MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are returning to the upper 60s this afternoon around Middle Georgia. Today The first morning of February was a cold one with more than half of Middle Georgia kicking the day off with sub-freezing temperatures. Considering that February is the dead of winter, this is not surprising. What is surprising, however, is how warm the…
If you haven’t heard of Wordle, you’ve at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through Facebook or Twitter. Not only is it fun to say, but it’s fun to play too. So fun, many users call it addicting. But at least it’s not a video game, right? It can be…educational! Software engineer Josh Wardle told the New York…
Domino’s will be “tipping” customers $3 if they order online and choose carryout. This incentive is due to the shortage of workers. Starbucks employees are now petitioning to unionize at around 50 stores across the U.S. Kia recalled more than 410,000 Sedona, Soul, and Forte vehicles due to airbag issues. They plan to inspect and replace the airbag control unit…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Bibb County teacher was arrested on gun and drug charges Friday night in Bleckley County. Sheriff Kris Coody says deputies pulled over 43-year-old Andrease Johnson of Warner Robins, and found a large amount of Marijuana, scales, packaging materials, a firearm, and money. He’s charged with possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a…
We saw a return to warm and sunny weather to start the week, and that trend will continue into the middle of the week. Winds will be gusting up to 15 mph by Tuesday afternoon under sunny skies. Highs will be warming to above average in the mid 60s with more warm days on the way. We will start to…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man died Sunday night after a car hit him. It happened around 6:30 on Highway 247 and Old Highway 96 in Bonaire. According to a news release from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, a 2017 Nissan hit 72-year-old George McGinty. The driver was not hurt, but McGinty later died from his injuries. The crash remains under…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry’s leaders are making it easier for you to connect with them thanks to a new service called “Perry Points.” It’s a text messaging platform that allows you to ask questions. Perry Points will then search the city’s website to find answers for you. You can also send a text message if you…
New Byron speed trailerBYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Byron Police Department received a grant from the Governor’s Office and Highway Safety recently and used the money to purchase a new speed trailer. When someone speeds past the trailer, it flashes lights and your speed. According to Lt. Bryan Hunter, the need for the speed trailer is due to the recent…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warriors Wellness and Recovery Ranch in Dublin has been up and running for two years now. The ranch sits on 19 acres of land and offers horse therapy to veterans and first responders. Therapist Shawn Wilding says the ranch is having trouble establishing a connection with local veterans and their families. “We took a hit with…
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…