MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first-ever saliva COVID-19 testing arrived. Now, Middle Georgia lab doctors say goodbye to nasal swabs testing and hello to the more efficient method. “Only an ounce of saliva is required. That’s less than a teaspoon,” said William Knopf, CEO of Middle Georgia Lab. Doctors at a Middle Georgia Lab say that’s all it takes for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two SOAR Academy teachers received a grant from Flint Energies Thursday morning. The grant allows teachers to plan innovative lessons while maintaining safe and healthy classrooms. Students will return to in person classes on November 9th with more opportunities for hands on learning thanks to the grant. Benita Blackwell and Firdos Sayed are the two teachers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thursday morning, Angela Polk with Critical Care for Animal Angels spoke to 41NBC about an upcoming fundraising event. Friday CCAA is hosting its 3rd annual silent auction. Polk says the auction is the perfect opportunity to get some early holiday shopping done. Watch the full interview to find out more. Categories: Daybreak, Local News
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Smiles along with dentist offices across the US are making an effort to support the county’s troops. Dr. Sheila Shah with Macon Smiles will pay $1 per pound for leftover Halloween candy. Shah says the mission is to support US troops by shipping the candy to an organization called “Operation Shoe Box”. The group takes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gun sales have seen an uptick across the nation. According to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, over 31,000 Georgians received a license to carry permit last month alone. Stores in Middle Georgia have seen the trend grow firsthand. Owner of Eagle Gun Range in Macon, Hamp Dowling, says his store started to see a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County leaders are celebrating two transportation projects that hope to improve traffic safety for students and teachers. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Monday afternoon at Georgia College and State University. During the event the Georgia Department of Transportation announced the completion of a reduced conflict U-turn at West Campus Drive and Highway 441. GDOT…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Cirrus Academy Charter School in Macon took part in a mock debate ahead of the 2020 election. School leaders say Friday’s virtual event allowed students to gain knowledge on the issues and learn their American history. According to a Cirrus Academy news release, seventh grader Destiny Curry represented the Democratic concerns. And eighth grader…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the election results come in for Decision 2020, 41NBC’s Shelby Coates discusses the election trends, surprises and upsets with Middle Georgia State University Political Science Professor Dr. Brooke Miller. Miller explains Georgia’s role in the presidential race and if Georgia will go to President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden. Miller also shares…
Bibb County Sheriff Bibb County DAVIS 30,449 66% RICKETSON 15,790 34% Categories: Bibb County, Elections, Local News
Laurens County Laurens County Sheriff — 16 of 16 precincts reporting (100%) DEAN 13,676 62% FLOYD 8,431 38% Laurens County Coroner — 16 of 16 precincts reporting (100%) STANLEY 14,849 67% MACK 7,181 33% Laurens County Commission…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University’s fall enrollment set a new record surpassing 9,000 students for the first time. Currently, there are a total of 9,026 students enrolled at Mercer’s 12 campuses. The university also set a record for its freshman-to-graduation retention rate of 73.2 percent. Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Penny Elkins says Mercer credits its personalized…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Shelby Coates talks with Dr. Brooke Miller — Professor of Political Science with Middle Georgia State University — about what Georgia can expect as Loeffler and Warnock head into a runoff election. These are the latest numbers as of election numbers for the 2020 Election. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS. Categories: Elections, Featured
These are the latest numbers as of election numbers for the 2020 Election. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS. Categories: Bibb County, Elections, Local News
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority is working with a packaging manufacturer to fix an ongoing spillage of millions of gallons of wastewater. MWA Executive Director Tony Rojas says the wastewater is coming from graphic packaging in Macon. He says there’s too much production waste in the water coming from the plant. Rojas, the spillage does not affect…
The family of a man killed on his motorcycle on Halloween night is asking the driver to come forward.
Bibb County recreation centers are back open after months of shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Houston County, the winner of the Museum of Aviation Foundation’s “Reset Raffle” is giving a portion of his prize money back to the museum. Ronald Hall of Warner Robins won the raffle, and his top prize was $20,000 or a new car. According to the Museum of Aviation Foundation, Hall selected the money and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — COVID-19 has canceled several Middle Georgia events this year including the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival. With the canceling of the festival, CBF organizers say they decided to donate their 2020 Cherry Blossom pins to the Bibb County School District as a token of hard work and dedication. According to the district, CBF organizers honored each Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) — COVID-19 remains at the forefront as we continue to follow CDC guidelines to stay safe. However, what about those who contracted and overcame the virus? Doctors at Medical Center Navicent Health say 1 out of 3 COVID patients will have chronic symptoms. Also, they say that can happen with other infections too. Dr. Jeffery Stephens say…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elderly woman is dead after the house she was in caught fire. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 79 old Lillian Hill died after a home at 3968 Meadowbrook Drive went up in flames just before 1 a.m. Saturday. An autopsy will be performed on Hill. The cause of the fire is under investigation….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a man in Macon. Authorities say the crash happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday on Emery Highway near Short Street. Deputies say the motorcyclist, 51-year-old Aaron West, reportedly lost control of the motorcycle after trying to dodge a vehicle that merged into his lane. West…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –With the holiday season in full swing medical experts are pushing middle georgia residents to get tested for COVID-19 after the Thanksgiving holiday . Officials say if you attended a gathering last week or will attend a gathering in the upcoming month they say you should get a COVID test. Doctors say Macon-Bibb county is in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in Georgia made a stop in Macon Friday. Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff held a “Get Out to Early Vote” event in Carolyn Crayton Park on the last day of early voting in the state. State Representative Miriam Paris, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis, and Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elect Seth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to understanding the numbers and science behind elections, it can be complicated and always up for debate. A Mercer University political science professor is teaching his students about campaigns and election strategy while a real life battle for votes plays in the background. Dr. Chris Grant is the Political Science Department Chair at…