About 30% of Americans have tried an online dating service, according to Pew Research Service. Some people have had good luck finding love through online dating. However, others have not been so fortunate, finding only frustration or even harassment. This goes double for victims of online dating scams, who’s ventures into romance have ended in outright fraud. From 2017-2021, Americans…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars. After a mistrial earlier in February due to juror misconduct, 33-year-old LeCharles Harrell, was found Guilty of Aggravated Child Molestation and Child Molestation. According to a Facebook post by District Attorney Anita Howard, due to the stress of the trial, one victim, suffered a medical…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Judge has ruled against District Attorney Anita Howard involving potential violations within the Macon Water Authority. In a Facebook post on Friday, District Attorney Howard says she opened an investigation in October, when Macon Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart Sr. had concerns of potential violations by four elected board members. Howard then asked…
Now that the rain has moved out of Georgia, we are seeing a cold and breezy evening. Overnight, low temps will fall into the low 30s, with wind chills in the 20s. Clear skies overnight will hold over into Saturday, allowing us to warm into the 50s. Saturday evening will be a bit warmer than tonight, with lows in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coca-Cola broke ground on an $85 million investment in Macon on Friday, announcing an expansion of its warehouse that will provide more jobs for the local community. The expansion will add 260,000 square feet to the Macon facility, and the company plans to create 50 new jobs for Macon-Bibb County. Sales manager Eddie Cummins spoke about…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Dublin High School are doing their part to help restore an old African American cemetery. Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin was established in 1906. The City of Dublin says more than a thousand bodies are buried there. The city stopped using the cemetery in 1965 due to a lack of space. “When I…
Your roof is the first line of defense when protecting your home from storms and extreme temperatures. According to Ben Palmer from Porter Roofing, preventative care is ideal. Regular maintenance allows you to catch small problems before they become larger issues. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Replacing your roof is a…
Conversation hearts are a fun, easy Valentine’s Day staple great for handing out to friends and loved ones. So, why not make your own healthy version at home? All you need are some Sharpies and Cuties to get started. Feel free to use whatever color marker you want to. Once you have your colors picked out, you’re ready to start…
According to personal finance website ValuePenguin, insurance rates across the US are expected to rise by 8.4% in 2023. This will pull the total average premium for full coverage to $1,780 per year. ValuePenguin cites factors such as pricier cars and more expensive repairs as reasons for the increase. Workers resuming their daily commutes and an uptick in storm-related claims…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball region tournament scores for Feb. 16 are below. Boys GIAA District 6 #1 Stratford 49 #4 Mount de Sales 35 #2 John Milledge 66 #3 Tattnall Square 48 GHSA 6A Region 1 #2 Tift County 31 #3 Veterans 38 #1 Lee County 42 #4 Houston County 38 GHSA 3A Region 2 #2 Jackson…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory for certain areas. According to the city’s Facebook Page, the water has been deemed safe for those on North ABC Street and Stadium Street. Also for those at Atrium Health Navicent, and Zchimmer & Schwartz are in the clear. A boil water advisory had been in…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. The Sheriff’s Office is looking for 75-year-old Walton Walls. They say Walls was last seen on February 9, and was reported missing by family members on February 13. If you have seen Walls or know where he is call the Hancock…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) recognized its longest-serving board member with an unveiling and dedication ceremony on Thursday. The Engineering Complex was named in honor of District Four Board Member Frank Patterson, who has served for 35 years within the Bibb County Government. MWA leaders say the dedication ceremony was a symbol of Patterson’s hard work…
Highs warmed back to the 80s across Middle Georgia today, but warm weather will be coming to an end for the weekend. A cold front is moving through Alabama this evening that will bring a big cool down by Friday night. Showers and a few storms will be possible between 3am-12pm Friday, with a few pockets of heavy rain. Overnight…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base is honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first Black Military Aviators, as part of its celebration of Black History Month. The Tuskegee Army Airfield gave birth to the first and most legendary African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces in 1941, during the height of segregation and the start…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chess and Community, a youth development program, is promoting strategy and planning skills through the game of chess. Their motto, “think before you move”, aims to help children combat impulsive behavior and learn how to plan ahead. Chuck Henderson, the director of Chess and Community, explained the benefits of the game in youth development. “Chess is…
Twitter quietly rolled out its latest major policy change this week. The platform is now the first major social media platform to allow advertisements that feature cannabis products in the U.S. Companies must be pre-authorized by Twitter to and follow regulations to promote their products through the website. Following job cuts, Meta Platforms has increased the $4 million security allowance…
Narcan, a drug that can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses, may soon be available without a prescription. An FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend that the agency allow Narcan to be sold over the counter. This medication has already been in use for decades. It can counter the effects of overdose from drugs such as prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Below are the scores for two region tournaments. Boys Region 2-4A Perry 73 Spalding 55 Westside 52 Baldwin 58 Region 2-2A Northeast 58 Southwest 55 Rutland 59 Kendrick 42 Girls Region 2-4A Baldwin 79 West Laurens 19 Griffin 78 Howard 27 Region 2-2A Spencer 58 Southwest 26 ACE 71 Jordan 46 Categories: Across Georgia…
It has been feeling like spring across Middle Georgia this week and we will keep that trend going on Thursday. Overnight lows will only be falling into the mid 50s, giving us a head start on highs in the upper 70s tomorrow. We will also see southerly winds picking up through the day, helping to increase humidity. A few showers…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University has launched a two-year college program for adults with disabilities called the GCSU Thrive Initiative. The program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the chance to achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree. “We’ve come so full circle that we’re taking the same people that used to maybe be written off…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department promoted 48 firefighters to the rank of Sergeant Wednesday. Sgt. Chris Boling shared with us how much this means to him. “There’s a lot of good people in the fire department that haven’t made this rank, so to promote to a rank like this with other good people, it just means a…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. According to deputies, 55-year-old Richard Lindsey Rowland was last seen on February 10 leaving Extended Stay America, located at 3980 Riverside Drive, with a man. Deputies say Rowland and the man left the hotel property in Rowland’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new way for Middle Georgia software developers to get involved in the community. “Code for Macon,” a chapter of “Code for America,” is hosting a kick-off event on Friday. The event will also be a networking opportunity. The goal is to provide a platform for attendees to connect with like-minded tech people to solve…