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Macon-Bibb Fire Department welcomes Chief Edwards to new job
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's official. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a new fire chief. Chief Shane Edwards' promotion was welcomed and applauded this morning by county leaders, firefighters, and family members.…
Baldwin County Manager says they're not equipped for winter weather
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The threat of winter weather has some community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. Baldwin County is getting prepared in case there's ice, but…
Health officials share how free at-home Covid tests will help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests. Dr. Sandy Duke,…
Mercer University working to track Covid-19 variants thanks to grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus. Mercer University…
Jeff Goldblum features MGA Aviation in Disney+ show
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University's aviation campus is in the spotlight, thanks to the one and only Jeff Goldblum. He visited the campus last year to…
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. The justices on Wednesday rejected a bid by Trump…
Houston County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Urhahn formally resigns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Deputy who was suspended (pending termination), after making a comment on social media concerning the sentencing in the trial for…
UPDATE (Wednesday, January 19 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
UPDATE: All 3 suspects wanted in connection to Washington County shootings in custody
UPDATE: Sheriff Joel Cochran has confirmed that all three suspects were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. Stay with 41NBC for more updates. SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff's Office have identified the suspects responsible for the…
Bike Walk Macon getting people back on bikes
MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bike Walk is hosting a beginner bike riding class-- for adults. The goal of the class is to help adults to start or get…
Library hosts job interview training
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT)-- The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help you secure a job or a second interview with training and resume building sessions. The…
Attempted Armed Robbery at Lucky Food Mart Wednesday morning; suspect unidentified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Lucky Food Mart on Second street in Macon was almost robbed Wednesday morning, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect. According to the BCSO, a masked male entered the Lucky Food Mart…
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces launch of new voter registration system in Georgia
In a release from the office of Secretary Raffensperger, details about Georgia's partnership with Salesforce to build a new system on higher…
UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff's Office shares video of deadly robbery at J&J dollar store
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff's Office posted this surveillance footage in reference to the homicide of Renee Dollar on Knodishall Drive in an effort to gain information about the suspects and the incident. ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS: [field59_video account="WMGT" key="6caf61bb8e05c140871946354d26537702d45149" vtitle="Store…
Rain chances returning to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring clouds and rain to the Peach State beginning Wednesday night. Today It's the last sunny day of the…
Morning Business Report: Disney is raising prices
Verizon and AT&T said they would delay the new 5G cellular service near some airports, adverting potentially devastating disruptions for passengers. U.S. companies are…
Shane Edwards named new Macon-Bibb Fire Chief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a year of serving as the interim fire chief…
Smokey Robinson performing at Tubman's All That Jazz gala this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend. The gala, the museum's largest fundraiser…
Washington County Sheriff's Office believes 2 of 3 weekend gun incidents are connected
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected. A shooting, involving teenagers,…
GBI gives update on deputy-involved shooting in Crawford County, family wants answers
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy. The…
1 teen dead, 1 teen hospitalized after Wednesday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were both shot in Macon Wednesday. It happened in the 1700 block of Wren Avenue just after 7 o'clock, according to…
Rain returns Thursday morning, freezing rain possible Friday
It was a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, which is probably the last nice day we will see until the weekend. Tomorrow brings a cold front and a big change to our weather. Beginning around 6 am, a line of…
Ryland Environmental no longer picking up waste, recycling from old carts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ryland Environmental will no longer pick up waste and recycling from old carts. That's according to a Macon-Bibb news release, which says the change is effective immediately. The company had been collecting waste from Advanced Disposal…
Houston County Schools proposing zone changes
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to school zones. The plan would affect students at Lindsey Elementary, Westside Elementary, Northside Middle and Thomson Middle. The first of three parent meetings…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department welcomes Chief Edwards to new job
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's official. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a new fire chief. Chief Shane Edwards' promotion was welcomed and applauded this morning by county leaders, firefighters, and family members.…
Baldwin County Manager says they're not equipped for winter weather
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The threat of winter weather has some community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. Baldwin County is getting prepared in case there's ice, but…
