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…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Denrick Stallings’ family left the Crawford County Courthouse Wednesday feeling like there’s no justice for his death. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard got the case files back from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation regarding the January 9 shooting that resulted in Stallings’ death. After reviewing the case files, Howard says her office will not…
The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning has started its public comprehensive plan meetings. By Georgia law, the commission is required to update its comprehensive plan every five years. The first meeting took place in Macon City Hall Wednesday night, and meetings will continue through August. The board will be holding public involvement workshops…
ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County’s 68-megawatt solar energy project is now operational. Officially announced in November of 2020, the solar plant is made possible through a partnership between Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC. The 700-acre plant will produce 68 megawatts for the people of Houston County. Sheep are being used to tend to the grass, and students from…
North Central Health District holds career fairNorth Central Health DistrictMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is looking to fill various positions across its 13 counties. Available positions include nurses, administration support and positions in the district’s HOPE Center. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department hosted the career fair at its new facility for the first time. Around 20 people…
Two lucky families we’re recipients of their very first homeMacon Area Habitat for Humanity MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Everyone has a dream of one day becoming a homeowner. Two lucky families in Macon got that opportunity on Wednesday morning thanks to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. The social services organization held a dedication ceremony for the families and their homes….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb has filed suit in Superior Court against the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive in connection to being the center of illegal activity. This is the second suit of its kind that Macon-Bibb has filed in the past 6 days. According to a press release from Macon-Bibb, the County is filing suit against owners, agents,…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says that 400 jobs will be coming to Dublin in the next 2 years. An announcement from Governor Kemp on Wednesday brought the news forward that Saint-Gobain ADFORS North America will be investing $28 million to expand its operations into Laurens County. Kemp’s announcement describes Saint-Gobain is an international light and sustainable construction…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will peak for Middle Georgia today thanks to a system that will bring clouds and rain tomorrow and Friday. Today We will see sunshine all afternoon with only a few high level clouds passing through. Highs will reach the mid 80s this afternoon for the warmest spots, and all locations will be above 80 today….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 10th-ranked team in the nation, Houston County, hosted Buford in a game three decider for a spot in the GHSA Baseball playoffs 6A bracket. The Bears strike first, scoring one run in the bottom of the first off a single to left field. However, Buford answered with two runs in the top of the…
Dr. Dan Sims addresses the School Board following the 6-2 vote that confirmed him as the next superintendent for the school district.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know who will take over for Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones once he retires in June. The School Board voted 6-2 Tuesday night to name Dr. Dan Sims as the next superintendent. Dr….
Monroe County Summer Camp receives donation to continue runningMonroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School may still be in session, but one summer camp is getting a head start in preparing for the fun. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its summer camp again as a way of introducing children to law enforcement. Lieutenant Ken Blandenburg says it’s…
Tourism IndustryMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon recently granted more than a dozen organizations a total of $500,000 in Rescue Plan funding to help kick-start tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit Macon received more than 20 applications. Downtown organizations included in their applications their visions for ways to bring in tourists. The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon is one…
It was another sunny day in Middle Georgia as our high temps warmed back to the mid 80s. Clear skies and dry air will once again allow us to cool into the 50s tonight. Tomorrow will be another repeat of what we saw today with highs in the mid 80s and plentiful sunshine. By Thursday a cut-off low will approach…