Rent for apartments fell in every major metropolitan area in the U.S. The decline took place over the past six months and continued through January. According to Apartment List, renters with new leases in January paid a median rent that was 3.5% lower than rates they would have paid in late August. The trend is expected to continue this year…
Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (Goolsby – On Left ; King – On Right)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two teens have been arrested and charged with theft, criminal street gang activity, murder, and more. In a Facebook post from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, its reported that deputies arrested the two after spotting a stolen white van on Putnam…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High School. Houston High served as an all Black school during the segregation era before its closure in 1969. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott, along with students who attended the school, spoke during the…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering jobs. The university held a scholarship awards luncheon Monday afternoon as part of the school’s 40th annual Energy Career Day and Student Recruitment Conference. The luncheon was hosted by FVSU’s Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP), which works in partnership…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wanted to meet famous historical figures of Black History? Vineville Academy of the Arts might have something to help you do that. Fourth-grade students of Vineville Academy hosted a “wax museum” for fellow students and their parents. It was started by fourth-grade teachers Tyler Burns, Kimberly Hughes, and Courtney McCoy as a way…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The body of the man who went missing while swimming in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on Wednesday has been found. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the man was identified to be 22-year-old Jaivon Whitest. Around 11:24 a.m. on Monday, Members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Dive Team and Georgia Department…
The percentage of disabled people who were employed rose to 21.3% In 2022, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor statistics. That’s more than 2% higher in 2021, the highest since 2008. As companies adopted remote and hybrid work arrangements, more disabled people applied for and landed jobs. For some of these employees, this was their first opportunity to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will again climb into the 80s for much of Middle Georgia as February nears its end. Today A cloudy morning gave way to a mix of sun and clouds rolling into the late morning hours. Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon across Middle Georgia. There will also be plenty…
The Supreme Court will take on the student debt relief plan this week. Beginning tomorrow, they will hear arguments regarding president Biden’s 400 billion dollar student loan debt program. The Supreme Court will work to determine if the plan is constitutional and if a president can enact such a policy without spending approval from Congress. Nike is facing an onslaught…
Showers are staying mainly in the northern counties of Middle Georgia this evening, as a cold front stalls over the area. A few of these showers could linger into early Saturday, but most of us will see dry conditions by the afternoon. Skies will eventually start clearing a bit by the afternoon and evening, but highs should be limited to…
Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (2/24 5 p.m.) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says all three suspects turned themselves in. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies are looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, deputies responded…
UPDATE 2/24 (6 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park has been suspended for a third day. Lt. Sean Defoe says crews will continue the search Saturday, and Amerson River Park will remain closed until further notice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 2/23 (5 p.m.) – According to Lt. Sean Defoe with…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans. Organizer Marcia Morris spoke about her inspiration for the event. “It’s important for us to recognize and…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin, is receiving much-needed help from Dublin students. Students who participated in “Skills USA” along with the Dublin High School Beta Club, gathered at the cemetery to place crosses on marked grave sites of African Americans. The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960’s. In 2015, Dublin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month. The free event included blood pressure screenings, weight and BMI checks, hip-to-waist ratio checks and a blood test to check cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels. Director of Cardiovascular Services, Debbie Bryan, explained why it is important for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879. Riders will pass more than 10 cultural and historical sites in Macon’s Pleasant Hill community. “A lot of people do know about Pleasant Hill,” resident Tonja Khabir…
Live Nation is calling on the government to deter scalpers. After the fiasco with a Taylor Swift concert earlier this year, the company says that the industry needs to change. Specifically, Live Nation is calling for artist to have more control over how ticket resale is done and by whom. The company is also calling for more transparency from ticket…
If your home is feeling stale or outdated, it may be time to add some modern upgrades. Changing details like popcorn ceilings or old hardware and letting in natural light can go a long way when refreshing an older house. Mallory Micetich, a home expert at Agni, demonstrates how a few projects can modernize and increase the value of your…
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are making efforts to cut back on their health expenses. Telus Health found that 13% of workers in the United States cite inflation as the cause. Health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance, such as glasses and gym memberships, are the first to go. Telus Health also reports that parents are almost twice as…
File: February 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak’s 10th annual Greater Macon Sleep Out—the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year that helps fund basic necessities for the homeless. Dozens of tents were set up at the park, which is not far away from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas of Georgia. The hospital says this will help bring scholarships for students in the field of pediatrics and provide educational information to support rural hospitals. CEO of Children’s, Donna Hyland, explains how this partnership will help children…
We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once again tonight, as clouds help to keep lows in the mid 60s. A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers. Rain chances…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…