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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Christmas Made in the South is canceling all of its 2020 festivals, including one in Middle Georgia. According to a post on the fine art and craft festivals website, the festivals are canceled because of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is changing its hours at its COVID-19 testing sites and its call line. According to an email from the health district, hours are changing at its county health departments because of…
Rivals.com has him listed as a 3-star recruit.
This week started hot for many in Middle Georgia with highs in the 90's and "feels like" temps in the 100's. Not much will change as we head through the rest of the week, but we are going to increase…
Dublin City Schools students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local clergy and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are aiming to bring more neighborhoods together. The two groups held a news conference Monday at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Outreach and Restorative Justice Center to announce…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting at a convenience store in East Dublin ends with one man dead. According to Laurens County Coroner Richard Stanley, 34-year-old Travis Plummer died from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning. The incident happened…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Officials closed the Washington County Courthouse to the public after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the courthouse will remain closed until Thursday, July…
UPDATE: Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30 a.m. - 56 year old Matthew Williams has been found safe. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, he was found at a convenience store by family friend Saturday night. The family friend drove…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Laurens County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested and fired from the Sheriff's Office. According to a news release from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, Demetrius Green was arrested on Friday, July 10th and charged with…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is helping 22 people after a major motel fire in Milledgeville. According to Jay Lawrence with the American Red Cross, the fire happened Saturday morning at the Extended Stay Relax Inn on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot in Central City Park Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a large crowd was partying in the area just before 10 p.m. Deputies…
A woman is custody following a shooting Saturday night at Walmart on Gray Highway.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference suspended all 2020 fall sporting and championship events Thursday because of coronavirus concerns.
It has been another night of scattered storms across Middle Georgia after a day of high heat. Overnight a cold front will continue to push towards the east coast. This will pass through Middle Georgia by tomorrow morning clearing out…
Friday’s distribution was the first and largest food giveaway in west Macon since the start of coronavirus pandemic.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County will decide on a new mayor in a runoff election. Early voting starts on July 20, and election day is August 11. 41NBC met with both candidates to hear what tops their campaign agendas.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fall classes start on most college campuses next month. The COVID-19 pandemic has college administrators rethinking how students will attend class this year. When students return to Middle Georgia State University on August 12th, their classes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Macon mayor urges taking preventative measures, slow spread of COVID 30,000+ pounds of food, 2,400+ books being distributed in Macon Friday
Parents can stop by Westside High School Friday to pick up food and books for their children.
The Bibb County Board of Education will hold two public hearings this month regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The superintendent for the Bibb County School District is asking for assistance from local businesses and churches as they head into the new school year. If COVID-10 cases continue to spike in Bibb County by September,…
Deputies are searching for Ja’Nya Taylor, Damaiha Reed, and Dalendria Lowe for charging tips to 'pick-up' orders at Ole Times Country Buffet. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need help finding three women accused of adding tips to "pick…