Health officials share how free at-home Covid tests will help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests. Dr. Sandy Duke,…
Mercer University working to track Covid-19 variants thanks to grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus. Mercer University…
Jeff Goldblum features MGA Aviation in Disney+ show
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University's aviation campus is in the spotlight, thanks to the one and only Jeff Goldblum. He visited the campus last year to…
Houston County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Urhahn formally resigns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Deputy who was suspended (pending termination), after making a comment on social media concerning the sentencing in the trial for…
UPDATE (Wednesday, January 19 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Bike Walk Macon getting people back on bikes
MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bike Walk is hosting a beginner bike riding class-- for adults. The goal of the class is to help adults to start or get…
Library hosts job interview training
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT)-- The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help you secure a job or a second interview with training and resume building sessions. The…
UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff's Office shares video of deadly robbery at J&J dollar store
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff's Office posted this surveillance footage in reference to the homicide of Renee Dollar on Knodishall Drive in an effort to gain information about the suspects and the incident. ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS: [field59_video account="WMGT" key="6caf61bb8e05c140871946354d26537702d45149" vtitle="Store…
Rain chances returning to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring clouds and rain to the Peach State beginning Wednesday night. Today It's the last sunny day of the…
Shane Edwards named new Macon-Bibb Fire Chief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a year of serving as the interim fire chief…
Smokey Robinson performing at Tubman's All That Jazz gala this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend. The gala, the museum's largest fundraiser…
Washington County Sheriff's Office believes 2 of 3 weekend gun incidents are connected
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected. A shooting, involving teenagers,…
GBI gives update on deputy-involved shooting in Crawford County, family wants answers
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy. The…
Peach County Commission approves purchase of new fire truck
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck. The purchase was approved on January 11. The…
UPDATE (Wednesday, January 19 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces launch of new voter registration system in Georgia
In a release from the office of Secretary Raffensperger, details about Georgia's partnership with Salesforce to build a new system on higher…
Georgia Power crews preparing for busy weekend as winter weather approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power crews are already gearing up for what could be a busy weekend. Power outages are expected across the state starting Saturday night and into Sunday.…
UGA says Sanford Stadium will be at capacity for championship celebration Saturday
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sanford Stadium will be at full capacity for the University of Georgia's national championship celebration Saturday afternoon. That's according to a UGA release sent Friday afternoon. "At this time, there will be no additional tickets made…
Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for much of the state ahead of this weekend's winter weather. Meteorologists have forecast snow, ice, and windy conditions for much of the northern part of the state.…
Governor Brian Kemp delivers 'State of the State' address
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia is navigating its way through the Covid-19 pandemic. That was his message Thursday as he gave his "State of…
LIVESTREAM: Governor Kemp gives the State of the State address
Governor Brian Kemp delivers the state of the state address on Thursday morning, January 13th, 2022.
Biden tells Georgia crowd on voting rights passage: 'I'm tired of being quiet!'
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden says that he supports changing Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation, declaring that changing the rules would be to protect the “heart and soul of our democracy.” Biden told a crowd…
Abrams noticeably absent from Biden's Atlanta voting push
ATLANTA (AP) — There was a prominent Atlanta resident missing on Tuesday when President Joe Biden swung through the city to press for voting rights protections: Stacey Abrams. During a day that was shrouded in the city's legacy as…
Georgia No. 1 in AP poll for second time, with Alabama No. 2
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, earning their second national title by beating Alabama on Monday night. The Bulldogs received all 61 first-place votes to be a unanimous No. 1 for…
Defense earns redemption as Georgia ends long title drought
Georgia won its long-awaited national championship the way it dominated during an undefeated regular season — by relying on its defense. The Bulldogs allowed only 30 yards rushing in beating Alabama 33-18 on Monday night in Indianapolis. Georgia (14-1)…
Georgia beats Alabama 33-18 to claim first national title since 1980 season
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia beat Alabama 33-18 Monday night to claim the program's first college football national title since the 1980 season. The No. 3 Bulldogs (14-1), who trailed 9-6 at halftime, took the lead for good midway through…
Georgia's 2022 Legislative Session begins, local lawmakers talk goals
There isn't usually so much excitement in the air, but there was Monday. Many lawmakers were dressed in red and black in honor of the Georgia Bulldogs…
Georgia DA investigating Trump closer to decision on charges
ATLANTA (AP) — The prosecutor weighing whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory said a decision on whether to bring charges could come as early as…
