Bank of America upping its minimum wage to $22 per hour as the next step to 2025 goal. The increase goes into effect in June and is on its way to the bank’s goal of 25 an hour. Hyundai motor announced its plans to spend $5 billion in the U.S. on developing mobility solutions. The announcement was made alongside their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) – With several key races on the ballot, all eyes are on Georgia this Primary Election Day. Heading into Tuesday, 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from NBC News Political Director and moderator for Meet the Press Chuck Todd. Todd shares his take on Georgia’s race for governor and the U.S. Senate seat up for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon’s opening night is four days away, and a familiar face is leading the team this season. Former Bacon assistant coach Kevin Soine returns to Macon, this time as the head coach. Soine was a part of the 2020 staff during the Bacon’s championship season. Last year, he led Holly Springs to its first-ever…
It was a stormy day in Middle Georgia, as a low pressure system pushed north from the Gulf of Mexico. This system brought heavy rain and some gusty winds to the area, but has since pushed out. A few showers will be possible overnight, but storm activity should be done for the evening. Tuesday will be another warm and muggy…
Photo of MTA logoMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is making changes to one of its bus routes. This will give access to more than 5,000 residents in north Macon. MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the ‘Bellevue Route’ will now become ‘Bellevue Kroger,’ effective June 1. The route will include new stops on Zebulon Road, the Rescue Mission of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The hotel, which will feature a literature theme, will consist of nine rooms and a bar. Each room will have an assortment of books as well as spaces to write and read. The hotel will be located on Second Street….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the last week of school, and it’s also near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. That’s why Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer. Tangela Brice, Project Aware Coordinator for Houston County…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old David Allen Dillard of Macon. Dillard faces the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of…
Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the job. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. “The UDA is looking forward to working…
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. People who receive an initial vaccine and booster are 90% immune to to Covid, according to Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke. Dr. Duke says he’s confident in the vaccine. “We know that…
Governor Brian Kemp makes push for voters ahead of election nightGovernor Brian KempMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican primary in the race for governor. Governor Brian Kemp’s main challenger is former Senator David Perdue. In a final campaign push Monday, Governor Kemp held a virtual meeting to discuss what makes him stand out. “I’m…
(41NBC/WMGT) —A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order, using his mom’s smartphone. Let’s see how you can keep something like this from happening to you. Kelsey Golden thought her two-year-old son Barrett was just…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making a lava lamp in a bag! This is a really good sensory toy, especially for babies and toddlers. So here’s what you’re going to need: A gallon-sized ziplock bag and some oil (It can either be cooking oil or baby oil).Then you’re going to need watercolor paint, watercolor is very important because water and…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Your garage isn’t doing you much good if it takes you ages just to find your trusty hammer or bike pump. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to garage storage. “If you want to make the most out of your garage, start by coming up with a storage…
Average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon. Average price at the pump is $1.61 higher than it was one year ago. A food insecurity expert predicts that there’s only 10 weeks of wheat supplies left in the world at Russian invasion disrupts production. A robot may be greeting you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint. According to a press release it happened just after 10:00 p.m. Sunday at the Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help in finding a murder suspect. Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He’s wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Jones is 5’6 and weighs around 150 pounds. If you have any information or know where he is, call…
crime prevention programLate Night Basketball LeagueMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon. The Community Empowerment Center started its ‘Late Night Basketball League’ last week. It’s all part of the center’s crime intervention program, which is part of Macon-Bibb’s Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. The program will be held every…
Annual Peace officers Memorial DayNational Police WeekMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In light of National Police Week, the Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday. Law enforcement and firefighters honored 34 men and women who died in the line of duty. The ceremony included the ringing of a bell and laying flowers next to monuments at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know the name of Wesleyan College’s 26th president. The college formally introduced President-Elect Meaghan Blight Friday. Blight comes from Huron University College, which is a small liberal arts college in London, Ontario Canada. She spent thirteen years as an executive in higher education and also served as Huron’s Vice President of University Growth and Chief…
David Perdue makes final fly around campaign stopDavid PerdueMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday’s primary election day. He says he won’t stand for election fraud he claims was committed in 2020. “Evidence is compiling now,” he said. “I believe that the governor allowed it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing another motel. The most recent lawsuit is against America’s Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls. Mayor Lester Miller says the motel has had issues with things like drugs, shootings, prostitution and aggravated assaults. “It’s not the right environment for our…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22. The star of the event is the B-17 Flying Fortress, one of four still in flyable condition, but the event will also feature other aircraft including a P-51 Mustang. The group responsible for bringing this event to Middle Georgia is the…
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday. The event happened in the Scott Hangar in front of the model of a plane Hicks flew in, the B-17 Flying Fortress. Hicks’ family and friends, as well as museum staff, gathered to witness the unveiling…