Tech Report: Gambling wins big in Super Bowl, Phones and other products are affected by 3G shutdown

The Super Bowl does big numbers for gambling operations. Older phones and other products look to be affected by the shutdown of 3G network. Roblox is hit with low earning numbers as gaming madness is declining. There’s a new game on the block, and it’s called Wordle. Categories: Featured, Tech Report Tags: 3G, Jane King, Super Bowl, Tech Report, wordle

Morning Business Report: Americans plan to travel more in 2022 despite Omicron surge

Four out of five car shoppers overpaid in January. Cadillac customers are paying 4 thousand dollars above list price, the most of any car. The gambling industry shattered revenue records in 2021, and average age of casino goers fell from 49 to 44 years old. Despite Omicron surge, Americans are likely to make good on their resolutions to travel more…

Strong to severe storms possible Thursday night

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving tonight could bring some strong to severe storms to Middle Georgia. Today It was a humid morning to begin the day as cloud cover began to fill in quickly ahead of the sunrise. Temperatures this morning were the warmest so far this week, and some of us could have an even warmer…

Two arrested in Twiggs County drug bust

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two people are behind bars after a drug bust in Twiggs County. According to a press release, on Friday February 11th, Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators served a search warrant on Knight Road. A large amount of Methamphetamine, Heroin, marijuana, pain patches, and fentanyl was located inside the residence. Mr. Kelly Cleary, and Tamara…

FFA students serve breakfast to first responders

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A handful of future farmers at Byron Middle School served breakfast to first responders Tuesday morning. Before the pandemic, the school’s “Future Farmers of America Club” invited first responders inside to sit down for a hot meal. But this year, organizers made the annual event a drive-through one. While the first responder breakfast changed its appearance–what…

Mercer men’s basketball avenges loss to ETSU

The Mercer Bears win their second to last game in Hawkins Arena for the season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The last time the Mercer men’s basketball team took on ETSU, the Bucs beat the Bears by eight, but tonight, the Bears avenged their loss from earlier this season. Mercer started off the game sluggish, making their first bucket of the game four minutes and 30 seconds into the first half. ETSU would take advantage of…

UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection to 2 shooting deaths Sunday

A teen was arrested in connection to the murders of 30-year-old Trey Marcel Smith and 27-year-old Debarius Devonte Sanford on February 13.

UPDATE (2/16) – A teen was arrested in connection to the murders of 30-year-old Trey Marcel Smith and 27-year-old Debarius Devonte Sanford on February 13. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a tip called into Macon Regional Crimestoppers led the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and deputies to a 16-year-old male. The suspect was located in the 1300…

What are the costs and consequences of bomb threats?

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has responded to six bomb threats since November, according to Captain Wilton Collins.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has responded to six bomb threats since November, according to Captain Wilton Collins. The latest happened Tuesday when someone called in a threat at the Bibb County Courthouse. Captain Collins says it’s hard to quantify the cost of  responding to a bomb threat with a dollar amount. “There has to be…

U.S. Airwoman receives religious exemption from Covid-19 vaccine

A U.S. Air Force Officer at Robins Air Force Base has received the first religious exemption from taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A U.S. Air Force Officer at Robins Air Force Base has received the first religious exemption from taking the Covid-19 vaccine. According to the officer’s attorney, the officer is being represented by the Thomas More Society Attorney Group. Her attorney says the claim was based on vaccines’ use of stem cells from aborted fetuses. The…

Middle Georgia doctor explains when you should visit ER after head trauma

Now that we know comedian Bob Saget died from head trauma, we wanted to know what signs to look for if you hit your head and when to go to the emergency room.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that we know comedian Bob Saget died from head trauma, we wanted to know what signs to look for if you hit your head and when to go to the emergency room. The Medical Director for the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. John Wood, says they see patients who hit their head daily….

