Former Mercer head basketball coach Bill Bibb dies at 86
Legendary Mercer men's head basketball coach Bill Bibb died Thursday afternoon at the age of 86.
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Loeffler addresses WNBA letter while visiting Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler addressed a letter she sent to the WNBA Commissioner this week. She made the address while visiting Middle Georgia on Thursday. Loeffler -- co-owner of WNBA team the Atlanta Dream --…
UPDATE: Authorities arrest suspect in Hawkinsville homicide
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested the suspect involved in the July 8 murder of William Whitehead. According to a news release, GBI agents arrested 32-year-old Tyree Williams on Thursday. Tyree Williams charges Williams faces charges of malice murder, aggravated…
Bibb Sheriff's Office needs help finding woman suspected of credit card fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a woman suspected of committing financial transaction card theft and fraud. Investigators say the victim reported the incident on June 11 around 7:15 in the evening. Deputies say…
Macon mayor urges taking preventative measures, slow spread of COVID
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Mayor Robert Reichert issued an executive order urging people and businesses to take preventative measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of COVID-19. According to a news release…
Motorcyclist dies after car strikes him in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a fatal accident after a woman hit a motorcyclist. Investigators say the accident happened on Jeffersonville Road around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators identified the motorcyclist as 31-year-old Sidney Stone.…
Bibb County School District's plan for academic school year and graduations
Macon, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) -- In a school board meeting Tuesday night, Bibb County school board members tackled several issues, including graduations and virtual learning options. The Bibb County school district will start the 2020-2021 academic school year on September 7th, the day…
Mask mandate proposed for Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Bibb County commissioners are working with the Bibb County Health Department to create a mask ordinance. As the numbers of COVID-19 cases increase in Bibb county, Commissioners, Joe Allen and Elaine Lucas say the county…
Houston County High School employee tests positive for COVID-19, football workouts suspended
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County High School employee has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Public Service Announcement from the Houston County School District, school district officials found out about the test results Wednesday. The PSA goes on…
Scattered storms and heat remain in the forecast for Thursday
It was another hot day across Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 90's and high humidity. Not only that, but we are once again seeing pop up showers and storms this evening. Tomorrow will bring more of the same,…
Macedonia Baptist Church holds food giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the pandemic causing layoffs across Middle Georgia, Macedonia Baptist church is providing relief for residents. The church gave away groceries Wednesday along with the Macon Rescue Mission to continue making a difference in the community.…
Hay House reopens with safety precautions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of Macon’s historic sites has reopened to visitors. According to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Hay House will offer limited tours with special regulations to slow the spread of COVID-19. Following Guidelines and…
Macon man arrested after fleeing deputies, scene of accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man after he led law enforcement on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Deputies identified the man as 43-year-old James Michael Simmons. James Michael SimmonsCourtesy: Bibb County…
Authorities searching for murder suspect in Hawkinsville homicide
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Office and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a Hawkinsville man suspected of killing another man. Authorities identified the murder suspect as 32-year-old Tyree Williams. GBI agents say…
U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler plans visit to Robins Air Force Base
Loeffler visits Robins Air Force Base on Thursday ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler -- a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee -- plans to visit Robins Air Force Base on Thursday, July 9. This is according…
Frito Lay to expand operations in Perry, creates 120 new jobs
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp announced that Frito-Lay will expand its operations in Perry and Kathleen. According to a news release from the Governor's Office, this will create 120 new jobs in Houston County. “Frito-Lay is one of…
Hot, humid, and stormy this week in Middle Georgia
Another day of dealing with that tropical low pressure has meant another day of heavy rain and scattered thunderstorm activity. Some of the areas that were hit hard yesterday with heavy rain are under the gun once again tonight. In…
Macon-Bibb County employees test positive for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some Macon-Bibb County employees have tested positive for COVID-19. County manager, Keith Moffett, made the announcement during Tuesday night's Pre-commission meeting. According to Chris Floore with the Macon-Bibb County Public Affairs Office, employees are told to…
Two Macon-Bibb County Commissioners want residents to be required to wear masks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon-Bibb County Commissioners say they want county residents to be required to wear face masks in public. During Tuesday night's pre-commission meeting, Commissioner Elaine Lucas said she wants a resolution to be made up for…
Bibb school board votes to start school year after Labor Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County students will not return to school until after Labor Day. Bibb County Board of Education members voted on that decision during called meeting Tuesday night. An exact date of when students will return has…
Warner Robins to become 'Smart City'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Three agencies are partnering to make Warner Robins a smart city. Warner Robins, its development authority, and the A2D broad-band company are working to bring high-speed internet to the city. “The funding of it was put…
Downtown Macon Terminal Station closed amid COVID-19 concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is closing the terminal station in downtown Macon due to COVID-19 concerns. The terminal station is used for events and houses several county offices, like the Department of Driver Services and Economic…
UPDATE: Perry Police, GBI investigating early morning homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two murder suspects are awaiting extradition, and a third turned herself in for the murder of a Fort Valley man. Perry police detectives and Calhoun County deputies arrested two Alabama men for the murder of 20-year-old…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 29-July 3
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 29 and Friday, July 3, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
MORNING UPDATE: Governor Kemp issues state of emergency after increase in violent crimes; Tropical low to keep rain coverage up this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Governor Kemp issues state of emergency after increase in violent crimes 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Tropical low to keep rain coverage up this afternoon
Middle Georgia churches offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing and free food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Empowerment Center and Community Church of God in Macon are partnering with several churches in Middle Georgia to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Testing is being offered at the following churches: Bethel Missionary Baptist…
Tropical low continues rain chances Tuesday in Middle Georgia
It has been a rainy day across much of Middle Georgia, with some areas receiving over 2" of rain in a period of just a few hours. Part of the reason for the heavy rain is an area of low…
Dublin City Schools deciding to shortened 2020-2021 school year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — To continue slowing the spread of coronavirus, Dublin City Schools proposes to shorten the 2020-2021 academic school year. The district wants to operate with a 167-day academic calendar instead of 180 days to assess students. It…
Health, law officials warn leaving children in hot vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For the seventh year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning along with Governor Brian Kemp is pushing a “Look Again” campaign that promotes preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke. 41NBC spoke to local health experts about…
Macon mayor extends art installations in downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mayor Robert Reichert extended an Executive Order allowing for two public art walls to stay up through 6 p.m. on July 14, 2020. This comes from a Macon-Bibb County news release. The art walls went up…
MORNING UPDATE: 2 killed, 7-year-old injured in overnight shooting, Wet start to work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: 2 killed, 7-year-old injured in overnight shooting 41NBC Acueweather Forecast: Wet start to work week
2 killed, 7-year-old injured in overnight shooting
Two men are dead and a child is injured following an overnight shooting.
