEO Tim Cook says Apple services such as movies, music, and apps set a record for sales. Meanwhile, Americans are worried about their bank deposits. Anxiety about banking hasn’t been this high since the 2008 financial…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA Baseball State Playoffs Sweet 16 for Single-A Division I and II began today, and Bleckley County was the only team from middle Georgia that hosted a series. Bleckley County took on Lamar County and won game one 13-3 in five innings due to the run rule but then dropped game two 11-0 in five…
MACON- Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals. The complete list of graded hospitals in middle Georgia are as follows: Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Macon – A Piedmont Macon North, Macon – A Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin – A Perry Hospital, Perry – B Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, Milledgeville – C…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being crowned in England, and Centerville’s British Pantry is celebrating the historic event with a “Right Royal” tea party during the coronation broadcast. “The Queen was coronated in 1953, and two-thirds of us weren’t around at that time. So this is the first…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families across the nation, as well as addressing concerns about crime in the region. A World War II veteran led the Pledge of Allegiance during the event, while faith leaders acknowledged law…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education. Local attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman and community member Ray Wilson presented the scholarships, emphasizing the importance of investing in the education of these students, who he believes will be future leaders of the country. “We know…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents and faith leaders throughout Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and Forsyth, gathered on Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer, emphasizing the importance of unity and daily prayer in a time of increasing challenges. “I believe that our entire world needs to come together and do nothing else but pray for each…
Photo: Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship FoundationCONYERS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards were presented to two deserving seniors at Heritage High School in Conyers during the Heritage High Awards Night on Thursday, May 4. Keith Copeland Jr., the runner-up, received $500, while winner Brianna Jackson was awarded $2,000. The scholarship is named in memory of Heritage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new coffee shop is coming to Macon that offers a hand-crafted coffee experience with the convenience of a drive through. Red Owl Coffee Company started in Valdosta in 2016 and has since expanded to seven other locations throughout the southeast. Their menu includes both hot and iced coffee as well as energy drinks and smoothies….
UPDATE (5/04): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 35-year-old Demorrio Maurice Faulk of Macon succumbed to his injuries from the shooting on Churchill Street. He was pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Churchill Street, just before 12:00 a.m. this morning. Deputies responded to the 2900 block…
Upcoming college graduates aren’t pursuing careers in big tech, according to job searches. A Handshake survey found they’re submitting job applications to the retail, finance, and manufacturing industries instead. Searches for work big tech brands dropped nearly 15 percent compared to the previous year’s class. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking a blanket ban on Meta’s use of young users’ data. The…