Central's Justin Williamson, Carlios Flowers sign letters of intent
A pair of Central High School football stars, signed letters of intent Thursday.
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Georgia lifts criteria for getting a coronavirus test
Gov. Brian Kemp says any Georgian who wants can now get tested for the coronavirus, regardless of whether they’re showing symptoms.
Cold front Friday brings rain chances, a cool weekend
We have felt the cool down across Middle Georgia today with highs in the mid 70's. More of that is on the way tomorrow with an increase in clouds as well. A cold front will approach the area with breezy…
Baldwin County Schools sets dates for end of school, graduation, prom
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County School District sets dates for the last day of the academic school year, graduation and prom. According to an email from the Baldwin County School District, the last day for remote learning for…
Hospitals provide Covid-19 benefits to healthcare workers, but not hazard pay
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As healthcare workers fight to save lives and stop the spread of Covid-19, Middle Georgia hospitals say they are offering more benefits to workers. But some workers tell 41NBC, that is not enough. They want hazard…
Jones County High seniors celebrated with parade
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County High School teachers got to see their seniors one last time before graduation. Wednesday evening, seniors picked up their cap and gowns. Teachers and faculty celebrated seniors with a parade. The parade progressed from…
BBB: Scams on rise due to COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Officials say scams are on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. To prevent people from losing money, the Better Business Bureau along with other organizations held an anti-scam virtual workshop Thursday. The groups discussed…
Downtown Macon florist prepares for Mother's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As many small businesses struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic, flower shops are no exception. But with Mother’s Day around the corner, we wanted to find out how local florists are preparing. Joyce Freeman, the manager of…
DECISION 2020: Meet Mallory Jones, seeking re-election for District 4 Macon-Bibb Commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's election season, which includes Macon-Bibb voters electing commissioners. 41NBC News is introducing you to commissioner candidates for your district. Decision 2020: Meet Mallory Jones, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 4 Candidate name: Mallory Jones Running…
Warner Robins Police investigating Thursday shooting
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday after being shot in the 400 block of North Avenue.
Macon man tries to flee deputies, faces multiple charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man is facing multiple charges after deputies found marijuana and Ecstasy in his possession. Authorities identified the man as 24-year-old Eric Bruce Haynes Jr. Authorities say Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies witnessed a Honda Accord…
'Supporting them feels good': Brunswick man feeds local first responders
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Brunswick man with a medical history of underlying issues is feeding first responders during the pandemic -- despite his personal hardships. Twenty-one-year-old Chris Carswell is no stranger to good deeds after having undergone several…
DECISION 2020: Meet George Thomas, Macon-Bibb Commissioner candidate for District 4
It's election season, which includes Macon-Bibb voters electing commissioners.
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will resume regular paratransit service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will resume its regular paratransit service starting Thursday. According to a news release from the Transit Authority, the regular service will replace the "essential travel only" policy that the Transit Authority started…
Daybreak Interview: American Red Cross blood supply stable, African-American donors needed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When the Covid-19 pandemic first started, it had a huge impact on American Red Cross blood drives and the amount of people who were donating. Ronnika McFall, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined 41NBC…
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller resigns
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller announced Wednesday he is resigning.
Cool, less windy weather expected Thursday
It has been a windy day across Middle Georgia, with Macon seeing a peak wind gust around 40 mph. Breezy conditions will hang around overnight and into Thursday, but it likely won't be quite as windy...or warm. Cooler air moves…
Danville's Erin Houpt commits to Mercer
Mercer women's basketball team has added a big-time commit from the class of 2021.
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller resigns
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller announced Wednesday he is resigning.
Cool, less windy weather expected Thursday
It has been a windy day across Middle Georgia, with Macon seeing a peak wind gust around 40 mph. Breezy conditions will hang around overnight and into Thursday, but it likely won't be quite as windy...or warm. Cooler air moves…
Danville's Erin Houpt commits to Mercer
Mercer women's basketball team has added a big-time commit from the class of 2021.
UPDATE (Wednesday, May 6 at 6:25 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here are Georgia’s latest confirmed numbers from the Department of Public Health.
Wilcox County leader identifies hotspot for COVID-19 cases within area
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wilcox County leaders are trying to understand how its 9,000 residents can carry so many cases of COVID-19. The rural county currently has 90 cases and 10 deaths. “We were going good for a while,” said…
Much cooler air moves in for the week
A cold front is approaching Middle Georgia this evening, bringing storms and rain to parts of North Georgia. We are monitoring the storms for the chance that they stay together as they approach our area, but even if they do,…
Tri-Cities football standout to walk-on at Mercer
In 2019, he helped lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever state title in Region 5-AAAAAA.
Man shot during filming of music video in Macon
A man is in the hospital after being shot during the filming of a music video Tuesday night.
