After seeing a few clouds earlier this morning, clear skies helped us warm into the mid 70s across Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring a cool start with lows in the upper 30s and low 40s, but highs will once again warm into the 70s. Low humidity will contribute to potentially high fire danger once again tomorrow, so be careful with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, the Otis Redding Foundation announced that there would be a new facility for the arts coming to town soon. According to a press release from the Otis Redding Foundation, a new 9,000 square foot facility, located at Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street, is going to be built as a central destination for youth educational…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 2 suspects and a vehicle that may be connected to them after a theft at the ACE Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus on Forsyth Road. According to a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) notice from the Sheriff’s Office, 2 male suspects stole five to seven 24 pound…
Fat TuesdayFat TuesdayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you didn’t get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon. Society Garden is hosting a Fat Tuesday event at 6 p.m. Tuesday This is the first time having the event since 2020. Organizers say they got a positive response after holding the event in 2020…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont healthcare is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in order to study the current needs of the communities that it serves. The healthcare company is inviting the public to weigh in on the subject by opening a survey in hopes to better understand local health challenges and identify different health trends within each community. The…
(41NBC/WMGT) — From renovations to move-in day, landlords and tenants have a lot on their plates when renting a new house, but there are a few things both parties can do to ensure a smooth rental process. “I know the rental process can seem daunting to first-time landlords – I’ve been there. But don’t worry – there are a few…
Twitter is reducing it’s visibility for tweets with Russian media attachments. Walmart looks to expand Automated Fulfillment Centers. Sources say that Apple is looking to release an iPad and MacBook hybrid device. Airbnb looks to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Jane King, Tech Report, technology
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, Governor Kemp announced a new partnership to deliver fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved businesses and homes in numerous Middle Georgia counties. The partnership will effect a total of 9 counties in middle Georgia, including Crawford, South Houston, Macon, Peach, Taylor counties. Flint Energies and Conexon Connect will be joining forces, with a plan to…
(41NBC/WMGT) — You don’t necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office, that’s what digital picture frames are for! Let’s look at one brand that looks great, and saves you lots of space. If you’re limited on space on your wall or table, but love showing off all of your pictures,…
Defense and cybersecurity stocks are seeing a sharp rise as EU boosts defense spending. Target is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions up to $24. Starting pay will stay at 15 dollars, but some workers will qualify for higher pay. Amazon no longer requires its U.S. warehouse employees to wear face masks in states where local laws…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A ridging pattern is building into the jet stream, bringing high pressure and stable conditions with it. Today We had a few high level clouds move into the region early, allowing for some spectacular sunrises to kick off the month of March. Those clouds will be gone from almost all counties in the area by noon,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 21 and Friday, February 25, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Circle K , located at 4001 Northside Dr. The robbery took place just before 10:00pm. Monday night. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, three men entered the store armed with handguns and demanded money from the store employees. After taking an undisclosed amount of money the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team rounded out the regular season with three consecutive losses, falling this weekend to Wofford 67 to 74. But now, the regular season goes out the window as the Bears look forward to the Southern Conference Tournament. The Bears finished this season with an overall record of 15 wins and 16 losses…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeremy Fermin, a two-time Teacher of the Year, announces his campaign for the Houston County Board of Education Post 6, At Large seat. Fermin says his campaign pledge focuses on two primary goals: increasing teacher retention, and being a champion for the social and emotional well-being of everyone within the system. Fermin says he pledges to…
Mercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is holding a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict Tuesday. The discussion is titled Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Three professors will offer different perspectives of the war. Dr. Wallace Daniel will speak on Russia and Ukraine, Professor and Chair of Political Science Dr. Chris Grant will speak on Ukraine at war and Professor…
Community Foundation of Central Georgia details Grant ProcessMacon Violence Prevention InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is taking the next steps in the grant process aimed at reducing crime in Macon. In December, the Macon-Bibb Commission awarded the foundation $2.5 million. In a news conference Monday, Mayor Lester Miller gathered with CFCG to help detail…
Houston County Pre-K registration to openPre-K registration to openPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Pre-K registration in Houston County is set to open March 1. Registration will remain open until March 25. According to Blanche Lamb, the district’s coordinator for special programs, there are two parts to the registration. First, parents must fill out a form online with personal information. The other portion…
Courtesy of Georgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andalusia Farm in Baldwin County is the newest National Historic Landmark in the United States. This makes the second designation for Georgia College, following the Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion which received the same recognition in 1973. “There are campuses across the country that have National Historic Landmarks, but this is a rarity in…
FileThanks to a resurfacing project, crews will be working to fix pavement deterioration along a 2 and a half mile long stretch of State Route 15. This section of highway will go from Industrial Boulevard to Golf Club Road. Drivers should expect delays within the city limits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily after the project starts on Monday,…
Bitcoins were donated Thursday in support of the Ukrainian Military. U.S. bank executives are uneasy about possibly becoming Russia’s prey for cyberattacks. The first Whole Foods with Amazon’s cashier-less tech opens, allowing customers to skip the register. Non-game subscription-based apps have saw a 41% increase in 2021. Categories: Tech Report Tags: amazon, apps, Russia, Ukraine
(41NBC/WMGT) — With it being colder nowadays, it can be really hard to find activities to do outdoors with the kids– but this activity is really fun to do inside and then to take outside! So we’ll be making a winter DIY bird feeder. All you’re going to need is some ice cream cones, bird seeds, some peanut butter and,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you see dirty or cloudy water coming out of your faucet on the first of March, don’t be alarmed. The Warner Robins Fire Department has announced that they will be conducting their annual hydrant testing throughout the City of Warner Robins starting on Tuesday, March 1st. WRFD says the flowing of hydrants will most…
UPDATE: Captain Jon Holland with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office has given 41NBC more details concerning the situation. The Sheriff’s Office got a call concerning shots fired around noon on Monday, after a Deputy was out serving an eviction notice. Law enforcement blocked off the area for a short time, and ultimately found a dead person inside the home. Holland…