Supporters anticipate President Donald Trump's arrival in Macon
Supporters say it's not about race or gender. It's about making America great again.
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Central Georgia Technical College holds Curbside Food Festival
The two groups want to serve more people in Middle Georgia during the pandemic.
It's the Law: Supreme Court rules on U.S. Census end date
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” This week Davis addresses the Supreme Court ruling that honors the Trump Administration's request to stop…
Joe Biden supporters hold "Ridin' with Biden" parade in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Miriam Paris and Macon-Bibb Commissioner-elect Seth Clark held a "Ridin' With Biden" parade and news conference Friday. The event was held hours before President Donald Trump's Rally was set to kick-off in Macon. They…
Viral billboard spotted in Macon ahead of President Trump's rally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - National non-profit Rural America 2020 is sounding an alarm about President Donald Trump's Macon rally at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. According to an emailed news release, the group put up a digital billboard in Macon to…
Missing Perry man found dead in Hancock County
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirms a man found dead in Hancock County is a missing Perry man. According to the GBI, Hancock County deputies found the body of 49-year-old Willie Cecil Barrett around 12:15 Thursday…
Joe Biden says President Trump is 'taking his disregard for COVID-19 to Macon'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) - Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has issued a statement on President Donald Trump's rally in Macon. President Trump's campaign is holding a "Make America Great Again" rally Friday evening at the Middle…
MORNING UPDATE: President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday; Gov. Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Order
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday Gov. Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Order
Approaching cold front brings fall weather this weekend
We have been talking about it all week and the big cold front is finally on the way. Although there are a few showers associated with this, those will dry out as the front approaches Georgia. The front will move…
Data points to Macon MAGA rally as potential COVID-19 superspreader
Events like football games or the MAGA rally in Macon, could count as superspreading events.
Gov. Kemp announces approval of Georgia Healthcare Reform Package
Georgia Pathways and Access will provide access to healthcare insurance and lower premiums.
Centreplex gets new ice machine, ahead of Macon Mayhem season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Mayhem Ice Hockey Season is revving up, and the Macon Centreplex is preparing for the team’s first home game. Blair Floyd, the general manager of Macon Mayhem, says his players will be ready. He…
Election for next Bibb County Sheriff underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The election for the next Bibb County Sheriff is underway. With Sheriff David Davis currently holding the Sheriff’s Office, contender JT Ricketson wants to earn the title. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis’ second term approaches the…
Filmore Thomas Park completes Phase 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Phase two of the Filmore Thomas Park is complete. Macon-Bibb County leaders and residents gathered to celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. Elected officials say for nearly 30 years, the surrounding community waited for a vacant…
Bibb deputies: 'Expect traffic delays during President Donald Trump’s visit'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say that President Donald Trump's visit will impact traffic Friday. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, drivers should expect traffic delays from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. …
Middle Georgia high school coaching legend Robert Davis dies at 77
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has lost a high school football coaching legend. Robert Davis, one of Middle Georgia's winningest coaches, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 77. Davis was the head football coach at Westside…
Dog of the week: Baloo
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baloo is about a year old bulldog mix. He’s sweet, playful and friendly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes to…
DAYBREAK LIVE: Macon Centerplex's new Zamboni for the upcoming hockey season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem hockey team will be returning to the ice for their 2020-2021 season in December. The Macon Centreplex has a new tool to make game time for the players a whole lot smoother, a…
Newtown Macon highlights new businesses in 2020 Tour of Progress
Newtown uses the Tour of Progress to highlight new small businesses like Fall Line Brewing Company.
Deputies: Man arrested after attempted home burglary in High Falls
A man is in custody after Monroe County deputies say he tried to break in to a home.
More clouds and isolated showers possible Thursday
After a nice day in Middle Georgia we are going to see both an increase in clouds and humidity. High pressure will move off the coast and push more humid air into Middle Georgia. This will bring more clouds to…
Man dies after hitting tractor in Dodge County
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man is dead after a traffic accident that happened in Dodge County Wednesday. Dodge County coroner Joe Smith identified the man as 79-year-old Cherry Razzlle Spires. Smith says that the accident happened on Eastman/Milan Highway…
Hands On Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic to hold COVID-19 relief giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One business is helping others during the pandemic with some extra help. Hands-On Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic will have a COVID-19 Essential Frontline Relief Giveaway. The business plans to give away comfort packages to those who…
Edgar’s Bistro reopens for service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Edgar’s Bistro in Macon reopened its doors Wednesday to the community after closing in March due to coronavirus. The restaurant is the second hospitality business in the building affiliated with the Edgars Hospitality Group. Andy Andersen…
Bleckley County deputies identify man suspected of murdering woman
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bleckley County sheriff's deputies identified a suspect for the murder of a woman whose body was found on Brodhead Road Sunday. Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody identified the murder victim as 35-year-old Brigida Roldan-Beltran, of Sandy…
Cooler weather Wednesday
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia with highs once again getting to the 90's in some places (Macon topped out at 89). A cold front moved through earlier and pushed out the clouds, but we were still dealing…
Phase 2 of Juliette water project put on hold
Commissioners announced a delay in the $16.3 million project that will bring county water to more than 800 homes.
