Record warmth possible Friday
We had an excellent day (weatherwise) across Middle Georgia with highs in the low 80's and plenty of sunshine. More sunshine is on the way to round out the week, but we will see the possibility of record highs across…
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'We all love each other like family': Pulaski County teachers motorcade
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pulaski County teachers decided to bring a little joy to their students on Thursday by having a motorcade. Teachers decorated their cars with signs and lined up at Pulaski County Elementary School for the parade. Mitzi…
Macon neighborhood helps local business with virtual pizza party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon neighborhood is having a virtual pizza party to help a local business that's struggling because of COVID-19. Families from the Oakview neighborhood are making sure Fatty's Pizza keeps pushing out orders. Patty Martin says…
Mercer looks to make reusable masks for healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University wants to help area health care providers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Mercer's School of Engineering is developing a prototype for reusable surgical masks to distribute to local health care providers. The prototype is made…
BBB: Coronavirus creates 'perfect storm' for scammers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scammers are targeting Georgia residents who practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. And while social distancing aids in slowing the spread of coronavirus, it may benefit scammers. According to Kelvin Collins -- president &…
CDC identifies new severe symptoms for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new information regarding new symptoms of the coronavirus. Officials say it's important to know the difference between mild and severe symptoms -- also, what to do if…
Georgia Secretary of State looks to secure votes for 2020 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is trying to secure votes for the 2020 election. Raffensperger says counties made adjustments to protect poll workers and voters after suspending the March election due to local states of…
Crisis Line: Domestic violence cases double amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the COVID-19 pandemic has families isolated at home, the Crisis Line & Safe House says they are noticing an increase in domestic violence cases. Jamie Borman with the Crisis Line says the number of cases…
The Westfield School employee tests positive for COVID-19
A faculty/staff member at The Westfield School in Perry has tested positive for COVID-19.
Publix stores to have barriers for cashiers as virus spreads
MIAMI (AP) - Florida-based grocery chain Publix says it will begin installing plexiglass barriers at the cash registers to protect its workers and customers from the coronavirus. A company spokeswoman says all of its stores should have the barriers installed…
Kemp closes Georgia's public K-12 schools through April 24
All of Georgia's public elementary and secondary schools will remain closed for in-person instruction through Friday, April 24 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Smaller communities prepare for onslaught of virus patients
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - The infections in New York City have dominated much of the national conversation about the coronavirus. But far from the coasts, smaller communities also are preparing for things to get worse. In places such as Albany,…
Hawkinsville fire kills one person, destroys home
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire in Hawkinsville leaves one man dead and the home a total loss. According to Pulaski County Fire Chief Leslie Sewell, fire crews responded to a mobile home on Linder Road at 2 a.m. on…
Warner Robins QB Jalen Addie gets new offer, Central's Malique Frazier commits to Columbus State
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins junior quarterback Jalen Addie is arguably one of the best QB's in Middle Georgia. He's a dual-threat QB that's a nightmare to prepare for. Last season, he threw for 2,411 yards and 24…
Robins Air Force Base takes measures after 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Wednesday, Robins Air Force Base reported its third confirmed case of COVID-19. Air Force Base officials implemented additional measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus. This is according to a news release posted…
Robins Air Force Base confirms a third case of COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Robins Air Force Base announced a third confirmed COVID-19 case on Wednesday. According to the base's Facebook page, the person infected with the virus is an employee that lives on the base. On Saturday, March 21st,…
Man hospitalized after being shot outside Rocky Creek Road store
A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after Bibb County deputies say he was shot several times.
Staying dry and warm through the week
After storms early this morning, we are finally on track for a nice string of dry and warm days here in Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring sunshine and highs in the 80's, so not much to worry about for a…
MWA closes Javors Lucas Lake due to COVID-19
The Macon Water Authority is suspending public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.
Bibb County deputy injured while chasing robbery suspect
A Macon man in connection with two armed robberies was taken into custody.
Third Bibb Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19
A third Bibb County School District employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Man shot, killed along Houston Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting.
