Georgia College preparing for Coronavirus threat
Georgia College is preparing to take precautions against the Coronavirus.
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2 found dead at Perry apartment complex
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry police officers are investigating the deaths of two people at an apartment complex. Perry Police Chief Steve Lynn Says the incident happened around noon Wednesday at the Houston Lake Apartments. Chief Lynn says two adult bodies…
Daybreak Interview: Being superwoman without stressing yourself out
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – March is Women's History Month, which highlights the contributions made by women to important events in history and to society. In honor of that, Licensed therapist and transformation specialist, D. Renee Smith, visited Daybreak to give…
Two students at Gordon State College may have been exposed to Coronavirus
BARNESVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Gordon State College students may have been exposed to the Coronavirus. According to Gordon State's website, the students may have been exposed to COVID-19 while working off-campus. The Georgia Department of Public Health is testing…
Scattered storms possible Wednesday
Rain moved back in across parts of Middle Georgia today and will hang around for at least the next 7 days. Even with the rain chances we will keep temperatures warm, in the 70's for much of the week. Through…
Man who shot Brooklyn Rouse sentenced to 20 years
A Macon man will spend 20 years in prison for shooting a pizza delivery driver.
Crimestoppers announces top 15 Most Wanted
Macon Regional Crimestoppers presented their newest "Most Wanted Violent Offenders" list.
Puppies stolen from pet rescue shelter returned
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two teen runaways stole a couple of puppies from a pet rescue shelter in Forsyth on Thursday. The Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies say the suspects were two 15-year-old females. Authorities determined that the teens were runaways…
Bibb School District prepares emergency plans for coronavirus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is reacting to the coronavirus outbreak. Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones held a briefing Tuesday afternoon. With six confirmed cases of Covid-19, he says the district is preparing an emergency plan. Chief…
'It's not good for you': Deeper look at Juliette well water test results
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Juliette residents say they're facing a water contamination crisis. Residents and water advocates are blaming Georgia Power by saying its ash pond is polluting residents' drinking water. However, Georgia Power says its meeting all federal drinking…
Mother, boyfriend charged with murder of 5-month-old baby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mother and her boyfriend are facing murder charges after a 5-month-old was found dead Tuesday. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Jalicia Aquanetta Kent and 30-year-old Quantious Trenard Hodges. Investigators say Kent's 5-month-old son was placed in front…
Coliseum nursing units earn HCA Healthcare awards
Coliseum Medical Centers' Labor & Delivery and Behavioral Health nursing units have earned the 2019 HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction (UOD) Awards.
2 wanted for attempted burglary of Macon business
Bibb County deputies need the public's help identifying two men they say broke into a business early Tuesday morning.
Shots fired near Northside High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Warner Robins Police responded to shots fired near Northside High School Tuesday morning. Matching the description of the suspected shooter, 17-year-old Trevon Malik Strong fled on foot towards the school when officers arrived on the…
2 arrested following dog attack that led to man's death
Two people are in custody following a dog attack that led to a man's death last month.
Bibb Schools Superintendent holding briefing at 4 p.m. Tuesday
Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones will hold a briefing Tuesday regarding COVID-19, commonly known as Coronavirus.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 2-8
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 2 and Sunday, March 8.
UPDATE: 3 adults being questioned about infant's death
A 5-month-old boy was found dead in a Macon home Tuesday morning.
Rain chances return to Middle Georgia
After a full four days rain free, we are going to see rain back in the forecast for much of the week. A cold front will approach the area tomorrow. This will bring a chance of showers to the southeast.…
Baldwin County Transit system expands service
All residents can now use the transit service.
Commissioners say it's time for improvements as Rosa Parks Square
Some Macon-Bibb Commissioners are pushing for improvements at Rosa Parks Square.
Macon man arrested on sex trafficking charges
The incident was reported to have occurred beginning in 2016, and lasted through 2018.
Sandy Beach Water Park at Lake Tobesofkee in Macon set to reopen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County residents are anticipating the arrival of Summer. That's because the Sandy Beach Water Park at Lake Tobesofkee is set to reopen. The 8-acre water park will be back in business this summer. The Bibb…
Juliette Residents invited to Coal Ash Town Hall Monday night
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Juilette residents are invited to an event Monday night to hear about another community that fought back against coal ash dumping. Residents say the coal ash from Georgia Power’s Plant Sherer is flowing though and corroding…
Medical Monday: Lace up your running shoes for the Peach Road Race
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to Shape Magazine, running is great for your heart, your joints and it helps you burn calories. This weekend, Medical Center Navicent Health Peach County is hosting a day of fun and fitness for the…
Woman from Taylor County still missing more than a year later
BUTLER, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office are re-releasing information about a missing woman from Taylor County. According to the Sheriff's Office, 25 year old Stacey Lynn Martin disappeared from her home…
Laurens County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on south end of the county
DUBLIN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Laurens County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to figure out why two people were shot on the south end of the county this Saturday. According to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, warrants have been taken…
New Coronavirus cases awaiting confirmation
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Four positive tests for coronavirus (COVID-19) could raise state total to eleven cases. The Georgia Department of Public Health is waiting for the CDC to confirm the presumptive diagnoses. According to a release from the Governor's…
Bibb deputies: Man arrested after stealing vehicle with child inside
A man is in custody after Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say he stole a vehicle with a child inside Friday afternoon.
