Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia promoting #GiveFromHomeDay
Middle Georgians have been looking for ways to help their communities while maintaining social distancing.
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Several businesses will not reopen after Kemp's announcement
Kemp announced Monday, several businesses can reopen this week.
Cirrus Academy ending eLearning on Friday, May 1
Cirrus Academy Charter School will end instruction, or eLearning, for the academic year on Friday, May 1.
Georgia Board of Cosmetology, Barbers issues guidance for opening
Georgia's State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance Tuesday for the safe reopening of the state's salons and spas.
Houston County's TJ Morgan commits to Middle Georgia State University
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On April 9th, Houston County senior guard TJ Morgan announced on social media that he had received his very first offer to play college basketball. The offer was from Middle Georgia State University. He couldn't…
MORNING UPDATE: YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon, UPDATE (Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories. YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon UPDATE (Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Severe weather possible Thursday
Couple arrested after investigators discover multiple dead animals
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An investigation from November 2019 leads to the arrest of a Washington County husband and wife. According to a Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, Sunday deputies arrested and charged 39-year-old Chico McLoon, of Hazelhurst. Deputies…
Jones County holds Sidewalk Chalk Contest
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County is encouraging students to get creative at home with their artist skills for the “Sidewalk Chalk Contest.” Students can design their sidewalks and driveways to compete against other students while at home. How to…
Grant’s Lounge hosts weekly ”Karaoke in Place” for shelter-in-place entertainment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to keep Macon Music alive, Grant’s Lounge is kicking off Karaoke in Place. The virtual party happens within the karaoke app -- Starmaker. Fans will be able to choose from thousands of songs…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners asking Kemp to reconsider his resolution to reopen businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb commissioners are asking Governor Kemp to reconsider his resolution to reopen certain businesses. During Tuesday's meeting, commissioners passed a resolution to ask Kemp to allow Macon-Bibb commission to have a say as to when the…
Warner Robins man charged with shooting girlfriend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police officers arrest a man accused of shooting his live-in girlfriend in the chest. According to a news release, 49-year-old Todd Miller is charged with family violence aggravated assault. Police responded to the…
Houston County Habitat ReStore reopening April 29
Houston County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is reopening its doors to the public on Wednesday, April 29.
Baldwin County trail receives $200,000 grant for completion
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County trail will receive one of 12 Georgia Department of Natural Resources grants. The Campus Connector Trail at Georgia College and State University received a $200,000 grant. This will complete the trail that spans…
Atlanta veterans move to Dublin VA during COVID-19 pandemic
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several veterans from Atlanta are staying in Laurens County as COVID-19 continues to spread. Leaders with Atlanta VA Health Care System are sending residents to other facilities within the region for their safety and to make room…
MGA using 3D printers to help create thousands of medical face shields
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University's Center for Software Innovation is using 3D printers to help create thousands of medical face shield components. According to a MGA news release, the printers are creating 4,000 medical face shields for…
Multiple rounds of severe weather, storms possible Thursday
Well we had a few nice days, but now we are expecting severe storms in Middle Georgia once again, and this looks like it could be a pretty significant severe storm day (if everything lines up just right). The Storm…
Georgia Army National Guard helps most vulnerable during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Army National Guard is making their way around Middle Georgia assisting the most vulnerable during the pandemic. Currently, the local branch is conducting three missions including disinfecting nursing homes, helping with patient check-ins at…
First local singing competition helps area COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Mercer University along with United Way of Central Georgia has partnered with other local organizations to bring the first-ever singing competition to Middle Georgia. The competition is called 478 Sings United, where 32 local artists go head-to-head…
Tuesday brings warm, breezy weather to Middle Georgia
After a stormy Sunday, we are getting a nice break from the rainy weather across Middle Georgia. A cold front will push in across the area through the day on Tuesday, but will be dried out by the time it…
Brown University's Garett Delano transferring to Mercer
Last summer, Garett was a Northwoods League All-Star, batting .323 with an ERA of 3.78.
MORNING UPDATE: Several businesses can reopen starting this week, UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories. Kemp: Several businesses can reopen starting this week UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Strong storms likely on…
Restaurant Report Card: What downtown Macon restaurants are open?
The Georgia Department of Public Health has halted most restaurant inspections in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we're taking a different approach to Restaurant Report Card for the time being.
Warner Robins City leaders cancel 2020 Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins city officials have canceled the 2020 Independence Day Celebration. According to Mandy Stella, the Executive Assistant to Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, the decision was made to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and…
Georgia to reopen some businesses as early as Friday
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s governor plans to restart the state’s economy before the end of the week. He says many businesses that closed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus could reopen as early as Friday. Georgia’s timetable is one…
'She misspoke': Mayor Reichert reacts to Atlanta mayor calling Macon 'hot spot'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayor Reichert is responding to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms's comments made during a CNN interview Monday night. Lance-Bottoms stated that Reichert did not take immediate action to close down Macon when COVID-19 started spreading…
Mayors react to Kemp's decision to allow businesses to reopen
Mayors across Middle Georgia are reacting to Governor Kemp's decision to allow some businesses to reopen Friday.
