Kroger hiring to help with high demand
Felix Turner with Kroger says store employees are cleaning cash registers, food belts, shelves, and other common areas to help combat COVID-19.
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Kemp, American Red Cross urge Georgians to donate blood
Georgia governor Brian Kemp is urging Georgians to donate blood as officials work to address effects of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
Kemp signs house bill to help fight COVID-19
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Kemp signed House Bill 792 -- Georgia's amended fiscal year 2020 budget with $100 million in emergency funding to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This is according to a news release from Governor Kemp's…
Southern Conference cancels athletic events through end of semester
The Southern Conference, which includes Mercer University, has canceled all athletics-related activities for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year.
Stratford's tennis teams meet to discuss plans during school postponement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stratford Academy is suspending all school operations on Wednesday until further notice. But Monday, both the boys and girls tennis teams met for one last time. The teams gathered outside of the tennis courts to discuss…
Salvation Army prepares for COVID-19 for Middle Georgia, officials say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is working with local, state, and federal agencies to stop the spread of COVID-19. The organization will continue its normal operations to service families and individuals in need of emergency…
Macon man arrested in connection with All Star Scooters burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators identified one of the suspects involved in the March 10 burglary of All Star Scooters. Authorities issued warrants for 18-year-old Preston Lee Slay of Macon. Slay turned himself over to investigators on…
Middle Georgia School Districts provide free meals
The school districts plan to offer free meals Monday through Friday.
UGA announces annual G-Day game is canceled
The University of Georgia's G-Day spring football game, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled, the school announced Tuesday.
Kroger Atlanta Division changing store hours effective March 17
Kroger's Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will temporarily adjust store hours starting Tuesday, March 17.
Fairview Park Hospital takes precautions for COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Starting Tuesday, Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin is limiting entrances and implementing new visitor restrictions to protect against COVID-19. Patients who are scheduled for surgery can still enter through the Same Day Surgery entrance. All other…
Tech Report: Apple stock drops, Universal offers new movies for rent
Jane King's Tech Report Apple stock drops According to Jane King, Apple had its worst day since 2008 on Monday. The extension of Apple stock dropped toward the end of the day. The Trump Administration predicts that the nation will…
Angie's List: Dining room repurposing ideas
Fewer and fewer households have dining rooms. Homeowners are using this space for other purposes. In this episode of Angie's List Report, Shelby Coates talks about the different uses for dining room space. Coates says only 23 percent of families…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 9-15
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 9 and Sunday, March 15
Warner Robins closing public city buildings to stop spread of COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is closing its public city buildings starting Tuesday, March 17th to help stop the spread of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a post on the city of Warner Robins government…
Bibb deputies looking for Robbery suspect
BCSO: Man robbed the Family Dollar on Napier Avenue Monday night
Two Middle Georgia Universities move to online classes
Institutions will remain open, with minimal staff physically on-site, to ensure continuity of certain services.
Two people in Perry may have been exposed to COVID-19
Both employees were asked to self-quarantine at home for a period of 14 days.
Doctor explains difference between self isolation, self-quarantining
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The number of COVID-19 cases in Georgia currently sits at 121. The cases are scattered throughout the state, ranging from Fulton to Floyd counties. With the cold and flu season being here as well, doctors have to…
Macon-Bibb Commission meeting closed to public due to COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Commission meeting is closed to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuesday's scheduled commission meeting is available only to commissioners via phone conference.
