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Piedmont Hospitals in Macon to require medical masks for staff, visitors, and patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cloth masks aren't enough to be allowed into two Macon hospitals anymore. Now, you'll need to have surgical masks, KN95 or N95 to enter. The change is in effect for Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon…
GBI charges mom with murder, remains found in Crisp Co.
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing person investigation is now a murder investigation. Police in Vienna asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help locate 4-year old Jayceon Mathis after family members reported they had not seen him in several months.…
UPDATE: Missing Monroe County teen found, reported safe
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports they have located missing 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge. According to an emailed update, the teen is safe and unharmed. Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area.…
Man arrested in connection to body found along Highway 96 in Twiggs Co.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a body found along Highway 96 West. Authorities arrested 52-year-old Stacy Gene Wehunt on Friday, January 21st. He is charged with Concealing the death of…
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue has tested positive for COVID-19. Campaign spokesperson Jenni Sweat says Perdue recorded a positive result on Monday during routine COVID-19 testing. Sweat says the former U.S. senator is vaccinated and boosted…
Cloudy skies and showers stick around Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds and rain have moved into much of Georgia thanks to a system in the gulf. Today It was a much warmer start around…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 17-21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 17 and Friday, January 21, 2022. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All…
Monroe County Sheriff shares updated photos of missing teen
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released updated pictures of missing teen, Jorja Ethridge from the night she went missing. According to the Monroe County…
Jones County Sheriff's Deputy survives shooting thanks to his bullet proof vest
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Jones County Deputy is recovering after he was shot during a traffic stop. Sheriff Butch Reece says the incident happened early Sunday…
Montezuma responds to the passing of Mayor Larry Smith
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There is a new Mayor in Montezuma after Mayor Larry Smith passed away recently. According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart…
Dodge County Sheriff, residents express frustrations with animal issues
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Residents and the Sheriff of Dodge County are fed up after a weekend full of issues involving stray animals. On Saturday, residents complained about a…
Showers possible Tuesday, staying cool this week
By tomorrow an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will help to bring in some moisture to the area. Depending on the exact location of…
62 Year-old Twiggs County man dies in accidental fire, space heater thought to be the cause
DRY BRANCH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was killed in a fire on Home House Drive in Drive Branch this…
4 Year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn't been seen in months
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, Georgia, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking for him. According to…
Niko Moon is announced as Cherry Blossom Festival's third headliner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival-- RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko…
Man breaks into Cashman's Pub by kicking in glass doors, wanted by Bibb County Sheriff's Office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man broke into Cashman's Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but …
Morning Business Report: Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could negatively affect economy
The threat of a ground war between Russia and Ukraine could rattle financial markets in the future-- this may cause natural-gas prices to spike…
Cool and sunny conditions hang around to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia…
Montezuma Mayor dies
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The mayor of Montezuma, Mr. Larry Smith died Friday at age 68, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 Wednesday, January 26, from the graveside at Smith Cemetery, 598 Brock Road, Arabi, GA.…
Bulletproof vest saves Jones Co. Deputy's life
According to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Facebook page by Sheriff Butch Reese, Deputy John Kile was on a traffic stop on Highway 11 between Wayside and…
5 arrested on gun, drug charges after search warrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes and Gang Unit Investigators, along with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, made several arrests after guns and drugs were discovered during a search warrant on January 21. While executing…
UPDATE (Thursday, January 25 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.
Piedmont Hospitals in Macon to require medical masks for staff, visitors, and patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cloth masks aren't enough to be allowed into two Macon hospitals anymore. Now, you'll need to have surgical masks, KN95 or N95 to enter. The change is in effect for Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon…
GBI charges mom with murder, remains found in Crisp Co.
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing person investigation is now a murder investigation. Police in Vienna asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help locate 4-year old Jayceon Mathis after family members reported they had not seen him in several months.…
UPDATE: Missing Monroe County teen found, reported safe
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports they have located missing 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge. According to an emailed update, the teen is safe and unharmed. Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area.…
Man arrested in connection to body found along Highway 96 in Twiggs Co.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a body found along Highway 96 West. Authorities arrested 52-year-old Stacy Gene Wehunt on Friday, January 21st. He is charged with Concealing the death of…
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue has tested positive for COVID-19. Campaign spokesperson Jenni Sweat says Perdue recorded a positive result on Monday during routine COVID-19 testing. Sweat says the former U.S. senator is vaccinated and boosted…
Cloudy skies and showers stick around Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds and rain have moved into much of Georgia thanks to a system in the gulf. Today It was a much warmer start around…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 17-21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 17 and Friday, January 21, 2022. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All…
Monroe County Sheriff shares updated photos of missing teen
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released updated pictures of missing teen, Jorja Ethridge from the night she went missing. According to the Monroe County…
Jones County Sheriff's Deputy survives shooting thanks to his bullet proof vest
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Jones County Deputy is recovering after he was shot during a traffic stop. Sheriff Butch Reece says the incident happened early Sunday…
Bibb County School District to offer hybrid scheduling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, High School students in Bibb County will have the option to enroll in a hybrid schedule. It means…
Montezuma responds to the passing of Mayor Larry Smith
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There is a new Mayor in Montezuma after Mayor Larry Smith passed away recently. According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart…
Dodge County Sheriff, residents express frustrations with animal issues
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Residents and the Sheriff of Dodge County are fed up after a weekend full of issues involving stray animals. On Saturday, residents complained about a…
Showers possible Tuesday, staying cool this week
By tomorrow an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will help to bring in some moisture to the area. Depending on the exact location of…
62 Year-old Twiggs County man dies in accidental fire, space heater thought to be the cause
DRY BRANCH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was killed in a fire on Home House Drive in Drive Branch this…
4 Year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn't been seen in months
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, Georgia, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking for him. According to…
Niko Moon is announced as Cherry Blossom Festival's third headliner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival-- RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko…
Man breaks into Cashman's Pub by kicking in glass doors, wanted by Bibb County Sheriff's Office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man broke into Cashman's Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but …
Cool and sunny conditions hang around to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia…
Atlanta police make arrest in fatal shooting of infant
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police have arrested a 22-year-old man in the shooting of a 6-month-old baby death. Police said Grayson Fleming-Gray was shot just after 2:30 p.m. Monday while riding in a vehicle. Mayor Andre Dickens announced the arrest…
Bill: Give Georgia parents way to quash school materials
ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in the Georgia House say they will push forward with a proposal that would allow parents to protest books and other materials that they believe are harmful to minors. Under Senate Bill 226, school officials are…
Georgia bill would ban abortion pills by mail, require exams
ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Georgia have introduced a bill prohibiting the delivery of abortion pills by mail. It would require anyone who wants to use abortion pills to visit a doctor in advance and then return to pick up…
UPDATE (Thursday, January 25 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.