Westside Neighbors United hosts Coffee with a Cop
Westside Neighbors United partnered with Z Beans Coffee in Macon
Houston County residents wait for hours to vote early
According to the Board of Elections, the Secretary of State's database and high voter turnout caused delays.
ME Film Festival moving from November to October
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The coronavirus forced the ME Film Festival to move from May to November, and now the event is moving again because of the upcoming presidential election. The annual ME Film Festival will no longer happen in…
Deputies arrest Macon man in connection to 1997 Florida murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest a Macon man wanted in connection to a murder in Florida. Deputies arrested 51-year-old Jimmy Lee Mahone, of Macon, at a home on Lilly Avenue, Tuesday morning. Orange County Sheriff’s…
Mayoral Transition Team begins work on education and workforce development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lester Miller's Macon-Bibb Forward Mayoral Transition Team began work today with a focus on education and workforce development. The group held a news conference at the William Hutchings College and Career Academy after an informational session…
Dean Baldwin Painting CEO visits Macon-Bibb expansion site
The CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting, Barbara Baldwin-McNulty, made a visit to the company's new expansion site in Macon-Bibb County Tuesday.
Warner Robins councilman Daron Lee resigns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is set to hold a special election following the resignation of a city councilman. According to a City of Warner Robins email, Councilman Daron Lee submitted his letter of resignation…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 5-9
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between October 5 and October 9.
Improvements planned for Monroe County railroad crossing
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern is planning to rebuild a Monroe County railroad crossing. According to Monroe County Commissioners, crews will reconstruct the Rumble Rd. / Highway 41 crossing in the Smarr community.…
A dry cold front brings low humidity this week
After a weekend dealing with severe weather, rain, and high humidity a cold front is on the way tomorrow that will get us back to dry weather. High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine to the area through much of…
President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday
President Donald Trump will be in Middle Georgia Friday.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder following shooting at Macon apartment complex
A man is dead after being shot during an altercation Monday night.
Long lines, tech glitches for first day of early voting
Voters in Bibb County waited in line for more than two hours to cast ballots for early voting Monday.
Mercer football falls to Jacksonville State, 34-28, Saturday in season opener
Mercer (0-1) football lost on the road against Jacksonville State University Saturday in its season opener.
Macon boutique owner explains overcoming COVID-19 on Kelly Clarkson Show
One of Middle Georgia's own will be on the Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday, October 13) discussing how her business overcame COVID-19 challenges.
Monroe County Library extends hours on Mondays, Tuesdays
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Library is extending its hours as it continues to get back to pre-pandemic status. The library will remain open two additional hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, closing at 8 p.m. The Monroe County…
Celebrate, honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Ocmulgee Mounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More people are observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the first time to recognize Native American history and culture. This comes after controversy with Columbus Day. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Acting Superintendent Melissa English-Rias says the…
Gender Equality Bus to make stop in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A bus tour advocating for gender equality is coming to Macon. VoteEqualityUS is running the event and driving “The Notorious RVG” branded RV which stands for Ruthless Vote Getter. According to the group, the tour traveled…
Medical Monday: How to get a mammogram for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to BreastCancer.org, finding breast cancer early reduces your risk of death by 25-30%, in some cases even more. Latasha Hill, Lead Mammography Technologist at Navicent Health's Breast Care Center, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak via…
Early voting starts in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Early voting starts today in Georgia. Below is a list of the locations. Bibb County's early voting locations Board of Elections Office on Pio Nono Avenue Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Central City Park, now Carolyn…
Bleckley County Sheriff's Office and GBI investigating homicide
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are looking into how a woman found in the northern part of the county died. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office, investigators found…
Motorcyclist dies after chase, crash on I-75 South in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A chase on I-75 South in Monroe County ends with one man dead. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies tried stopping a man driving a motorcycle going 92 miles per hour on the…
Severe Storms Possible Saturday in Middle Georgia
Tropical Storm Delta is working its way across the southeast today and with it, chances for severe storm will be increasing through the day. Main threats with storms today will be gusty winds, brief spin-up tornadoes, and heavy rain. Timing…