'This is a coward’s act': Sheriff responds to graffiti on MLK signs, Tubman grounds
Macon-Bibb officials say several Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard signs and the pavement at the Tubman Museum were vandalized on Sunday.
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Navicent Health allows visitors after policy changes, reviewing COVID-19 data
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- This week, a local hospital is allowing visitors in some areas of their facilities after reviewing coronavirus data. Navicent Health will change portions of its essential visitation policy, which began in March when COVID-19 prevention started.…
GEICO looking to hire 200 at Macon office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you are searching for a job, GEICO's Macon office is looking to fill 200 positions over the next two months. The Macon location is hiring Sales Representatives, Claims Service Representatives and Emergency Roadside Service Representatives.…
Local businesses take steps toward reopening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– More local businesses are taking precautionary steps toward reopening. Many shop owners plan to use the “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to govern their reopening. Spatique owner Darlene Williams says customers will experience a number of…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 8-12
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 8 and Friday, June 12.
Cool temps and low humidity stick around Middle Georgia
Well, maybe it is just me, but I am not complaining about the temps we are seeing across Middle Georgia today. We can thank the upper level low and wedge front for combining their powers and creating a really nice…
The impact of defunding police in Middle Georgia
Defunding would mean less money put towards weapons and vehicles for police officers.
'I thought it was funny': Commissioner Lucas defends Facebook post
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas says she doesn't have any regrets about recent posts she's made on Facebook.
Local newspaper co-owner, editor faces calls to step down
Activists are requesting for Monroe County Reporter co-owner and editor Will Davis to step down from his position after they say he made controversial comments on social media and other online outlets.
Baldwin County Regional Airport makes space for additional planes
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- After two years of discussion, the Baldwin County Regional Airport has made space for more aircrafts. The regional airport built a new ramp where planes can park and a new area for the construction of hangers.…
Authorities arrest Macon man for string of commercial burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators and a special response team unit arrested a Macon man for a string of commercial burglaries. Authorities identified the man as 39-year-old Michael Antoine Cornelius. They say Cornelius burglarized the following businesses: …
Baldwin County, food bank partner to feed nearly 300 residents monthly
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Baldwin County is partnering with a community food bank to feed residents each month. Organizers say every third Monday of the month, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will use its mobile pantry to help areas…
Authorities arrest Macon man in connection with mobile home park shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with shooting a man in the stomach on June 3. The incident happened at Green Pine Acres Mobile Home Park. On Saturday morning around 9:30, deputies…
Utah man dies in north Macon car accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a fatal car accident that happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the single-car accident occurred on I-75 northbound near Bass Road. Investigators say a 2005 Chevrolet Impala reportedly…
Medical Monday: Heart Bypass Surgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe chest pain can often be a sign of a heart attack. Depending on how serious the situation is, a doctor may suggest heart bypass surgery. Dr. Arshad Yousuf, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Coliseum Medical Centers,…
Two men die during crash in Macon involving motorcycles, pickup truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men are dead after their motorcycles crashed with a pickup truck in Macon Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 24 year old Troy Myrick and 22 year old Blake Heflin, both of…
Crisp County man arrested, charged with murder and kidnapping in Dooly County
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Crisp County man is behind bars. He's been charged with murdering a man in Dooly County and kidnapping a woman. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 41 year old Heath Register was taken…
A few storms possible this weekend in Middle Georgia
It was a hot and steamy week across Middle Georgia, but many places have seen at least a small decrease in humidity today. That inclusion of a little bit of dry air allowed us to cool to the 60's early…
Former Macon mayor, others fight to get confederate statue removed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis and others stood at the foot of the confederate memorial statue in downtown Macon. Ellis says the group has been fighting to get the landmark removed and calls now the…
Local group set to host virtual Juneteenth events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Juneteenth, the day known for the beginning of freedom for African Americans, is near. To honor the day amid the pandemic, a local group is set to host a series of virtual Juneteenth events. The events…
Forsyth residents to protest against newspaper staff member
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents in Forsyth are gathering Saturday to protest about negative comments on social media from an employee at the Monroe County Reporter. According to a release, community members will rally to express the staff member's negative…
Sandy Beach Waterpark reopens to public
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As COVID-19 restrictions relax, local businesses are preparing for crowds. Dozens lined up for the reopening of Sandy Beach Waterpark Friday morning. According to StandGuard Aquatics, the waterpark is open to the public with some changes.…
Reynolds-Howard leads Cooke in Macon-Bibb District Attorney race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Anita Reynolds-Howard is leading David Cooke in the Macon-Bibb District Attorney race with 76 percent of the vote. Cooke has served as DA for Bibb, Peach, and Crawford counties for eight years. Howard has been a…
Kemp eases Georgia virus rules to allow sports, conventions
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lifting more health-related restrictions stemming from COVID-19. The Republican governor signed an order Thursday allowing spectator sports and live performance venues to reopen and conventions to resume on July 1, subject to…
Valerie Biskey Memorial Garden receives makeover
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Volunteer Clinic’s midtown garden received a much-needed renovation. Now nearly six weeks later, the weeds are gone. The Valerie Biskey Memorial Garden at the clinic got the makeover, thanks to efforts planned by Life Scout,…
Westside's Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes ESPN's Top 100
The World Wide Leader in sports recently expanded its Top 100 players rankings for the class of 2021.
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…