It’s finally starting to feel like spring! Now is a great time to get outside and explore your local hiking trails. In today’s Tech Byte, Google Maps has some new features just in time for National Park Week that can help you make the most of your time outdoors. Whether you’re on foot or taking a bike, Google maps can…
Photo Credit to Girls Dig Deeper Initiative and Macon Mental Health MattersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is pairing up with Macon Mental Health Matters to help teens better understand their mental state. The first of 2 mental health check-ins for teens is happening Wednesday evening, April 26th, at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center from 6 p.m….
Photo: MGNMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County have set up water distribution centers for residents who are currently without water. The potable (drinkable) water distribution center will be operational starting today, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, and will be held at the Baldwin County Government Annex located at 1601 North Columbia Street. The distribution…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A verbal altercation between two men turned violent on Friday, April 21st, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Raymond Loyd, 34, and Rex Moore, 55, were both injured in the incident. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Loyd approached Moore at Moore’s residence on Arthur Street and engaged him in a heated argument. During the altercation, Loyd…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, a man was shot at Ormond Terrace in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting incident was called in around 11:21 a.m., when the 24-year-old male victim was shot once in the leg area. That victim is now in stable condition at a medical facility. As a safety precaution, authorities requested…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department to investigate the disappearance of a woman who hasn’t been seen since 2004. According to the release from the GBI, 22-year-old Sonya Tukes went missing on May 10th, 2004 after taking a phone call at 1:15 a.m. and briefly…
Although the bulk of Microsoft’s sales still comes from software and cloud computing services to customers, the company is now pushing AI. Microsoft’s partnership with ChatGPT creator, OpenAI and sprucing up the Bing search engine with artificial intelligence technology have grabbed headlines. The company expects AI to be a big driver of growth in the years ahead. As the economy slows…
Military spending across the globe hit an all time high last year. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, this can be attributed to the war in Ukraine. China also contributed by beefing up its military. Stocks fell Tuesday after First Republic Bank shares slid. More earnings come out today from Meta, Boeing and Hilton Hotels. Gap is eliminating…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Military College High School boys soccer team becomes the only team from Middle Georgia, boys or girls, to reach the GHSA Soccer State Playoffs Final Four after defeating Fugees Academy 2-0. GMC will host Mt. Zion in the A Division II Final Four on April 28 and look to return to the state title…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller highlighted economic development and history preservation during Tuesday’s State of the Community luncheon at the Macon City Auditorium. The mayor discussed the positive impact of the Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) and the one penny rollback on property taxes for Bibb County citizens. Macon-Bibb County’s efforts to improve commerce, infrastructure and public…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 31-year-old man was arrested after an investigation into a complaint filed on a residence in the 500 block of Ivy Brook Way led to a drug bust. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit and Drug Investigators came to the home and detected drug activity on the property. When they made…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the start of spring comes mandatory state testing across Georgia. Students are preparing for the Georgia Milestones Assessment. This is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades three through high school. For some students, testing can be a source of anxiety. And this can impact their ability to do well at test time. Georgia Connections…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County church says it raised more than $45,000 by just selling cakes. According to a news release from Centerpoint Church of Warner Robins, it raised the funds by holding its annual cake auction. The event took place on Sunday at Matt Arthur Elementary School. The church says the $45,000 will send around 100…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2022 Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis spent the weekend inspiring students in Houston County. The Houston County native spoke at a youth program at Warner Robins Word of Life Ministries on Sunday. During the event, 22-year-old Hollis shared the importance of not questioning God about your purpose. And she spoke one-on-one with young people in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen was shot on Brentwood Avenue Tuesday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, an incident was called in around 1:36 p.m. concerning a 17-year-old male who had been shot in the neck. The victim is currently in stable condition. The BCSO is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, anyone with information is urged…
31-year-old Sabian Sharod James of Macon was taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of Trafficking Narcotics, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule One and Two Narcotics, and Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony. He is currently being held without a bond. (From: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special…
An appeals court mostly sided with Apple in a suit with Epic Games over its App Store rules. The decision signals that Apple’s control over the App Store and the fees it charges likely won’t significantly change as a result of an ongoing legal challenge by Epic Games. A working paper co-authored by a group of university professors digs deeper…
PHOTO: Harry Belafonte, American singer, actor, producer, and activist who was a key figure in the folk music scene of the 1950s and known for popularizing the Caribbean folk songs known as calypsos., Photo Date: 03/23/2018NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian…
Disney is cutting off several thousand workers across the company this week in the second and largest wave of layoffs. The latest round of job cuts will impact ESPN, Disney’s entertainment division, Disney parks, and its Experiences and Product Division. First Republic, the struggling regional bank, says deposits were down 41 percent in the first three months versus final stretch…
PHOTO: President Joe Biden speaks on lowering the cost of high-speed internet for the U.S., Photo Date: 5/9/2022WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” he began when he was sworn into office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- All schools within the Baldwin County School District will be closed Tuesday, April 25th. According to a release by the school district, the closure is due to low water pressure reported by officials from the City of Milledgeville, which will affect the majority of the schools. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA Baseball State Playoffs have quickly approached, and several teams from Middle Georgia have begun their journeys to a state title. Scores from round one are below. 2A Rutland vs Worth County Game 1: 0 to 14 Game 2: 1 to 8 Southwest vs Jeff Davis Game 1: 0 to 15 Game 2: 0 to…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After adding a girls soccer program just two years ago, the Hawkinsville Red Devils already hosted their first-ever GHSA State Elite Eight but failed to get by the Towns County Indians as they fell 2-0. Only four other Middle Georgia girls soccer teams played in their respective Elite Eights; the scores are below. A Division I…
UPDATE: (10:30) – On Monday, The City of Milledgeville issued an emergency water conservation request for residents on city water and sewer. This was done in response to the system experiencing a motor failure with a high service pump at the city’s Water Treatment facility. According to the city, a secondary pump was started and currently operating but only capable…