Executives at Best Buy, Ulta, Gap, and other top chains have said in recent weeks that they are expecting a shopping season packed with discounts. Some chains have stockpiled too much and will increase promotions to sell the glut of goods during the holiday season. Disney is exploring a membership program like Amazon Prime to offer discounts and perks. Flights…
Georgia has given up quite a few players to the NFL, particularly on defense. Bill Shanks believes that the rising talent on the roster will be enough to give the Dawgs a solid season and a shot at another title. Categories: Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, UGA
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In just two days, the intense rivalry between the Northside Eagles and the Warner Robins Demons will go down as our End Zone Game of the Week. The Demons are coming off of back-to-back GHSA 5A state titles but began their 2022 campaign with a rare 27-10 loss to Lee County, the second-ranked team in…
A stalled cold front has been keeping rain and storms mainly in our southern counties this evening. Our break from widespread showers and storms will be short lived as more moisture moves in from the Atlantic Thursday. A few storms tomorrow afternoon could contain heavy rain and gusty winds. Highs tomorrow have the potential to warm into the low 90s,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors. The Georgia Patriot Guard held a military honor funeral ceremony Tuesday for Air Force veteran Joel Kenneth Thomas. His body was found on August 16. After being identified, Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones decided to raise…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Macon VA hospital handed out Narcan nasal spray. Narcan can be used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. “So easy to use, you can use it within maybe one to two minutes,” pain clinical pharmacist Nieka Jackson said. “It comes in a little package. You don’t have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Leadership Macon is looking for nominations for its 2023 class. The community leadership program started in 1979. Each year, emerging leaders participate in the program and learn all about Macon. The program also looks at the strengths and challenges Macon faces. It encourages participants to get involved in the community to make it a better place…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making DIY dog toys so you can save some money! All you need are some old T-shirts in your house and some scissors. So if you’re ready, you’re going to take the old T-shirts– you will probably need about two T-shirts to make one dog toy. So you’re going to take the T-shirt and then…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will hang around most of Middle Georgia today in the wake of a weak cold front. Today The skies were clear over most of Middle Georgia to begin the day, however a few spots saw low level clouds fill in around sunrise as temperatures reached their lows. We should see a good amount of sunshine…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Renovating your new home is the best way to personalize it to your exact needs and preferences, but you may not know where to start. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through projects that should be done before moving into a new home. “If your new kitchen needs upgrades, try to get…
More than half of U.S. cities have witnessed double-digit rent increases this month. Job openings top 11.2 million in July, well above estimates. Bed Bath & Beyond will unveil its turnaround plan to raise money to survive and give shoppers a reason to enter its stores. Bowling company Bowlero sees potential to expand to 800 bowling centers nationwide. Categories: Featured,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a dominating performance against Morehead State last week, the Mercer football team is in for a strong SEC challenge against Auburn on Saturday. During SEC Media Days, several athletes noted Jordan-Hare Stadium as one of the most electric atmospheres in college football. To prepare themselves for the crowd noise, the Bears have been playing a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The End Zone Game of the Week for week three features one of the biggest rivalries in the state: Northside Eagles vs. Warner Robins Demons. The Eagles fell to Jones County in week one but bounced back last week, dominating Peach County to become 1-1 in the early season. On the other hand, the Demons…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local preservation group announces a $1,000 dollar reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon’s historic Rose Hill Cemetery. The incident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Inc. shared surveillance video on social media. The video shows someone with red hair approaching the front gate of the cemetery on…
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Ideal in Macon County is bringing residents together to engage with political candidates in a unique way. A “Cornhole and Conversation” event was held Tuesday night at Ideal City Park on MLK Avenue. Voters could enjoy playing cornhole and talking with six candidates running for county, state and federal offices. Guests included State…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he’s seeing more problems than ever before. “Labor’s also been a big increasing challenge, and also certainly this current market year, inputs are almost doubled, everything is out of the roof,” Boddiford said. “It’s been a very trying year to…
Fort Valley State University receives grant for its Early Head start programFort Valley State University FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding. The $6.49 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Early Head Start Child Care Partnership will help more than 400 children….
Temperatures across Middle Georgia warmed into the low 90s today, ahead of a “cold” front that should move in Wednesday. This front remains pretty weak, and will bring some drier air to at least the northern portion of our viewing area (north of Warner Robins). Dry air should limit our rain chances tomorrow afternoon, so expect partly to mostly sunny…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new talent recruitment website. Maconworks.com aims to help bring people to work and live in Macon. The website offers links to different hiring jobs, housing options and a salary calculator to see how far your dollar will stretch in Macon. The chamber’s director of talent development, Lynn Farmer,…
Airlines in North America and Europe are expected to maintain restrictions on the number of flights to battle congestion. State Farms slammed by the rising theft of catalytic converters. Interest in camping soared in the pandemic, and now the sector is showing signs that it may maintain popularity. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte makes its annual debut today. This time it…
UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has provided more information concerning the incident at Courtland Avenue. The coroner’s office was called to the scene at 9:50 p.m., and Jones confirms that that the cause of death was a stabbing. ———————– UPDATE (1/2): An arrest has been made in a murder on Courtland Avenue. Investigators arrested 35-year-old Idris Alaka in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University’s football team begins the 2022 season with a dominating victory over Morehead State 63-13. The Bears had control from start to finish, not scoring on only three possessions the entire game. Quarterback Fred Payton went 11 for 17, passing for 248 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Ty James had five receptions for…
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a man in connection to a forgery case. Investigators say the man picture aboved cashed an altered check at the United Bank in Bolingbroke on July 12. He also presented a florida’s driver’s license that was fake. If you have any information or know who the man…
We saw a hot day in Middle Georgia today, with highs warming to the low 90s (which is normal for this time of year). Highs tomorrow will warm back to the low 90s with partly cloudy skies to start the day. By the afternoon/evening hours a cold front will approach the area, and bring our next chance of rain. We…