BCSO needs help identifying suspects accused of stealing pistol
Sheriff's Office: Three individuals entered a vehicle in the Bowman Station, took pistol.
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Dublin hospital takes steps to protect expectant mothers during pandemic
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pregnant moms around Middle Georgia are voicing concerns about delivering their babies during a global pandemic. Expectant mother LeAnn Grinstead from Laurens County is 26 weeks pregnant. Like many other soon-to-be moms, she has concerns about…
Washington County coal plant project denied
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A proposed coal-fired power plant is not coming to Washington County, after the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) denied a request for additional time to start construction on Plant Washington. According to a letter from Georgia…
Staying cool and clear through Thursday
Today across much of the area we saw sunshine and highs well below normal. This is thanks to a front that finally pushed to our south, allowing for some cooler air to settle in for the next day or so.…
Robins Air Force Base holds Virtual Commanders Call
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base officials addressed the employee concerns and current operations within the complex amid COVID-19. The RAFB held a virtual commander's call on Facebook Wednesday. Brig. General John Kubinec -- commander of the…
MTA requiring bus riders to cover faces starting Monday
All riders on Macon-Bibb Transit Authority Fixed Routes and Paratransit bus routes will be required to wear a face covering starting Monday, April 20.
National Weather Service: EF-1 tornado hit Zebulon Road area Monday
The National Weather Service determined an EF-1 tornado struck the Zebulon Road area early Monday morning.
Laurens County School District feeds students during stay-at-home order
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Laurens County School District staff are distributing weekly meals to students. Donna Sapp -- the county's school nutrition director -- says that this week, they served about 1,500 students each day. At every location, each student…
4 Crawford County inmates, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
Four Crawford County Jail inmates and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Bibb County deputy arrested, charged with aggravated assault
A Bibb County deputy turned himself in Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Medical professional, teacher produce new masks for healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical masks supply is limited for medical professionals and patients amid COVID-19. However, Dr. Jeff Langford and a Stratford Academy teacher have created a solution for the shortage of masks. Dr. Langford, with Langford Allergy, says…
1 confirmed COVID-19 case in Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins confirmed that a fire department employee tested positive for COVID-19. Riggins says his crews are following the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He says "firefighters wear masks and practice…
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Milledgeville’s water department has issued a boil water advisory for the following locations: River Ridge Rd., Grandview Ct., Grandview Dr., Anthony Way and Laura Ct. This is according to a news release from…
Tech Byte: Coronavirus smartphone apps available for download
If you're feeling sick, how do you know if your symptoms are bad enough to see a doctor? Could you have the coronavirus or just a common cold? In this segment of Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo looks at some smartphone…
Daybreak Interview: The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on politics, part one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2020 is a big year for politics, both nationally and locally. The COVID-19 pandemic has already had an effect on our primary elections in Georgia. Dr. Chris Grant, a political science professor at Mercer University, joined…
Navicent Health preparing medical unit in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Medical Center, Navicent Health is preparing a medical unit in Macon-Bibb. Georgia Emergency Management Agency asks that county officials and the hospital work closely with GEMA to build a temporary medical unit. Stay with 41NBC…
Sen. Kelly Loeffler announces Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses pay employees
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia small business owners are about to receive a much-needed surge of money. Wednesday morning, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) announced the approval of 30,000 loans, totaling more than $6.7 billion. According to a news release from…
Robins Air Force Bases reports three new Covid-19 cases and two recoveries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base reports three new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two new recoveries from the virus, according to a post on the base’s Facebook page. Since Saturday, March 21st, the base has had a…
Mount de Sales' Kobe Sewell looking for first college basketball offer
Kobe averaged over 16 points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals a game.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport getting more than $1M via CARES Act
Macon's Middle Georgia Regional Airport will receive $1,063,492 from the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Stability Act Congress passed last month.
Cool, dry weather settles in for a few days
After all the active weather over the weekend, things are finally going to be quieting down for a while. A cold front has finally made it through the area and with that, our lows will be dropping to the mid…
Residents of Warner Robins subdivision concerned about speeders
“The speed limit is 25mph but normally you see people going 35, 40”
68 patients at Macon nursing home test positive for COVID-19
More than one third of patients at PruittHealth - Macon have tested positive for COVID-19.
Goodwill donating PPE to local healthcare providers
Goodwill of Middle Georgia announced an initiative that will support healthcare workers.
