GHSA cancels football scrimmages
Scrimmages were set for August 21 and August 28.
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Houston County first school district in Middle Georgia to bring students back to school
All staff will be available for virtual learning students whenever they need help.
Staying hot and humid to end the week
It took a while for scattered storms to finally fire up across Middle Georgia this afternoon, and when they did, most of us still stayed dry. Through the day tomorrow I expect a similar set up, but with storms likely…
Navicent Health updates current state of COVID-19 in rural areas
President of Hospitals and Clinics, Tom Oliver, says Navicent is typically close to capacity and this year is no different.
Houston County man charged with child molestation of runaway girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man is facing charges after deputies say he picked up an 11-year-old girl and molested her. Sixty-year-old James Wilson is facing several charges including aggravated sexual battery and aggravated child molestation. Deputies…
Two Fort Valley State University students test positive for COVID-19
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University reports two students have tested positive for COVID-19. According to a letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs, the two upperclassmen tested positive after returning to campus early in support…
Dog of the Week: Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday is a 2 year old lab/pit mix. She’s energetic, playful, and loves being outside. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
Update: Twiggs County teenager found
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UPDATE: According to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, the missing teen has been located. PREVIOUS STORY: The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a teenage girl that Sheriff's Investigators say ran away. Investigators are looking…
Bibb deputies say woman tried to cash stolen, altered $9,000 check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman is facing theft and forgery charges after deputies say she tried to cash a stolen and altered check. Deputies arrest 33-year-old Katherine Redman after responding to Cadence Bank on Forsyth Road, Wednesday. According…
Macon-Bibb County giving away free masks to the public and employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County will be giving away free masks to the public and county employees. According to news release from the county, starting Monday, August 10th, the county will give away nearly 10,000 trifold sugical masks at…
MORNING UPDATE: WRPD: 1 hospitalized after being stabbed at convenience store; Second arrest made in connection with May homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: WRPD: 1 hospitalized after being stabbed at convenience store Second arrest made in connection with May homicide
Mercer's Bobby Kummer named SoCon's top assistant coach
Coach Kummer is entering his second season as an assistant coach at Mercer.
Ronald McDonald House needs your help "now more than ever"
The non-profit depends on donations to keep its mission going, especially during the pandemic.
Theatre Macon's expansion will benefit young actors
Staff at the theatre say the new purchase of a neighboring property, will allow them to expand operations.
Bibb County School District to install hands-free devices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To help reduce the amount of contact, the Bibb County School District will install new technology. At its meeting Tuesday, the Board of Education approved to install 200 hands-free bottle filling stations and 80 hands-free temperature…
United Way looking for virtual Read United volunteers
The initiative aims to improve youth literacy in Middle Georgia.
29 Mercer student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
There's no word on which sports the athletes are associated with.
Virtual Martial Arts provides outlet for students
Okinawan Karate School in Forsyth, is offering online classes for kids to keep them up and active.
UPDATE: Man arrested for stabbing former roommate in Warner Robins
A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed another man in the abdomen in Wednesday night.
Macon-Bibb crews resume yard/bulk waste collections after COVID-19 suspension
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb crews resume yard and bulk waste collections, after temporarily suspending service due to a severe staffing shortage caused by COVID-19. Beginning Monday, three trucks and one knuckle boom were in service collecting the backlog of…
Two suspects wanted for stealing rent checks from Macon realty office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators need help identifying two suspects who broke into a realty rent box and stole rent checks. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, two men pulled up into the…
Georgia Power says Plant Scherer lawsuit has 'no merit'
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power is responding to a lawsuit filed by Monroe County residents that claims Plant Scherer is polluting the area and contaminating well water. The lawsuit states toxic materials from the plant's coal ash pond is…
Second arrest made in connection with May homicide
A second person is arrested in connection with a homicide at a Macon apartment complex in May.
35 Mercer University students test positive for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/NBC) - Mercer University announces 35 students have tested positive from COVID-19 during testing from July 31st - August 3rd. This includes 29 student athletes. The university administered 316 tests under the mandate to test all returning and…
Byron woman arrested in knife attack stemming from argument about leaves
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A dispute between neighbors about leaves ends with a woman arrested and facing aggravated assault charges. Byron Police arrested 51-year-old Pamela Cook, Monday. According to a post on the Byron Police Facebook page, officers responded to…
Man shot early Wednesday while walking on Chambers Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 30 year old man is in the hospital after being shot while walking in Macon early Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the man was walking on Chambers Road near Eisenhower Parkway…
Georgia College reopens three historical museums
“It also helps us keep our staff safe and the public safe” Curator for Andalusia Meghan Anderson.
