Crawford death ruled a homicide, 2 people in custody
Two people are in custody and charged with murder after a man was found dead Friday night.
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Lizella man faces multiple charges, including child pornography
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a Lizella man on Friday for sexually exploiting children. This is according to a GBI news release. Authorities arrested 35-year-old David Heath II. They charged him with the following: (5)…
Macon Judicial Circuit District Office launching TeleCourt technology
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit District Office is launching TeleCourt video conferencing technology that will soon be available in the courtrooms. District Attorney David Cooke announced Monday that his office pledged to use $15,000 seized from criminals…
Man found dead in Crawford County, autopsy to be performed
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to figure out what happened to a man they found dead. According to a news release from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 38 year old Fraddian Robinson dead…
Community prepares for students' return
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When in person classes resume following the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibb County students will have a clean place to learn and play. And it's all thanks to their community, working inside and out. On the inside: operational…
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia. According to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, the declaration makes federal emergency aid available for Georgia to boost the state and local…
Robins Air Force Base reports fourth confirmed case of COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base has a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. A post on the base's Facebook page does not specify who the person is or how they contracted the…
How COVID-19 cleaning may affect your pet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do the rumors about pets and cleaning supplies. At the start of the pandemic, Georgians took to social media platforms to share information about what cleaning supplies…
Experts expect 8,000 layoffs in Bibb County due to COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials expect more than 8,000 Macon residents to be laid off within the next few weeks due to COVID-19. According to Money Geek, as businesses respond to COVID-19 changes, the number of coronavirus layoffs is expected…
Employee at Perdue Farms Plant in Perry tests positive for COVID-19
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An employee at Perdue Farms Georgia Cook Plant in Perry has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release on Perdue Farms website, the employee has not been to work…
Inmate in Wheeler County tests positive for COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate in Wheeler County has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release from the South Central Health District, the inmate is the first positive case of the virus…
Mercer University graduate student tests positive for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer University graduate student has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to an update on the University's website, the student tested positive for the virus on Friday in Atlanta, which is…
Washington state murder suspect arrested in Macon
A man wanted in connection to a murder in Tacoma, Washington was arrested in Macon this week.
Third Southwest High employee tests positive for COVID-19
A third Southwest High School employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Weekend brings warm weather and a few showers
Fog kind of took over our weather for the start of the day on Friday, but sunshine returned and helped to warm us into the 80's on Friday. For Saturday expect another day that starts with the potential for patchy…
$10,000 reward offered during arson investigation
Fire investigators say, the vacant home in Tennille, was fully engulfed.
Eastbound lanes of Hartley Bridge Road, I-75 North on-ramp temporarily closed
Eastbound lanes of Hartley Bridge Road over I-75, along with the on-ramp from the eastbound lanes to I-75 North, are temporarily closed after an accident Friday afternoon.
New partnership aims to bring telehealth to rural doctors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University partnered with the Georgia Partnership for Telehealth to bring rural physicians a new web-based telehealth consultation software. Dr. Jean Sumner, the Dean of Mercer University's School of…
Stone Edge Church relief event postponed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Stone Edge Church planned a COVID-19 relief event for Saturday in Macon, but it's been postponed due to a lack of vendor participation. “I think it might be fear that's driving people to not sign up…
MWA: 'Do not flush anything besides toilet tissue'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Across the country, people stocked up on disinfecting products and toilet tissue amid the coronavirus outbreak. Most local stores have run out of toilet paper, and residents have started using alternatives for wiping. Macon Water Authority…
Cherry Blossom Festival organizers offer virtual experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - This time of year, downtown Macon is usually packed for the "Pinkest Party on Earth." However, due to event cancellations surrounding COVID-19, organizers are finding digital ways to continue the tradition. "Unfortunately, we’re disappointed that…
Howard goalie says 'We Just Want 2 Play' after schools to remain closed until April 24th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Thursday, March 26, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that said all schools were to remain closed until April 24 due to the coronavirus. That, of course, means all games and practices will not…
Man caught on camera illegally entering car
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man caught on camera illegally entering a car. Video on the Houston County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page shows the incident they say happened on March 19, in the…
Macon restaurant offers free lunch to kids amid COVID-19 outbreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In an effort to help families during the COVID-19 outbreak, 305 Seafood & Wings is providing free lunch to children. According to manager Dexter Brown, he and his coworkers wanted to help the community all while…
Macon-Bibb Tax Assessor's Office moving all services online
The Macon-Bibb Tax Assessor's Office is closed to the public until further notice.