26-year-old man found dead in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 6:30 Tuesday night
Hawkinsville man battles cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Families of people with compromised immune systems are being harshly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with cancer, diseases, or medical conditions are more likely to contract infections and viruses. Jerry Davis was diagnosed with nasal…
Managing stress levels during the coronavirus pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stress, anxiety, and fear have been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, fear, and anxiety about COVID-19 is overwhelming -- especially for those who are at higher risk for the virus.…
Georgia College donates 100 gowns, 2 UV-C lamps to Navicent Health Baldwin
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As Governor Kemp predicts a surge in COVID-19 patients, Georgia College State University is helping Navicent Health Baldwin get the supplies it needs. Georgia College donated 100 medical gowns and two UV-C lamps to the hospital.…
Mercer University reschedules graduation ceremonies for Class of 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University announced that they rescheduled 2020 graduation ceremonies until August. This is according to a news release from Mercer University on Tuesday. Graduation dates and venues For those of graduating from the School of Law,…
Publix store on Tom Hill set to close
The Publix store on Tom Hill Boulevard is closing its doors.
Rutland's Jamarco Hughes prepping for next level
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jamarco Hughes played baseball, basketball and football for the Rutland Hurricanes, but he's looking to play college football once he graduates. The senior played both wide receiver and safety for the Canes. He was named to…
National Weather Service confirms major tornado in Upson County
UPSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City performed a storm survey in Upson County Tuesday. Crews surveyed damage caused by a tornado that touched down in the early morning hours Monday. The NWS confirms that the…
Veteran who tested positive from COVID-19 recovers at VA Medical Center
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A veteran who tested positive for the coronavirus at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin has recovered. David Whitmer -- the medical director of Carl Vinson VA -- says the veteran received inpatient care…
Dublin shooting leaves two men injured, police searching for suspects
Officers are searching for Timothy Williams and Morgan Jones in connection to a Dublin shooting that happened on Sunday night at an apartment complex on Hudson street. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police officers are investigating a shooting that happened…
Dublin shooting leaves one man dead
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police officers are investigating a homicide that happened on Saturday on Hudson Street near Vine Street. According to Dublin Police Chief Timothy Chapman, the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Chief Chatman says that 19-year-old JC…
Robins Air Force Base reports two new COVID-19 cases and three recoveries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base reports two new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three recoveries from the virus, according to a post on the base's Facebook page. Since Saturday, March 21st, the base has had a total…
'You feel it before you hear it': Thomaston family's home destroyed
A Thomaston couple is shaken up after a powerful storm nearly took their lives Monday.
Washington County cleaning up after severe storm
“We actually had one tree hit a vehicle,” Sheriff Joel Cochran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
New Laurens County partnership helps medical professionals
The device is called ear adapters.
Care facilities remain hotspots amid virus growth in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus crossed 13,000 Monday in Georgia, while the number of deaths caused by the virus rose to 464. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to be hotspots for…
Deputies: Woman mailed inmate spice-soaked letter with synthetic marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A woman is in jail after she conspired to mail a drug-laced letter to an inmate. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested 25-year-old Shatiareni Rakia Lowder and charged a Bibb County inmate, 25-year-old Robreon Jarvus Lee during…
Volunteer pilots deliver COVID-19 tests to get faster results
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Angel Flight Soars volunteer pilots took off on Monday to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pilots are helping deliver COVID-19 tests from Medical Center, Navicent Health to laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee. Micheal Hajworonsky,…
Huddle House restaurants open Huddle Market for Dublin residents
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In an effort to support communities during the pandemic, Huddle House announced a series of new initiatives including the "Huddle Market." With some of their restaurants shut down due to COVID-19, the Huddle House is finding…
Overnight storm causes severe damage in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong storms moved through Forsyth Sunday night, causing severe damage and power outages. According to the Monroe County Emergency Agency, the telephone notification system sent out five alerts: 2 for separate tornado warnings 3 for separate…
Bibb County Schools announces valedictorians, salutatorians for Class of 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Schools announced the valedictorians and salutatorians of the high schools within the district. Below is a list of the top classmen. Congratulations! Central High School Valedictorian: Stephanie Matlock Stephanie Matlock is the daughter of…
Storm damage statewide prompts State of Emergency for Georgia
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide emergency after storms caused damage on Easter Sunday and the early morning hours Monday morning. His order allows him to coordinate emergency responses to two emergencies: storm damage and the COVID-19…
Second COVID-19 death reported at Central State Hospital in Baldwin Co.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is reporting the death of a second employee at Central State Hospital in Baldwin County. According to a department news release, 12 patients and 24 staff at…
Warner Robins man shot in the face Easter morning
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 34-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot in the face. Authorities say the incident happened on April 12 at 2:30 a.m. on Cox Drive. Officers met with the victim at the Houston…
Missouri man dies in Monroe County 18-wheeler crash
A Missouri man is dead after an early morning crash on I-75 N in Monroe County.
HOCO's TJ Morgan gets first offer, Veterans' Horace Johnson commits to Huntingdon College
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County senior point guard TJ Morgan wasn't sure if he'd even play college basketball after injuring his knee mid-season. But he never gave up. As a result, TJ finally got his first offer to…