Fort Valley cosmetologist to teach hair color techniques at Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show

Jennifer "JB" Nicole will be hosting her own platform for the first time and hopes to help licensed professionals feel more confident in providing hair color services.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley cosmetologist will be sharing her skills with thousands this weekend at the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show this weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jennifer “JB” Nicole has been a cosmetologist and educator for 10 years. During that time, she has attended the Bronner Brother’s Show and assisted other stylists with their platforms,…

Tech Report: Most workers could see AI impact their jobs soon

A new research paper claims that a staggering amount of employees could see their careers impacted by the rise of ChatGPT. Researchers from OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania argued in a new research paper that 80 percent of the U.S. workforce could have at least 10 percent of their work tasks affected by the introduction of ChatGPT. The Federal Trade…

Tech Report: Telework is being phased out

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that the percentage of businesses with little to no telework skyrocketed last year. Of the private-sector establishments surveyed last year from August 1 to September 30, 72%  had little to no telework. That’s a big leap from 2021, when just 60% of establishments surveyed from July to September 2021 reported…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office evacuates woman due to severe flooding

Several houses affected by rising water levels on Rock Creek Road

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office had to evacuate a woman from her home on Monday morning due to severe flooding caused by overflowing embankments. Several houses on Rock Creek Road were affected by rising water levels, forcing deputies to respond quickly. “We were able to respond pretty quickly; we were right around the corner,” Investigator Barron…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 20-24

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 20 and Friday, March 24, 2023.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 20 and Friday, March 24, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100…

Morning Report: Senate Banking Committee holds first hearing on Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The Senate Banking Committee will hold the first of several hearings on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank today. A top Federal Reserve official will tell the committee the bank failed due to mismanagement and a sudden panic among depositors. Disney will begin informing employees this week that they’re being laid off. This will be the first of three rounds…

Atrium Health Navicent dropping mask mandates

Hospital officials say after careful consideration and extensive review of scientific data, masks will no longer be required.

Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent locations in Middle Georgia will drop it universal mask mandates beginning Tuesday. Hospital officials say after careful consideration and extensive review of scientific data, masks will no longer be required. However, they say masks may still be required in certain areas where higher levels of infection prevention are needed. These may…

MCSO needs help identifying suspect, vehicle in armed robbery

If happened at the County Line Store on Thomaston Road.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a suspect and vehicle. On March 26, the Sheriff’s Office says the person and vehicle pictured above was involved in an armed robbery at the County Line Store on Thomaston Road. If you have any information about the robbery, call Sergeant Kemeyan Colvard with the Monroe County…

Macon communities come together for annual ‘On the Table’ event

Community Foundation of Central Georgia hosts annual "On the Table" event with more than 2,000 participants in Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon communities are gathering this week for the annual “On the Table” event, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. More than 2,000 people from across the city are expected to participate in conversations on topics such as mental health, poverty alleviation, outdoor recreation and public transit. Kathryn Dennis, President of the Community Foundation of…

Macon and Kurobe renew sister city relationship with signing of twinning document

Leaders from Georgia and Japan strengthen cultural and economic ties through continued commitment

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders from Macon and Kurobe, Japan met at Macon City Hall Monday to re-commit their relationship. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller met with the Mayor of Kurobe, Japan, Yoshikazu Takekuma, to sign a “twinning document as a continued commitment between the two cities. Macon and Kurobe first became sister cities in 1977 after the YKK plant…

Bibb deputies: 19-year-old hospitalized after Monday afternoon shooting

It happened around 2:30 in the 1100 block of Boulevard, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon. It happened around 2:30 in the 1100 block of Boulevard in Macon, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies did not provide the 19-year-old’s name. The shooting is under investigation. Call the sheriff’s office at (478) 751-7500 or…

Flooding forces evacuation of 100+ residents from Macon apartment complex

More than 100 residents of a Macon apartment complex were evacuated Monday after their apartments were flooded.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 100 residents of a Macon apartment complex were evacuated Monday after their apartments were flooded. Timber Pointe Apartments on Old Clinton Road were flooded as storms moved through overnight and into the morning. Some residents had to be escorted by boat. “There’s no one that’s had any medical issues right now,” Lt. Sean Defoe…