Dodge County man arrested for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl
UPDATE - Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at 10 a.m: According to a post on the Dodge County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Cris Fordham has been arrested. He's being held in the Dodge County Jail on an aggravated assault/battery on a…
Dodge County Sheriff's Investigators looking for man with 10 outstanding warrants
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dodge County Sheriff's Investigators need help finding a man who they say has 10 outstanding warrants. According to a post on the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Ronnie Allen led deputies on a brief car…
MORNING UPDATE: Man shot during filming of music video in Macon, Dodge County man wanted for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Man shot during filming of music video in Macon Dodge County man wanted for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Cooler, dry air…
GBI investigating man who shot himself while driving to Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– GBI agents are investigating a Royston man who shot himself on Tuesday in Milledgeville. The GBI was requested to assist the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office with the shooting investigation. Authorities say the incident happened around 2:30…
"It feels heavy,” a hospital chaplain sees death after death
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - Will Runyon is the chaplain at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, where the death rate is among the worst in the country. They used to have two dozen volunteers, but when the virus took…
Quail Run holds drive-thru with goodies for Teach Appreciation Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County principals say saddened about their inability to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week like they normally do. Dana Wiggins -- the Quail Run Elementary School principal -- says the week is usually partying with students. Due…
Stratford Academy holds cap, gown pick-up parade for graduating class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seniors at Stratford Academy may not experience the graduation they wanted, but school staff members are finding ways to create memorable moments for the graduates. The Stratford Academy graduating class of 2020 picked up their caps…
Bike Walk Macon to celebrate 2020 Macon Bike Walk Month different this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is celebrating Macon Bike Walk Month for May. Every year, the organization offers several free events that celebrate biking and walking. According to officials, this year will be different from past years as…
Macon-Bibb road detours, delays for month of May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb drivers should expect some delays and detours on a few city roads for May. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the intersection of U.S. 41, Ga. 247, Pio Nono Avenue, and Roff Avenue will…
Man wanted for stealing liquor, cash, merchandise from Macon restaurant
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying and finding a person wanted in connection with a commercial burglary.
GMC holding 'in-seat' summer school, Bibb schools turn to virtual summer classes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia school districts are making decisions on how to handle summer school. Some schools are keeping learning digitally, and others are preparing for in-person learning. Because of the pandemic, this school year ended earlier than…
Bibb Schools expanding meal service program, offering summer meal service
The Bibb County School District Nutrition Program is expanding its emergency meal service program for children by adding curbside pickup at five locations next week.
Local hospital treats COVID-19 patients with plasma therapy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers treats the first three COVID-19 Patients with Convalescent Plasma--a process in which doctors transfuse blood plasma from fully recovered COVID-19 patients into critically ill patients. “We enrolled some patients almost two weeks ago,”…
Wilcox County leader identifies hotspot for COVID-19 cases within area
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wilcox County leaders are trying to understand how its 9,000 residents can carry so many cases of COVID-19. The rural county currently has 90 cases and 10 deaths. “We were going good for a while,” said…
Much cooler air moves in for the week
A cold front is approaching Middle Georgia this evening, bringing storms and rain to parts of North Georgia. We are monitoring the storms for the chance that they stay together as they approach our area, but even if they do,…
Tri-Cities football standout to walk-on at Mercer
In 2019, he helped lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever state title in Region 5-AAAAAA.
Man shot during filming of music video in Macon
A man is in the hospital after being shot during the filming of a music video Tuesday night.
Dodge County man arrested for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl
UPDATE - Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at 10 a.m: According to a post on the Dodge County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Cris Fordham has been arrested. He's being held in the Dodge County Jail on an aggravated assault/battery on a…
Dodge County Sheriff's Investigators looking for man with 10 outstanding warrants
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dodge County Sheriff's Investigators need help finding a man who they say has 10 outstanding warrants. According to a post on the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Ronnie Allen led deputies on a brief car…
MORNING UPDATE: Man shot during filming of music video in Macon, Dodge County man wanted for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Man shot during filming of music video in Macon Dodge County man wanted for burglary and assaulting a teenage girl 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Cooler, dry air…
GBI investigating man who shot himself while driving to Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– GBI agents are investigating a Royston man who shot himself on Tuesday in Milledgeville. The GBI was requested to assist the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office with the shooting investigation. Authorities say the incident happened around 2:30…
"It feels heavy,” a hospital chaplain sees death after death
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - Will Runyon is the chaplain at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, where the death rate is among the worst in the country. They used to have two dozen volunteers, but when the virus took…
Quail Run holds drive-thru with goodies for Teacher Appreciation Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County principals are saddened about their inability to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week like they normally do. Dana Wiggins -- the Quail Run Elementary School principal -- says the week is usually spent celebrating with students.…
Stratford Academy holds cap, gown pick-up parade for graduating class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seniors at Stratford Academy may not experience the graduation they wanted, but school staff members are finding ways to create memorable moments for the graduates. The Stratford Academy graduating class of 2020 picked up their caps…