Telfair County Schools move to online learning due to COVID-19
The District says the decision was made after discussing the situation with the South Central Department of Public Health.
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Salvation Army Angel Tree adapts to pandemic
They've already seen an increase in families needing assistance this year.
Kroger looking to fill 863 positions
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…
Election officials count thousands outstanding ballots in Laurens County
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…
Local veteran, tailor gets surprise for 90th birthday
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…
UPDATE: 2 arrested following Thursday night chase in Monroe County
A second person is in custody following a chase on I-75 Thursday night, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
The Latest: Georgia official predicts presidential recount
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…
DAYBREAK INTERVIEW: Georgia Out of the Darkness Experience going virtual
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…
Dog of the week - Chance
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…
Joe Biden takes the lead in Georgia for the presidential race, still too close to call
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…
Milledgeville man sentenced to prison for meth possession
29-year-old Anthony Hitchcock was sentenced to more than 15 years, followed by six years of probation.
Staying warm Friday, with some clouds
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…
Fresh, local produce to-go at Macon Centerplex
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 named WaterFirst Community
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-Bibb receives grant to address pedestrian safety
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…
Loaves & Fishes Ministries helps local restaurants
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…
'Less than a teaspoon': Saliva COVID-19 testing comes to Middle Georgia
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…
Bibb deputies need help finding driver of van that hit teen while walking
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…
STEM teachers receive grant for "Bright Ideas"
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…
Daybreak interview: 3rd Annual CCAA Silent Holiday Auction
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 woman dies after September hit-and-run moped crash
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…
Georgia in spotlight as vote count continues
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 dentist participates in Halloween candy buy back
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.…
Boil water advisory lifted in Warner Robins
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…
MORNING UPDATE: Georgia election official to give update on vote counting; Rain returns by the weekend
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
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…
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.