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UPDATE: Macon-Bibb mayoral race set for runoff election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Unofficial elections results show a runoff election between Cliffard Whitby and Lester Miller will decide Macon's next mayor. According to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections, Lester Miller received 16,511 votes and Cliffard Whitby received 10,456. The Board…
Storms for some, lower humidity for others in Middle Georgia Friday
We have seen a reduction in our humidity (in most areas) behind a cold front that passed through the area today, and that has felt great! Expect another day of lower humidity, but also the chance of isolated storms. These…
Black Lives Matter protest set for Friday in Cochran
The protest will start at 5 p.m. and will last approximately two hours.
Coliseum to build free-standing emergency room in Houston County
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is set to build a free-standing emergency room in Houston County. The new facility will be located at the intersection of Highway 96 and Butten Drive in Bonaire. The 12-bed, 12,760 square foot…
Middle Georgia Regional Library set to reopen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia Regional Libraries plans to reopen on Monday across the states. According to a news release, more safety measures have been added to protect staff and the residents, including: Returned books will continue to be…
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter reopening in July
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter will reopen for business and events on July 1. According to a news release from GNFA officials, the decision was made on Wednesday during a monthly board meeting. Georgia National…
Dog of the Week: Briggs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Briggs is a seven to eight year old Chihuahua mix. He’s sweet, dog friendly and cat friendly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s normally…
41NBC Interview: Georgia's Statewide Voting System Implementation Manager responds to elections problems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia voters say there were several problems during Tuesday's elections. We reached out to Georgia's Secretary of State Office for a response. 41NBC Anchor Amanda Corna spoke with Georgia's Statewide Voting System Implementation Manager, Gabriel Sterling,…
Cold front brings storms overnight, lower humidity Thursday
It has been another stormy day across Middle Georgia and we will likely see a few more storms through Thursday morning. A cold front is pushing through North Georgia this evening and with it, a few storms will be possible…
Southfield Elementary holds summer reading backpack giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A school in Macon is providing students with materials to extend learning throughout the summer. Students at Southfield Elementary have been out of school for a while. But school staff is helping them out by giving them…
Publix opens store in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Publix grocery store held its grand opening in Macon's Tobesofkee Crossing on Thomaston Road Wednesday. Media relation manager Nicole Krauss says they are happy to bring the company to the community. “We are so excited to…
Macon man aims to end food insecurities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon man says he wants to end food insecurities within parts of the city. Erion Smith -- Pleasant Hill native and candidate for Macon-Bibb commissioner -- says regardless of whether or not he wins, he…
Early indicators point to Macon-Bibb mayoral race run-off election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As poll workers continue tallying votes from yesterday's election, one thing has become clear -- Macon's mayoral race will likely to head into a runoff. Since no candidate received more than 50% of the votes, Bibb…
UPDATE: Missing elderly woman found
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies located 83-year-old Alma Gooden. She was found near the Riverside Dr. underpass near Second Street just before 7 p.m. Gooden was checked out by EMS and returned to her family unharmed. ____________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --…
Warrants issued for Green Pine Acres aggravated assault suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warrants for aggravated assault and burglary have been issued for Michael Paul Williams by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Williams is wanted in connection to a recent south Macon shooting at Green Pine Acres Mobile Home…
Macon man arrested after using cloned credit cards for purchases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Macon man for theft by deception on Tuesday around noon. Authorities identified the man as 45-year-old Dyrek Antonio Fuller, of Macon. Investigators were informed that between January 5, 2020, and…
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia Wednesday
After a day of storms across Middle Georgia, we are looking at another chance of potentially strong storms for Wednesday. A cold front will approach the area and help to lift the tropical moisture in our area. The result will…
Austin Scott, Buddy Carter win GOP nods for new terms in Congress
ATLANTA (AP) — Incumbent Republicans Buddy Carter and Austin Scott are each rolling to victory in their primary bids for another term Congress. Carter, seeking his fourth term representing the 1st District along Georgia’s coast, defeated Republican challengers Danny Merritt…
Middle Georgia residents share importance of voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia voters hurried to cast their ballots for candidates for local, state, and federal officials. Eighty-seven-year-old Dorothy Dunn has been voting since the 1950s. “[I voted in] the first election of Dwight Eisenhower,” said Dorothy…
RV dealers see sales increase during pandemic
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As Americans search for ways to stay busy during the pandemic, RV dealers say sales have increased. Travel experts expect more residents to remain close to home. Some will take road trips rather than flying. Rex…
Polling precincts take COVID-19 precautions on Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - COVID-19 is not stopping democracy. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger took extra steps to protect both voters and poll workers. Gloves, masks, and minimal contact with surfaces are just some of the steps. Raffensperger encouraged Georgians…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 1-5
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 1 and Friday, June 5.
