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…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, we learn that Georgia features many bodies of water and aquatic life. There are many different lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams, along with a coastline in Georgia. In those bodies of water, you can find a multitude of fish that impact their ecosystems. Most Middle Georgia waters host…
As early as next month, TikTok may launch an online retail store in the United States. The upcoming in-app shopping section will feature Tiktok’s own line of products, supplied by manufacturers in China. Semafor reports that the new store will sell toys, kitchen gadgets, and other items. This would allow the company to directly compete with Amazon, Shien, Temu, and…
In recent years, people seeking help from the Social Security Administration have reported long wait times, dropped calls, and an inability to access the agency’s services. On some days, the rate of unanswered phone calls reaches 80%. The disruptions began during the pandemic, when the agency limited its in-person services. The government says that it is upgrading the system to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Boogook Industries, a Korean automotive supplier that specializes in fluid containers for vehicles, has announced plans to bring 80 new jobs to Macon. The company is set to redevelop the former Brown and Williamson cigarette plant on Weaver Road. Stephen Adams, the Executive Director of the Macon Industrial Authority, calls the development a stride forward for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temperatures are expected to be higher than 100 degrees in Middle Georgia this weekend, and local officials and health experts are urging residents to be cautious. They’re highlighting the risk of dehydration and potentially life-threatening conditions like heat stroke. Macon-Bibb County EMA Deputy Director Robert McCord expects the sweltering heat to persist throughout the weekend. He…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nestled in Perry, Flat Creek Natives Nursery lies tucked away specializing in plants native to Georgia’s Coastal Plain– the region that takes up more than half of the state. Owner and founder of the nursery, Greg Lewis, who also works as a Director for the Georgia Native Plant Society, defines a native plant as one that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont’s Community Benefit Program has made charitable donations to 21 community clinics, totaling to $200,000 — including 2 Macon agencies. The Macon Volunteer Clinic and Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia have both received $10,000 grants. The Macon Volunteer Clinic says it plans to use its grant to further its mission of providing “comprehensive healthcare for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville will be receiving grant funding to improve affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Milledgeville is getting a $600,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funding will be used for new construction. This is part of the Community Home Investment Program — or CHIP. More the five million dollars will go to 12…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar on Jefferson Road. According to the BCSO, the robbery happened just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s reported that the store clerk entered the store and, upon entry, felt a blunt object against her back. The suspect demanded money…
After pushback from some employees, Google shut down a Pride event featuring performer Peaches Christ. Hundreds of employees signed a petition to stop the show, claiming that it sexualizes and disrespects Christian workers. Those opposed to the show also accused Google of religious discrimination. Peaches Christ’s performance has been removed from Google’s internal events page. A judge approved Overtstock’s $21…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. A man entered the Circle K located at 5602 Thomaston Road this morning just after 5am. The man demanded money and after taking it the suspect fled in an older grey Cadillac. This incident is under investigation. Anyone with…
American productivity is low and getting lower. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that work from home is an economic headwind and workers are losing productivity. Meanwhile, in the return to the office, men are going back in far higher numbers than women. Investors are preparing to close out the best first half for the NASDAQ in 40 years, as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The King of Soul is getting his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Otis Redding has been posthumously inducted into the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2024 in the category of live performance. The announcement was made Monday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Director of Special Projects at the Otis Redding…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A $5 million grant has been awarded to Baldwin County, providing a significant boost to rural development, according to County Manager Carlos Tobar. The funding will be used for safety and infrastructure improvements in local neighborhoods. “It was very important that we pursue a grant to try to make it more safe here in this…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Milledgeville plans to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend. On Saturday, the city will host an Independence Day celebration with fireworks. Milledgeville city leaders say this a great way for families to spend the day in the city. They hope to draw residents in from other counties to celebrate. “To me…
Ocmulgee Mounds expanding propertyOcmulgee MoundsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon has expanded with a significant land donation from Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Housing Authority. The National Park Service (NPS) made the announcement on Tuesday. The transfer includes several parcels near the Davis Homes community, totaling 3.62 acres. The donation is a joint effort…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is getting a media upgrade when it comes to broadcasting meetings and special presentations from the Macon-Bibb County Government Center in downtown Macon. The Office of Communications says an upgrade will offer clearer broadcasting quality for Macon-Bibb Commission and other local government meetings. The upgrade includes replacing a system and cameras that are 10…
Dodge County Sheriff’s OfficeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people in connection to a Monday drug bust. Deputies say they received a search warrant for Tyrone Level and his property due to a narcotic sales investigation. A search turned up the following items: 196 g (7 oz.) of cocaine powder 29 g (1.1 oz.) of…
Dodge County Sheriff’s OfficeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported finding a large drug manufacturing site during a random aerial search, Thursday. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Governor’s Task Force, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Georgia State Patrol Aviation to conduct an aerial search. During the search, law enforcement noticed what appeared to…