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Governor Kemp announces $1,000 pay supplement to Georgia public safety workers
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Kemp made an announcement Monday afternoon with speaker Ralston in an effort to support the public safety workers of Georgia. Kemp's announcement revealed that a $1,000 pay supplement would be given to all eligible law enforcement officials…
UPDATE (Monday, September 27 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.
LIVESTREAM: Public safety announcement from Gov. Kemp
Gov. Kemp and Speaker Ralston make a Public Safety Announcement at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Woman Found Fatally Shot on Berkshire Drive
According to a press release, The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Berkshire Drive Saturday night. Just before midnight on September 25, Deputies received reports of a person unresponsive in a vehicle in the driveway…
Fatal Hit and Run on Log Cabin Dr.
Bibb county deputies are searching for a vehicle after a fatal hit and run that took place Sunday afternoon on Log Cabin Drive. According to a press release around 3:00 pm Sunday a Yamaha R1 motorcycle, driven by 45-year-old David…
Bloomfield CVS Robbed
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at just before 2pm on Sunday at the CVS, at 4080 Bloomfield Drive. According to a press release a male subject entered the store and pulled out…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons visits Central
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Mary Persons visited Central Friday night. The Chargers were looking for their first region win and first win overall. The Bulldogs were 0-1 in…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County hosts Bleckley County in our Game of the Week
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Bleckley County visited Dodge County in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. It…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Baldwin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Baldwin traveled to Macon to take on Westside Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Braves were playing their first region game and…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Lee County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Warner Robins hosted Lee County Friday night. The Demons were looking to move to 5-0 on the season. Check out the highlights…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall Square hosts Aquinas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Aquinas out of Augusta traveled to Macon Friday night to face the Tattnall Square Trojans. The Trojans were looking to move to 4-0,…
THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts Savannah Country Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stratford hosted Savannah Country Day Friday at Eagle Field. The Eagles were trying to move to 4-0 on the season. The Hornets…
UPDATE: Suspicious package cleared
UPDATE: (10:37 P.M.)- The Bibb County Bomb Disposal Unit was able to clear the package and determined that it was a piece of electronic office equipment. The sheriff's office says all suspicious packages like this are treated as if they…
Georgia Democrats express disproval of Save America Rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As Middle Georgia prepares for President Trump's visit Saturday, Georgia Democrats are pushing back against his arrival. The Democratic party of Georgia hosted a news conference Friday, saying state Republicans are prioritizing Donald Trump over fighting COVID-19,…
Warner Robins gets a $2 million grant for natural gas improvements
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving a $2 million grant to Warner Robins. The money will help improve natural gas infrastructure. City leaders made the announcement Friday. More than $4 million in local funding will…
First FM Hispanic radio station in Middle Georgia is live
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The first Hispanic FM radio station is now live across Middle Georgia. El Gallo 94.3 hopes to bring something a little different to the area with Hispanic music. "I want my Hispanic community, I want my Latino community…
Local newscast hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's a big celebration for Hispanic Heritage month on Sunday in Macon. September 15 to October 15 is a time to honor those Hispanic contributions and influences. Moises Velez with 'Que Pasa,' a local newscast in the area,…
CGTC celebrates Adult Literacy Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- September is Adult Literacy Month and Central Georgia Technical College celebrated on Friday. The college had tents set up on its North campus, and students got the opportunity to speak with recruiters about different job opportunities. Officials…
Bibb County Schools admin Dr. Julia Daniely wins state honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County School administrator wins a state honor during the 31st Annual Georgia Association for Alternative Education (GAAE) conference. Dr. Julia Daniely serves as the Director of Personalized Learning and Alternative Education for the Bibb…
THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 6 of high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5. Games featured on The End Zone: Bleckley County 21, Dodge County 19 Lee County 30, Warner Robins 56 Mary Persons 47, Central 16 Baldwin 45,…
Summertime temperatures returning allow for isolated rain chances
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Surface heating could allow for the development of afternoon pop-up showers. Today The fall weather was nice while it lasted, but temperatures are quickly warming back up to what they were before the cold front passed.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 20-24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 20 and Friday, September 24, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All…
Staying warm and sunny this week
We have had a great start to the week (at least weather-wise) in Middle Georgia. We will be continuing that trend the rest of the week with more sunshine and…
Eligibility groups extended for Covid-19 booster shot
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is now offering the Covid booster shot at all 13 of its health departments. The CDC recently announced the groups who…
Non-partisan coalition forms to promote voting ahead of November elections
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A non-partisan group has formed ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28. 14 middle Georgia organizations--mostly comprised of women--make up…
A recap of the Save America Rally in Perry: What you need to know
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville…
Fair Districts GA data shows Georgia is a swing state
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating afternoon robbery at Flowers Discount Bakery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Flowers Discount Bakery store Monday afternoon. A…
UPDATE (Monday, September 27 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.
