UPDATE: Authorities arrested suspect Ronald Green Jr. at an Arkwright hotel around 2 a.m. Sunday. Deputies arrested Green and took him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement. Bibb Sheriff’s investigators identified the body of the 73-year-old man as Chester Novak.…
We have once again continued our trend of warmer than normal temperatures through the week. Highs today topped out around 78 in Macon, even with clouds hanging around. Tomorrow will bring another day of partly to mostly cloudy skies and…
Sheriff Dean says the 'use of force' happened at the Laurens County Jail on November 5.
The District says the decision was made after discussing the situation with the South Central Department of Public Health.
They've already seen an increase in families needing assistance this year.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kroger is looking to fill more than 800 positions with a one-day job fair at stores in Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina. This Saturday, Kroger wants to fill more than 863 positions…
Laurens County election officials are counting over 1,700 ballots. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- At 8 a.m. Friday, there were over 8,000 outstanding ballots in Georgia, with over 1,700 of those coming from Laurens County. "The focus for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon man got a surprise he never saw coming. Friends and family celebrated the army veteran James Johnson with a 90th surprise birthday party. Friends of Johnson highlight his phenomenal work ethic…
A second person is in custody following a chase on I-75 Thursday night, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top elections official says there will be a recount. That's because the margin between Democrat Joe Biden and President Donald Trump is so small. Biden now leads with about 1,500 votes after five million ballots were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting an event in support of suicide survivors. To find out about the Georgia Out of the Darkness Experience watch the full interview. To attend…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chance is a 7 month old Staffordshire mix. He’s sweet, playful, and is good with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Vice President Joe Biden is now leading the race for President in Georgia. As of 1 p.m. Friday, NBC News is reporting that Biden has 2,450,187 votes compared to President Trump's 2,448,626 votes. That's a…
29-year-old Anthony Hitchcock was sentenced to more than 15 years, followed by six years of probation.
Clouds and increased humidity have pushed in across Middle Georgia this afternoon and should be sticking around through tomorrow. Highs tomorrow will be warming to the mid and upper 70's with mostly to partly cloudy skies. Although…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fresh produce for communities in Georgia and money for local farmers, create a win-win situation. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, they hope a new series of events will reach this goal.…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry is named a WaterFirst Community by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The city received the honor during its November 3rd city council meeting. According to a Perry news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Bibb County plans to use a grant to improve pedestrian safety and save lives. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded the Pedestrian Safety Review Board a $23,400 grant. According to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Loaves & Fishes Ministries is celebrating its 4th annual Foodie Fundraiser but it looks a bit different for 2020. Executive director Jake Ferro says 2020’s theme is “giving back." He says restaurants have been…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a teenage pedestrian. Deputies say the incident happened on Oct. 8 around 7:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of Rocky Creek Road. Deputies identified the victim…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon woman died following a September hit-and-run crash on her moped. Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the woman as 59-year-old Pamela Gunnels. Jones says the Gunnels died Wednesday night at Medical Center Navicent Health from…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - As the vote-counting continued Wednesday, people across the nation watched to see whether Georgia would finally become the swing state that Democrats have long hoped for. The Associated Press has not declared a winner in Georgia’s…
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.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in parts of Warner Robins can return to using their water as usual. According to a city news release, the city lifted the boil water advisory from yesterday. The boil water advisory was for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Georgia election official to give update on vote counting 41NBC Acuweather forecast: Rain returns by the weekend
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received a message about a sexual assault incident.
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…
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…
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%
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…
Bibb County Sheriff Bibb County DAVIS [D] [I] 30,449 66% RICKETSON [R] 15,790 34%
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…
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…
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…
These are the latest numbers as of election numbers for the 2020 Election. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS.
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…
The Macon-Bibb Health Department will offer flu vaccination clinics for Bibb County students this week. The clinics will be held Wednesday-Friday.
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…
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…
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.
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…