Amazon donates tablets to Crawford County School District
United Way of Central Georgia partnered with Amazon, to help students who do not have access the internet.
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Wheeler County student positive for COVID-19, district moving to home study Monday
A Wheeler County Elementary student has tested positive for COVID-19, and the district is asking all students in the student's class to be quarantined.
Bibb County School District going all virtual for start of school year
The Bibb County School District won't hold in-person classes when school starts back on September 8, according to a recommendation from Dr. Curtis Jones.
FVSU Professor: Harris' VP candidacy to impact HBCU students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. If elected, Harris will become the nation’s first female, first Black and Asian American Vice President. She will also be the first…
Medical professionals provide tips to protect students during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As students prepare for returning to school across the state, medical professionals have tips on how to protect children from coronavirus. Medical Center Navicent Health discussed the issue during a virtual panel Thursday. Medical staff aimed…
Crawford County middle school football player tests positive for COVID-19
A Crawford County middle school football player has tested positive for COVID-19.
Southern Conference delays fall league sports with intention to play in spring
Mercer Athletics Director Jim Cole says the Southern Conference's decision allows flexibility for Mercer's teams to play a partial schedule this fall.
Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, to close nearly 300 stores
National discount department store chain Stein Mart is filing for bankruptcy and will close most, if not all, of its stores.
Judge dismisses ethics complaints against Commissioner Elaine Lucas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County judge is dismissing two ethics complaints against Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Elaine Lucas. Judge Bill Shurling gave that verbal order during a hearing Thursday morning. According to Assistant County Attorney Michael McNeill, the dismissal…
Code Red: Monroe County updates emergency alert system
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Emergency Management Service is updating its emergency notification system. Residents received a test alert Thursday morning. The EMA says the test helps purge old numbers that no longer work from the system. The county…
Gov. Brian Kemp to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he’s dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city’s requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp had sued Atlanta…
Dog of the Week: Molly
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Molly is a 3 year old German Shepard mix. She’s shy, sweet, and likes most dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone…
Arrests made in connection with Warner Robins home invasion
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department made two arrests in connection with an aggravated assault and home invasion. Damian Sharon Jackson Detectives arrested 26-year-old Damian Sharon Jackson. They charged him with the following: Party to the…
2020 Georgia National Fair canceled
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2020 Georgia National Fair has been canceled. This is according to a news release from Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Fairground officials say the decision was made on Wednesday saying: "This difficult decision was driven…
Georgia Military College confirms positive COVID-19 cases at its prep school
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College confirms students at its prep school tested positive for COVID-19. According to a statement from GMC, once school officials were made aware of the cases, their health services team immediately notified all faculty…
Washington County School District confirms positive COVID-19 at its high school
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County School District confirms a positive COVID-19 cases at one of its schools. According to a letter from Superintendent Dr. Rickey Edmond, a Washington County High School student contracted the virus and is now…
Bibb deputies looking for man who robbed Macon dollar store Wednesday
Bibb County deputies are looking for the man they say robbed a dollar store Wednesday night.
More rain and slightly cooler temps move in for the week
Rain and storms once again popped up across Middle Georgia today bringing some gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning. This is just the beginning of what will likely be a rainy week and weekend. Tomorrow we will start our…
Macon-Bibb officials say voting turnout was quick and easy
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections officials say the vote counting process for Tuesday's election was quick and easy.
Candidate Cliffard Whitby thanks supporters, family after loss to Lester Miller
Lester Miller's opponent, Cliffard Whitby, says he fought a good fight, but the votes didn’t add up.
Macon 30-Day-Fund distributed to qualified small business in Macon
More small businesses are getting some assistance.
Houston County School District reports additional COVID-19 cases
The Houston County School District says additional schools have now at positive COVID-19 tests.
City of Dublin passes mask ordinance, requests statewide mask mandate
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- In an emergency meeting Tuesday afternoon, Dublin city council members voted to pass a mask ordinance. The ordinance passed in a 6-1 vote and requires residents and visitors to wear masks in public spaces in the city…
Hawkinsville under precautionary boil water advisory
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Hawkinsville has issued a precautionary boil water advisory. This is according to a news release from the city. The City of Hawkinsville water distribution system experienced a water main break on Hillcrest Avenue…
MORNING UPDATE: 2 men hospitalized after being shot in Macon Tuesday night; Lester Miller beats Cliffard Whitby in runoff for Macon-Bibb mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: 2 men hospitalized after being shot in Macon Tuesday night Lester Miller beats Cliffard Whitby in runoff for Macon-Bibb mayor 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Showers and storms…
Lester Miller beats Cliffard Whitby in runoff for Macon-Bibb mayor
Lester Miller beat Cliffard Whitby in a runoff election to be Macon-Bibb's next mayor. Miller will take office in January.