Voters to use new voting machines, Tuesday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday is Georgia’s primary elections and voters can expect a few changes at the polls. Houston County Board of Elections wants to make sure residents know how to properly cast their votes with three easy steps.…
Heat, humidity and storms continue Tuesday in Middle Georgia
Heat and humidity were out in full force across the southeast today as Tropical Depression Cristobal moves north. As Cristobal moves north and gets absorbed by our next system, we continue to see tropical moisture being drawn across Georgia. Thus…
Perry Leisure Services host virtual summer camp
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Perry Leisure Services Department will host a virtual summer camp beginning Tuesday. The free eight-week program will run from June to July. The "camp-in" will meet three days a week. It offers STEM-related…
Residents call to reopen Sammie Davis Jr. case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been eight years since Sammie Davis Jr. was killed by former Macon Police Department officer Clayton Sutton. Residents gathered for a news conference at Rosa Parks Square on Monday seeking justice for Davis in the…
Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers free fishing day
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is allowing Georgia residents a few days to fish without a license. This Saturday will be one of three free fishing days this year. The DNR started hosting…
BOLO: Monroe County Sheriff's deputies searching for suspect
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monroe County Sheriff's deputies looking 29-year-old Malcolm Bady of Jonesboro. Authorities described Bady as standing 5’10” and weighing 150 lbs., last seen wearing a red shirt and black shorts who ran from a Chevrolet Malibu. Deputies…
BOLO: Deputies need help identifying suspects in armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an armed robbery that happened at the AK Express on Clinton Road. Investigators say the incident happened around 12:35 a.m. Monday. According to witnesses, a woman and a…
Fire damages an apartment in Macon, leaves six people without a home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Six people are without a home after a fire broke out in an apartment Sunday afternoon. According to Macon-Bibb Fire Chief, Marvin Riggins, the fire happened at 624 Forest Hill Road, apartment V3 in Macon at…
Medical Monday: Navicent Health's Wellness Center reopens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Navicent Health's Wellness Center has reopened its doors. The Wellness Center's manager, Lisa Seneker, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to tell us more about what the reopening process will…
Two people arrested, five people wanted in connection to shooting death in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are behind bars and five more are wanted in connection to murder at an apartment building. According to Captain Jerrell Smith with the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety, 26 year old Jada…
Macon man dies after gunshot wound to face
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An east Macon homicide left its victim with a gunshot wound to the face. Deputies responded to several reports of gunshots in the Fort Hill community just around 1:20 a.m. When on the scene deputies heard…
WRPD investigating Saturday shooting, Sunday armed robbery
Warner Robins Police are investigating two separate incidents that happened over the weekend.
Macon man hospitalized after Thomas Street shooting
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot early Saturday morning.
Sheriff identifies 5 killed in Putnam County plane crash
Five people died in a plane crash Friday afternoon in Putnam County.
Wesleyan College expels student for racist post
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Wesleyan College expelled a student responsible for a racist social media post Thursday. Several people shared the picture, demanding the student be removed. Many students, alumnae, and staff say the incident is another example of a…
Southern Pines Waterpark remains closed for 2020 season
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Southern Pines Waterpark will remain closed for the 2020 season due to the pandemic. The Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority announced the decision Thursday. Board members say they sought advice from local and state health officials. Ther…
'Black with a badge': Local law officials speak out
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As protests continue nationwide surrounding George Floyd’s death, a Middle Georgia police chief and a deputy both share a message. “You got to follow the law and do the right thing,” said Dublin chief of police…
Commissioners respond to fellow commissioner’s controversial Facebook comment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Community members are asking for Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen’s resignation after a controversial Facebook post. Allen apologized for the Facebook comment saying, police should shoot to kill when protests become destructive. “I am very disappointed in my…
Warner Robins to resume disconnections for past due balances
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins plans to resume disconnections for accounts with a past due balance. This is according to a news release from the City of Warner Robins. The news release states that disconnections…
Bibb deputies need public’s assistance in entering auto investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s assistance identifying and locating a man in connection with an entering auto investigation. The suspect was seen in video and photographs breaking into vehicles on Orange Street. The…
Macon DA's Office files complaint against 'nuisance' motel
The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office has filed a complaint against a motel and is asking a judge to "declare the property a public nuisance and take action."
Decision 2020: Meet Stacy Jenkins, candidate for District 8 Macon-Bibb Commissioner
41NBC is continuing conversations with candidates running for office.
Decision 2020: Meet Bonnie Thompson, candidate for District 7 Macon-Bibb Commissioner
41NBC is continuing conversations with candidates running for office.
United Way of Central Georgia receives over $5-million in donations
Local businesses, donors including the Coliseum donated $5,208,497.
Residents hold memorial walk for victims of Death Valley shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of people gathered for a memorial walk in remembrance of the victims of the Death Valley party shooting from 2019. The mother of 25-year-old Gerald Pennyman who was killed during the June 4th shooting helped…
Protesters hold vigil outside Perdue Farms in Perry, questioning conditions inside
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rural America's workforce is feeling the impact of coronavirus. Middle Georgia employees at factories and production plants are fearful of poor work conditions. Janie Hokanson, an organizer from Middle Georgia Animal Save, says slaughterhouses and meat processing…
Mercer Medicine provides free COVID-19 testing to homeless
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As availability for COVID-19 testing increases, medical professionals are reaching out to more people. Mercer Medicine and Depaul USA’s Daybreak Day provided free testing for the homeless Thursday. According to a news release, several non-profits organizations…