Twitter, as a company, is no more. Court filings detail that Twitter has been subsumed by X Corp, Elon Musk’s long-talked up ‘everything app.’ Musk has proposed that Twitter morph into an app that is part social media, part payment processor, and part vacation booking service. As interest in weight-loss drugs soared, so did WeightWatchers’ shares. The company took advantage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA soccer state playoffs are underway, and the girls’ first rounds for A-Division I, A-Division II, 3A, and 5A kicked off today. The scores are below. A Division I Dublin 6 Irwin County 1 East Laurens 10 Brooks County 0 Crawford County 1 Claxton 2 A Division II Macon County 0 Johnson County 3 Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Kennesaw State Owls took revenge for a loss to Mercer earlier this season as they dominated the Bears 12-5. Kennesaw State started the scoring off with a solo home run in the second inning and then tacked on seven runs in the fourth inning, putting the game out of the Bears’ hands. The teams split…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandy Beach Water Park has announced its permanent closure, according to a Facebook post by the park. The announcement comes after the park, located on Moseley Dixon Road, experienced continuous mechanical issues last summer. Macon-Bibb County Communications Officer Chris Floore told 41NBC park management contacted the county in January regarding the ongoing mechanical problems. The county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People from countries across the world gathered in Macon Wednesday to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Twenty-nine people from 20 countries such as Brazil, Guatemala, China and Ecuador, took their oath of allegiance to the United States at the Federal Courthouse in Macon. District Judge Marc Treadwell officially granted them citizenship during a naturalization ceremony. “It’s the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In conjunction with National Minority Health Month, Atrium Health Navicent is expanding its program to educate patients on heart disease and diabetes. The program, which is expanding into Baldwin and Peach Counties, has already helped more than one-thousand patients in Bibb County who suffer from congestive heart failure and diabetes. Atrium hopes that by expanding the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for 12 new apartments in the Beall’s Hill neighborhood, marking the end of a 14-month construction process. The new Oglethorpe duplexes are expected to provide much-needed housing for the community, according to Historic Macon. “We’re really adding to the portfolio in the neighborhood and really giving more people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital is using blue pinwheels to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheel garden, located outside the children’s hospital, is a visual reminder of childhood innocence and freedom, and will remain there throughout April. “Just a visual reminder and shows that childhood should be free and happy…
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin High School is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Overstreet as its new principal. Dr. Overstreet has been working in education since 1992 and served in administrative roles with Dublin City Schools for more than 13 years. The school district announced the appointment of Dr. Overstreet on March 28. “I think I bring the resources and the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 45-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was convicted by a federal jury for illegally possessing a firearm. Court documents presented at this man’s trial, plus evidence, show that the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Walmart on Harrison Road in Macon on August 17th, 2021, concerning a man aggressively waving…
Today on Mom to Mom, a special treat perfect for your furry friends on a hot day. Mandy has super a simple recipe for DIY dog popsicles that only requires a few ingredients. To get started, you’ll need: Blueberries 1/2 cup Light coconut milk 2/3 cup Dog biscuits An ice tray A blender Once you have your ingredients and kitchen…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep the sun over Middle Georgia for one more day before a gulf system brings storms the rest of the week. Today High pressure over the Appalachians will keep Middle Georgia sunny and dry for one more day. Cirrus clouds will begin to enter the region from the south in the afternoon. Temperatures…
We have been seeing a great start to the week weatherwise and we will continue that for one more day. High pressure will start to push east Wednesday, allowing us to warm even more than we saw today. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly sunny skies. By Wednesday evening we will start…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the recent crime in west Macon, Macon-Bibb leaders are stepping up to ensure residents have the resources they need to help stop crime. One of the key resources available is Macon Regional Crimestoppers, which offers anonymous tips to aid law enforcement in their efforts. “The Crimestoppers program simply serves as a confidential source…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center unveiled its new community garden initiative on Tuesday, with Rutland High School students planting fruits and vegetables in raised beds they built themselves. The crops are expected to provide fresh produce to more than 100 people in need throughout the year, while the garden will also serve as an educational platform for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As National Pet Day is observed on Tuesday, April 11, All About Animals in Macon is providing an opportunity for animal lovers to adopt their furry friends. The non-kill animal shelter currently houses around 50 dogs that are looking for a loving home. Haylee Robinson, a volunteer at All About Animals, emphasizes the benefits of adopting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 5K fundraiser walk to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder will be held at Lane Southern Orchards this Saturday. Organized by Dzonrial McCrary, CEO of Single Moms Connect, Inc. and 5K Coordinator, the event aims to help families get the services they need for children with autism. McCrary’s son was diagnosed with autism, and she…
Photo Credit to City of PerryPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District discussions are continuing in Perry Tuesday evening in the form of a town hall. The town hall is being held at Perry Middle School, and is set to begin at 6 p.m. District 2 Councilmembers Robert Jones and Joy Peterson will be holding the meeting in order to discuss the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a hostage situation prank at McDonald’s on Ocmulgee East Blvd. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that Friday, April 7th at 4:24 p.m., a call came into the 911 center from a female caller, reporting that there was an irate male in the lobby who was upset that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure over the southeast will keep the skies clear around the Peach State this afternoon. Today Save for a few stratocumulus clouds around the sunrise Middle Georgia has seen clear skies all morning. That trend will remain this afternoon as temperatures rise up into the low to mid 70s. Ambient winds will blow from the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several deadly incidents over the weekend in west Macon have left residents in fear. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle drove by and someone inside opened fire on a home in the 5900 block Bloomfield Road, killing 15-year-old Ozias Gore. “Nobody feels safe in no areas where we know that crime is at, and when people are getting…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new grant is helping a rural fire department in Middle Georgia recruit more volunteer firefighters. The Crawford County Fire Department received a federal grant of $223,600. The grant is part of FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER program. Fire Chief Randall Pate is currently the only paid firefighter in Crawford…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry High School has unveiled a new fieldhouse that will provide more space for the school’s football team. The project, started in 2017, was funded by $2 million in Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) money. The 7,700 square-foot fieldhouse will benefit both home and guest teams. It will make getting on and off…