Woman Found Fatally Shot on Berkshire Drive
According to a press release, The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Berkshire Drive Saturday night. Just before midnight on September 25, Deputies received reports of a person unresponsive in a vehicle in the driveway…
Fatal Hit and Run on Log Cabin Dr.
Bibb county deputies are searching for a vehicle after a fatal hit and run that took place Sunday afternoon on Log Cabin Drive. According to a press release around 3:00 pm Sunday a Yamaha R1 motorcycle, driven by 45-year-old David…
Bloomfield CVS Robbed
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at just before 2pm on Sunday at the CVS, at 4080 Bloomfield Drive. According to a press release a male subject entered the store and pulled out…
UPDATE: Suspicious package cleared
UPDATE: (10:37 P.M.)- The Bibb County Bomb Disposal Unit was able to clear the package and determined that it was a piece of electronic office equipment. The sheriff's office says all suspicious packages like this are treated as if they…
MGA opens new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center is officially open on the Middle Georgia State University campus in Macon. MGA hosted a formal opening for the new $3 million dollar enrollment center Thursday afternoon. Community leaders…
Georgia Democrats express disproval of Save America Rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As Middle Georgia prepares for President Trump's visit Saturday, Georgia Democrats are pushing back against his arrival. The Democratic party of Georgia hosted a news conference Friday, saying state Republicans are prioritizing Donald Trump over fighting COVID-19,…
Warner Robins gets a $2 million grant for natural gas improvements
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving a $2 million grant to Warner Robins. The money will help improve natural gas infrastructure. City leaders made the announcement Friday. More than $4 million in local funding will…
First FM Hispanic radio station in Middle Georgia is live
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The first Hispanic FM radio station is now live across Middle Georgia. El Gallo 94.3 hopes to bring something a little different to the area with Hispanic music. "I want my Hispanic community, I want my Latino community…
Local newscast hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's a big celebration for Hispanic Heritage month on Sunday in Macon. September 15 to October 15 is a time to honor those Hispanic contributions and influences. Moises Velez with 'Que Pasa,' a local newscast in the area,…
CGTC celebrates Adult Literacy Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- September is Adult Literacy Month and Central Georgia Technical College celebrated on Friday. The college had tents set up on its North campus, and students got the opportunity to speak with recruiters about different job opportunities. Officials…
Bibb County Schools admin Dr. Julia Daniely wins state honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County School administrator wins a state honor during the 31st Annual Georgia Association for Alternative Education (GAAE) conference. Dr. Julia Daniely serves as the Director of Personalized Learning and Alternative Education for the Bibb…
A recap of the Save America Rally in Perry: What you need to know
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville…
Fair Districts GA data shows Georgia is a swing state
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair…
Governor Kemp announces $1,000 pay supplement to Georgia public safety workers
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Kemp made an announcement Monday afternoon with speaker Ralston in an effort to support the public safety workers of Georgia. Kemp's announcement revealed that a $1,000 pay supplement would be given to all eligible law enforcement officials…
UPDATE (Monday, September 27 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.
LIVESTREAM: Public safety announcement from Gov. Kemp
Gov. Kemp and Speaker Ralston make a Public Safety Announcement at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Georgia Department of Public Health following COVID booster recommendations
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Friday that it would be following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) concerning COVID vaccine booster shots. These…
Georgia abortion law to be argued in federal appeals court
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court plans to hear arguments Friday on whether it should overturn a lower court ruling that permanently blocked a restrictive abortion law passed in Georgia in 2019. The hearing comes amid a heightened focus…
Macon man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 37 Year-old Deon Moore of Macon has pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation in connection to coercing multiple juvenile victims across the country as young as 10 years old to send him sexually explicit and pornographic…
Fulton board gets new chair as Georgia reviews its elections
ATLANTA (AP) — Commissioners in Fulton County have picked a former Atlanta City Council president to lead their election board as a state panel reviews how elections are conducted in Georgia's most populous county. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners…
It's the Law: Georgia prisons investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC's Shelby Coates for our weekly segment "It's the Law." The U.S. Department of Justice announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons. The investigation…
Key figure in Laurens County drug trafficking ring sentenced to over 20 years
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The U.S. Department of Justice sent out a press release Friday September 17, 2021, concerning the sentencing of a key figure in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Laurens County to federal prison. According to the release,…
Vidalia man arrested for armed robbery, charged for shooting at officers
VIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released information on Thursday concerning an armed robbery that took place Wednesday, September 15, 2021. According to the release, the Vidalia Police Department responded to a call at a Vidalia Pawn…
Mayor Lester Miller, partners, announce $100M investment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and partners announced a major economic and community investment in and around Macon Mall during a press conference Wednesday morning.…
Federal govt launches civil rights probe of Georgia prisons
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons, citing particular concern about violence. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, who oversees the department's civil rights division, said the investigation will…
Report: Officer's error likely caused shipwreck off Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A top officer's errors in calculating the stability of a cargo ship loaded with nearly 4,200 automobiles likely caused the giant vessel to overturn along the Georgia coast, U.S. investigators said in a report Tuesday. The…
Macon Labor Day Road Race welcomes around 2400 runners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- "We look forward to this every year... Together this is our fifth year running together and I believe this is my fifteenth year," said runner Gary Skeen. Like several runners in Middle Georgia, Skeen and his…
Cantlay delivers another clutch moment to win FedEx Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Cantlay was on the verge of losing his two-shot lead on one hole, with nothing less than the FedEx Cup, the $15 million prize and his newfound reputation as “Patty Ice” on the line. He was…
Judge: Ahmaud Arbery's past troubles irrelevant to trial
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Defense attorneys for the men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery won’t be allowed to present evidence of the slain Black man’s past legal problems when their clients stand trial for murder, a Georgia judge ruled. Gregory…
What happens when an ICU reaches capacity?
