When to call 911 with COVID-19 symptoms
911 call center employees say people are calling in believing they have COVID-19 symptoms.
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Big difference between allergy and COVID-19 symptoms, officials say
COVID-19 has made an impact across the country as confirmed cases continue to rise.
Macon-Bibb mayor issues administrative order regarding funerals
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert issued an administrative order Friday "strongly encouraging" indoor funerals involving 10 or more people.
Perry declares local state of emergency
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry City Council members voted unanimously Friday to declare a local state of emergency after Houston County reported its first COVID-19 case this week. Mayor Randall Walker says the city is still providing services. The declaration…
Scammers target consumers during COVID-19 pandemic
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about products that can treat, prevent or cure the COVID-19. This is according to a news release for the Georgia attorney general’s office. The news release says Carr…
Daybreak Interview: Managing stress during COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life in America for the time being. Events are being canceled, people are working from home and some people are not working at all. All of this can be very stressful.…
Monroe County resident infected with COVID-19
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Monroe County resident has been confirmed as being infected with COVID-19. This is according to a news release from Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District. North Central Health District epidemiologists confirmed the additional…
Friday stays warm in Middle Georgia
It was a beautiful day across Middle Georgia to welcome in Spring! The first full day of Spring on Friday will also be a beautiful day with warm temps and mostly dry conditions. Warm, humid air is going to hang…
Publix adjusting hours to help seniors
Publix is designating senior shopping hours for customers 65 and older.
Perry Facilities Closed To Walk-In Service
Perry is making modifications to our daily operations until further notice.
Northside's football program adds Devonte Butler to its coaching staff
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside's football program has been putting in work during the off-season, and we all know if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. The Eagles are coming off a down year last season…
Peach County limiting public access to county buildings
Peach County is temporarily limiting and in some cases discontinuing public access to county buildings and facilities starting Friday, March 20.
Tubman Museum closed until April 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Tubman Museum will be closed until April 7. According to a Tubman Museum news release, the staff will be working remotely and have limited access to the museum. This comes in response to COVID-19. If…
Eastman nursing home employee tests positive for coronavirus
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Dodge County nursing home Employee tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to Megan Gibbs with Eastman Healthcare & Rehab. The nursing home was notified by the Georgia Department of Public Health that one of…
Laurens County under curfew after 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The South Central Health District confirmed that there are now two cases of the COVID-19 virus in Laurens County. Laurens County government and health officials declared a state of emergency for the county at a press…
41Today: Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms on COVID-19 in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the United States, some cities are taking drastic measures to slow down the spread of the virus. 41NBC Anchor Amanda Corna spoke to Warner Robins…
Daybreak Interview: COVID-19 pandemic's effect on blood donations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close, canceled events and changed how we live our everyday lives. The American Red Cross is feeling the impact with the lack of blood donors. Ronnika McFall, a spokesperson…
Dublin VA suspends visitations, screens veterans
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Dublin VA is making changes and taking precautions to combat the coronavirus. Currently, they are not allowing visitors to enter the building. Also, veterans must be screened before entering the building. The hospice patients center…
'Quarantine shaming': US navigates radical new social norms
(AP) -- There's a new type of social policing out there that's developed almost as quickly as the viral disease that spurred its arrival. It's called “quarantine shaming,” calling out those who are leaving the house for daily activities or…
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
(AP) -- Across a country where shelves are empty and patience thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about people trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis with outrageous prices, phony cures and other scams. An Associated Press…
Howard goaltender Palmer Braunstein anxious to get back on soccer field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Howard goaltender Palmer Braunstein is another senior who had his season cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. He loves the game of soccer so much that he sent out this tweet: …
30 employees, up to 60 patients exposed to COVID-19 at Houston Healthcare Med-Stop
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two of the three Houston Healthcare Med-Stop centers are back open after a worker tested positive for COVID-19. According to Kevin Rowley with Houston Healthcare, the employee worked at the Lake Joy location on March…
Tech Report: New iPad Pro coming soon, AMEX waives late fees
Apple's new iPad Pro available soon In today's episode of Tech Report, Jane King reports that Apple's new iPad Pro will be available online for either $799 or $949 for 128GB WiFi configurations, depending on size. The product will be…
Macon Transit Authority implements plan to reduce COVID-19 spread
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Transit Authority is extending its COVID-19 pandemic plans, starting March 23 until April 11. MTA will conduct a 10-point plan. They will reduce transit on the weekends. Bus operations will run from 5:20 a.m. until…
287 confirmed cases, 10 dead of COVID-19 in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia health officials say the state's coronavirus death toll has risen from 4 to 10; total infections at 287.
