UPDATE: The Boil advisory in the Plantation Drive area has been lifted as the Jones County Water Department says all water samples have been analyzed and the water is safe to consume again. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Water Superintendent is issuing a boil water advisory in areas of Jones County after a break in a water main….
The Biden administration announced a change that will save an estimated 850,000 home buyers an average of $800 on home financing costs this year. The move affects mortgage insurance premiums paid by new borrowers who take out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The mortgage fee cuts will primarily impact low to middle income and first time home buyers….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day two of high school basketball’s state playoffs are underway, and boys and girls scores are listed below. Boys 6A Veterans 59 Lakeside-Evans 63 Houston County 47 Grovetown 75 5A Jones County 65 Bradwell Institute 44 4A Perry 61 Shaw 54 Baldwin 55 Cairo 50 Westside-Macon 43 Bainbridge 46 3A Mary Persons 37 Dougherty 90 Peach…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six Warner Robins football players signed their NLI’s to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Defensive back RJ Adair will attend Wingate University in North Carolina. Wide receiver and defensive back Chaz Sturn will attend Peru State College in Nebraska. Running back Malcolm Brown will attend Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina….
The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500? Bill Shanks discusses whether a coaching change will be enough to make the Hawks excel. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, nate-mcmillan, NBA
We saw record breaking heat across Middle Georgia this afternoon as Macon warmed to 84°. Tomorrow will be another warm day across the area, with a few more clouds than we saw today. There will also be a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusting up to 25 mph, but this breezy weather moves out by…
Charles Rowland (Georgia Department of Corrections)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county. Charles Rowland pleaded guilty in March 2022 to charges related to the killing of a Twiggs County couple in September 2021. According to the Macon Regional…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store’s aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration. Corina Adams, the Digital Operations Lead for Walmart Market 32, said the gathering was a unique way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community during Black History Month….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance. Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Macon prepared a unique way for people to receive their ashes this year: the church offered drive-thru ashes. For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon on Wednesday. The workshop gave students the chance to meet with videographers and other members of the media, including 41NBC’s Shelby Coates, and learn about their career experiences. Clarence…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and Animal Welfare after taking full responsibility of both in 2018. To maintain control of the departments, the sheriff’s office had to agree to specific goals set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Sheriff David Davis credited the workers…
This year’s surge of spring break travel is driving up airfare and hotel rates. A return to pre-pandemic booking habits has increased the demand for flights and hotel rooms. The travel app, Hopper, reported last week that domestic airfare is averaging $264 round trip in April in March. That is a 20% increase from last year’s rates. Despite the costs,…
Your next new colleague could be a chatbot with a human face. Researchers from the University of Sydney Business School say that most companies will be implementing chatbot workers in the next decade. The jobs that this controversial technology is likely to appear in first are medical training and retail. In an effort to give users more control over their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon. Greg Brown, Chairman of the Pedestrian Safety Review Board, is optimistic that the meeting will help to create safer streets in the city. “We’ve been making recommendations on projects throughout our community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Chapter of The Links, Inc. has teamed up with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to educate participants in the EOC’s Foster Grandparent Program on heart-healthy living, with a particular focus on preventing kidney disease. Grandparents from the Macon Chapter of The Links were present Tuesday to teach and promote healthier eating and lifestyle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After conducting over two years of research on feasibility, Middle Georgia State University has received approval from the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents to move its athletic programs from the NAIA to Division II of the NCAA. “We continue to grow and add programs academically, and we’re the only state university within the USG…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100…
The Washington Post reports that way you feel about your job is directly link to the way you parent. The stakes are high for parents, especially in a child’s early years. Children of parents who receive sufficient support in the first year post child-birth benefits in the long run. According to a study conducted by developmental psychologist Maureen Perry-Jenkins, these…
Google is going before the Supreme Court. The tech giant is facing a lawsuit that could radically alter the future of online speech and content moderation. The case against Google was brought by the family of a woman who was killed in a 2015 ISIS terror attack in Paris. Her parents allege that YouTube, which is owned by Google, failed…
Warm weather has started to move back in across Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the mid 70s today. Overnight, clouds will be keeping us warm with lows only dropping into the 60s. Skies will be cloudy for much of the day, with a few isolated showers in the morning. By the afternoon, a few thunderstorms will be possible, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heart and Soul, an after-school break program for children in Macon, is aiming to provide mentorship to children between the ages of 6 and 12. The organizers of Heart and Soul say the program offers a safe, creative, and supportive space for the students. They believe this program can help to reduce violence among young people….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families in Middle Georgia can expect to find children’s clothes and toys at lower prices as Tykes, Tots, and Teens, the region’s largest consignment event, returns this Wednesday. The event aims to assist families in purchasing children’s items at a fraction of the retail price. According to the organization behind the event, Tykes, Tots, and…
Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre is moving forward with new leadership. The Douglass Theatre Board of Directors announce Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, as its newest Executive Director. Land brings more than 15-years of nonprofit and performing arts leadership experience. Before joining the Douglass Theatre, he served as Vice President of Education with United Way…
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the infant, stolen vehicle and juvenile have been located at Days Inn by Wyndham, located at 3950 River Place Drive. Both the infant and juvenile are unharmed. The infant has been released to his parents. The stolen vehicle was released to its owner. The juvenile was transported to the Macon…