Cargo surge pushes Port of Savannah to 5.6M container record
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Port of Savannah saw a whopping 20% increase in shipping containers moving across its docks in 2021 as U.S. seaports scrambled to keep up with a surge in cargo that crammed container yards and…
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue has tested positive for COVID-19. Campaign spokesperson Jenni Sweat says Perdue recorded a positive result on Monday during routine COVID-19 testing. Sweat says the former U.S. senator is vaccinated and boosted…
4 Year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn't been seen in months
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, Georgia, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking for him. According to…
Georgia county weighs closing all but one polling place
(CNN) Election officials in a rural Georgia county are weighing plans to close all but one polling place ahead of this year's elections, alarming local voting and civil rights groups. CNN's Diane Gallagher reports.
Georgia DA asks for special grand jury in election probe
FILE - Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis poses for a photo at her office, Feb. 24, 2021 in Atlanta. The Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former…
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…
US sues to block Lockheed's purchase of supplier Aerojet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is suing to block Lockheed Martin Corp.'s $4.4 billion bid for Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, saying it would limit competition and drive up prices for components used in missiles that Lockheed and other defense…
Grace Kelly's granddaughter appears on horseback for Chanel
PARIS (AP) — Huge spinning wheels, “floating” wooden blocks and suspended geometric shapes hovered over a surreal mini gold course Tuesday at Chanel’s remarkable couture show. Even Pharrell Williams, who is no stranger to elaborate sets, had to take…
Cargo surge pushes Port of Savannah to 5.6M container record
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Port of Savannah saw a whopping 20% increase in shipping containers moving across its docks in 2021 as U.S. seaports scrambled to keep up with a surge in cargo that crammed container yards and…
US warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Companies that use semiconductors are down to less than five days of inventory…
Elton John postpones Texas concerts after getting COVID-19
DALLAS (AP) — Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas. John “is experiencing only mild symptoms,” according to a statement. “Elton and the Farewell Yellow Brick Road…
RFK Jr. apologizes after condemnation for Anne Frank comment
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., apologized Tuesday for suggesting things are worse for people today than they were for Anne Frank, the teenager who died in a Nazi concentration camp after hiding with her family in a secret…
GM to spend nearly $7B on EV, battery plants in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build…
Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The “We Found Love” singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate justice organizations…
US court upholds conviction of Mexican drug lord El Chapo
NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of the notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was upheld Tuesday by a U.S. appeals court that praised the trial judge for his handling of a case that drew international attention.…
NY schools told to keep masks after judge overturns mandate
New York state education officials told school administrators to continue enforcing the state's mask mandate for students and teachers Tuesday despite a judge's ruling overturning it, causing confusion as some districts rushed to make masks optional. The Education Department…
Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State Sen. Lauren Book often has told the story about how she was sexually abused by her nanny for six years when she was a child. She channeled the pain into a lifetime of helping…
Avenatti now representing himself in case vs. Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK (AP) — Once-prominent California attorney Michael Avenatti took over representation of himself Tuesday at his latest criminal trial, setting the stage for him to directly confront former client and porn star Stormy Daniels over her claims that…
California redwood forest returned to native tribal group
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The descendants of Native American tribes on the Northern California coast are reclaiming a bit of their heritage that includes ancient redwoods that have stood since their ancestors walked the land. Save the Redwoods League…
EXPLAINER: How Alaska's unique new election system works
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska elections will be held for the first time this year under a unique new system that scraps party primaries and uses ranked choice voting in general elections. The Alaska Supreme Court last week upheld…
Prescription drugs, medical devices boost J&J in Q4
Growing prescription drug and medical device sales nudged Johnson & Johnson past fourth-quarter earnings expectations, and the health care giant's COVID-19 vaccine gained momentum as well. J&J's one-shot vaccine rang up $1.62 billion in sales in the last quarter…
US consumer confidence remains high after January downturn
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined this month as persistent inflation and the highly-contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus dinged the optimism of Americans. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer…
Rare eagle seen in Maine, wowing birders, might stay a bit
GEORGETOWN, Maine (AP) — A rare species of eagle that has thrilled bird lovers and baffled scientists since arriving in Maine last month might not be in a hurry to leave. The Steller's sea eagle arrived in Maine in…
Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden responded to a question about inflation by calling a Fox News reporter a vulgarity. The president was in the East Room of the White House on Monday for a meeting of his Competition…
SAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscape
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission. Test-takers will be allowed to use their…
Kamala Harris art, 'Daily Show' lead Anthem Awards finalists
An art installation inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, The New York Times’ “The 1619 Project” and “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” as well as charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal and the National Football League, are among…