Houston County Sharks beat Henry County, claims eighth straight state wheelchair basketball title
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One thing you can't strip away is the heart of a champion. The Houston County Sharks varsity wheelchair basketball team proved that in their 23-22 overtime win over the Henry County Hurricanes Friday at the Macon…
Seuss on The Loose for First Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Several Bibb County organizations are taking over tonight's First Friday festivities in downtown Macon. This Friday’s theme is “Seuss on The Loose" in honor of the famous author’s birthday. The celebration happens on Friday, March 6,…
'March on Macon' for civil rights being held Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The third annual “March on Macon” will happen Saturday, March 7 in downtown Macon. The event organizers--Georgia Women, New Georgia Project, Georgia Equality and Macon Unity--say Georgia state law provides no civil rights protections for those…
Local veterinarians debut show on National Geographic Wild
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two local veterinarians make their debut on National Geographic Wild on Saturday. Doctors Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson -- the owners of Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital -- will star on the new show Critter Fixers Country…
Porter Elementary School kicks off 'Superheros Leadership Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s Porter Elementary School’s 3rd year celebrating the development of social and emotional skills to help students become effective leaders. As part of the “Leader in Me” Initiative across the school district, the elementary school kicked…
List of qualifying candidates for Macon-Bibb 2020 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The deadline for those qualifying to run for Macon-Bibb elected offices ended Friday. Macon-Bibb County will elect a different mayor for the first time since 2007. The mayoral candidates are Lester Miller, Larry Schlesinger, Blake Sullivan,…
Mercer's Ethan Stair named SoCon Player of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer redshirt senior guard Ethan Stair has been named SoCon Player of the Week. Stair averaged 14 points and 16.5 boards last week in wins over The Citadel (73-57) and Wofford (59-47). He's now up to…
Free program teaches locals life saving techniques
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health doesn’t want you to wait until something bad happens to prepare yourself. On the first Friday of each month, the hospital holds the national program Stop the Bleed -- a program created in response…
Macon man tries to enter auto as owner unlocks doors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a Macon man after he tried to enter a woman's car at a business on Hartley Bridge Road. Authorities identified the suspect as 39-year-old Allen Duane Taylor, of Macon. Deputies say they responded to…
Deputies searching for man who shot at north Macon homeowner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for a suspect who fired shots at a north Macon homeowner after trying to break into his house. Investigators identified the suspect as 23-year-old De’Vontae Carswell, of Stockbridge. Investigators say…
Magnitude 2.4 earthquake detected in Washington County
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Geological Survey website shows that a 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck Middle Georgia on Thursday, March 5, 2020, just before 4 pm. The quakes center was located just a few miles southwest of Davisboro, Georgia…
Daybreak Interview: International Women's Day Health and Beauty Expo
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Saturday, March 7th is International Women's Day, which dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. The Buck Melton Community Center in Macon is playing host to an event…
Flooding in Dodge County causing road issues
Some areas have seen up to seven inches of rain.
Three Macon hotels on verge of being declared public nuisance
Three west Macon hotels could be declared a public nuisance for frequent criminal activity.
MTA strives to keep bus riders virus free
The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is doing its best to keep riders virus free.
Rain is gone, but gusty winds hang around Friday
We have finally gotten rid of the rain in Middle Georgia and will be seeing sunshine for the weekend. Even though the rain is moving out, it won't be a perfect day. Very breezy conditions will be moving in with…
Heavy rains cause neighborhood flooding, washed out roads in Wilcox County
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flooding in Wilcox County forced several families to evacuate. Heavy rainfall this week submerged a neighborhood. Residents near Mike Street and Doris Coney Street say the flooding is the worst they have ever seen. They are…
Georgia Supreme Court hears Eurie Martin case
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fatal tasing between three former Washington County Sheriff deputies and an African American man is heading to Georgia Supreme Court. Washington County District Attorney Hayward Atlman says his office wants to reinstate the murder charges…
GDOT warns Wilkinson County drivers of landslide
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation urges residents to drive carefully around milepost marker 4 on U.S. 441 southbound. Officials say the right shoulder is caving away due to the heavy rainfall. Currently, the right lane and…
Robins Air Force Base set to open software lab
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and community partners are bringing a software laboratory to Houston County. A ceremony was held on Thursday at the future facility near Park Place Drive. This will be the…
Georgia governor declares state of emergency for 120 counties
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency for 120 counties south of I-20.