"12 MONKEYS,” “CONTAGION” see surge of interest
NEW YORK (AP) - In the days leading up to the country shutting down due to the coronavirus outbreak, viewers were looking for movies about pandemics. Between March 3 and 14, Tivo reported a 600% increase in viewing of movies…
Mercer's Tanner Hall listed as one of D1 baseball's top senior pitchers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer senior pitcher Tanner Hall is in good company. The Warner Robins native has been listed as one of the top senior pitchers by D1 baseball. He's one of three Southern Conference players on the list.…
Macon Mayhem fired up after canceled season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem were so close to making the playoffs before their season got canceled that they could practically taste it. They were just a few points out of the final two spots, and the way…
Daybreak Interview: Top 5 movies to watch at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Which means you have to find an indoor activity to do, like watching movies. Middle Georgia Resident and Youtube movie reviewer, Jackie K.…
Peach County Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Peach County Schools employee tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the school district. According to the news release, the school district was notified on Wednesday that an employee…
Central's Antonio Card named to All-Middle Georgia second team
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central High School's Antonio Card is one of the top combo guards in Middle Georgia. There's no if's, and's or but's about it. He's extremely explosive. He can shoot the lights out, and score from anywhere…
Mercer suspends in-person classes, offers room and board reimbursement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University is suspending all in-person classes for the Spring semester. However, the university will continue to offer virtual classes. For those graduating in Spring, a statement on Mercer's website said: "My hope was that we…
Macon GEICO employee tests positive for COVID-19
GEICO has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19.
Armed suspects rob Macon Waffle House
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies are investigating the robbery of the Waffle House at 5440 Bowman Road, Friday morning in Macon. Deputies say three suspects entered the restaurant wearing all black with their faces covered at 3:20 this…
Record warmth possible Friday
We had an excellent day (weatherwise) across Middle Georgia with highs in the low 80's and plenty of sunshine. More sunshine is on the way to round out the week, but we will see the possibility of record highs across…
'We all love each other like family': Pulaski County teachers motorcade
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pulaski County teachers decided to bring a little joy to their students on Thursday by having a motorcade. Teachers decorated their cars with signs and lined up at Pulaski County Elementary School for the parade. Mitzi…
Macon neighborhood helps local business with virtual pizza party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon neighborhood is having a virtual pizza party to help a local business that's struggling because of COVID-19. Families from the Oakview neighborhood are making sure Fatty's Pizza keeps pushing out orders. Patty Martin says…
Mercer looks to make reusable masks for healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University wants to help area health care providers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Mercer's School of Engineering is developing a prototype for reusable surgical masks to distribute to local health care providers. The prototype is made…
BBB: Coronavirus creates 'perfect storm' for scammers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scammers are targeting Georgia residents who practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. And while social distancing aids in slowing the spread of coronavirus, it may benefit scammers. According to Kelvin Collins -- president &…
CDC identifies new severe symptoms for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new information regarding new symptoms of the coronavirus. Officials say it's important to know the difference between mild and severe symptoms -- also, what to do if…
Georgia Secretary of State looks to secure votes for 2020 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is trying to secure votes for the 2020 election. Raffensperger says counties made adjustments to protect poll workers and voters after suspending the March election due to local states of…
Crisis Line: Domestic violence cases double amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the COVID-19 pandemic has families isolated at home, the Crisis Line & Safe House says they are noticing an increase in domestic violence cases. Jamie Borman with the Crisis Line says the number of cases…
The Westfield School employee tests positive for COVID-19
A faculty/staff member at The Westfield School in Perry has tested positive for COVID-19.
Publix stores to have barriers for cashiers as virus spreads
MIAMI (AP) - Florida-based grocery chain Publix says it will begin installing plexiglass barriers at the cash registers to protect its workers and customers from the coronavirus. A company spokeswoman says all of its stores should have the barriers installed…
Kemp closes Georgia's public K-12 schools through April 24
All of Georgia's public elementary and secondary schools will remain closed for in-person instruction through Friday, April 24 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Smaller communities prepare for onslaught of virus patients
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - The infections in New York City have dominated much of the national conversation about the coronavirus. But far from the coasts, smaller communities also are preparing for things to get worse. In places such as Albany,…
Hawkinsville fire kills one person, destroys home
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire in Hawkinsville leaves one man dead and the home a total loss. According to Pulaski County Fire Chief Leslie Sewell, fire crews responded to a mobile home on Linder Road at 2 a.m. on…
Warner Robins QB Jalen Addie gets new offer, Central's Malique Frazier commits to Columbus State
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins junior quarterback Jalen Addie is arguably one of the best QB's in Middle Georgia. He's a dual-threat QB that's a nightmare to prepare for. Last season, he threw for 2,411 yards and 24…
Robins Air Force Base takes measures after 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Wednesday, Robins Air Force Base reported its third confirmed case of COVID-19. Air Force Base officials implemented additional measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus. This is according to a news release posted…
Robins Air Force Base confirms a third case of COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Robins Air Force Base announced a third confirmed COVID-19 case on Wednesday. According to the base's Facebook page, the person infected with the virus is an employee that lives on the base. On Saturday, March 21st,…