ATLANTA (AP) — The latest surge in coronavirus cases is overwhelming many intensive care units, causing hospitals and states to run out of ICU beds in some locations. Kentucky and Texas broke records this week for COVID-19 hospitalizations, joining a…
Georgia DNR names Game Warden of the Year
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division named their Game Warden of the Year as well as their winner of the James R. Darnell Award on Saturday August 21, 2021. The 2021 Game…
FBI: Coroner identifies remains as Gabby Petito
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The FBI says a county coroner has confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park are those of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, who disappeared while on a…
Report: Births decline in pandemic may have turned corner
While there has been a decline in births in the U.S. during the pandemic, a new report released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau suggests the drop may have turned a corner last March as births started rebounding. The decline…
Gabby Petito story boosted by social media, true-crime craze
MIAMI (AP) — The disappearance and almost-certain death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online, with a multitude of armchair detectives and others sharing tips, possible sightings and theories by way of…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and…
Biden declares world at 'inflection point' amid crises
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to declare that the world stands and at an “inflection point in history” and must move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues…
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more…
4 famous giant trees unharmed by Sequoia National Park fire
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Four famous giant sequoias were not harmed by a wildfire that reached the edge of Giant Forest in California’s Sequoia National Park, authorities said. The Four Guardsmen, a group of trees that form a natural…
Trump endorses 'big lie' proponents for state election posts
NEW YORK (AP) — Before winning Donald Trump's coveted endorsement in his race to become Arizona's top election official, Mark Finchem received several calls from people close to the former president making clear they approved of the work he was…
Fulton board gets new chair as Georgia reviews its elections
ATLANTA (AP) — Commissioners in Fulton County have picked a former Atlanta City Council president to lead their election board as a state panel reviews how elections are conducted in Georgia's most populous county. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners…
FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. The vote Friday, 16-2, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection…
'Blatant theft': Illegal pot farms take West's scarce water
LA PINE, Ore. (AP) — Jack Dwyer pursued a dream of getting back to the land by moving in 1972 to an idyllic, tree-studded parcel in Oregon with a creek running through it. “We were going to grow our own…
Protest for jailed Capitol rioters: Police ready this time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Allies of Donald Trump are mounting a Saturday rally at the U.S. Capitol, aimed at supporting what they call the “political prisoners” of the Jan. 6 insurrection — about 60 people held behind bars of the more…
California wildfires threaten famous giant sequoia trees
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Multiple forest fires on Thursday were threatening groves of gigantic sequoias in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains that are home to some of the world's largest trees. Flames would likely reach the famous Giant Forest in…
Body composting a 'green' alternative to burial, cremation
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — In a suburban Denver warehouse tucked between an auto repair shop and a computer recycling business, Seth Viddal is dealing with life and death. He and one of his employees have built a “vessel” they hope…
Biles tells Congress 'enough is enough' after gymnast abuse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress on Wednesday that “enough is enough” in emotional testimony along with other young gymnasts about her sexual abuse at the hands of USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Biles blamed…
Democrats revise elections bill but face Senate headwinds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats unveiled a pare- back elections bill Tuesday in hopes of kickstarting their stalled push to counteract new laws in Republican states that could make it more difficult to cast a ballot. But the new compromise…
Woman who admitted to Slender Man attack to be freed Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman who admitted to helping stab a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man will be freed Monday from a mental health institution, a judge ruled Friday. Anissa Weier, 19, will be released after…
Crews searching for Confederate statue's 1887 time capsule
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Work crews were still searching Thursday morning for a time capsule they believed was buried inside the pedestal under a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that towered over Richmond, Virginia, for more than a…
Statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee coming down in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After years of resistance and a long court battle, one of America’s largest monuments to the Confederacy was being pulled from its prominent perch in Virginia’s capital city Wednesday. Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded…
New Jersey's largest dairy farm nearly destroyed in tornado
The morning after one of the most intense tornadoes recorded in New Jersey history all but demolished the largest dairy farm in the state, owners Marianne and Wally Eachus looked at each other and just cried. “What are we going…
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