FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County says the cold weather during the winter helps their peach trees. Farmers call this period “chill time”. Peach trees need a certain amount of time in the cold so they bloom at the right time. “When you don’t get the chill hours the tree doesn’t know when it’s time to…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin City Schools has ended it’s current mask mandate in order to make mask wearing optional, effective immediately. Dublin City Schools said in a press release Monday that this decision came from a January 10th Board of Education meeting where the BOE decided to revisit the mask mandate on the 31st of January. This change doesn’t…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested on January 27th in connection to the fatal shooting of 47 year-old Kena Jermaine Marshall at 332 Pansy Avenue. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 39 year-old Adam Lee Lamar of Macon was taken into custody and charged with Murder, Count of Receipt, Possession or Transfer of Firearm by a convicted felon…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Beginning February 1st, students in Bibb County will begin using an ID card when getting on a bus. The school district says the use of an ID card will help to keep students safe. It will also help staff make sure students are getting on the correct bus. Once a student gets on the bus, they simply have…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just short of a week of searching, the body of 71 year-old Joseph Terry Roberson has been recovered. Baldwin County Fire Chief Victor Young tells 41NBC that crews retrieved Roberson’s body around 12:45 p.m., and it was found in the same area of the lake that the boat sunk. Roberson’s body is currently being transferred to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb-County School District has announced that its online Pre-K registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. The applications will be open through February 18th. Students are eligible to attend Pre-K in their zoned neighborhood school, but parents can also apply for schools in alternate locations. Some of these schools include Northwoods Academy, Alexander…
T-Mobile is expected to release unvaccinated corporate members before April. Artists have threatened to take their music off of Spotify following Joe Rogan’s misleading medical comments. Some apps will only be visible upon searching, as Apple adds non-listed apps to its store. Talent agencies hunt for new social media talent. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: covid, Jane King, JRE,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warmer temperatures are returning to Middle Georgia after a chilly and windy weekend. Today Cloudy skies kicked off the final day of January around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were cool, but nowhere near the cold levels seen over the weekend. Temperatures were up over 15 degrees this morning when compared to yesterday, and that is largely due…
Drugmakers raised prices an average of 6.6% in the first weeks of the new year on cancer, diabetes, and other prescription medications. Around 150 drugmakers raised prices on 866 products in the U.S. through Jan 20. WalletHub says 24% of respondents considered a large purchase anything that costs more than $100. The average price of gas in the U.S continues…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An armed robbery at Captain D’s on Gray Highway has investigators searching for a suspect. Witnesses say a black male wearing a black jacket and blue ski mask entered the restaurant during closing hours Friday night. That’s when the suspect took out a handgun and demanded money. After taking some cash, he escaped on foot. No…
This season has been a disappointment after the Hawks amazing playoff run last year, but have they found their rhythm in time to make the post season? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss that and more this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, NBA, nfl-playoff, sports, uga-basketball
There are just 2 weeks of regular season high school basketball left for the 2021-22 season. Here’s a look at some of the scores from around Middle Georgia for Jan. 28: Boys Scores Baldwin 75 VS Rutland 37 Stratford 61 VS First Presbyterian Day 76 Dodge County 54 VS Northeast 65 Tattnall Square Academy 53 VS Mount de Sales Academy…
The cold front has moved through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing cold air and gusty winds. Overnight we will see our low temperatures drop into the mid 20s with wind chills in the teens. These temps will be dangerous if you are exposed to the cold so make sure you bring in pets or make sure they have a warm…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s still unclear what causes long Covid, but a new study published in the Nature Communications Journal might help scientists develop a blood test that could help determine a person’s risk for developing it. According to the CDC, long Covid is when symptoms last weeks or even months after a person is initially infected with Covid-19….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s newest downtown gem, Hotel 45, is looking to hire more people to staff its restaurants. The hotel recently hosted a job fair, during which it hired 65 new employees. Now, hotel Marketing Director Jimmy Teixeira says they need about 14 more people to help out in the hotel restaurants. “Anyone looking for restaurant in general…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon Friday to announce that $200 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill is coming to Georgia to upgrade bridges in need of repairs. “There are nearly 400 bridges across the state that Georgia’s Department of Transportation rates as in need of repairs upgrades or replacement,” he said. “Thanks to this bipartisan…
Ribbon cutting of the new Robins Air Force gateHOUSTON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – A new commercial gate two years in the making is now open at Robins Air Force Base. The new gate will allow for faster processing times. In the past, the base faced issues of traffic spilling onto Highway 247. “There wasn’t a large holding area so that would…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority District 2 Board Member, Desmond Brown, is under investigation for a conflict of interest. The news follows a special meeting held Thursday. According to a report by former Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, David Cooke, a bill was brought to the authority for $46,000 concerning flood damage. Macon Water Authority CFO, Guy Boyle,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two arrests were made in connection to a fatal shooting that took place on Elpis Street earlier this month. On January 13th, 2022, 37 year-old Christopher Sean Abram was found fatally wounded outside of a vacant duplex in the 2800 block of Elpis Street. Investigators secured arrest warrants for 28 year-old Kentarious Vaquez Bush and 26…
MTA reveals new MuralMacon Transit AuthorityMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon transit Authority revealed the addition of a new mural Friday morning. In a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning several people joined to welcome the new addition. The mural is located on the corner of fifth and poplar street, it’s named, “The Spirit of Macon.” Jami Gaudet the Public Information Officer with…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman who was a victim inside the business during the armed robbery and homicide that took place at J&J Dollar Store on January 18th has been arrested after evidence was discovered showing that she had removed lottery tickets where the victim was found and disconnected the power to the building security system for a…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has released new information concerning the shooting. The victim of the shooting has been identified as 21 year-old Deuntay Lashavi Hicks, who was found with a fatal gunshot wound after a neighbor reported to authorities that a person was down in an apartment at the Woods on Napier Apartments. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…
Apple’s iPhone thrived in sales this past holiday grossing over $30 Billion. Sports gambling apps have raised the price of admission, making it difficult for new users to join. Intel stocks and shares both decline. A new app feature could let Robinhood members trade during unusual market hours. Categories: Tech Report Tags: Betting, Intel, iPhone, Robinhood
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were arrested in Monroe County on drug related charges after a search warrant executed by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit led to the discovery of Methamphetamines, Drug Related Objects, and a gun. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28th, a search warrant was executed at…