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…
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…