Amazon reportedly gave some sellers “small business” badges even though they were large companies. It was also reported that “black-owned small business” badges were also given to companies that are not black-owned. Amazon removed the badges from some of the products categorized incorrectly, though some still remain. Amazon did not immediately respond to request for comment. American teens aren’t excited…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Snakes seem simple enough, but there’s actually a lot we don’t know about them. A Georgia College biologist and his students are using technology to track and study them, and they’re hoping to uncover the secrets of snake behavior and their role in maintaining ecosystems. Dr. Dominic Desantis is an assistant professor in Biology at GCSU,…
Meta a new AI model called SAM that can identify items within photos. When using SAM, you can select individual objects by clicking on them or by writing text prompts. In one demonstration, writing the word “cat” prompted the tool to draw boxes around each of several cats in a photo. Meta already uses the technology for tasks such as…
As it prepares to lay off thousands of employees, Walmart says it expects stubborn inflation to continue weighing on its business this year. Although inflation has cooled from a peak of 9.1 percent, notched last summer, it remains uncomfortably high. Meanwhile, Costco’s sales saw their slowest growth in 3 years. The average wedding guest will spend 611 dollars per wedding…
Vanguard reveals that a rising number of us workers of all ages enrolling in savings plans. The U.S. saw significantly more millennial and Gen Z workers contributing to their savings or retirement plans in 2021 than compared to 2006. The increase can be attributed to automatic 401k contributions. Workers in the U.S. are also putting away 40 percent more than…
A recent survey shows that Americans are more unhappy with the customer service they’re getting than ever. Thousands are voicing their discontent and you can see it just about everywhere on Yelp. Customer service and hospitality, especially since the pandemic, have declined in the eyes of many Americans. Across the country, 74 percent of people say they’ve had product or…
Photo: United Community ChurchMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s United Community Church will hold the first of three performances of its annual “He Touched Me” Easter play on Friday. The drama takes you back in time as scenes depict Jesus Christ’s miracles, the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. The church is scheduled to hold the first of three performances on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development. The city is expected to host more than 100 community leaders from cities across the country so they can learn from Macon’s successful community development efforts. The Urban Development Authority, along with Knight Foundation, announced Thursday this national recognition…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take necessary precautions. This comes after officers relocated two alligators in just one week. On Wednesday, officers relocated a 5-foot-6-inch alligator, known as “Wallie” by the sheriff’s office, from a business on 11th Street. Earlier this week,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – The group “Macon Periods Easier” celebrated its fourth anniversary with an event at The Society Garden Thursday night. Macon Periods Easier works with 42 organizations throughout Bibb County to provide menstruation products for girls of all ages. President Sarah Spencer says she hopes to reduce the stigma around menstruation and make products more accessible, especially for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event. Truckloads of dirt are being piled onto the arena’s floor to create a racing track for the 12,000-pound monster machines. The Monster Jam Dirt Crew is hard at work shaping the track using bulldozers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile “Cross Walk.” Victory Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Bread of Life Ministries will host the event, which will start at 1 p.m. at Ocmulgee National Park, located at 1207 Emery Highway. Church…
It has been another warm and humid day across Middle Georgia, resulting in a few pop up storms this evening. Storms should start to dissipate after midnight, but clouds will hang around. Friday brings our last warm day for a while, even with the partly to mostly cloudy skies. After noon we will start to see rain and storms increasing…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested in Washington County during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies seized nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and MDMA (X-Pills) during a traffic stop near Davisboro. The 3 suspects taken into custody were 31-year-old Dexter Williams, 28-year-old Eric Tucker, and 23-year-old Tatiana Spivey. WCSO says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is hosting an exciting event for writers and students to connect with local poets and fiction writers. The Coffee and Conversation series, organized by the MGA library, aims to celebrate fiction writers and scholars and engage aspiring writers. Dr. Kevin Cantwell, the special assistant to the school president, was featured Thursday along…
Google is making cuts to some of its famous employee perks. The company is pausing refreshes for laptops, desktop pcs and monitors. Staplers and tape are no longer being provided to print stations companywide. On site yoga classes and massages are also being cut as many people are working from home. Walmart’s ecommerce sites have a new look. It seeks…
UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Corrections is reporting that escaped inmate Dshawn Garrison and his 2 accomplices were captured Thursday without incident in Sparta. They say the capture happened through the combined efforts of GDC Fugitive Unit, GA State Patrol, DPS Motor Carrier Division , Hancock Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Milledgeville Police Department & Sparta Police Department. MILLEDGEVILLE,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A super slow moving cold front is finally starting to approach Middle Georgia, ramping up rain chances into Easter weekend. Today It will be another hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures reach into the mid to upper 80s with heat indexes in the upper 80s. Winds will blow from the south-southwest at around 5 mph….
Photo Credit to RCC and City of MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Macon has been selected to participate in the Reimagining Civic Commons program (RCC). The Macon Action Plan has also been recognized as a national example of how cities can creatively involve residents in improving their communities. RCC released a report on civic engagement, which focused on…
Gas prices may have hit their low for the year. OPEC Plus announced a surprise production cut. Experts say that could drive the U.S. gas price average to 4 dollars a gallon. The vast majority of U.S. adults didn’t feel prepared to handle money after graduating high school. That’s 88 percent, according to a study done by Ramsey Education. Confidence…
The Braves are hitting the ground running this season, can they keep the momentum going? Bill Shanks has more on their success so far, and potential challenges ahead. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) is working to restore a collapsed stormwater pipe after a sinkhole was reported near Telfair Street. MWA was alerted to the sinkhole in the parking lot of the Bibb County Outreach and Restorative Justice Center after an eight-inch rainfall event. Stormwater Assistant Manager, Monte Tolleson, recalled how the pipe failure was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Senator David Lucas visited inmates at the Bibb County Jail Wednesday as part of a campaign to reduce violence in the community. The “Just Walk Away” initiative was created last year by local activist Herbert Dennard, but the campaign to speak with inmates began two months ago. The goal of the campaign is to keep…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s VIP Academy is gearing up for its first-ever graduation ceremony this spring. Seniors received their caps and gowns Wednesday. The virtual K-12 school, which started as an online program option during the Covid-19 pandemic, offers all of its classes online to Bibb County School District students. De’veniti Chambers, who will be the first in…