UPDATE: Third person arrested in Thursday night homicide
A third person is in custody following a shooting Thursday night that left a 17-year-old dead.
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Severe storms possible Easter Sunday
A nice day is on the way for Saturday after a cool start. Highs will warm back to the 70's through day on Saturday with mostly sunny skies. That is all good and well..but all eyes are focused on Sunday…
'The sky was the limit for Joe': Coach says teen's murder rattled Middle GA basketball community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The death of a Macon teen has the Middle Georgia basketball community rattled. On Thursday around 10:30 p.m., 17-year-old Joe Woolfolk was gunned down in the Bloomfield neighborhood. Norman Bostic, Amateur Athletic Union Basketball coach said,…
Newtown Macon offers COVID-19 assistance to small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Newtown Macon has started a special COVID-19 project to protect local businesses. Newtown is offering free counseling sessions for small business owners, in an effort to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Josh Rogers -- the CEO of…
'This too shall pass': Churches find alternative ways to worship on Easter Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Easter tradition involves many families getting dressed up, having Easter egg hunts, and of course -- going to church. COVID-19 has changed the way many people worship -- this includes Resurrection Sunday. "For the first time…
Local doctors help patients through Telehealth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Doctors at several local health facilities are seeing patients via mobile devices, allowing people to maintain social distancing. Practices affiliated with Coliseum Medical Centers and Fairview Park Hospital are offering Telehealth -- a system that patients…
Governor Kemp urges Georgians to avoid in-person religious services
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is urging Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday on April 12.
BREAKING: 2 Bibb County inmates test positive for COVID-19
Two inmates at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
15 Central State Hospital staff members, one patient test positive for COVID-19
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Central State Hospital confirmed that 15 staff members and one patient tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. This is according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.…
Traffic accident leaves one Macon man dead, two others with serious injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a traffic accident that happened in south Macon, leaving one man dead and two others in the hospital. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and…
UPDATE: 3 in custody after teen killed in Macon shooting
Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested a second supsect, 22-year-old Dalton Lee Spires.
Daybreak Interview: Tips for women on how to become financially secure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to Annuity.org, on average, women are paid about 20 percent less than men working full time. Which means women need to be smart with their money. Shaun Alston-Howard from Country Financial Insurance joined 41NBC News…
Mount de Sales baseball star Kobe Butts, headed to Alcorn State University
He batted .347, hit two home runs with 21 RBI his junior year.
Cool and dry weather moves in for Friday, Severe storms possible Sunday
A strong cold front moved through the southeast early this morning that brought clearing and breezy conditions to Middle Georgia. Although there has been a bit of a lag, the cold air behind this front is on the way overnight…
Macon family celebrates with virtual 96th birthday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon family got a little creative when it came to celebrating a 96th birthday party during the coronavirus pandemic. Willie Mae Edwards turned 96 years old this past Sunday. Her family usually has a big…
GDOT: $4.8 million repave of State Route 19 underway
The Georgia Department of Transportation says a $4.8 million repave of State Route 19 from the Wheeler County line to downtown Dublin is underway.
'Unlike anything we've seen': Food bank serves 30,000 meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you traveled near Macon Coliseum Thursday morning, you may have noticed traffic at a standstill. That's because Middle Georgia Community Food Bank gave out more than 30,000 meals to help families during the pandemic. "There's…
River Edge provides telehealth services for recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those needing help with addiction, many treatment clinics are providing services during Georgia’s stay-at-home order. Since offices are closed, support groups can no longer meet in person. However, River Edge Macon Recovers will continue treating…
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities offers emotional support line
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities has launched an emotional support line for people seeking help, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 assistance to callers seeking…
SCHD reports second COVID-19 related death
Georgia's South Central Health District confirmed its second COVID-19 related death Thursday, less than two hours after reporting its first.
Medical experts recommend wearing cloth masks
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But which masks are better suited for you? Michael Hokanson -- the public information officer with North…
Jason Aldean donates $200,000 to Navicent Health
Country singer and Macon native Jason Aldean donates money to a local hospital system to help fight COVID-19.
Mercer medical students respond to those in need amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Mercer University School of Medicine students have organized their own COVID-19 response team. Students from Mercer University’s Macon, Savannah and Columbus campuses have partnered to combat the coronavirus pandemic. On March 17, the Association of American Medical…
Milledgeville Police investigating murder inside War Veterans Home
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police are investigating a murder involving a fight at the Georgia War Veterans Home. According to a news release from the Milledgeville Police Department, 63-year-old David Tarpley will face a murder charge following an indictment…
Johnson County inmate is SCHD's first COVID-19 related death
Georgia's South Central Health District confirmed its first COVID-19 related death Thursday.
