The U.S. housing market posted the first year-over-year decline in home prices since 2012. The decline is the result of higher mortgage rates. Real estate brokerage firm, Redfin showed that the median U.S. home sale price fell 1.2% from the previous year in February. Meanwhile, nearly 200 banks are at risk of collapse. A new study, published on the Social…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Circle K, located at 2580 Riverside Drive was robbed Monday morning around 2am. It was reported that a male subject entered the store and passed a note to the clerk demanding money or he would shoot. After getting an undisclosed amount of money he fled the store fled on foot. No one was injured during…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is behind bars after shooting his wife during an argument. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 2700 block of Alandale Drive just before 5:00 p.m Sunday… The release states 70-year-old Eddie Gene Williams and his 75-year-old wife got into an argument at their residence and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears dominated Veterans in a doubleheader, 11-0 and 10-0, to win the county title. The Bears are 15-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to The IMG Academy. John Milledge Academy dominated FPD 13-4, getting revenge for a loss earlier this week. JMA picks up a crucial region victory and moves…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local award winning hair stylist from Houston County is preparing for one of the biggest stages in the business! He’s competing in a world renowned beauty show, and hoping to bring home the big prize. Ashton Moss is an award winning hairstylist and master colorist living in Warner Robins. “I’ve always wanted to be a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 41st annual International Cherry Blossom Festival has officially begun, and people across the state are excited to celebrate. Festival organizers cut the ribbon on Friday to kick off the event at Carolyn Crayton Park. Carolyn “BirdLady” Freeman, who has been coming to the festival for nearly 25 years, expressed her excitement. “I am just so…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center announced new solutions Friday to improve wait times and work shortages with the aim of providing better care for our veterans. According to Manuel Davila, Executive Director of the Dublin VA, recruitment and retention of staff is their biggest challenge. However, he emphasized veteran care is their top priority and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is practicing for the annual Cherry Blossom bed race this weekend. The fire department has a long history of winning the competition, and firefighters we spoke with Friday say this year will be no different. “They look forward to this every year,” lead fire instructor Arthur Parker said. “They’re texting and calling,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will return to the 50s in the afternoon over the weekend following Friday’s cold front. Tonight Rain is likely to hang around Middle Georgia throughout the evening as a cold front continues to weaken as it moves through the region. The southeastern counties will likely see the rain stop around midnight or shortly thereafter. Winds…
Today’s project is a DIY pair of leprechaun binoculars for St. Patrick’s Day. Your kids will be so excited to take their homemade binoculars out on a leprechaun hunt and you only need a few simple materials to start. The base for your binoculars are two toilet paper rolls. Once you have those, grab a hole punch, some scissors, a…
Over 5 million American households are still struggling to pay overdue rent. As of February, renters in the U.S. continued to owe nearly $11 billion in debt. The average amount owed is over $2 thousand dollars. Support for rent control policies has gained traction nationwide, but economists are against the idea. They argue that rent control would deter developers from…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office is implementing “Operation Wrong Exit” this weekend to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on the highways. According to the sheriff, this operation has led to the arrest and citation of more than 100 people in past years for crimes related to drugs, stolen vehicles, weapons and DUIs. This year,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 106th International Convention and RV Expo is underway in Perry, with more than 2,500 recreational vehicles on display at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. This year’s theme, “Lucky 13,” recognizes the 13th time the event has taken place at the fairgrounds. President of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), Rett Porter, highlighted the benefits of owning…
Photo: Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesGORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the weather warms up, Georgia residents should be aware of the increased activity of coyotes, a non-native predator that can pose a potential threat. According to Georgia Wildlife Biologist Bobby Bond, coyotes may be on the move to follow their favorite foods as rabbits and rats are becoming more active…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents at the Brookdale Resource Center will soon have access to fresh and healthy homegrown food. Representatives from several organizations gathered Thursday to announce the installation of a community garden at the center. The garden is planned to feed more than hundred people for one year. The goal of the garden is to provide a source…
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…