Dawg D seeks redemption vs Bama in national title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five weeks have passed, but it still seems a bit unreal. The Georgia Bulldogs straggling off the field in Atlanta, having been run into the ground by an Alabama offense that showed absolutely no respect for…
Governor Kemp talks goals if re-elected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp hosted a Zoom press conference with Macon media outlets Friday as he prepares to defend his office in the Republican primary in May. We…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Arizona for Vidalia double shooting
UPDATE (1/12/22): The mother, Pamela, who was in critical condition at the hospital passed away from her wounds. The GBI has released an update, saying that 27 year-old Joshua Sanders of Birmingham, AL, has been arrested in connection to the…
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly…
Governor Brian Kemp makes 4 judicial appointments, intends to appoint a District Attorney for Houston Judicial Circuit
Governor Brian Kemp announced four judicial appointments and his intentions to appoint a district attorney for the Houston County…
LIVESTREAM: Sentencing for Travis and Gregory McMichael and William Bryan Jr. for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
UPDATE: Travis and Gregory McMichael have both been sentenced to Life in Prison plus 20 years without parole. William Bryan Jr. has been sentenced to Life in Prison with the possibility of parole. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part…
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. The justices on Wednesday rejected a bid by Trump…
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. The justices on Wednesday rejected a bid by…
California may limit conservatorships, promote alternatives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears backed a California proposal Wednesday to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. What are known as probate conservatorships are overused and…
What comes next in New York's investigation of Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — After investigating former President Donald Trump for several years, New York Attorney General Letitia James used a court filing Tuesday to outline much of the evidence her investigators have gathered so far. The legal memo…
3 cops face complex federal trial in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers who were with Derek Chauvin when he pinned George Floyd to the street is expected to be complex as prosecutors try to prove each officer willingly violated…
Donors to launch Houston newsroom with $20M in seed funding
Five philanthropies plan to spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage in Houston and create what they say will be one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the country. The newsroom is anticipated to launch…
Bronx-raised Cardi B offers to pay fire victim burial costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire that ripped through a New York City high-rise. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that the…
Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month. In a memo sent Tuesday to employees, the Seattle coffee giant said it was responding to last week’s…
US home construction rises third straight month in December
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Construction of new homes in the U.S. rose for the third consecutive month in December and data released Wednesday suggests that the frantic pace of building will continue this year. The December increase puts…
U. of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over sexual abuse
The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the school, those involved in the agreement said Wednesday. Attorney Parker Stinar…
AARP to honor Lily Tomlin with Movies for Grownups Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lily Tomlin is this year's recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor. The 82-year-old actor, comedian and star of “Grace and Frankie” and “9 to 5” will receive the honor…
Army Corps of Engineers gets $14B to help ease supply chains
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the release of $14 billion to the Army Corps of Engineers to fund 500 projects, with a focus on easing supply chain problems and addressing climate change. The spending stems largely from President…
New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s office late Tuesday told a court its investigators have uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. The…
Bank of America profits rise 28%, wage expenses up too
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America said its profits rose 28% last quarter from a year earlier, but the bank faced the same wage inflation as its Wall Street counterparts. The bank said Wednesday that it earned a…
Jewish leaders renew antisemitism fight after hostage case
Although the FBI initially said the man who held four people hostage at a Texas synagogue was focused on an issue “not specifically related to the Jewish community,” the captor voiced beliefs that Jews controlled the world and had…
Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face…
Body cam footage released in 2018 California bar massacre
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video from cameras worn by deputies who responded to a mass shooting at a Southern California bar in 2018 and recordings of calls for help released Tuesday captured the chaos, horror and confusion of the…
Is it better to wear an N95 or cloth mask right now?
NEW YORK (AP) — Is it better to wear an N95 or cloth mask right now? Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s. It's especially important…
Cowboys QB apologizes for condoning fans throwing at refs
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott apologized Tuesday night for his comments that condoned Dallas Cowboys fans throwing objects at NFL officials after the team's playoff loss, with the quarterback saying in a series of tweets that he deeply…
Pardoned Kentucky killer sentenced to 42 years in prison
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A man pardoned by Kentucky’s former governor for a 2014 drug robbery killing will return to prison to serve a 42-year federal sentence for the same crime. Patrick Baker was convicted of murder committed during…
