GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 people while conducting a road safety check on Saturday, March 11th, 6 of those were arrested for drug related offenses. The JCSO says within hours of the road safety check at Highway 49 and Bowen Hill Road, the following were arrested for these charges: David Brad Land — Possession…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry says it wants to address concerns about a possible increase in crime related short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties. The Perry city manager cited a study indicating long-term problems with clustering short term rentals. The study correlates high rates of Airbnb’s to higher crime rates. Community Development Director Bryan Wood explained the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Hawkins foundation is set to reopen its doors to visitors in honor of Macon’s bicentennial. The historic site, located in east Macon, will provide a re-education of its history in a unique way. The original fort, built between 1806 and 1810, has been part of Macon’s history from relations with the Muscogee Indians to…
According to Axios and the FAA, airports are getting new software that will make takeoff safer. The software automatically warns air traffic controllers if an inbound aircraft may be lining up to land on a taxiway rather than a runway. It uses radar and other sensors to detect hazards. This safety feature has been installed at 43 major airports nationwide….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cooler temperatures are expected Tuesday afternoon despite the continuing sunshine over Middle Georgia. Today Clear skies will stick with Middle Georgia all day. Temperatures will peak in the mid to upper 50s with wind chills likely hanging in the low to mid 50s. Sustained winds from the north-northwest will range from 5-15 mph with gusts pushing…
Wall Street’s confidence in regional banks remain shaky today. First Republic shares fell more than 60% and were briefly halted for volatility. Western Alliance Bancorp’s stock also fell 47%, and PacWest Bancorp fell more than 20%. Some customers have been taking their money out of these smaller banks and depositing it into “too big to fail” banks. President Biden’s assurances…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans are underway for a new mural in downtown Forsyth to highlight the achievements of the city’s African American residents. The Hubbard Alumni Association is working with the city of Forsyth to paint a new mural featuring historical and living Black residents of Monroe County. Some of the residents who will be displayed on the mural…
Skies cleared today across Middle Georgia, in the wake of a cold front that pushed through on Sunday. Clear skies this evening will lead to lows in the mid 30s, with wind chills in the low 30s. Sunshine returns on Tuesday, but it won’t help us warm up much during the afternoon. Highs will warm into the mid and upper…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An iconic Macon carwash is under new ownership, and it’s getting a modern makeover. Renovations are being made at the former site of Fountain Car Wash, soon to reopen as Big Peach Car Wash. The building will undergo a complete remodel of the interior and exterior and will also receive new equipment and vacuums. Jeffery Mark,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University students want to bring awareness to banned books. An event was held on the Macon campus Monday that showcased various prominent books that have been banned from schools. Organizer Shane Trayers shared why she thinks it the banning of certain books should be up to students. “Students in particular across the country…
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to the triple shooting on Bonita Way in Byron. Around 2:00 Monday afternoon, deputies arrested 17-year-old Amasia Romerio Corenzes Dennard, Jr. of McRae, Georgia. He is charged with four counts of aggravated assault and being held in the Houston County Jail. — BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just before 11am…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teen on Saturday in connection to firing a gun in an intersection. According to BCSO, 18-year-old Christopher Smith was arrested after deputies received a call concerning a person shooting a gun in the intersection of Macon Avenue and Napier Avenue. Deputies chased Smith into the woods and over several…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cool and clear conditions have taken back over Middle Georgia following a cold front Sunday. Today It will be cool and breezy around Middle Georgia this afternoon, however skies will be mostly sunny. Highs are likely to reach the low to mid 60s under a sky with only a few cirrus clouds passing through. Winds, however,…
Amazon’s drone business is off to a slow start as regulations and keep the business from taking off. To get approval from the FAA, Prime Air must complete hundreds of hours flying without any incidents. The company must then submit the data to the agency. Amazon was hoping to get Prime Air off the ground and making deliveries last year….
According to Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, the government won’t bailout the failed Silicon Valley Bank. This statement came after it emerged that the bank’s workers landed bonuses just hours before Friday’s collapse. It’s anticipated that depositors attempting a run on the bank this morning may get back as little as 30% of their money. Federal regulators made efforts to get…
Investors are betting that Washington’s mounting scrutiny on TikTok is good news for rival Snapchat. Shares of Snapchat’s parent company surged nearly 10% on Monday and another 5% in early trading on Tuesday. The surge followed news that U.S. senators are planning to introduce legislation that could make it easier to ban their rival app, TikTok. Next-gen mobile internet featuring…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people were taken into custody Friday, after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with U.S. Marshals executed a search warrant at a home on Fort Hill Street in east Macon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspects face charges ranging from Criminal Street Gang Activity, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Methamphetamines, Theft by Taking, to Possession…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsythia Festival, the largest event of the year in Forsyth, is set to take place this weekend, and the city is excited to welcome visitors from around the state. Rebecca Stone, CEO of the Forsyth/Monroe Chamber of Commerce, spoke with us Thursday about the festival’s significance to the town. “The people of Forsyth love this…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County School District celebrated “Javon Bullard Day” on Friday to honor one of their own, the UGA defensive back and two-time national champion. Bullard, a Baldwin High School alum, visited each school in the district, starting with Midway Hills Primary and ending with his alma mater. At Georgia College Early College, students welcomed Bullard by…
It was a rainy day in Middle Georgia, but skies are already starting to clear this evening behind a cold front. These clear skies will allow us to fall into the low 40s by early Saturday. Saturday will be a beautiful day with clouds increasing by late afternoon. Highs warm into the upper 60s and low 70s, with just a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school students in Bibb County now have an opportunity to receive hands-on job training and earn college credit while pursuing a career in firefighting. Macon-Bibb Fire Department Chief Shane Edwards announced a new program Friday that will provide high school students with real-world work experience at the department’s Training Academy. “They’ll actually get on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The United Daughters of the Confederacy will be holding a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, March 11 to welcome two Confederate monuments to their new home in Macon’s Whittle Park at Rose Hill Cemetery. The move came after Macon-Bibb County officials decided to relocate the Confederate Soldiers and Women of the South monuments from the downtown area…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Francar’s Buffalo Wings in Macon has closed due to a lack of employees. The restaurant, which opened in 1993, moved to Mercer Village in 2009. Owner Carl Fambro hopes to start a food truck for the Macon community in place of the brick and mortar location. “I’m sure that’s a great loss for that community and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb branch of the NAACP says it wants charges dropped for people accused of street racing back in October. According to the NAACP, 32 people were charged with reckless stunt driving, but the organization says the charges are not warranted. The NAACP says people were first charged with unlawful gathering, but the charges changed to…