Medical experts warn to protect your skin from the sun
Dr. Dale says sun exposure is the biggest risk factor for developing skin cancer.
Virtual graduation leaves lasting impact on seniors
Graduation for Bibb County seniors looked very different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners vote against overriding mayor's mask veto
A motion Tuesday to override Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert's veto of a mandatory face covering ordinance failed to pass.
Mid 90's continue this week with scattered storms
Very isolated storms helped a few spots cool off this afternoon, but more storms are on the way through the rest of the week. Regardless of storm coverage, it will be another hot day on Wednesday with highs in the…
Monroe County residents file lawsuit against Georgia Power
The suit claims Georgia Power's Plant Scherer is polluting the area and contaminating nearby well water.
Why COVID-19 test results are taking longer than expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people are experiencing longer wait times for their COVID-19 test results. And they want to know why. Some residents say it takes more than a week to find out if they have coronavirus or not.…
Suspects wanted in connection to bank fraud investigation
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Sheriff's deputies are looking for several bank fraud suspects. Deputies say the suspects stole a business check in Monroe County. They deposited that check in a fraudulent bank account at Cadence Bank in Alpharetta…
Convenience store argument leads to shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Washington County deputies need help identifying a man that shot at another man after an argument. Deputies say a man exchanged words with someone inside the Krusha Food Mart on East McCarty St. on July 20.…
Anderson’s Diner holds mask giveaway event
Anderson’s Diner and the Macon-Bibb County Health Department gave away masks Tuesday.
Waitr looks to hire 200 new drivers in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Waitr announced that it is looking to hire 200 new contract drivers in Macon. This is according to a news release from the company. Carl Grimstad -- CEO and chairman of the Board of Waitr --…
Woman dies after being struck on I-75 in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A woman is dead after being struck in a traffic accident that happened on I-75 Southbound in Monroe County. Authorities identified the woman as Amanda Faye Banks of Flovilla, Georgia. On August 2 at around 11:40…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 27-31
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 27 and Friday, July 31, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Baldwin coach calls for GHSA to make decision on high school football
The high school football season is set to kick-off September 4.
Tax Commissioner’s Office selling blighted properties
The Process is called Macon-Bibb’s Subsequent Judicial In Rem Tax Sale.
Judge appointed to Macon confederate statue case
The original case was filed by Martin Bell, and the Military Order of the Stars and Bars Georgia Society Inc.
Pediatrician recommends in-person learning for school
Pediatrician: "Children and young people can contract the virus, but not as easily as adults."
Heat and humidity stick around this week
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia with highs in Macon topping out at 99. Thankfully with the storms this afternoon we got a nice cool down for the evening. Even with the cool down, we will be seeing…
State Farm agents hold virtual back to school drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the pandemic continues, schools will look different this year and more organizations are helping ease the change. State Farm agents Tanisha Johnson-Sutter and Terin Smith are doing a virtual back to school drive in support…
Warner Robins City Hall employees to work remotely due to COVID-19 exposure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Warner Robins City Hall remains closed due to COVID-19 exposure, city officials will work remotely. City Hall closed Friday for cleaning and decontamination. This came after one employee tested positive for coronavirus. According to…
'It could be a felony': Vandals spray-paint messages at Byron park
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Byron police are looking for the people responsible for recent vandalism at a Peach County park. According to Byron Chief of Police Wesley Cannon, vandals spray-painted several areas of North Peach Park. Police say the incident…
Macon-Bibb County Health Department giving away free face masks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is partnering with community sites across Macon to provide free face masks starting Tuesday, August 4th. Individuals and their families will have the opportunity to pick up free face masks provided…
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
(AP) -- Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country. Parents in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee are among those who…
BOLO: Bibb Sheriff's investigators looking for debit card fraud suspects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s assistance locating and identifying three people in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Investigators say the victim noticed that they lost their wallet and thought they left…