MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Central Health District is changing the hours and procedures at all its COVID-19 testing sites starting Monday, December 7th. According to a NCHD news release, all 13 sites will move from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Zachary Sikes. Authorities arrested Sikes on an unrelated incident. Deputies arrested Sikes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels Middle Georgia saw a 60 percent increase in the number of clients they serve this year. They also had to adjust how they deliver meals to make sure they are keeping…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Voters have less one week to register for the January 5th runoff election. The deadline is Monday, December 7th. Many election offices are still counting the ballots from the third recount for the presidential election. At…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- December 1 marks the 32nd anniversary of World AIDS Day. To recognize the national observance, health officials from the North Central Health District are offering free HIV testing in Houston county. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Having a baby can be a scary, painful, but overall joyous experience in a woman's life. That's why it's so important to be in an environment that's comfortable. Cathy Sumner, the Director of Women's Services at…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monroe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman announced Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a Monroe County School System newsletter sent to parents on Monday. Dr. Hickman will isolate himself at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Superior Courts will decide on the relocation of two confederate statues. Macon-Bibb commissioners voted to move the statues from downtown Macon to Rose Hill Cemetery on July 27. Martin Bell, and the Military Order…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Saturday death of a 24-year-old woman is Macon-Bibb County's 48th homicide of the year, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two females arrived at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis supended all alcohol sales at The Thirsty Turtle Friday night. Sheriff Davis says the suspension is due to the drive-by shooting that left one woman dead and seven…
The report says unique purchases of gift cards were 363% higher in September and October of 2020.
Shoppers were out and about Friday morning, getting the best deals Black Friday had to offer.
After a mostly dry day in Middle Georgia, rain is moving back in this evening. A low pressure center in Alabama is bringing a chance of showers and storms to the area overnight. Severe weather is not expected with this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Downtown Macon is preparing for the bustling with people, bright lights and live music. Friday night’s Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza will include a concert performed by Macon Pops. Bryan Nichols created the Main…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local shops and small business owners are banking on your dollars during small business Saturday. Downtown Perry retailers on Carroll street encourages people to shop local. The retailers are offering special holiday promotions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- One woman is dead and seven others are injured following a drive-by shooting and two stabbings. The incident happened outside Thirsty Turtle nightclub just before 3:00 in the morning, hours after the Thanksgiving holiday.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the man who used a gun to rob a Dollar General in Macon. According to deputies, a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt, hat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia handed out meals, coats, blankets, and hygiene packs to people in need on Thanksgiving. The event took place at Carolyn Clayton Park. They handed out hundreds of meals…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you're looking for a 5K to run during the holiday season, your options might be more flexible because of restrictions set by the pandemic. Many 5K's are making the switch to virtual events,…
After a rainy start, Thanksgiving actually turned out pretty nice for most of us in Middle Georgia. Highs warmed into the upper 70's with plenty of sunshine by late this afternoon. Friday will bring another nice day, with clearing skies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon law firm, Forrest B. Johnson & Associates and staff from S & S cafe joined hearts to give back this Thanksgiving. The group gave out 500 meals within two-hours to those in need.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are looking for the man who robbed a jewelry store Thanksgiving morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspect was playing on a gaming machine at Young's Jewelry on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deciding what to make your guests for Thanksgiving can be a daunting task. Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Houston County and winner of the Georgia Seafood festival, has a few ideas. He invited 41NBC into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Henry is a one and half year old lab mix. He’s dog friendly, has lots of energy, and would make a great workout partner. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting outside a Macon bar sends one man to the hospital, Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, several people got into a fight outside of Billy's Club House at 1580 Forest Hill…
Rain has finally moved into Middle Georgia tonight with the worst of the storm activity staying well to our west. This begins an active pattern for the area that will linger into the weekend . Planning out Thanksgiving, morning will…
Both ordinances have created quite a bit of debate recently.
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held a two-hour drive-thru to feed local veterans for Thanksgiving. “This year with COVID-19 really kicking in and everything. We have a lot of veterans and their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people to stay home due to the spread of covid-19. However, many Americans have decided to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans. According to AAA, if you do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're planning on frying your turkey this Thanksgiving, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you're doing it safely. The department did a frying demonstration Wednesday morning. Turkey frying safety tips…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire Chief Marvin Riggins is retiring after 41 years with the Macon-Bibb Fire department. He has served as fire chief since 2008. Chief Riggins says it's time to change the chapter and that…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A woman arrested for pointing a gun at two children made her first court appearance Wednesday. On Sunday, two boys riding their bikes in Autumn Cove subdivision says they heard animal sounds coming…
Unlike the audit that was completed by hand, the recount will be processed by machine.
Everyone that gets tested at the event will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 gift card.
The last bus will depart the transit station at 5:25 p.m.
Two people are dead after a two-car accident on the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road Tuesday night.
Clouds have started to move into Middle Georgia this evening, bringing warmer overnight temps. We will be staying warm into tomorrow, when our highs will warm into the 70's, even with cloudy skies. A few showers will be possible mainly…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Peach County Sheriff's Office rearrested a Byron woman after neighbors say she pulled out a gun on two children. On Sunday, November 22, Ethan Hollis and Kalleb Barnes were riding their bikes around Autumn…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon law firm is taking a break from the office to give back to families around for holidays. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates along with S&S Cafeteria plan to give away 500…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Church of God gave away 3900 boxes of food to people in need Tuesday. The church hosted many food drives in the past. However, Pastor Jason McClendon deems it important for…
The Perdue Foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning to help with food deliveries and pickups. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is feeling thankful because of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fourth suspect in connection to the shooting of a 13-year-old girl is behind bars, and Bibb County deputies are still searching for a fifth suspect. Deputies say 17-year-old Antonio Jackson turned himself…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 16 and November 20.
A cold front moved through earlier today, helping to clear our skies and bring cooler conditions to Middle Georgia. This cooler air will hang around for just one more day, before we start to see increased humidity as well as…
The district wants to have at least 2 or 3 substitute teachers.
It's expected to start Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Melissa Brantley from The South Central Health District, says consider only eating with your immediate family.
Compton pointed a gun at the boys as she got out of her vehicle.
Floyd says it's important that students stay home if they have symptoms.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For some people at the end of their life, hospice may play an important role during their final days. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to bring awareness to this type of healthcare. Kristin…