(41NBC/WMGT) — Your home environment has the ability to change your mood and stress levels for the better. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to talk to us about how to make our homes less stressful so we can truly love where we live. “A fresh coat of paint can completely change the feel of your…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning gaming store break-in. Deputies say they responded to a store alarm at the Retro Raven on Vineville Avenue just after 4:00 Friday morning. According to deputies, surveillance video shows two masked men entered the store by breaking the glass storefront. The suspects then broke glass cases…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A major heatwave is on deck for Georgia following today’s wet weather. Today Friday began with a blanket of clouds over Middle Georgia along with a few isolated light showers. It was a warm morning as the entire region began the day over 60 degrees with most spots hovering around 65. There were a few spots…
Portions at U.S. restaurants are getting smaller based on government data. Food away from home has climbed 7.2% over the past 12 months. Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren wants companies to publicly reveal why they are raising prices. According to annual airline quality rating from Wichita State University, some passenger carriers were able to outshine others in overall performance this year….
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re tired of the same old peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or you’ve just run out of bread, we have a really cute and fun, easy way to spruce up those peanut butter and jellies. All you have to do is grab some waffles out of your freezer, some bananas, peanut butter, jelly, and we can start…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District has announced the addition of girls flag football at high schools for the upcoming season. “We wanted to add it just to have another competitive sport for our girls,” said Bibb County Athletic Director Kevin Grooms. “We have a lot of girls who want to compete in football, but to have…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NFL has officially released the 2022 season schedules. Here’s a look at the Atlanta Falcons schedule: Week 1: Atlanta Falcons host New Orleans Saints, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Week 2: Atlanta Falcons @ LA Rams, Sept. 18 at 4:05 p.m. Week 3: Atlanta Falcons @ Seattle Seahawks, Sept. 25 at 4:25 p.m. Week 4:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in a theft case. Investigators say a Ford F-250 was stolen from the Texas Border Grill parking lot on Houston Road between 8 p.m Wednesday night and 6 a.m Thursday morning. The truck’s license plate number is PKR9699. The blinker on driver’s side mirror is broken, there is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Perry Police Department needs your help with a entering auto cases. Police are investigating multiple entering autos between May 9 and May 11, at Perry Feed and Tack on Kellwood Drive. They say this man in the picture above, along with a woman accompanying him, may be persons of interest from other entering autos in the…
A few showers have started to push into Middle Georgia this evening as an area of low pressure moves closer. Cloud cover, as well as showers and storms will be increasing starting Friday morning. Scattered showers will be possible through the day Friday, but severe weather is not expected. The rain and cloud cover keeps our highs cooler than…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation is hosting its first ever Picnic in the Park Festival this weekend. Seven food trucks will be present, offering everything from Latin food to burgers to desserts. The Picnic will hold events for all age ranges. An inflatable bounce house and obstacle course will be on-site for children, and corn hole and…
Twiggs County School District participates in Campaign to target reading levelsTwiggs County School DistrictJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County School District, like most other school districts, has dealt with learning loss due to the pandemic. In an effort to reverse that trend, the district is investing in itself and the community. Through a partnership with the United Way of…
Police Chief Antonio Fletcher was officially sworn in Thursday as FVSU’s newest police chief.FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— Antonio Fletcher was sworn in as Fort Valley State University’s newest police chief on Thursday. According to University President, Paul Jones, the ceremony was not just for the university, but also the community. “He brings extensive experience to our university,” President Jones…
Ukraine talk at DaybreakDaybreakMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — DePaul USA Daybreak in Macon had a visit from a special guest on Thursday. Matthew Carter, the CEO of DePaul International, made a stop in Macon to update the community on what the organization has done and is continuing to do for the people of Ukraine. Carter spoke about the thousands of people the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Rutland High School went into a precautionary lockdown due to a potential threat on the school. According to Stephanie Hartley with the Bibb County School District, a student alerted administrators to a social media account with a post alleging a possible threat to the school– it was this that led to…
UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says that the man who died as a result of the accident is 55 year-old David Butler of Macon. Jones says that Butler got off the forklift, and the gun safe (which had been on a pallet) fell down, pinning Butler between the forklift and the gun safe– resulting in his death. MACON, Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds will return to Middle Georgia this afternoon ahead of our next storm system. Today There is an abundance of sunshine to get things rolling on this Thursday. The sun will remain plentiful through the morning and into the lunchtime hours. However, during the middle of the afternoon (1-3 PM) we will likely begin to see…
The Federal reserve raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by half a percent point. Food banks are serving more people again as inflation squeezes budgets. Demand increased from 25% to 45% since December according to Forgotten Harvest. During COVID, car insurance premiums went down since far fewer people were driving. Head of 1-800 Flowers expects people to spend money on…
Saudi Aramco exceeds Apple to become the world’s most valuable company. Google looks to launch it’s first smartwatch. Multiple Tech Companies pause hiring. Researchers believe that breaking from social media can ease depression and anxiety. Categories: Business, Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple, Google, Researchers, tech
Abbott Laboratories said it could resume infant formula production within two weeks at a Michigan manufacturing plant. The plant was shut down because of bacteria contamination. Disney Plus got more subscribers in the recent quarter. The CEO says they have a new slate of shows and movies to add as well. The cost of booking a flight surged last month…
It’s a disappointing start of the season for the World Champion Atlanta Braves as they struggle to pass .500. Can they turn it around or is this what fans can expect all the way to November? Bill Shanks points out where the team is lacking and what they need to win the division. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After 10 years under the leadership of current Bibb County Athletics Director Kevin Grooms, the Northeast High School boys basketball program will have a new face leading the team. William Gordon joins the Raiders as the new head coach and comes from Hampton High School. Gordon has extensive knowledge at the collegiate and high school levels,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The only team still alive from Middle Georgia in the GHSA baseball playoffs was ACE Charter, who hosted Social Circle Redskins in a game three decider for a spot in the 1A Public Final Four. The Redskins started hot, scoring three runs in the first inning. ACE cut the deficit to one after scoring two runs…
Sunshine helped to heat us into the mid 80s this afternoon, but changes are on the way for the end of the week. Overnight we will start to see a few clouds, as well as a slow increase in humidity. Tomorrow we will start the day with mostly clear skies, but as a low pressure system moves closer clouds…