SCHD confirms 5 additional COVID-19 cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the health district on Thursday. The SCHD confirms the following: (3) cases reside in Wilcox County (1)…
Georgia's primary elections pushed back to June 9th
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia's Secretary of State is moving the state's primary elections back again. According to a news release, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that he is postponing the Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election until June…
Former Warner Robins guard Jacolbey Owens commits to Valdosta State
Jacolbey helped Warner Robins win its first-ever state championship in 2018, as he hit the game-winning shot.
'Massive' hunger relief event happening in Macon Thursday
The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will launch a "massive hunger relief effort" on Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m.
1 dead, 2 firefighters injured in west Bibb fire
One person is dead and two firefighters are injured after a house fire in west Bibb County Wednesday night.
Another round of storms possible Thursday morning
After a line of strong storms pushed through earlier this evening, we are getting a break for at least a few hours. Thursday morning will bring another line of storms along a cold front. Although the front is strong, we…
Houston County School District working on graduation plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District wants to make sure high school seniors have a graduation ceremony. The COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to close and switch to online learning. This also eliminated events that seniors usually anticipate…
Local theaters turn to social media during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local theaters are feeling the impact of COVID-19 after having to cancel events. "We've had to cancel three Broadway shows, and three movies. Basically the last event we had March 14," said Joe Patti Executive, the…
Pharmacist makes hand sanitizer to slow spread of COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon pharmacist aims to fight the spread of COVID-19 by making hand sanitizer. Matthew Frazier, the owner of Your Corner Drugstore, partnered with Macon Beverage Outlet to make and distribute 70 percent alcohol-based hand sanitizer.…
PHOTOS: Suspects wanted for stealing mixers from a Macon Kroger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies need your help tracking down the men who stole mixers from a Macon Kroger. Deputies say the two men walked out of the Hartley Bridge Road Kroger with two KitchenAid mixers.…
Coronavirus cancels Jones County woman's 99th birthday celebration
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coronavirus is changing how a Jones County family is celebrating a milestone. Tuesday was Elizabeth Pounds' 99th birthday. Family planned to have a big celebration in Haddock for her. But the family had to cancel the…
South Central Health District confirms 5 new cases of COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the health district on Wednesday. The SCHD confirms the following: (2) cases reside in Laurens County (2)…
Georgia governor Brian Kemp extends state's shelter-in-place order
Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced Wednesday afternoon he is extending the state's "shelter-in-place" order to Thursday, April 30.
Butts County murder suspect arrested in Pike County
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted for murder in Butts County has been caught. According to the Butts County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, 20 year old Cody Matthews was arrested Wednesday in Pike County. The post says Matthews was…
Lawsuit: Georgia mail-in ballot postage is unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal lawsuit says that by requiring Georgia voters to provide their own stamps for mail-in ballots, the state is effectively imposing a poll tax. The lawsuit filed Wednesday says that's an unconstitutional barrier to the right…
PhantomALERT providing FREE services to slow COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To help flatten the COVID-19 curve, a technology-based company is providing a free application service to track, report, and map coronavirus outbreak hot-spots in real-time. PhantomALERT redesigned its app for users to report symptoms. The diagnosis…
Bibb County Schools will not issue any more devices to students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District will not issuing any more devices to students who are learning from home. According to tweet sent out by the school district, this measure is being taken to protect the health…
Twiggs County Public Schools suspending food delivery through the week of April 13th
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Public Schools are suspending food delivery through the week of April 13th. According to a news release from the school district, the suspension is in response to the state's shelter in place order and…
Governor Kemp extends Georgia State of Emergency to May 13
Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans Wednesday to extend Georgia's State of Emergency one additional month.
Warner Robins' Quon Dillard commits to Saint Vincent College
Quon helped lead the Demons to the second-round of the GHSA state playoffs this season.
UPDATE: South Macon woman no longer missing
70-year-old Sandra Joan Orr told her family she was going to McDonald’s and Kroger on Hartley Bridge Road.
Mayoral candidates hit campaign trail, digitally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day for Macon-Bibb is just a little over a month away, candidates would usually be meeting voters face to face, but COVID-19 has mayoral candidates hitting the campaign trail, digitally. Candidates are going from hand…
Severe storms possible Wednesday across Middle Georgia
After almost a week of dry weather rain an storms have moved back in across Middle Georgia and look to stay for a while as we head closer to Easter Weekend. Strong to severe storms are possible across Middle and…
Authorities need help finding two Macon teens
It has been nearly two months since the brothers went missing
Phoenix Rising 5K race now virtual
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Two organizations have partnered to turn a 5K run into a virtual one. Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia and Reflections Psychotherapy are hosting the Phoenix Rising 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to raise funds to…