The Biden administration may ban TikTok if owners in China refuse to sell their stakes in the video-sharing app. This big shift in policy on the part of the administration comes after criticism from Republicans. Some say that the Biden administration hasn’t taken a tough enough stance. They also feel that TikTok collects data on users and sends it back…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Government is searching for new employees and is opening the doors to the local community. The county hosted a job fair Thursday for more than 40 positions in the hopes of drawing locals who are interested in government work. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department and other government…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins on Friday, and there are new parking options available to visitors. A shuttle service will also be available on Saturday and Sunday of both weekends of the festival. The designated parking and shuttle pickup locations include the Mulberry Street parking deck at Gateway Plaza, and the lot between Burger King…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is ready to serve up a stack of pink pancakes again for the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast will take place Saturday, March 18 and Saturday, March 25 at Luther Williams Field on Willie Smomkie Glover Drive. The Macon Bacon and Macon-Bibb Fire Department will serve pink pancakes, bacon and sausage….
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested for homicide in connection to an incident that took place in Eastman on Wednesday, March 15th. On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to look into an arson and homicide investigation that resulted in the death of 49-year-old William Harrell at 724 Old River Road. Preliminary information revealed that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds have returned to the south around Middle Georgia to allow heat and moisture return to the region. Today Sunny skies are with Middle Georgia once again today following a cold morning. A few cirrus clouds are expected throughout the day with more of them arriving during the later hours. Winds have shifted back to the…
Nervous bank customers have rushed to the safety of big banks in the wake of a pair of high-profile bank failures that have shaken confidence in the system. Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup have all gotten billions in extra deposits since the bank chaos began last week. Bank of America has raked in more than $15 billion in…
There’s competition for a spot in the rotation. Bill Shanks breaks that down and the big announcement made just two weeks before the regular season begins. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, spring training
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pitchers’ duel in Fort Valley goes Peach County’s way as they win 2-1 against Taylor County. Peach County scored both of its runs in the fourth inning. The first run came on a steal from Torin Helms, and the second on an RBI triple from Bryce Harrelson. Trojans’ starting pitcher Jackson Peavy threw five-hitless…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An offensive outpour from the Mercer Bears sealed a 10-2 victory over Alabama State. The Bears scored a run in every single inning and put up seven runs in the third and fourth inning combined. Mercer hit four home runs, one from Kylie Helm and Avery Barton, while Tori Hedgecock nailed two bombs in the outing….
We had a cold start in Middle Georgia today, with lows in the 20s early this morning, but highs warmed to the 60s by the afternoon. Thursday will be similar, with a cold start in the low 30s and a nice warm-up later in the day. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10 am Thursday for all of Middle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local bars and restaurants are offering a way for you to stay refreshed during the Cherry Blossom Festival with pink-themed drinks. To celebrate the Pinkest Party on Earth, bars and restaurants throughout Macon offer pink-themed drinks to guests each year. This year, you will be able to vote on your favorite drink. The Pink Drink Contest…
Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s OfficePERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville woman was convicted Tuesday on the charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and driving under the influence. That’s according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, which said the conviction was reached with a blind plea by the defendant. 26-year-old Jennifer Lynn…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mykayla Whitehead, a high school student who runs her own self-care business making soaps and candles, has won the Bibb County FLEX Competition. The competition was designed to invest in smaller communities and provide students interested in starting their own small businesses with the skills they need to succeed. Whitehead, one of three students who competed,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-acre plot of land has been transformed into a new neighborhood park, which was officially dedicated by Macon-Bibb County officials on Wednesday. North Highlands Park is located near the intersection of Boulevard and North Avenue. The park boasts a new basketball court, walking trail and swing set. According to Historic Macon, the park aims to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Macon is supporting the community by hosting a spring rummage sale offering clothes, furniture and other items for the homeless, veterans, and family members. We spoke with Corps Administrator Sarah Sturdivant about why it’s important for the organization and the community. “I think it helps get the word out of what we’re…
If you need ideas for Easter baskets this year, both Apple and Samsung have new phones that would be great fits. See the new phones released for spring, their features, and where you can get them. Apple is continuing their tradition of putting out colorful, springtime phones with the iPhone 14 and 14 plus. This year’s color is yellow. This…
OpenAI announces GPTt-4 and claims it can beat 90% of humans on the SAT. According to the company, GPT-4 performed at the 90th percentile on a simulated bar exam. The AI landed in the 93rd percentile on an SAT reading exam, and the 89th percentile on the SAT math exam. Meta platforms is cutting 10 thousand jobs. It will also…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to three vehicles that were stolen this week. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were investigating a report concerning 2 stolen vehicles on Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m. at Cherokee Brick Company, at 3250 Waterville Road. While there, deputies found the reported stolen vehicles in a nearby,…
Walmart is pledging to give Easter shoppers some relief. The nation’s largest retailer announced in a blog post on Monday that it will offer Easter meal and basket essentials at last year’s prices. This means customers will be able to get an Easter meal and basket for under $100 each, according to Walmart. The company noted that over half of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jozsef Rohrbacher’s ninth-inning two-run walk-off home run gave the Mercer Bears an 11-9 victory over in-state foe Georgia State. The Panthers got out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning, but a six-run third inning gave the Bears a hefty lead. Georgia State tied the game at nine in the top of the ninth,…
It was a chilly day in Middle Georgia and clear skies will be keeping it cold overnight as well. A Freeze Warning has been issued for all of Middle Georgia through 11 am Wednesday. Temperatures across the area will be dropping to around freezing, so make sure to protect any sensitive vegetation. Throughout the day Wednesday, sunshine will help us…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County judge makes a decision to terminate a service that monitors suspects out on bond. Following Superior Court Judge Howard Simms’ termination of a bond monitoring service, eight suspects who were formally out on bond are now back in jail. The use of Eagle Monitoring Services, LLC is now prohibited in Macon-Bibb County after…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials. “Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians,” Program Director at…