Morning Business Report: 8/20

Jane King speaks on the latest business news, including how Toys ‘R’ Us will open shops inside some Macy’s locations next year, and how Bank of America will stop offering a unique service beginning Friday. Bank of America customers will no longer be able to write checks on their savings accounts, the change will encourage customers to use their savings…

Mom to Mom: Do-it-yourself lava lamps

Kids are always mesmerized by the actual lava lamps, so why not try to recreate that on your own? It’s easy to do; all you’re going to really need is vegetable oil, water, Alka-Seltzer, and food coloring. First, take your vegetable oil and fill up your glass about two thirds of the way. Then take the water and fill it…

Ask Angi: Exterior Painting

Lots of homeowners are looking at ways to freshen up their homes after spending so much time indoors this past year, and many are taking on exterior painting as a major home project. In this week’s Ask Angi segment Bailey Carson discusses what to look for when hiring a painter and how to know when it’s time to call in…

Tech Report: 8/19

Jane King reports on the latest news in technology and business, from the ways companies are feeling about work-from-home and hybrid workstyles, to high sales with Amazon during the pandemic. Categories: Business, Technology Tags: business, Tech Report, technology

DA Anita Howard hosts lunchtime conversations

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District Attorney Anita Howard for the Macon Judicial Circuit sat down with Community Facilitators LJ Malone, Jaime Kaplan, and Amber Jones to host a Q&A style “Lunchtime Conversation”, in which she answered the community’s questions relating to how she’s  handled different things in the District Attorney’s office. A livestream of the conversation was posted to social…

Governor Kemp signs executive order to “Protect Georgia Businesses”

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday August 19, 2021 Governor Brian Kemp held a news conference after signing an executive order that addresses how businesses will handle mandates relating to COVID-19. Kemp’s social media posted a livestream of the conference, which can be seen here: Categories: Business, Featured, Georgia News Tags: Brian Kemp, business, Georgia, governor brian kemp, Governor Kemp

LIVESTREAM: Governor Kemp gives remarks at Department of Public Safety groundbreaking ceremony

ATLANTA, Georgia — Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters on Thursday August 19, 2021. Governor Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, Commissioner of DPS Colonel Christopher Wright, and State Representative Bill Hitchens will all give remarks. Categories: Featured, Georgia News Tags: Brian Kemp,…

Just Mike’s Seafood and More houses first Ghost Kitchen

"Simply put, it's just a kitchen that doesn't have a traditional brick and mortar store front," Foodhaul CEO Bill Stavrou said.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just Mike’s Seafood and More recently partnered with Foodhaul—a platform that provides a portfolio for delivery only restaurants, also known as Ghost Kitchens. “Simply put, it’s just a kitchen that doesn’t have a traditional brick and mortar store front,” Foodhaul CEO Bill Stavrou said. Instead of just serving seafood, Just Mike’s is also serving Toscana, a…

Morning Business Report: 8/18

Jane King reports on the latest news in business, including how school supplies and tech are in short supply, Halloween decor sales are looking good, and conspiracies in the automobile industry. Analysts say and parents are paying more for classroom items than last year, and backpacks, clothing, sneakers, laptops and gadgets are in short supply. Home Depot said they quickly…

Workout Wednesday: Cardio and Core Circuit

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp comes to 41NBC this Wednesday for another workout, this week’s exercise focusing on core muscles and cardio. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 30 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. Round 1: Lateral bounds/Rope pull Round 2:High knees in place/side…

Milledgeville woman creates Autism support group

1 in 54 children are affected by Autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —  1 in 54 children are affected by Autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One Milledgeville woman is setting out to help affected families. Jennifer Rogers, the founder of the Autism Support group of Baldwin County, is also a mother to 17-year-old Zachary, who was diagnosed with Autism at just 4 years old. “It’s…

‘I’ve never heard a noise that loud’: Cleanup continues after Oconee trail derailment

32 train cars came off the tracks in Oconee, and crews are still cleaning up.

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crews have worked tirelessly to clean up and make repairs after 32 rail cars came off the railroad tracks in Oconee early Monday. Local authorities say crews have made significant progress but they expect them to keep working until the railroad is functional again. “The timeline we’re getting from the crews on scene is they’re anticipating…

Tech Byte: Samsung’s new foldable phones

Samsung is banking on foldable phones for the future. The tech company unveiled two new versions of them August 11 – the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. “It allows you to open it up, whether you like to watch media, maybe you’re sending e-mails, working on a document, there’s just tons of cool things you…

LIVESTREAM: Governor Kemp holds COVID-19 press conference

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Monday August 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to announce additional steps to support Georgia hospitals and encourage employees of the state to get vaccinated. Dr. Kathleen Toomey also answering questions concerning Georgia hospitals and state employees. Categories: Featured, Georgia News Tags: Brian Kemp, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccinations, Governor…

Macon Landfill on Walker Road closed, effective immediately

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County has announced that the Walker Road Landfill will be closed to the public, including commercial vehicles, roll off containers and dump trailers. The release from Macon-Bibb states the closure is effective immediately. It also says that residents are still allowed to bring waste to the 10+ large dumpsters that have been placed near the…

Armed Robbery arrest in Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Office has released information concerning an armed robbery that took place on Sunday, August 15, 2021. According to the release, officers met with a store clerk of Green Street Grocery around noon, who said she was confronted by a man with a pistol demanding money from the till, threatening to shoot…

UPDATE: Body found off Eisenhower Parkway

UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has told 41NBC that the man found was 34 year-old Rashad Byrd. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has also sent out a release that says Byrd was found by a person walking in the Macon Mall parking lot, who called 911 upon seeing that Byrd was unresponsive. According to the release, the Bibb…

Train derailed in Washington County; Roads blocked

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has reported a train derailment in downtown Oconee that has left train cars piled off the tracks. According to a social media post from the Sheriff’s Office, a Norfolk Southern Train travelling westbound derailed about 32 cars at 1:00 a.m. Monday morning onto Central Drive in Oconee. The post says that…

Scattered storms stick around this weekend

No big surprises with the weather today, it was hot and then we saw some scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening. You can go ahead and pencil that same forecast in for tomorrow as well. Highs will once again reach the mid 90s with a few pop up storm possible during the afternoon. Sunday will be similar with…

Blanche Farms mourns loss of 5 horses, continues providing riding lessons

Lightning struck a tree five of the farm horses were standing under.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Blanche Farms in Macon continues to provide riding lessons, even after facing tragedy this week. Blanche Farms opened in 2015, to provide rising lessons for people of all ages. Owner of the farm, Margaret Blanche, says they had the best instructors along with the finest horses. On Tuesday afternoon, lightning struck the tree five of the farm horses…

National Bikers Roundup for fun at Georgia National Fairgrounds

Bikers are stopping in Perry for vendors, music, food, and fun.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The National Bikers Roundup kicked off the weekend with fun and smiles. “I always say it’s like a big family reunion, and just like the beauty you see out here, we all come together as one,” said vendor, Shanna Bennett. The roundup is the largest camping motorcycle rally in the US, and is organized by a group…

Coach’s Corner: GMC Prep

(41NBC/WMGT) — Lee Coleman is entering his third season as the head coach of the GMC Prep football team. The Bulldogs had their first winning season last year since 2011. Coleman sat down recently with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports