Macon church offers free COVID-19 tests
Pastor Jason McClendon says whether people have symptoms or not, they need to know if they have the virus.
Test list
Bibb Rec Center, church help feed kids during May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During the month of May, the Macon-Bibb Rec Department will help a church distribute free meals to kids. Abundant Word of Grace received a disaster relief funding grant to help feed the community. The church partnered…
Authorities arrest man who fled GSP, stole multiple vehicles in Twiggs County
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a man in Twiggs County after he tried to steal multiple vehicles in an attempt to escape law enforcement officers. Deputies say the incident happened on April 25 around 3 a.m. Georgia State Patrol…
Visit Macon to host virtual events for NTTW
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is celebrating “Spirit of Travel” during National Travel & Tourism Week from May 3 - 9. The annual event celebrates the travel and hospitality industry, as well as the impact tourism has on residents,…
U-Create Macon holding bike drive
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) As part of National Bike Month, U Create Macon is making a difference for kids lives with outdoor activities and youth development opportunities. With the impact of COVID-19 causing school closures nationwide, Charise Stephens, Executive Director of…
Experts encourage virtual play dates for children during pandemic
GEORGIA, (41NBC/WMGT) -- During the pandemic, social distancing measures are put in place to keep the coronavirus from spreading. Although necessary, experts they may be causing a widespread of mental health effects among younger adults and children. Licensed counselor D.…
Emergency funds available for Milledgeville businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Milledgeville businesses can apply for emergency funds to help pay utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority and Milledgeville Main Street are providing emergency funding grants up to $500 per a…
UPDATE: Man arrested, charged with murder following Macon apartment shooting
A man wanted in connection with a Sunday morning apartment shooting is now in custody.
Perry's Parks and Rec planning eGaming league, first of its kind in Georgia
Perry's Parks and Recreation is the first park district in Georgia to attempt to add eGaming to its list of available activities.
MORNING UPDATE: One dead after shooting at Masseyville Road apartment complex, Two wanted in connection with death of missing Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: One dead after shooting at Masseyville Road apartment complex Two wanted in connection with death of missing Macon man 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Hot and mostly dry…
Macon church offers free COVID-19 tests
Pastor Jason McClendon says whether people have symptoms or not, they need to know if they have the virus.
Bibb Rec Center, church help feed kids during May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During the month of May, the Macon-Bibb Rec Department will help a church distribute free meals to kids. Abundant Word of Grace received a disaster relief funding grant to help feed the community. The church partnered…
Authorities arrest man who fled GSP, stole multiple vehicles in Twiggs County
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a man in Twiggs County after he tried to steal multiple vehicles in an attempt to escape law enforcement officers. Deputies say the incident happened on April 25 around 3 a.m. Georgia State Patrol…
Visit Macon to host virtual events for NTTW
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is celebrating “Spirit of Travel” during National Travel & Tourism Week from May 3 - 9. The annual event celebrates the travel and hospitality industry, as well as the impact tourism has on residents,…
U-Create Macon holding bike drive
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) As part of National Bike Month, U Create Macon is making a difference for kids lives with outdoor activities and youth development opportunities. With the impact of COVID-19 causing school closures nationwide, Charise Stephens, Executive Director of…
Experts encourage virtual play dates for children during pandemic
GEORGIA, (41NBC/WMGT) -- During the pandemic, social distancing measures are put in place to keep the coronavirus from spreading. Although necessary, experts they may be causing a widespread of mental health effects among younger adults and children. Licensed counselor D.…
Emergency funds available for Milledgeville businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Milledgeville businesses can apply for emergency funds to help pay utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority and Milledgeville Main Street are providing emergency funding grants up to $500 per a…
Macon shoplifting suspect arrested after chase, crash
A man is in custody after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says he stole from CVS Pharmacy on Forest Hill Road and fled from deputies.
1 dead after shooting at Masseyville Road apartment complex
One person is dead following a shooting at a Macon apartment complex Sunday morning.
Local churches, agencies feed, test Macon-Bibb residents
Macon-Bibb residents are getting much-needed resources during the month of May.
2 wanted in connection with death of missing Macon man
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators need help identifying and locating two people wanted in connection with the death of a missing Macon man.