Storms lead to flooding, evacuation at High Falls State Park

Officials expect park closure until next week

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls State Park was evacuated Monday after storms moved through the area and resulted in flooding. The park escorted around 25 campers who had become stuck due to flood waters, and officials expect the park to be shut down until next week. “It was just so much water in such a short span yesterday and…

Storms damage homes and businesses in Milledgeville

Residents clean up debris and seek help after storms leave damage and power outages

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville residents are cleaning up after a weekend of storms left trees down, homes and businesses damaged, and some families still without power. Parts of MLK Jr. Drive and Columbia Street were covered in debris due to the storm winds. “About 5 o’clock, everything went boom!” resident Emmett Robbins Jr. said. “And I was like, ‘What’s…

Man wanted for burglary at Citgo on Emery Highway

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify a suspect in connection to a burglary that happened at the Citgo on Emery Highway. Sunday morning at 6:19 a.m., deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Citgo and found a shattered window, and the suspect no longer at the scene. Surveillance footage showed deputies the…

UPDATE: Macon Terminal Station reopens after flooding

UPDATE: The terminal station in Macon has re-opened after a brief closure as a precautionary measure due to water accumulation at the entrances earlier this morning. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe weather has caused Macon’s historic Terminal Station to close until further notice. Jami Gaudet with the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority says that the combination of rain and wind was…

BS Report – March 23rd: Ozuna’s Back

Opening day is just around the corner, and the Braves DH is looking like his old self.

Opening day is just around the corner, and the Braves DH is looking like his old self. Bill Shanks talks about the lineup for next season and where the heavy hitters will go. Categories: Sports

Tech Report: Apple to produce movies meant for release in theaters

Apple plans to spend $1 billion a year to produce movies that will be released in theaters. Apple has approached movie studios about partnership. They hope to release a few titles in theaters this year and a slate of more films in the future, according to Bloomberg. After word of Apple’s plans broke out, movie theater stocks rose. Technology promises…

Mom to Mom: St. Patrick’s Day pudding

Today on Mom to Mom, St. Patrick’s Day pudding. All you have to do is mix together a few ingredients and you’ll have an adorable treat fit for St. Patrick himself. To get started, you’ll need: Clear cups Green food coloring* Lucky Charms Instant vanilla pudding Whipped cream Sprinkles Milk *Gel food coloring works best The first step is to…

Dickey Farms in Musella opens U-pick strawberry field for the season

Dickey Farms in Musella has opened its U-pick strawberry field for the season, giving families the chance to pick some sweet strawberries for themselves.

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dickey Farms in Musella has opened its U-pick strawberry field for the season, giving families the chance to pick some sweet strawberries for themselves. Despite a late frost, the farm has been using protective frost blankets to safeguard the strawberries, and it is expecting a bountiful crop this year. “The strawberries have come through unscathed,” co-owner…

Andalusia Farm opens new center preserving the legacy of Flannery O’Connor

Celebrations are taking place at the home of an acclaimed middle Georgia author as a new center is established to preserve her legacy.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andalusia Farm, the former home of celebrated author Flannery O’Connor, has opened a new Interpretive Center in Milledgeville to commemorate what would have been the writer’s 98th birthday on March 25. The center’s grand opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. More than 100 guests attended the opening, including one of O’Connor’s first cousins, Frances…

Historic Cannonball House celebrates Macon Bicentennial, Cherry Blossom Festival with living history program

The historic Cannonball House in Macon is celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival and Macon's Bicentennial by showcasing 200 years of the city's history.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The historic Cannonball House in Macon is celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival and Macon’s Bicentennial by showcasing 200 years of the city’s history. The house will open its doors to host a Living History program Saturday with living historians portraying soldiers and civilians from the Civil War and the War of 1812, demonstrating what life was…

Macon man arrested for burglary at Dollar General

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The suspect behind a burglary at the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. was arrested on Friday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the incident took place around 1 a.m., when the Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglar alarm at the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. to find that the…