MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Transit Authority is making COVID-19 tests more accessible with a free testing clinic. MTA scheduled the event for more than a week after the New Year due to a post-holiday coronavirus surge. Free COVID testing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: 3 Crawford schools closing for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 exposure MTA free COVID-19 testing event 41NBC Acuweather Forecast Rain moves out while dry air moves…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) -- A Macon man says he faced challenges trying to schedule his COVID-19 vaccine appointment over the phone. George Graf said, "Just busy, busy, busy. I think I must have stayed on the phone for at least…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The SOAR Academy received a $2,100 check to help fund school-logoed sweaters. Both St.Paul AME Church and the Otis Redding Music Inc. say they want to help as many kids as possible. The organizations donated enough…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After an indefinite shut down due to the pandemic, the Georgia House of Representatives have returned for the legislative session. The first day of the session included certifying election results, a swearing-in ceremony, and electing officers.…
As we head into the rest of the evening hours, rain will eventually start to taper off from west to east in Middle Georgia. By tomorrow we will see sunshine returning to the area as clouds slowly push out. Highs…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Crawford County School campuses will close for the next two weeks following "several" students and staff at the schools being exposed to COVID-19. The school district made the announcement in a Facebook post Monday afternoon,…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A number of people face multiple drug charges after Twiggs County Sheriff deputies make multiple traffic stops on I-16. Quashawn Hutchinson On December…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County deputies are looking for the man who robbed a Macon SunTrust Bank at 3600 Mercer University Drive. It happened Monday morning, just before 11:30AM. According to the sheriff's office, a man walked in and gave…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities identified the victim of Sunday's Clairmont Drive house fire as 57-year-old Lisa Rebecca Brooks. Warner Robins police officers arrested and charged 28-year-old Spencer Bentley Brooks with arson in the 1st degree. Officers say that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recently, Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital were both awarded an "A" for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Coliseum Health System's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Corbi Milligan, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An ATV accident kills a 14 year old girl in Crawford County. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened on the dirt part of Ray Frost Road just before 2:30 Sunday afternoon. The 14…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The South Central Health District is requiring people who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine make an appointment to get it. Staff with the South Central Health District say appointments are now required after they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is behind bars after he led Georgia State Patrol troopers on a chase and shot at one of their cars with a trooper inside. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 26 year…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are investigating a possible arson case that left one woman dead. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers and Warner Robins firefighters responded to a house fire at 343 Clairmont Drive…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A tip helps the Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrest a man wanted for Friday's armed robbery at a Macon hotel. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Bakari Lee Donaldson Friday night after a tipster reported the suspect walking into…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Health Department is set to resume services and business hours on Monday after closing to move into a new facility. The department will reopen Monday, Jan. 11th, at its new location at 100…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twin victories in the Georgia runoff elections now give the Democratic Party control of the U.S. Senate. This comes as NBC News projects Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated Republican incumbent David Perdue. And fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock…
Investigators say a man entered the lobby with his hand in his coat pocket, and demanded money from the clerk.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer University campus is mourning the loss of a student who died in her dorm room Thursday. In an email to students, Mercer University President Dr. Bill Underwood shares that freshman Anna Espy, from Rome,…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Consignment shop in Cochran has partnered with a Facebook group to create a food pantry. Making Bleckley Better was started by Shane Roland to help to identify families in need. Dian Itson, the owner of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Starting January 11, North Central Health District will start scheduling vaccinations for people in Phase 1A+. People included in Phase 1A+ Healthcare providers Employees and residents of long-term care facilities Adults age 65 and up and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority joined multiple community agencies to provide people a warm and safe place to stay at the Brookdale Warming Center. This is according to a Macon-Bibb County news release. MTA will offer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Friday, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller signed an Executive Order enacting immediate actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This is according to a news release from the mayor's office. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau wants to make sure that money stays with you as stimulus checks continue to rollout. Kelvin Collins — President and CEO of BBB Central Georgia— said if anyone calls, emails, or texts…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District Human Resources Department won two top state awards from the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators. This is according to a news release from the school district. Platinum Best in Class…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins police officers are looking into a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured. Authorities say the shooting incident happened Thursday at 6:30 a.m. on McArthur Blvd. According to a Warner Robins Police Department…
Rain has been hanging around Middle Georgia for much of the afternoon/evening this Thursday, but changes will be coming to the area Friday. Behind the low pressure center we will see a few hours of potential shower activity Friday morning,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There are many conspiracy theories throughout history. Many have come up in the current political arena. Hanna Cespedes — a clinical mental health Specialist with All Counseling Solutions — says most people who…
Georgia State Senator David Lucas and State Representative Dale Washburn share their thoughts on the Capitol attack. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- After the attack on Capitol Hill, local legislators say they plan to continue their duties at Georgia State Capitol. Riots…
Brookdale Warming Center names Steve Bell as director. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Warming Center announced its new Director Thursday. Steve Bell was named director for the Brookdale Warming Center. And his role, he will manage coordination…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you still have your Christmas tree, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful wants to help you recycle it. The organization will host its annual "Bring One for the Chipper" event on Saturday. Organizers will turn…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry Police officers are investigating a Washington Street parking lot shooting that left one woman injured Thursday. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:10 in the afternoon. Officers identified the shooting victim as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunflower is a 7 month old blue pit mix. She’s playful, loveable and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in…
"Our employees are on edge," Board of Elections Chairman, Mike Kaplan said.
Mayor Randall Walker said they are limiting public access to City Hall.
The show guest stars Snoop Dog, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles and Cody Rhodes.
The school achieved the status by obtaining outstanding results in both school and student outcomes.
After a few dry and warm days in Middle Georgia we are tracking our next chance for rain by tomorrow afternoon. A cold front will be moving into the area Thursday afternoon, increasing cloud cover and rain chances (mainly after…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County first responders located an unidentified body after a house fire in Juliette. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to a home at 27 Faith Court after a caller said someone was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of Ledarius Clark. Investigators identify the suspect as 21-year-old Jasirian Kwame Thomas, of Macon. The incident happened on January…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- GBI agents are looking into the death of a woman whose body was found in Centerville Wednesday. This is according to Captain Ricky Harlowe with the Centerville Police Department. Captain Harlowe says that the body was…
19-year-old Emmanuel Dominique Smart turned himself in after meeting with investigators.
A person wanted in connection to an attempted armed robbery in November is now in custody.
Many things were on the agenda, but the big concern was the rise of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Mayor Miller says the idea for the center emerged after two homeless men froze to death on Christmas.
Clear skies were back in Middle Georgia today behind a cold front that moved through overnight. The cold, dry air behind that front has taken its time, but we should see a chilly night tonight with lows in the 30's.…
The wait time for most locations was just five to ten minutes.
"My message to Georgians is this, you have to get out and vote today."
The new administration has many goals for the near future.