Morning Business Report: Travelers re-evaluating spring break plans due to gas prices

About 3 in 10 consumers say rising gas prices will greatly affect their decision to travel in the next six months. Unemployment rates fell in most states in January. Nebraska and Utah have the lowest at 2.2%. Covid-19 antigen test is being recalled after officials say it is not FDA approved. ACON Laboratories says the test can’t be legally imported,…

3 wanted for theft at Buddy’s Home Furnishing

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators looking for three people they say stole items from Buddy’s Home Furnishing located at 892 Pierce Avenue on March 1, 2022. It was reported that three individuals entered the business to browse for items to buy. As one of the individuals distracted the salesperson, the other two individuals stole several notebook computers from the sales…

TECH BYTE: Apple’s New Lineup

(41NBC/WMGT) — Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick’s Day! March means new products for Apple, including a makeover for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. It’s already available in several colors, but the tech company is adding a new green finish, just in time for St. Patty’s Day. You can already pre-order these…

Ask Angi: Creative Ways to Take on 2022’s Top Projects

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Home owners nationwide are trending toward specific home projects, like kitchen remodels, living room upgrades and outdoor projects. Mallory Micetich ,a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk you through how to tackle these popular home renovation projects and save some money along the way. “According to a recent survey we did at Angi, kitchen remodels…

Tech Report: Lyft and Uber drivers fight over masks and gas

Some Peloton stores will have subscriptions ranging from $60 to $100 for workout courses. Amazon stock experiences it’s second best day of 2022. Lyft, and Uber drivers are conflicted over gas prices and face masks. Meta Platforms will be temporarily allowing users to call for violence against Russia. Categories: Business, Featured, Technology Tags: amazon, Lyft, Meta, Uber

Mom to Mom: Leprechaun Bait

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we are going to make some leprechaun bait, this is just a fun way to get your kids involved and excited about St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s delicious. You’re going to need some Chex Mix, some Lucky Charms (preferably the limited edition ones since they have clover shaped marshmallows), popcorn, M&M’s (green ones are preferable), some pretzels,…

Rain returns Tuesday

Just as we start to warm up to around normal, another storm system will be bringing rain to Middle Georgia. Overnight, we will see some increase in our cloud cover ahead of a storm system that is already bringing heavy rain an storms to parts of Texas. Tuesday you can expect some patchy fog to start the day, otherwise partly…

Stacey Abrams talks with voters in Warner Robins

Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she's elected governor.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she’s elected governor. “If we expand Medicaid to cover people based on their income, not whether they have children or disabilities, we suddenly cover people 18 years and…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in door-to-door pine straw scams

Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam.

Bibb County Sheriff’s reports an increase in the pine straw scamPine Straw ScamMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Tim James with the Outreach Section of the Department describes what the scam is and how it works. “What’s going to happen…

Tubman Museum hosts Women’s History brunch

The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward. 

Tubman Museum Women’s History Brunch.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward.  Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard was in attendance and was recognized for her work in Macon. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was not in attendance but was also recognized. “We want to make…

Pi Day celebrations held around Macon

Local restaurants and schools celebrated 'Pi Day' Monday.

Students at Ingram-pye Elementary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local restaurants and schools celebrated ‘Pi Day’ Monday. Pi, or 3.14, is part of the equation to find the circumference of a circle. Ingram-Pye Elementary School celebrated by recognizing students for their leadership in and out the classroom. “We did highlight some of their genius in terms of talent, in singing, dancing,…

Sunny weather kicks off the new week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clear conditions will continue to hang around Middle Georgia as a new week begins. Today Cold weather made a big return over the weekend after a powerful cold front brought snow to northern Georgia and powerful winds and frigid temperatures to the majority of the state. This morning was no different as most of Middle Georgia…

Man snatches money from Bloomfield Krystal

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Commercial Robbery by Snatching of the Krystal, located at 3909 Bloomfield Road just after 01:30 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that a male subject had pulled into the drive through and ordered a meal. When he pulled to the drive through window, he snatched money from the cash register. Once the individual…

Severe storms possible tonight, cold and windy Saturday

We have been stuck in the clouds today, but storms are on the way tonight across Georgia. A cold front will be moving through Middle Georgia during the early morning hours Saturday bringing a big change to our weather. Initially we could see a few pop up supercells ahead of the main line of storms, these could become severe. Timing…

Middle Georgia healthcare workers celebrated with parade of lights as second year of pandemic comes to close

Atrium Health Navicent healthcare workers were celebrated across Middle Georgia on Friday.

Atrium Health Navicent Parade of LightsAtrium Health NavicentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent healthcare workers were celebrated across Middle Georgia on Friday. Friday marked the close of the second year of the pandemic. First responders held a parade of lights for healthcare workers in Baldwin and Peach Counties, as well as Macon-Bibb. “This last time we saw very few…

McIntyre getting new sewer system

Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure $6.3 million in funding for McIntyre's new sewage system. 

MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure $6.3 million in funding for McIntyre’s new sewage system.  Previously, residents of McIntyre were relying on septic tanks to dispose of waste. Lines will now be put into place, connecting a homeowner’s system to the treatment center. The Chairman of the Wilkinson County Commission, Michael Gotell, says the sewage problem had…

567 Center for Renewal holds 4th annual ‘Sculpture Walk’

Four artists from around the country designed several sculptures for the 567 Sculpture Walk.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four artists from around the country designed several sculptures for the 567 Sculpture Walk. Each sculpture is available for purchase. Some sculptures are already in place, including the one on DT Walton Sr. Way near the Walton building. The sculptures will be available to view for a year. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: 567…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department gives reminders ahead of Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour.

Bibb Fire Department highlights reminders for Daylight Saving timeDaylight Saving timeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour. The department says it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. You should change the batteries at…

Georgia now one step closer to high speed railway

$8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — $8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed for the initiative. The funding passed through the senate and the house Thursday night, We spoke with Greg Boike, Director of Public Administration for the Middle…

FAMU representatives visit Central High School

Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University, also known as FAMU, brought its president’s tour all the way from Tallahassee to Macon. Students were able to visit with different school departments and attend a presentation complete with a Broadway style performance. We spoke with the…

Senator Ossoff gets funding to expand CareConnect in Fort Valley

Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley. He was able to get $430,000 for the expansion of the 1000 square foot facility. The funding passed both the house and the senate. Senator Ossoff said in February that the expansion of CareConnect would allow for more…