'Keep minimizing impact': Macon-Bibb mayor reacts to COVID-19 case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert is responding to the county's first confirmed COVID-19 case. Reichert urges residents to stay calm, don't panic, and don't hoard products. He expressed confidence in the healthcare system and the measures taken…
COVID-19 cases reported in Macon-Bibb, Peach counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Central Health District confirms two additional cases of COVID-19 within the 13-county district. The cases involve a resident of Macon-Bibb County and a resident of Peach County. Both individuals are currently hospitalized and receiving…
Two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Laurens County has its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to a news release from The South Central Health District, Dr. Thomas Craft with the SCHD confirmed that two Laurens County residents are infected with…
BCSO remembers fallen deputy, Kenterrous Taylor
27-year-old Kenterrous Taylor would have celebrated his one year anniversary with the Sheriff's Office Thursday.
The first day of Spring brings dry, warm weather
After showers and storms pushed through parts of Middle Georgia we will see some much drier conditions and high humidity here in Georgia. Highs tomorrow will warm back into the mid 80's with just a few clouds in the area.…
Walmart stores adjusting hours, limiting purchases of some items
Walmart will adjust its store hours and add a senior hour starting Thursday, March 19.
Emory Healthcare confirms Georgia's 4th COVID-19 death
Emory Healthcare confirmed Wednesday the state's fourth death due to COVID-19.
Centerville entities closing to the public
Centerville makes modifications to daily business practices.
Local Sheriff's Office serving others differently
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Starting March 18, the Laurens County Sheriff's deputies are offering to pick up groceries and necessities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputies will provide services to pregnant women, the elderly immuno-compromised individuals, and those who have no…
Local restaurant provides free lunches for students
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Snack Boxx in Dublin is providing students in Laurens County with free lunches until Friday. Middle Georgia saw its first confirmed case of COVID-19 Wednesday in Houston County. The number of confirmed cases in Georgia…
Middle Georgia families receive free meals during school shutdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia families expressed gratitude as they received a free meal courtesy of the Bibb County School District Wednesday. With Bibb County schools closed for the next few weeks, some students will miss out on daily…
Ridesharing company suspends pool, shared-ride options
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Employees of ride-sharing companies like Uber or Lyft are still out picking up riders. Tuesday, both companies suspended their pool and shared-ride options. The companies are monitoring the situation and taking steps to prevent the spread…
Houston Healthcare, Health District, RAFB work to contain COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials with Houston Healthcare, the North Central Health District, and Robins Air Force Base are working to stop the spread of COVID-19. North Central Health District epidemiologists confirmed Wednesday that the first case of the…
Kemp, state agencies call for prioritization of COVID-19 tests
Georgia governor Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to be mindful of the state's resources when it comes to testing for COVID-19.
Georgia's casino gambling bill fails to make crossover deadline
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The possibility of casino gambling coming to Georgia is on hold. The bill failed to make the crossover deadline in the state legislature. The bill called for the allowance of casino gambling, sports betting, and horserace…
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park closing Visitor Center
Ocmulgee Mounds is announcing modifications to operations.
D1 baseball lists Mercer's Colby Thomas as one of country's top freshman hitters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - D1 baseball named Mercer's Colby Thomas as one of the top freshman hitters in the country. Thomas is one of three freshmen in the Southern Conference on the list. He cracked the Top 40 and came…
Moonhanger Group restaurants suspending operations
All Moonhanger Group locations—including Natalia's H&H, Dovetail, the Hargray Capitol Theatre and the Rookery—are temporarily suspending operations.
2 coronavirus deaths bring Georgia's statewide toll to 3
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials at a southwest Georgia hospital say two more people have died from coronavirus infections, bringing the statewide death toll to three. Dr. Steven Kitchen of Pheobe Putney Memorial Hospital announced the new deaths Wednesday. Total confirmed…
Monroe County teen charged with 2 counts of felony murder
UPDATE: Candace Walton appeared in Monroe County Superior Court Wednesday. The judge charged her with (2) counts of Felony Murder as a result of Arson in the first degree. Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says more charges…
Area's first confirmed COVID-19 case is Houston Healthcare employee
Houston Healthcare says Middle Georgia's first confirmed case of COVID-19 is one of its employees.
Coroner Leon Jones urges suspension of funerals due to COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones is asking all funeral homes to suspend church funerals due to coronavirus. He urges funeral homes to have graveside funerals instead. Jones also says there should be no more than 50 people…
UPDATE: First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - (UPDATE) - Houston Healthcare has confirmed Middle Georgia's first confirmed case of COVID-19 is one of its healthcare providers. "Following up on the recent announcement regarding a positive result for COVID-19 in Houston County, we…
Think you have COVID-19? Georgia's Department of Health has a hotline to find out
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you feel like you have COVID-19 or you've been exposed to the virus, the Georgia Department of Health has set up a hotline to help determine if you do. We called the hotline number to…
Bibb County Deputy killed in single car crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy is dead after he crashed his patrol car early Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at the intersection of Forsyth Road and Rivoli Drive around…