BS Report: October 5th – The Braves: Division Champs

After a long battle with the Mets the Braves finally clinch the NL East Division title.

After a long battle with the Mets, the Braves finally clinch the NL East Division title. Bill Shanks believes this might be a more historic victory than we realize. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, MLB, nl east

Macon man charged with Murder for August shooting

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been charged in connection to the August shooting death of an 18-year-old woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Matthew Milner Jr. has been charged with murder for the shooting death of Jamaya B Warner, that took place on August 20th, 2022. Milner was already held in the Bibb County…

Ask Angi: Financing home projects during interest rate spikes

(41NBC/WMGT) — The current high interest rates can make financing home projects seem tricky – but it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Mischa Fisher, chief economist and home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through how to finance home projects during times of high interest rates. “Lifestyles have changed a lot over the last couple of years,…

Mom to Mom: Acorn donut holes

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Today we are making acorn donut holes, that really involves no baking, you just go to the store, get some donut holes, wax paper, pretzels, some sprinkles, some icing, and I mean, that’s a pretty simple snack. So we like to celebrate the beginning of fall and it’s a great activity for your kiddos to do. If you’re…

TECH BYTE: Digital business cards

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re in the market for new business cards, there’s no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. Let’s look at the benefits of digital business cards, and how you can get one. If your business card needs an upgrade, why not get a digital one? That’s what Christian Thomas did. “Ever…

Wonderful Wednesday afternoon on deck

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Only a few clouds will dot the sunny skies over Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. Today It will be, as the title says, a wonderful afternoon around Middle Georgia today. Highs are in the upper 70s and lower 80s with a gentle north-northwest wind blowing in at about 5 mph. Cloud cover will overall be minimal, however…

Morning Business Report: Twitter up 22% after Elon Musk deal is revived

Twitter shares up 22% after Elon Musk deal revived. A deal could happen as soon as Friday, sources told CNBC. Goodwillfinds.com is a new website that sells used items. It currently has 100-thousand items with more to be added. Tupperware is offering a curated product selection at Target to grow its brand with younger consumers. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report…

Warner Robins mayor details decision of selecting short-term police chief

Wayne Fisher is now taking on the role of short-term interim police chief of the Warner Robins Police Department.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Wayne Fisher is now taking on the role of short-term interim police chief of the Warner Robins Police Department. We asked Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick why she decided to name it a short-term position. “We were getting feedback from the individuals that are at that higher level, the State Chiefs Association, also International Chiefs Association,”…

YKK AP breaks ground on new Macon facility

YKK Architectural Products, also known as YKK AP, officially broke ground on its new residential manufacturing facility Tuesday morning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YKK Architectural Products, also known as YKK AP, officially broke ground on its new residential manufacturing facility Tuesday morning. Once the plant opens, it will manufacture doors and windows for homes and multi-family structures. Oliver Stepe, President of YKK AP America, says this new facility is the first time the company is investing in building property….

Mercer University receives grant to help diversify teacher pipeline

Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom.

Mercer University receives grant from the U.S Department of EducationU.S Department of EducationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom. Thanks to a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, it will be able to do that. Mercer University leaders held a news conference Tuesday to talk…

Homeowners burn mortgages after paying off loans

The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wondered what you would do if you paid off your mortgage? Several Habitat for Humanity homeowners did that this week and got to burn their mortgages to celebrate. The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership. Darryl Dixson paid off his mortgage in about 20 years. He’s grateful Habitat…

Macon Chamber of Commerce holds military panel discussion at CGTC

Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would benefit Macon-Bibb.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce held a military roundtable panel discussion at Central Georgia Technical College. The panel hosted Robins Air Force Base leadership, who led a panel to discuss the benefits of having a relationship with Macon-Bibb County. Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would…

Morning Business Report: Home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009

U.S. home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009. Black Knight says median home prices are down 2% since their June peak. Norwegian Cruise Lines are eliminating COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements. Fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle. Taco Bell is bringing back a discontinued menu item and its…

Brookins death sentence upheld

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The State Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife and stepdaughter. Brian Duane Brookins was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2005 murders of his wife, Sandra Suzanne Brookins, and his 15-year-old stepdaughter, Samantha Rae Giles. A Baldwin County jury found Brookins guilty of several charges including felony…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 26-30

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

Staying cool and dry Tuesday

It has been a mostly cloudy day across Middle Georgia, but skies are clearing tonight. Overnight lows will be falling to the low 50s/upper 40s by Tuesday morning under mostly clear skies. Through the day Tuesday we will be warming into the low 80s with mostly sunny skies. High pressure will continue to stick around and help keep us dry…

Warner Robins City Council names interim police chief

Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department.

Warner Robins City Council names Interim Police ChiefInterim Police ChiefWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins has named an interim police chief to replace outgoing Chief John Wagner, who announced his retirement last month. Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department. The city council made the decision Monday…

Tiny home community expected to bring more people into Monroe County

A Monroe County commissioner says he's filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community.

Tiny HomesTiny HomesFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County commissioner says he’s filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community. District 4 Commissioner George Emami says his dream to build a tiny home community began two years ago. “It’s very hard to find rentals here, and so just by virtue of us putting it on the market,…

Doctors recommend getting flu shot now

Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for North Central Health District, says flu can happen any time, but cases rise in the fall and winter. “There’s not a 100% attribution as to why we see this, but…

Doctors urge to always be prepared in case of severe weather

They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even though Middle Georgia escaped the wrath of Hurricane Ian, it’s still hurricane season. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent, are encouraging people to be prepared in case severe weather strikes. They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy, a week’s supply of…

Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Byron

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested after a shooting in Byron resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man. According to the Byron Police Department, Officers were sent to Shady Bank Lane on September 30th in connection to a person being shot, when they arrived, they found 46-year-old Claude Deaton outside of the residence with a gunshot…

Wreck on Broadway and Raines Ave leaves 2 in the hospital

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday morning, a wreck at the intersection of Broadway and Raines Avenue left 2 people hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck happened around 8:50 a.m. , where the driver of a Ford Taurus was traveling north on Broadway when he collided into a Ford Crown Victoria that was attempting to take a…

Morning Business Report: Lebron James plans to buy a pickleball team

American shoppers finding fewer deals like “buy one, get one free” promotions, or 99-cent two-liter bottles of soda, according to supermarket analysts. Analysts are bracing for a “trucking winter” on signs weaker demand and falling transportation prices could extend through the holiday season. Rite Aid says it is considering putting almost everything behind plexiglass after losing millions in shoplifting. 4.2…