2 teens arrested following Monday shooting of 15-year-old
Two teenagers were taken into custody following a shooting Monday night that sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital.
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2 Frito-Lay employees test positive for COVID-19 in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Frito-Lay officials confirmed that two of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to an email that was sent to the 41NBC newsroom. In the email, Frito-Lay officials state: “We can confirm two PepsiCo…
Wilcox County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to the South Central Health District, the person is isolated at home and anyone who's been in contact with them has…
Georgia State's Jada Lewis to take her talents to Mercer University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer women's basketball squad is adding a bonafide baller to its roster next season. Jada Lewis, a former Georgia State University guard, announced on Instagram over the weekend that she's transferring from Georgia State to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 23-29
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 23 and Sunday, March 29.
18 wheeler overturns on I-75 North in Monroe County, all lanes blocked
MONROE COUNTY,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers who pass through Monroe County on Interstate 75 North will have to find another way to get to work. According to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, all lanes on I-75 North at…
Online Pre-K offered by DECAL
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia's Pre-K Program is helping families learn at home, with schools closed for the next few weeks. According to a news release from the Department of Early Care, there is now a web page of family resources…
UPDATE: 15-year-old hospitalized after being shot in Macon
A 15-year-old boy was shot during an altercation in Macon Monday night.
Eastman shop making face shields for COVID-19
Jass Graphix in Dodge County is known for making signs and art, but the COVID-19 pandemic may change that.
South Central Health District confirms 4 additional COVID-19 cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed four additional cases of COVID-19 on Monday. This is according to a news release from the health district. The news release says the four cases are from the following counties:…
Coronavirus drive-in church services safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As more churches turn to drive-in services, North Central Health District reminds people of COVID-19 safety guidelines. Michael Hokanson with NCHD says he isn't advocating for drive-in church services because he wants people to remember the…
Local college student home after travel delays from Peru, other Americans still there
A local college student who was stuck in Peru while doing medical rotations is back home. COVID-19 risks caused the Peruvian president to declare a state of emergency, resulting in Erin Hill and her peers struggling to get home.
BOLO: Deputies looking for south Bibb porch pirate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding a man who stole a package from the porch of a Macon residence on Mar. 26. Surveillance stills show that the man stole a package from the front…
Deputies arrest Macon man moments after he burglarizes store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man moments after he burglarized a local business. Deputies identified the man as 38-year-old Patrick James Rozier. They arrested him for a burglary that occurred at the MGM Market…
Severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon
After a few quiet weeks (severe weather wise) we are back in the thunderstorm game Tuesday. An approaching low pressure system will bring the threat for all modes of severe weather. Damaging winds appear to be the greatest threat with…
Demand for 211 services triples from normal month in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Demands for 211 services have gone up as residents start to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. George McCanless, the president & CEO For United Way of Central Georgia, says when in doubt --…
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.
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…