Baldwin football delays in-person workouts until July 13
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Braves have delayed their in-person workouts until Monday, July 13 due to the current spike in coronavirus cases. The Braves will instead go back to virtual workouts starting Monday, July 6 from 7 A.M.…
'Celebratory gunfire is illegal': Bibb deputies warn against shooting in air
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has a message for those thinking of celebrating the Fourth of July with gunfire. Deputies say shooting a gun into the air is careless and extremely dangerous. Lieutenant Wilton Collins says…
`Huge bummer': July Fourth will test Americans' discipline
(AP) -- The U.S. is heading into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans’ self-control. They say this…
Fourth of July fireworks sales skyrocket in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fireworks sales have skyrocketed as many July 4th events were canceled due to coronavirus. According to Cheryl Story, a Jakes Fireworks store operator, they have seen a surge in sales this year. Story says since many…
State agency encourages water, boating safety for Fourth of July weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As residents prepare for the Fourth of July weekend on the lake, the Department Of Natural Resources Division encourages water and boating safety. DNR is reinforcing the importance of community well-being after a recent drowning at…
Looking back on Second Atlanta International Pop Festival
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Second Atlanta International Pop Festival in Byron. Many credit the event as the largest outdoor concert in the state's history. Between 100,000 to a half-million people made their…
Daybreak Segment: How to make a delicious appetizer and refreshing drink for Independence Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Independence Day is Saturday and cookouts are a popular way to celebrate the holiday. Chef Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Warner Robins and a winner of the first ever Georgia Seafood Festival, sent in a…
Local non-profit hosts 4K Walk, Run at Rosa Parks Square
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A local non-profit is taking action to raise concerns about killings and racial injustices happening in Middle Georgia. Freedom for All Macon will conduct a 4k Solidarity Run and Walk on Saturday morning. The 2.21-mile walk…
3 people sent to hospital after early morning crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were sent to the hospital early Friday morning following a car crash. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at the Eisenhower Parkway and I-75 intersection just before 1 a.m. A…
MORNING UPDATE: Perry Police, GBI investigating early morning homicide; Commissioner Wynn speaks out about husband being assaulted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Perry Police, GBI investigating early morning homicide Commissioner Wynn speaks out about husband being assaulted
Macon Bacon falls to Savannah in home opener
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon lost to the Savannah Bananas Wednesday, 8-0, in their season opener. They were hoping to have a different outcome Thursday night in their home opener at Luther Williams Field. But, the Bananas spoiled…
BSO cracks down on "shot" houses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Local law enforcement is cracking down on a number of blighted properties turned into bootleg liquor stores. “Our ordinance calls them a dive. Some people call them a bootleg, and other people call them a shot house,”…
Perry Police, GBI investigating early morning homicide
One person is dead after a shooting early Thursday morning.
Commissioner Wynn speaks out about husband being assaulted
A Macon-Bibb commissioner says to expect more charges after her husband was assaulted in downtown Macon Wednesday morning.
Middle Georgia family takes on NBC's The Wall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia men got the chance to compete for cash and show the world what they've got. Retired Marine Micheal Oglesby and his nephew Jahmar Tate -- a school counselor -- were contestants NBC's game…
Macon man wanted for selling fake car parts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a Macon man wanted for selling fake car parts. Investigators are looking for 30-year-old Timothy Sherrod Harden for Theft by Deception. Investigators determined that between October 2019 and…
Navicent Health changes parts of essential visitation policy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical Center Navicent Health has made changes to parts of its essential visitation policy. This is according to a news release from the healthcare provider. The news release states that Navicent made the decision after reviewing…
Man arrested, charged with assaulting Macon-Bibb commissioner's husband
Bibb County deputies are "actively searching" for a man accused of assaulting a Macon-Bibb Commissioner's husband.