Amazon is hitting some third-party sellers with a fuel and inflation surcharge. This 5 percent surcharge will apply directly to sellers, not shoppers, although it could lead to price increases. Bed, Bath & Beyond is seeing a sales slump as shoppers struggle to find what they need there. Starbucks is weighing better benefits for nonunion workers. CEO Howard Schultz said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar on Shurling Drive Thursday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, at about 9:40 a.m. two male suspects entered the store, and demanded money from the clerk while acting like they had firearms. After getting an undisclosed amount of money,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front moving through Middle Georgia today could bring some strong to severe storms with it. Today It was a very warm morning as the region kicked off Thursday under a blanket of clouds with temperatures in the mid 60s. The clouds will hang around most of the day, not clearing until after the cold…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s lacrosse team hosted Wofford for a midweek matchup. The Bears started hot, outscoring the Terriers 9-1 in the first period. Mercer’s offense slowed down in the second as they only scored three goals, taking a 12-1 lead at halftime. The Bears picked off right where they left off, outscoring Wofford 5-2 in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer softball team hosted #19 Auburn in a midweek matchup. The teams were scoreless for the first two innings, but then in the third, the Tigers would hit a two-run home run followed by a solo home run to take a 3-0 lead. Auburn would score one run in the fourth, two in the fifth,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Coverage from day two of the GHSA soccer playoffs begins with the FPD girls soccer team hosting Calvary Day. The Vikings struck first, scoring within the first four minutes of play, but Calvary Day shut down the Vikings’ offense for the rest of the half. In the second half, the Cavaliers made a push, scoring one…
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp visited Dickey Farms Wednesday to officially sign House Bill 1150, House Bill 1303, and Senate Bill 396. He says improving Georgia’s agriculture industry has been a top priority for his administration. “Protecting our farms are important, helping with food insecurity is important,” Governor Kemp said. “But the ag education piece for our young people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 18 people from 14 different countries walked into the Federal Courthouse in Macon on Wednesday, as citizens from countries like South Korea, Ukraine, Venezuela. Later in the day, they left the courthouse as U.S. citizens. Latif Nourozi immigrated to the U.S. from Afghanistan. It wasn’t safe for him to stay there anymore, because of his work as…
A cold front is approaching our area this evening moving from west to east from Mississippi and Alabama. Ahead of the front, we will continue to see partly to mostly cloudy skies and warm conditions overnight. Storms will be rolling in early Thursday morning (starting around 5 am) and weakening as they continue to push east. Rain will be likely…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Adam Farber is up and walking after spending 60 days in a Houston County hospital. In November of 2021, Adam Farber was admitted to Houston Medical Center after battling Covid-19. Farber was put on a ventilator, and then fell into a coma for 42 days. Almost three weeks later, and being in the hospital for 60 days,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital planted blue pinwheels. The Blue Pinwheel is a symbol for child abuse awareness. According to Child Abuse Pediatrics Specialist, Doctor Yemika Head, 1 in 10 children will experience at least one form of abuse before the age of 18. “Some kids personality…
MHIRJ comes to MaconMacon-BibbMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officially welcomed a new business to town on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The MHIRJ Aviation Group unveiled its new facility at Macon Regional Airport. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, county commissioners and business leaders attended the ceremony. The aviation group, which offers maintenance and refurbishment for the aircraft industry, is…
Macon Volunteer Clinic expanding it’s eligibility for services to Twiggs CountyTwiggs CountyMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County residents may now be eligible to receive healthcare services at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The clinic recently announced it’s eligibility expansion into rural Twiggs County. The clinic says only about 15% of Twiggs County’s 8,000 residents are insured. “They don’t have a lot of…
Union representing pilots at Southwest Airlines says rising fatigue among pilots is a threat to the airline’s safety. Travel experts seeing upswing in American vacation planning for spring and summer. Airfares are up 20 percent now then they were pre-pandemic. Record number of small businesses raising their prices in response to inflation. Twitter shareholder is suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover is taking over Georgia Wednesday ahead of a storm system that will arrive early Thursday morning. Today Cloud cover filled in across Middle Georgia during the early morning hours of Wednesday. Temperatures were in the lower 60s to kick the day off. Much like yesterday it will be a warm afternoon, although today will…
MACON Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday, FBI agents notified leadership at Macon’s Academy for Classical Education that several online threats had been made against ACE and ACE students. The agents tracked the threat to an IP address of a student at the school. According to an email sent to parents by school Principal Laura Perkins, that student was absent from class but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Matthew Rogers, a standout golfer at Mount de Sales Academy, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Georgia College. Golf is not like most team sports. It’s individualized, and participants travel independently with parents or a single coach; for Matthew, it’s his dad who has been right by him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA girls soccer playoffs kicked off today, with the Stratford Academy Eagles hosting the Savannah Christian Raiders in round one of 1A Private. The Eagles asserted their dominance early as they scored within the first minute of play off a deflection. Then in a span of three minutes, Dylan Driver, an Auburn University signee, scored…
We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will continue to see our cloud cover increase and our lows stay mainly in the low 60s and upper 50s. Tomorrow will start mostly cloudy with a bit of clearing by the afternoon. The clouds won’t stop us from warming into the…
Jeffery Lundy being sworn in as Mayor of Fort ValleyPEACH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s been 100 days since Jeffery Lundy took office as Mayor of Fort Valley. Mayor Lundy’s run started with a court battle questioning his residency. Since becoming Mayor, he has filled a number of vacancies, including Chief of Police, Public Safety Director, and City Attorney LaRhondra Patrick, now…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Easter is on Sunday, and many usually gather for egg hunts and attend religious services. Bridgette Arno Sparks is an Educational and Behavioral Consultant with Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center. She says for those with special needs, it’s important to prepare them for high stimulating holidays like Easter. “Giving them expectations that may be specific to who may…
Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts Economy TourEconomy TourMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Chamber of Commerce stopped in Macon Tuesday as part of its economy tour across the state. Like many other states, Georgia’s economy has changed since the pandemic began. One problem most businesses still face is having available jobs and not enough people willing to fill them. Chris…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College has a new partnership that allows students to gain their associate degree while getting on the job training. Interfor, a Perry based logging company, began the Millwright Apprenticeship Program. The program lasts three years, and allows students to receive training in numerous trade fields. Students who receive 45 credit hours with the program,…
MGA Students help people in HondurasHondurasMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Nursing students at Middle Georgia State University partnered with a local church to help over 500 people in Honduras. During spring break students set up a clinic to provide medical care. They also provided food and home supplies. We spoke with Katie Poupard, one of the students on the trip. “Just to meet…