Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 13 and Friday, July 17, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Today we saw our first day this year of triple digit heat in Macon (and Milledgeville). Unfortunately it won't likely be a one off, with more heat on the way tomorrow. High pressure is situated over Georgia which is keeping…
A 17-year-old is charged in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old Friday night.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Baldwin County Commission commits to the Georgia Safety Promise Campaign and wants its residents to do the same. The statewide campaign urges the public to social distance, wear face coverings, and wash and sanitize hands. Baldwin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown off exercise routines. People sit at home for longer periods of time and become inactive. Catalina Torres Lopez, the lead exercise physiologist at Medical Center Navicent Health, says inactivity can cause long-term…
The Georgia High School Association Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to push back the start of football season two weeks.
Coach Kevin Kerr is back with the Macon Mayhem.
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the number of positive COVID-19 cases increases, Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin wants residents to know it can handle the pandemic. According to Fairview Park Hospital CEO, Donald Avery, the hospital has seen its highest…
Police arrested 46-year-old Corey Dwayne Jenkins as his victim recovers from a stab wound. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a fight that sent a man to the hospital with a stab wound. Police say the…
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Westside defensive back and wide receiver Jehlen Cannady AKA "Hollywood" is now a preferred walk-on at the University of Georgia. Cannady graduated from Westside this year. He's the first football player ever to come out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon picked up two wins today. Half of their squad faced the Catawba Valley Stars at Luther Williams Field, while the other half of the team traveled to Savannah to take on the Bananas.…
A 17-year-old is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a Macon 16-year-old.
CENTERVILLE, Georiga (41NBC/WMGT) - A fight at a Middle Georgia mall spilled into the parking lot and ends with shots fired. Friday afternoon, the Centerville Police Department received a call about a fight at the Houston County Galleria. Witnesses say…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It has been hot over the last few days, and the water park at Rigby's in Warner Robins wants to help you stay cool. The water park and entertainment complex are open now, except for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- June is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and with some still practicing social isolation due to COVID, the loneliness can impact communities in many ways. Some experts say black Americans are more likely to report persistent…
Corporal Greg Thomas does something special for law enforcement agents in Middle Georgia. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A member from one local law enforcement agency strives to promote hope in Middle Georgia. Corporal Greg Thomas with the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Two-year-old dies after being hit by a vehicle on Hill-Brown Road. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A two-year-old is dead after a fatal traffic accident in Twiggs County on Thursday. Twiggs County Sheriff'S deputies say the incident happened Thursday at around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for the murder of 30-year-old Jontavious Towns, almost 3 years after his death. Thursday, July 16, 2020, officers found and arrested 26-year-old Horace Jamal Marsh, in connection to…
This article about the coronavirus red zone was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit newsroom based in Washington, D.C. A document prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force but not publicized suggests more than a…
They've now won six of their last eight.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As more and more places are requiring masks, what does that mean for your pockets? According to Dr. Antonio Saravia, associate professor of economics at Mercer, one-third of families are reporting they can't pay their rent…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Ambulance response times in Jones County are raising questions. According to Don Graham the Jones County Fire Chief and EMA Director, response times take about an hour in some cases. He says calls have tripled since…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University is taking precautions for the safety of students and faculty. Organizers will distribute a portion of the university’s Bear Care health initiative-safety kits at the beginning of the Fall semester. Michael Junod, director of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A construction project turned deadly in Macon on Thursday. Bibb County deputies say an accident happened at the Quality Inn on Chambers Road at 10 in the morning. The accident claimed the life of 18-year-old Johnny…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents and other authorities arrested a man in connection with the shooting of his 4-year-old daughter. This comes from a GBI news release. Investigators identified the man as 28-year-old Johnny Lee Kellom.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lincoln is a year old bull dog mix. He’s a sweet, energetic and cat friendly. He's also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in the hospital after being shot at an apartment complex in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened at Green Meadows Apartments at 3867 Log Cabin Drive at 10…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – County leaders announced a three-part plan this week that includes the removal of Confederate statues. The idea started from another proposal to renovate the corner of Cotton Ave and Second Street into a plaza that included…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the 2020 Macon-Bibb runoff elections near, one candidate urges residents to reconsider whom they vote for. Seth Clark, a commissioner candidate for District 5, says voters who plan to vote for Kitchens should re-evaluate their…
The heat was intense once again today across Middle Georgia as our high temps warmed to 99 in Macon! We have got another hot day on the way tomorrow, but it likely won't be quite as hot for Thursday. We…
As parents prepare for the upcoming school year, Houston County prepares for its Back to School Bash.
Twiggs County Public Schools families with WiFi connection issues. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County students will learn from home for the first nine weeks of the upcoming school year. School officials deem this version of learning safest with COVID-19…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is hitting a new peak of people hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, reaching almost 2,800 people currently in health care institutions Wednesday. Overall, the state reached nearly 128,000 confirmed infections from the respiratory disease, continuing a rapid…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several first responders are among the latest positive COVID-19 positive cases in Monroe County. Deputy Chief Jason Lott says three of his first responders tested positive in the last two weeks. With those first responders out,…
The Medical Center, Navicent Health is at capacity as of Wednesday afternoon, but the hospital says it is not due to care of COVID-19 patients.
NEW YORK (AP/NBC News) — Walmart has become the latest major retailer to require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores. The nation's largest retailer said the policy will go into effect on…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting Wednesday, anyone who visits a Baldwin County building will be required to wear a face covering. According to the county's new policy, children between two and twelve must also wear a face covering. Children under…
The Bacon improved to 7-6 with the win.
The Perry Lion's Club says it will host a USDA Food Distribution in the parking lot of the Bank of Perry on Wednesday.
Mayor Robert Reichert issued an Executive Order, requesting people, businesses, and organizations follow CDC guidelines.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man after deputies say he shot into a vehicle outside a restaurant Tuesday night.
The hunting show was scheduled August 14 through 16 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
According to the post, another key change is the county's 13 fire stations will be closed to the public.
The COVID-19 pandemic is altering how school will look when students return this fall.
A 4-year-old girl is dead after being shot Tuesday afternoon in Wilcox County.
After a day where Middle Georgia reached 98 degrees, it would be nice to get a break from the heat. Unfortunately, we won't be getting a break from this 90 degree weather any time soon. Wednesday will bring the return…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Middle Georgia State University prepares for the return of faculty and students. Classes begin August 12. The university says it has taken preventative measures like social distancing within classrooms to ensure safety on the campus. “We are…
.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A changing of the guard took place at Robins Air Force Base Tuesday. Brigadier General Jennifer Hammerstedt stepped into her new role as Robins Air Force Base Complex Commander. The base held the ceremony at…
Former Warner Robins City Councilman Mike Brashear has died at 72.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 6 and Friday, July 10, presented by Pierce Parts and Service