Warming trend continues Thursday
High pressure has slowly started to move east of the area today allowing a little more moisture and humidity to move back into Middle Georgia. As this happens, we could see a few more clouds move into the area, but…
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Gun sales in Middle Georgia on the rise
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…
Hancock County Health Department offering free flu shot clinics
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Hancock County Health Department is joining the Hancock Health Improvement Partnership and Community Health Care Systems, Inc. to help protect families against the flu. The agencies are teaming up to offer four free flu shot…
Health department offers free flu vaccinations to students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As flu season arrives and the pandemic still threatens people, the Macon-Bibb County Health Department is giving students free flu vaccinations. Every year the health department hosts school-based vaccination clinics to provide a free flu vaccination…
Georgia election official to give update on vote counting
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Georgia’s vote count remains incomplete, amid delays and technical glitches. The top elections official plans a Wednesday morning news conference on the counting process. Most of the outstanding ballots still being tallied are in counties where…
One person dead, another injured after a two car crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is injured after a car crash in Monroe County early Wednesday morning. According to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Paul Dewberry, of Forsyth, died after the…
Macon man arrested after social media post
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received a message about a sexual assault incident.
Two GDOT projects focus on safety near Georgia College and Baldwin High
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…
Cirrus Academy students take part in mock debate, election
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…
DECISION 2020: Bibb County Sheriff David Davis officially wins race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Sheriff David Davis will continue to serve Bibb County. He beat J.T. Ricketson with 64 percent of the vote. DAVIS [D] [I] 45,037 64.97% RICKETSON [R] 24,284 35.03%
Decision 2020: Breaking down key state, local races and election surprises
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…
DECISION 2020: Bibb County Sheriff's race
Bibb County Sheriff Bibb County DAVIS [D] [I] 30,449 66% RICKETSON [R] 15,790 34%
DECISION 2020: Laurens County results
Laurens County Laurens County Sheriff -- 16 of 16 precincts reporting (100%) DEAN [R] [I] 13,676 62% FLOYD [D] 8,431 38% Laurens County Coroner -- 16 of 16 precincts…
Mercer University's fall enrollment sets new record
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…
Quiet weather sticks around this week
After a chilly start today we managed to warm back into the 70's thanks to plenty of sunshine. Expect more of the same as we head into Wednesday. Clear skies overnight will allow our low temps to drop into the…
DECISION 2020: Latest numbers from 2020 Election
These are the latest numbers as of election numbers for the 2020 Election. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS.
Macon Water Authority works with packaging plant to solve spillage issues
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…
Macon-Bibb Health Department hosting flu shot clinics for Bibb students
The Macon-Bibb Health Department will offer flu vaccination clinics for Bibb County students this week. The clinics will be held Wednesday-Friday.
"Zero wait time in lines,' Macon-Bibb election officials say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There were lines at Bibb County polling precincts Tuesday morning. However, workers at the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections Office report zero wait times for most of the day. Mike Kaplan -- the chairman of the elections…
Houston County Annex Building extends voting time due to late set up
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Houston County voting precinct will stay open later due to delays Tuesday. However, second-time voter Jaden Watkins called the ballot casting process “easy.” "It's been very straight forward. It was pretty easy to come…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 26-30
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 26 and Friday, October 30, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Houston County polling location gets late start; technology issue
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An issue at a polling location in Houston County caused a late start on election day. According to Andy Holland, with the Houston County Board of Elections, voting at the Houston County Annex in Warner Robins…
Staying cool and dry for Election Day
It has been a chilly night already in Middle Georgia, and we are forecasting low temperatures in the 30's by tomorrow morning. A frost advisory has been issued for all of Middle GA through tomorrow morning. High pressure over the…
Vigil held for Halloween motorcycle accident victim
The family of a man killed on his motorcycle on Halloween night is asking the driver to come forward.
Urban Development Authority wants residents to refine park-goer needs
If you want to see a changes at Macon-Bibb parks, now is the time to let county leaders know.
Rec centers in Bibb County allowed to reopen
Bibb County recreation centers are back open after months of shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bibb School District announces latest class of REACH Scholars
The Bibb County School District has chosen its newest class of Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholars.
MWA reports permit violations at Rocky Creek Water Reclamation Facility
The Macon Water Authority is experiencing permit violations at its Rocky Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
'Reset Raffle' winner returns portion of his winnings to the Museum of Aviation
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…
Cherry Blossom Festival gifts 2020 pins to Bibb teachers
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…
'1 out of 3 people with COVID will have chronic symptoms': Doctors warn
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…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies identify person of interest following Monday homicide
UPDATE (11/2 9:30 p.m.): Bibb County deputies have identified a person of interest following the shooting death of a 28-year-old man Monday. Deputies are looking to question 27-year-old Larry Howard Jr. of Macon. He's known to frequent east Macon and…
Medical Monday: What you need to know about lung cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. Lung cancer is in the spotlight during November because it's lung cancer awareness month. Dr. Norman Hetzler,…
Elderly woman dies after home in Macon goes up in flames
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…
Supreme Court of Georgia rules against immunity for three former Washington County Sheriff's deputies
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled against a Washington County judge's decision that granted three former county sheriff's deputies immunity from prosecution before they were set to stand trial in the 2017 tasing death of…
East Macon motorcycle crash leaves one man dead
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…
Medical experts pushing COVID-19 testing during holidays
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…
Jon Ossoff holds "Get Out to Early Vote" event in Macon
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…
Escaped inmate captured on I-16 after pursuit
Laurens County deputies located the inmate on I-16 westbound near the Bleckley County line.
Mercer University class teaching the science behind elections and campaigns
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…
Bibb investigators searching for car connected to shooting investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a person of interest in a shooting. Deputies are looking for the person who drives a silver Porsche convertible. The driver of the car is…
Deputies searching for truck used to steal ice machines from Macon hotels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs you to get a good look at a truck used to steal ice machines from two different hotels on Chambers Road. Deputies say between midnight and 2:00am…
BSO celebrates Halloween with drive-thru festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff Office got into the Halloween spirit Friday. Deputies held their annual Fall Festival that looked different because of COVID-19. The department made it a drive-thru event to avoid person-to-person contact. Deputies and…
Macon lash shop opens amid pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A new lash shop is opening in downtown Macon Sunday. The owner of Miss Chica Lashes & Thingz says she fell in love with eyelash extensions almost 16 years ago. She now brings…
The End Zone: Week 9 scores and highlights
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Macon woman dies in Thomaston Road accident
A Macon woman is dead after a two-car accident on Thomaston Road Friday afternoon.
Daybreak Interview: Centerpoint Church Drive Thru Harvest Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is this Saturday and it will look a little different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Centerpoint Church in Warner Robins is hosting an event this Friday to make sure children in Middle Georgia…
MORNING UPDATE: Bibb deputies need help finding missing Warner Robins woman
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following link to read the full story: Bibb deputies need help finding missing Warner Robins woman
Cool and breezy weather moves in Friday
It has been a busy 24 hours across the southeast with the passage of not only Hurricane Zeta, but also a cold front. Winds have been picking up this evening behind a strong cold front. This front will bring fall…
Early voting ends Friday, what can voters expect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Early voting for Georgia ends Friday, and with less than a week until election day voters are still filling the polls. The Houston County Board of Election says 50 percent of registered voters in the county will…