2 men hospitalized after being shot in Macon Tuesday night
Two men are in the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. It happened on Ward Street, which is off Vineville Avenue near downtown.
Church offers cooling station for homeless in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It’s no secret that Middle Georgia is incredibly hot right now. First Christian Church of Warner Robins is creating a way to help the homeless defeat the heat. The church turned its fellowship hall into…
Johnson County football player tests positive for COVID-19
Johnson County High School football workouts are suspended through Tuesday, August 18 after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
Mercer welcomes freshman minority students to campus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Incoming freshman minority Mercer University students are getting an early taste of campus life. Tuesday, Mercer's Minority Program and Opportunity Scholars Program welcomed incoming minority freshmen to the university. The freshmen moved in ahead of the…
Riverside Drive abandoned house fire under investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fire investigators are looking into an abandoned house fire that happened Tuesday morning. Macon-Bibb fire crews responded to the fire in the wooded area on the 2000 block of Riverside Drive around 5 o'clock in the…
Macon business owner speaks about potential extension of open container policy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local businesses could soon sell open container drinks to customers on the go. Next Tuesday, the board of commissioners will consider expanding Macon’s open container policy beyond Friday nights for downtown. Newtown Macon along with Commissioner…
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket for the…
Runoff election happening in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb residents are headed to the polls to vote in the mayoral runoff election. With two candidates on the ballot, voters will choose their next mayor. Here is a list of locations where residents can cast…
Two killed in Peach County crash
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Fort Valley residents are dead after a Monday morning crash in Peach County. According to Georgia State Patrol, a Ford Explorer was traveling north on Georgia 49 around 11:30am. The incident report shows the…
Two Macon voting locations will remain open until 7:30pm due to delayed opening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon-Bibb polling locations will remain open for voting until 7:30 tonight due to technical difficulty. According to a news release from the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, two polling locations were delayed opening. And they…
Authorities arrest suspect in connection with Little Caesars shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities arrested 26-year-old Trevarus Demonte Kendrick in connection to the shooting death of Kenneth Campbell. The arrest comes after Bibb County Sheriff's deputies and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Fugitive Task Force received a Crimestoppers tip. Authorities…
Warner Robins man answers door, gets shot
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Warner Robins man is in the hospital after he answered his door and got shot. Warner Robins Police responded to the shooting in the 600 Block of Maplewood Drive on Monday night at 11:30. Officers…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 3-7
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 3 and Friday, August 7, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Veterans PG Rodney James commits to Hiram College
James averaged 11 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals his senior year.
More storms on the way Tuesday
Strong storms rolled through Middle Georgia this afternoon as a result of heat, humidity, and just enough uplift to get some strong winds and heavy rain. Tuesday will bring another day of heat and storms to Middle Georgia. Highs will…
DECISION 2020: Miller, Whitby secure votes before Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Tuesday is Election Day. A final chance for residents to choose their next mayor. Macon-Bibb County Mayoral candidates Lester Miller and Cliffard Whitby are doing everything they can to secure those last-minute votes. Candidate Lester Miller says…
President Trump's team opens campaign office in Macon
President Donald Trump's team now has a campaign office in Macon.
Gov. Kemp and Navicent Health introduce new virtual care system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Governor Brian Kemp visited Navicent Health in Macon today to discuss a new virtual care delivery system. Kemp came to The Family Center, Navicent Health today to speak about the new virtual system and how Georgia’s health…
Dublin officials mark city as 'red zone' due to rise in positive COVID cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, Dublin elected officials have deemed the city a "red zone." According to a Facebook post from a city official, a red zone signifies areas where new cases are above a…
Medical Monday: Coliseum Medical Centers awards for cardiac care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cardiologists specialize in treating heart and blood vessel related problems. Recently, Coliseum Medical Centers in Macon received two awards and a designation for its cardiac care. The hospital received two Mission: Lifeline awards from the American…
Macon man faces multiple drug charges after he drops bag to ground
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Macon man after finding multiple drugs on him. Authorities identified the man as 27-year-old Jonathan Gutierrez. On August 5, deputies patrolled the Capital Avenue and Thomas Street area when they…
Environmental groups join forces to help with Macon Bibb trash overflow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- After temporarily suspending services due to a severe staffing shortage, Solid Waste crews will resume trash collections with some assistance. Ceres Environmental Services has joined Macon-Bibb sanitation workers to help with the county's trash overflow. According…
Supreme Court of Georgia to hear arguments to reinstate murder charges for 3 Washington County deputies
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Supreme Court of Georgia will hear arguments surrounding the death of a Washington County man by three former sheriff's deputies. According to a Supreme Court of Georgia news release, the court will decide whether or…
Houston County School District confirms 3 positive COVID-19 cases
PERRY, GA (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County School District confirmed its notification of positive COVID-19 cases at three of its schools. This is according to a news release from the school district. The news release says the positive COVID cases…