GMC campuses switch to online learning, canceling events
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College, GMC Corps of Cadets, and GMC Prep School are transitioning to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clubs, activities, and all events through March 30, 2020, will be postponed until further notice.…
Houston County School District offering free meals to kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While Houston County Schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district is offering kids free meals. The district is offering free breakfast and lunch to kids up to 18 years old, starting Tuesday, March…
As COVID-19 forces business closures, what legal obligations do employers, employees have?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Business owners say they're worried about COVID-19 legal issues as it pertains to employees. A local lawyer says as long as businesses comply with the Center of Disease Control guidelines, business owners will be fine. Lawyer…
Governor Kemp signs executive order closing all Georgia public schools
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 Monday, closing all public schools from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Local beauty industry falling victim to COVID-19 pandemic
Middle Georgia's beauty industry is among those falling victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bibb School District students working from home starting Tuesday
The Bibb County School District will require students to do their studies at home starting Tuesday for the next three weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump: US 'may be' headed toward recession
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says the United States “may be” headed toward a recession as the economy continues to be battered amid the coronavirus outbreak. Trump spoke to reporters Monday at a White House briefing as cases in…
Construction underway on Monroe County site to host COVID-19 patients
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Construction of a self-quarantine site is underway in Monroe County. It will include 20 temporary housing units. Governor Brian Kemp announced Friday there will be a quarantine space the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. It's…
Tech Report: Apple stores closed, Comcast offers free WiFi
Apple stores closed Jane King reports that Apple closed all of its stores outside of greater China for two weeks. She says Apple will reopen its stores on March 27. Comcast offers free WiFi Also, Comcast is offering free Wi-Fi…
Macon-Bibb recreation centers closing for at least 15 days
Macon-Bibb County recreation centers will be closed for at least 15 days starting Tuesday, March 17.
Mercer University cancels class, moving to e-learning next week
Mercer University will cancel classes and move to an online platform after further assessing the Coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Milestones testing suspended until further notice
The Georgia Milestones and other standardize testing are suspended until further notice following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Twiggs County head-on crash kills both drivers
Georgia State Patrol is investigating an early morning crash that left two people dead.
Middle Georgia Regional Library System closing until April 1
The Middle Georgia Regional Library is suspending services due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kemp, GHCA urge long-term care facilities to restrict visitors, volunteers
Georgia governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Health Care Association are urging the state's long-term care facilities to restrict all visitors, volunteers and non-essential personnel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia National Guard activated to combat COVID-19
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Governor Kemp called on the Georgia National Guard to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state. He issued the order on Saturday. In the executive order, Kemp authorized Adjutant General Tom Carden to call up as…
Governor Kemp declares public health emergency
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an unprecedented move, Governor Kemp placed Georgia under a public health emergency over the weekend. During a news conference on Saturday, Kemp said the declaration will help health and emergency management officials across the state…
Georgia Power vows to continue service amid COVID-19 outbreak
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power announced in a press release that operations and service will go on without interruption as the COVID-19 novel coronavirus continues to spread. Paul Bowers, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power said in a…
Bibb County Schools to close indefinitely after Monday, March 16th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools will close indefinitely after Monday, March 16th. The closing is in response to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, in the Georgia. According to Stephanie Hartley, the Director of Communications…
Macon Water Authority suspends customer disconnections
The Macon Water Authority is temporarily suspending residential customer disconnections starting Monday, March 16 "until further notice."
Man in critical condition after north Macon motorcycle crash
A man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash Sunday night.
Deputies: Man holds knife to Academy employee's side, steals gun
A man is in custody after Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say he robbed Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway Saturday night.
Zoo Atlanta closing through end of March
Zoo Atlanta closed to the public at 5:30 on Saturday, March 14 and will remain closed through March 31 "at a minimum."
Police: Teen dead, man injured in Milledgeville shooting
Milledgeville Police say a teenager was killed and another man was taken to the hospital after a shooting early Saturday morning.
HOCO's Addy Galason signs letter of intent to play soccer at Truett McConnell University
Galason inked a letter of intent Friday.
Kemp addressing state's emergency response at 10 a.m. Saturday
Georgia governor Brian Kemp will address the state's emergency response to COVID-19 and public health emergency declaration on Saturday, March 14.
Hands of Grace helps more than 300 people in need
Hands of Grace Medical Clinic partnered with Middle Georgia Food Bank Friday to supply more than 300 people with free haircuts, medical care and meals.
Houston County Board of Elections: 'We expect to see a small decline in voters' Saturday
Despite several news reports on how to prevent catching COVID-19, many people are still in fear.
Middle Georgia Hospitals Implements New Visitor Restrictions
Health officials continue to take precautions to keep patients, guests and colleagues safe.
Man convicted of holding men at gunpoint, stealing money
A Houston County man was convicted of multiple crimes by a jury on Thursday.