Georgia Army National Guard tests nearly 400 people in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Around 30 soldiers from the local National Guard tested nearly 400 people for COVID-19 at Central State Hospital and the Georgia Military Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Testing began around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and lasted about…
YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A YKK employee in Macon died Sunday from complications associated with COVID-19, according to a statement from YKK Corporation of America President Jim Reed. The statement says YKK will not be disclosing the identity of the…
95-year-old woman dies in house fire in Wilcox County
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County coroner Janice Brown says a 95-year-old woman died in a house fire Monday morning. Brown says it's possible lightning may have started the house fire around 2:30am Monday in the Seville community. Brown says…
Coliseum offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is now offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients at three Middle Georgia hospitals. According to a news release from Coliseum, rapid testing is available for patients at Coliseum, Coliseum Northside Hospital and Fairview…
Shamrock Bowl lights honor 2020 senior class in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is lighting up its historic Shamrock Bowl in honor of the 2020 Senior class. Dublin City Schools media pages explain the lights will glow for 20 minutes every week night at 8:20pm in…
Severe storms possible (again) Thursday
Alright, so I know we are all pretty tired of severe weather across Middle Georgia, but we have another round on the way Thursday. First things first: Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it will be a nice day with highs…
Georgia Army National Guard helps most vulnerable during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Army National Guard is making their way around Middle Georgia assisting the most vulnerable during the pandemic. Currently, the local branch is conducting three missions including disinfecting nursing homes, helping with patient check-ins at…
First local singing competition helps area COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Mercer University along with United Way of Central Georgia has partnered with other local organizations to bring the first-ever singing competition to Middle Georgia. The competition is called 478 Sings United, where 32 local artists go head-to-head…
Tuesday brings warm, breezy weather to Middle Georgia
After a stormy Sunday, we are getting a nice break from the rainy weather across Middle Georgia. A cold front will push in across the area through the day on Tuesday, but will be dried out by the time it…
Brown University's Garett Delano transferring to Mercer
Last summer, Garett was a Northwoods League All-Star, batting .323 with an ERA of 3.78.
MORNING UPDATE: Several businesses can reopen starting this week, UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories. Kemp: Several businesses can reopen starting this week UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Strong storms likely on…
Restaurant Report Card: What downtown Macon restaurants are open?
The Georgia Department of Public Health has halted most restaurant inspections in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we're taking a different approach to Restaurant Report Card for the time being.
Warner Robins City leaders cancel 2020 Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins city officials have canceled the 2020 Independence Day Celebration. According to Mandy Stella, the Executive Assistant to Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, the decision was made to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and…
Georgia to reopen some businesses as early as Friday
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s governor plans to restart the state’s economy before the end of the week. He says many businesses that closed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus could reopen as early as Friday. Georgia’s timetable is one…
'She misspoke': Mayor Reichert reacts to Atlanta mayor calling Macon 'hot spot'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayor Reichert is responding to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms's comments made during a CNN interview Monday night. Lance-Bottoms stated that Reichert did not take immediate action to close down Macon when COVID-19 started spreading…
Mayors react to Kemp's decision to allow businesses to reopen
Mayors across Middle Georgia are reacting to Governor Kemp's decision to allow some businesses to reopen Friday.
Georgia Army National Guard tests nearly 400 people in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Around 30 soldiers from the local National Guard tested nearly 400 people for COVID-19 at Central State Hospital and the Georgia Military Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Testing began around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and lasted about…
YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A YKK employee in Macon died Sunday from complications associated with COVID-19, according to a statement from YKK Corporation of America President Jim Reed. The statement says YKK will not be disclosing the identity of the…
95-year-old woman dies in house fire in Wilcox County
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County coroner Janice Brown says a 95-year-old woman died in a house fire Monday morning. Brown says it's possible lightning may have started the house fire around 2:30am Monday in the Seville community. Brown says…
Coliseum offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is now offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients at three Middle Georgia hospitals. According to a news release from Coliseum, rapid testing is available for patients at Coliseum, Coliseum Northside Hospital and Fairview…
Shamrock Bowl lights honor 2020 senior class in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is lighting up its historic Shamrock Bowl in honor of the 2020 Senior class. Dublin City Schools media pages explain the lights will glow for 20 minutes every week night at 8:20pm in…
Severe storms possible (again) Thursday
Alright, so I know we are all pretty tired of severe weather across Middle Georgia, but we have another round on the way Thursday. First things first: Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it will be a nice day with highs…
Deadly Saturday morning fire kills three children and an adult
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early morning fire in Macon County claims the lives of three children and a man. According to Macon County Coroner Brenda Oglesby, at 2:30 Saturday morning 911 dispatchers received a call for a structure fire…
Schools honor 5th, 8th graders virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Not only is it time for high school graduations, but elementary and middle school celebrations as well. With graduations postponed because of COVID-19, the Bibb County School District is making sure 5th and 8th graders aren't…