MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding the suspect caught on camera burglarizing the Exxon on Spring Street on Thursday. According to a social media post from BCSO, around 4:45 in the morning on Thursday, the Exxon at 36 Spring Street was burglarized. The store’s video surveillance footage shows the suspect forcing…
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest pro-business lobbying group in the country, released a report on generative artificial intelligence. The Chamber of Commerce is calling on lawmakers to create some sort of regulation around the ballooning technology, although, they didn’t offer any suggestions or details. The report noted that AI is projected to add $13 trillion to the global…
Drones are now giving law enforcement an extra set of eyes in the sky. They came in handy recently, when a teen with special needs in got lost in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina. When the Hiwassee Dam Fire Department got the call that he had wandered away from home, they were able to respond quickly. Chief Chad McNabb…
U.S. credit card debt increased by record $180 billion last year, according to WalletHub. The Fed’s next rate hike is expected to add $3.4 billion in interest payments over the next year. The average American household ended the year with $9,990 in credit card debt. GM offers buyouts to a majority of U.S. salaried workers. It comes after the automaker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demonettes took on Kell in the GHSA girls 5A state championship game, looking to win their first state title since 1965. The Demonettes struggled from start to finish, as Kell took the victory 57-36. Warner Robins was outscored 17-5 in the first quarter, but the Demonettes cut the lead to eight in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are in the Monroe County Jail after leading deputies on a vehicle chase Thursday afternoon. Deputies say they received an alert from Flock Safety in reference to a stolen vehicle in the area of Estes and Zebulon Road, then shortly after located it on Whittle Road. After a brief pursuit, the driver, 43-year-old David…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traffic stop in Jones County turns into a police chase Wednesday. According to a Facebook post by the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, a Sergeant stopped Eric Bell on the Gray Bypass for speeding. While running his information, Bell drove away. During the chase, Bell’s car gave out so he ran into the woods in the…
ANNISTON, Alabama (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted in connection with multiple crimes earlier this year in Jones County was arrested in Alabama. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Shaun Mills was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently awaiting extradition. Mills was wanted for armed robbery at the 49er Mart and a home invasion in the Kingsview Village…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cities throughout Middle Georgia are preparing for a coastal yard sale that will span along Highway 341 from Barnesville all the way to Brunswick. Roberta, Fort Valley and Perry are some of the cities participating in this weekend’s Peaches to the Beaches yard sale event. The Perry Lion’s Club spent Thursday preparing the official site, where…
Rain has moved into Middle Georgia this evening and looks to stick around through Friday. Off and on showers and storms will be possible through Friday morning. The main impacts for us will be heavy rain and some gusty winds. Highs behind the cold front will be warming into the upper 60s and low 70s by the afternoon. Although most…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University held its annual State K-5 Science and Engineering Fair Thursday, which brought together more than 400 students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. Students from 49 school districts across Georgia showcased their experiments and let their imaginations run wild. “This all started when I went to the store and I got…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County leaders along with family and friends, gathered Thursday morning at Doctor Betty Tolbert Park to honor her memory. Dr. Tolbert was a lifelong educator who dedicated herself to serving the community. The park opened in 2019 at the former site of Wise Avenue Park, and was named in her honor. Tolbert’s daughter, Gail Tolbert-Smith, assisted…
Two journalists will testify before a House committee today about how Twitter information was given to them and the way they reported on it. Matt Taibbi and Michael Shellenberger will explain what they learned about the relationship between big tech and government. Twitter will be a major target as House Republicans seek to demonstrate the ways intelligence agencies improperly directed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small showers will be possible throughout the day in Middle Georgia with heavier widespread rain moving in during the evening/overnight. Today Cloudy skies will stick with Middle Georgia throughout the day with the exception of a few small pockets of sunshine. Highs will largely be in the mid to upper 60s with one or two spots…
Norfolk Southern executives are testifying for the first time in Washington today. The transport company is ready to make some changes in response to the catastrophic derailment in east Palestine, Ohio on February 3. However, the changes the company is looking to make much more modest than changes sought by some in Congress and the Biden Administration. Norfolk Southern shares…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin Bravettes looked to win their first state championship since 1988, but they failed to do so as a fourth-quarter collapse gave their region rival Griffin the state title. The Bravettes led for the entirety of the second and third quarters, and they led by seven points with five minutes left in the fourth quarter,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilkinson County boys basketball team defeated Charlton County 40-36 in the GHSA Class A-DII state championship game to earn their 11th state title. The Warriors trailed for the most part of the game, but a fourth-quarter surge and clutch free throws down the stretch sealed the deal. This is Xavier Whipple’s first state title as…
The Braves had a bad experience dealing with the new rules during this year’s spring training, but Bill Shanks believes the the new rules may help them offensively in the season. Find out how. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, spring training
We are well into our cool down across Middle Georgia tonight with temps in the low 50s across the area. Overnight, clouds will continue to filter in, keeping us from falling too far into the 40s. Clouds will be sticking around for most of the day Thursday, with rain moving in for the afternoon. Some areas could see pockets of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Business owners and those hoping to start a business got a chance to network at a downtown Macon taproom Wednesday night. Startup Macon hosted its first Entrepreneur Happy Hour at Just Tap’d. The goal of the event was to help local businesses connect and get resources. SparkMacon chairman, Andrew Eck, works with Startup Macon to help…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A two-vehicle crash on Burton Avenue Wednesday resulted in severe injuries to the occupants of one of the vehicles. It happened just before 4 p.m. just south of the Winifred Way intersection, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say witnesses reported a 2003 Nissan Altima was traveling north on Burton Avenue when it swerved…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is gearing up for its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and visitors from around the world are eagerly awaiting the sight of the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees. Luckily, even if you can’t make it to the festival, you can still get a preview of the blooms thanks to the Visit Macon BloomCam. The BloomCam is a…
PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NFL player Montravius Adams returned to Dooly County Wednesday to spend time with students at the Dooly County K-8 Academy for the annual Montravius Adams Day. The event was met with cheers from students as they welcomed Adams, a Dooly County High School alumnus who is dedicated to giving back to his community. “I just want…