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank impacted by COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank say they are feeling the impact as the coronavirus spreads across the state. Tom Adkisson -- the interim director of the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank -- said,…
Several Wells Fargo branches close temporarily
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to local governments' "shelter in place" orders, several Wells Fargo branches will be temporarily closed. Those branches that remain open will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Branches open on Saturdays…
COVID-19 causes high school seniors to miss memorable events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High school seniors expressed frustration after their memorable events were canceled due to COVID-19. "I've got kids who have lost their last FBLA state conference, their last musical, their last prom, all of that their senior…
Middle Georgia Regional Airport housing planes during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Airport is helping airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blake Roy with the airport says they are renting out spaces for airlines to store and park planes. This comes after a sharp decline in…
Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation offers virtual wellness classes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Parks and Recreation department may be closed, but its staff is finding ways to keep you active. Parks and recreation staff filming virtual workouts and offering health tips for those in isolation. The…
Houston County resident dies of coronavirus
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- North Central Health District identified its first death related to COVID-19 in the 13-county health district in Central Georgia. This is according to a news release from NCHD. Health officials say the person was a…
Baldwin County enacts curfew to slow spread of COVID-19
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Counties across Middle Georgia are declaring states of emergency as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. On Sunday, Baldwin County declared a state of emergency after confirming its second case of the coronavirus. County…
Social distancing impacts Macon's elder community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With hundreds of cases of coronavirus reported across Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges older adults to stay home. But what kind of impact does social distancing have on our elderly? Altry James…
Tech Byte: Work-from-home apps help organize workflow
In this segment of Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo looks at some work-from-home apps that can help users organize workflow. Slack Communication is key when working from home. A popular app that helps co-workers and employers stay in touch is Slack.…
Twiggs County expands state of emergency, with 10 p.m. curfew
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Twiggs County officials expanded their local state of emergency to include a 10 p.m. curfew in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to an email from the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. The Twiggs County…
East Laurens Elementary School teacher passes away
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teacher with the Laurens County School District passed away Tuesday. According to a post on school district's Facebook page, East Laurens Elementary teacher, Susan Necci,…
Baldwin County issues second state of emergency, with curfew
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A second state of emergency has been issued for Baldwin County residents in response to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration also carries a 9 p.m. curfew for businesses. The declaration enacts measures in…
Warner Robins' Ahmad Walker gets offer, Central DB Justin Williamson commits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins linebacker Ahmad Walker has received another offer to play football at the college level. Ahmad's latest offer came from Army West Point. The six-foot, 230-pound junior has gotten other offers from Akron, Charlotte, Georgia…
Bibb deputies searching for man recently released from jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a missing man who was last seen after his release from the Bibb County Jail. Deputies identified the man as 28-year-old John Kelvin Webster. Webster's mother called sheriff's…
Dodge County has its first confirmed COVID-19 case
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dodge County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to the South Central Health District, the source of the person's exposure is unknown at this time. The person infected with…
Morning news update: Warner Robins Little League Covid-19 Case and Georgia Covid-19 Tracker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Little League COVID-19 case Gerogia COVID-19 Tracker Today's Accuweather Forecast
Hospitals in Middle Georgia change visitation policies again to protect people from COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hospitals in Middle Georgia are making some changes to their visitation policies to protect people from the spread of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release from Navicent Health, Coliseum Health System…
Robins Air Force Base officials address COVID-19 concerns
Several Houston County residents are concerned after Robins Air Force Base confirmed its second COVID-19 case Monday.
WRALL: Person 'associated with our league' tests positive for COVID-19
A person associated with Warner Robins American Little League has tested positive for COVID-19.
Overnight storms give way to a warm, dry week
A line of showers and storms, associated with a cold front is pushing into Georgia tonight bringing the potential for heavy rain. Timing will likely be after 11 pm for all of Middle Georgia, with all rain chances out of…
Middle Georgia residents worry over possible layoffs amid pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Many Georgians are facing unemployment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Streets that are usually bustling with life are now empty, and businesses around Middle Georgia are seeing the effects of this pandemic firsthand. On March…
Local health system looks to help hospitality industry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local hospitals are partnering with local hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment venues to battle the economic impact of the pandemic. Hospitals like the Coliseum Medical Center are looking for organizations that have a surplus of supplies…
Johnson County issues emergency protective order, with curfew
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Johnson County Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting on Monday to issue an emergency protective order in response to COVID-19. This is according to a news release from Johnson County officials. The order covers…
Perry mayor issues executive order for city, business operations
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Walker of Perry is issuing an executive order which implements emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a news release from the city of Perry. This action came after careful…
Sparta, Hancock County jointly declare state of emergency
The City of Sparta and the rest of Hancock County are under a local state of emergency.
Locals support restaurants in 'The Great American Takeout'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new campaign is supporting locally-owned Macon restaurants feeling the financial impact of COVID-19. "To be honest, I'm afraid to close my doors because I may not be able to open them back," Spud Dogs owner…
Georgia DFCS addresses concerns about speed of benefits processing
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services is responding to concerns about the speed of benefit processing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flint Energies assures help to members during COVID-19 pandemic
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Across the state, many companies aim to help customers or employees impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Flint Energies is one of those companies. The electric company is offering relief to its members by providing extensions…