Macon shoplifting suspect arrested after chase, crash
A man is in custody after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says he stole from CVS Pharmacy on Forest Hill Road and fled from deputies.
1 dead after shooting at Masseyville Road apartment complex
One person is dead following a shooting at a Macon apartment complex Sunday morning.
Local churches, agencies feed, test Macon-Bibb residents
Macon-Bibb residents are getting much-needed resources during the month of May.
2 wanted in connection with death of missing Macon man
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators need help identifying and locating two people wanted in connection with the death of a missing Macon man.
County leaders decline Sunday voting proposal
Macon-Bibb residents will not be getting an extra day to vote before the primaries.
A-OK Portables helps stop the spread of COVID-19
Sanitation crews have continued to work around the clock for middle Georgia businesses.
3 arrested in connection to March robbery of Macon Waffle House
Three people are in custody in connection to the March 27 armed robbery of Waffle House at 5440 Bowman Road.
County leaders decline Sunday voting proposal
Macon-Bibb residents will not be getting an extra day to vote before the primaries.
A-OK Portables helps stop the spread of COVID-19
Sanitation crews have continued to work around the clock for middle Georgia businesses.
3 arrested in connection to March robbery of Macon Waffle House
Three people are in custody in connection to the March 27 armed robbery of Waffle House at 5440 Bowman Road.
UPDATE: Missing Macon man found dead, stabbed in the neck
A man missing since Saturday was found dead Thursday morning.
Mobile testing site begins in Bleckley County
The Georgia Department of Public Health has started offering mobile testing sites throughout the state.
Milledgeville natives feed those in need during pandemic
The men gave out a trunk full of hot meals to the Graham Homes community.
Westside's Kowacie Reeves Jr. commits to Florida
Kowacie received over 15 offers from some of the top D1 programs in the country.
Results released of COVID-19 testing at Central State Hospital
The DBHDD has received 95 percent of the test results.
4 arrested after 'reign of plunder' of Macon-Bibb businesses
Four people are now in custody after what the Bibb County Sheriff's Office calls a months long investigation into a burglary ring.
GBI investigating officer involved shooting, aggravated assault in East Dublin
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Eastman Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting as well as an aggravated assault that occurred prior to the officer using force.
Man shot in the stomach during Friday morning fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies are looking for the person that shot a man in Macon, around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning. According to a news release, the 28-year-old victim got into a fight with another man at Davis…
Daybreak Interview: First ever virtual First Friday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to come up with new ways to interact with one another and support our communities. This Friday, Macon residents can explore downtown from their couch during the first ever virtual…
Few new restrictions as Georgia's shelter-at-home order ends
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending his emergency powers to June 12 and telling the elderly and medically fragile to shelter in place until then. But the Republican governor says Thursday that he won’t keep additional restrictions…
Kemp, Toomey, DPH urge Georgians to wear face coverings in public
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Dr. Kathleen Toomey and the Georgia Department of Public Health urge all Georgians to wear face coverings, practice social distancing and wash their hands frequently "to continue to follow safe daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to COVID-19 and keep the virus from spreading."
Boil water advisory lifted for south Macon customers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Water Authority has lifted the boil water advisory issued Thursday to customers in south Macon, which resulted from a 24-inch water main break. MWA reminds customers that water pressure may remain lower than usual…
Macon-Bibb outdoor recreation facilities reopening with restrictions
Macon-Bibb is reopening its outdoor recreation facilities next week to provide people a way to safely enjoy activities with their families.
MWA reopening Javors Lucas Lake for public fishing, boating
The Macon Water Authority announced Friday it is opening Javors Lucas Lake for public fishing and boating this weekend.
UPDATE: Ivey boil water advisory lifted after sample results
The City of Ivey has lifted a boil water advisory that was issued Friday.
Man faces 20 years for possession of counterfeit $100 bills
He's facing up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years supervised release.
UPDATE: Missing Macon man found dead, stabbed in the neck
A man missing since Saturday was found dead Thursday morning.
Mobile testing site begins in Bleckley County
The Georgia Department of Public Health has started offering mobile testing sites throughout the state.
Milledgeville natives feed those in need during pandemic
The men gave out a trunk full of hot meals to the Graham Homes community.