City of Perry prepares for new playground thanks to large donation

The Worrall Foundation gifted the City of Perry a $35,000 donation that will go toward adding a playground at Pine Needle Park.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Worrall Foundation gifted the City of Perry a $35,000 donation that will go toward adding a playground at Pine Needle Park. The city plans for the playground to be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. The new playground will be larger than what was originally discussed by the city. “We were planning what was basically…

Daryl Morton announces re-election campaign for Bibb County School Board

Daryl Morton announces re-election campaign for Bibb County School Board

Bibb County Schools offer hybrid schedulesBibb SchoolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School Board member Daryl Morton announced he’s running for re-election. Morton, the Post 7 board member, started his campaign with a news conference Wednesday at Rookery on Cherry Street. Morton has previously served as board president for three years. He referenced the county’s graduation rate improvement since he’s…

5 community-led organizations receive ‘Violence Interrupter Grant’

Several Macon organizations received grants as part of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative.

Macon-Bibb Mayor and commissioners award Violence Interrupter grantsViolence Interrupter GrantsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations received grants as part of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. Macon-Bibb Commissioners met Tuesday night to hold a public hearing for each of the organizations looking to receive a grant in hopes of getting one step closer to fixing problems in the community. Five…

Baldwin County sheriff addresses deputy shortage at ‘Eggs and Issues’

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs and Issues Wednesday morning.

Baldwin County Sheriff’s office attends Eggs and IssuesEggs and IssuesMILLEDGEVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs and Issues Wednesday morning. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee was the keynote speaker. Massee spoke about the sheriff’s office’s need for more deputies. He says the sheriff’s office is currently short more than two dozen and that…

BS Report: February 16th – We Still Have Basketball

Now that the Super Bowl is done and Spring Training is officially postponed, Bill Shanks wants to remind you that we still have basketball. Although here in Georgia we have some ups and downs with the Hawks vying for a top playoff spot and the college teams struggling. He’ll go into all and more that this week. Categories: Sports

Macon-Bibb announces first International Summit for small businesses

You must register by March 10th.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is hosting the first-ever International Summit to celebrate international small businesses in Macon. This event will is set to take place at the Macon City Auditorium on Wednesday, March 23rd starting at 8:00 a.m. According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, the summit will feature remarks from Mayor Lester…

Third arrest made off of Macon Crimestoppers Top 15 Most Wanted list

Three Suspects on Macon Regional Crimestoppers Top 15 List Apprehended

Photo Credit to Macon CrimestoppersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three suspects from Macon Regional Crimestoppers January 2022 Top 15 list have been apprehended. Macon Regional Crimestoppers attributes these successes to the importance of communication between law enforcement and the public in reference to these arrests. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended 45 year-old Debra L. Kitchens on January 27, 2022. Kitchens…

Teen arrested during Burglary in Progress in Macon Cricket store

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17 year-old was arrested during a burglary in progress in Macon on Wednesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Deputies spotted an individual inside of the Cricket store on Shurling Drive around 3:22 a.m. on February 16th. Investigators arrested the individual, 17 year-old Jordan Tyrell Jackson, without incident. Jackson was seen on surveillance…

Jones County Schools Hosts Job Recruitment Fair

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County School System is scheduled to host their 2nd annual virtual recruitment fair. This is a part of the school system’s efforts to hire qualified employees to be a part of their growing team. Some of the potential employment opportunities that will be incorporated into the recruitment fair include teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodial…

Man behind Robins Financial bank robbery further charged after planning to rob Wells Fargo

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An updated media release from the Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County Sheriff Office says that investigations into Victor Dennard, who was arrested and charged in connection to a bank robbery, home invasion, theft, murder, and more, revealed that he was planning to commit further crimes in Warner Robins. According to the release, investigators…

Hooked on Science: Bubble Glove

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how we can mess with bubbles and not pop them! Have you ever bounced a bubble in your hand? If you want to, all you need is a cotton glove and your favorite bubble solution! The cotton glove prevents the bubble from hitting your hand, as your skin may contain…

Cloud cover begins to return as temperatures continue to rise

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Increasing humidity is bringing clouds and rain chances back to the Peach State to end the week. Today There were several small clouds over Middle Georgia to begin the day, allowing for some pretty sunrises around the region. Those quickly gave way to clear skies heading into the later morning hours. Temperatures this afternoon will reach…