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UPDATE: Man dead after domestic dispute, children found safe
Sergeant Linda Howard with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies answered a domestic call on Bob White Road.
Housing market picks up as coronavirus restrictions ease
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lenders in the home buying market say business is starting to pick up as coronavirus restrictions ease in Georgia. Tara Purvis with Angel Oak Home Loans says this time of the year - spring into summer…
'Macon Gives A Shirt Campaign' to help small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - To aid small businesses through COVID-19, a local freelance designer is providing help with his Macon Gives a Shirt Campaign. Matt Smith and other designers started the campaign in April to partner with businesses with the…
'Meals On Wheels' launches senior chat program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Meals on Wheels has launched a new project to help more elders during the pandemic with its senior chat program. A new initiative addresses the social isolation experience that elderly people face as they shelter in…
Congressional primary ballot mix-up might affect your vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mix up in the Congressional Republican Primary might cost some citizens their votes. According to Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections members, they made an error which placed candidates on the wrong ballot. The error took…
Reichert recommends 10% budget cut, furloughs due to COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert recommended budget cuts and furloughs during his Fiscal Year 2021 budget presentation, which he called his "most difficult". Reichert said that the full impact of COVID-19 remains unknown, but he expects revenue…
Mary Persons announces Class of 2020 valedictorian, salutatorian
Mary Persons High School announced its Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Tuesday.
Historic Macon to sell Sidney Lanier Cottage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon plans to sell the Sidney Lanier Cottage House within the next nine to 12 months. Executive Director Ethiel Garlington says the cottage will sell as a private, single family home. Once sold, it will no…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 11-15
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 11 and Friday, May 15.
MORNING UPDATE: Early morning fire causes damage to three structures in Macon; Warner Robins teen hospitalized after Monday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Early morning fire causes damage to three structures in Macon Warner Robins teen hospitalized after Monday night shooting 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Scattered showers forecast all week…
Early morning fire causes damage to three structures in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An early morning fire causes damage to three structures in Macon. According to Macon-Bibb Fire Chief, Marvin Riggins, the fire started just after 5 a.m. Tuesday on Pebble and 2nd streets. Riggins said one of the…
Warner Robins teen hospitalized after Monday night shooting
A Warner Robins teenager is being treated at the hospital after being shot in the leg Monday night.
Rain and storms linger overnight, but much of Tuesday should be dry
Rain and storms are still hanging around Middle Georgia this evening. You can expect to see a few more storms ahead of a cold front moving through by tomorrow morning. Through the day on Tuesday we will see some clearing…
New visitor's center will change Warner Robins economy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins city council met Monday to discuss the construction of a new visitor information center coming to the city. Not to be confused with the EL Greenway Welcome Center by Robins Air Force…
Big Brothers Big Sisters helping parents with childcare needs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia announce a new program to help families in need. The program known as Operation Summer Help assists parents in providing safe childcare options during the summer months.…
MTA opening up its Transit Station, routes operating normally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is starting to open its transit station. "We've relied on the science and we've relied on the experts. But then when the governor came in and changed the rules for Georgia, we felt…
UPDATE: Treutlen County Schools postpones graduation
The Treutlen County School District announced in a Facebook post Monday it is postponing its scheduled May 24 ceremony.
Victim dies in Sandersville house fire
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Sandersville police and fire departments are reporting the town's fourth fire in three weeks, and this one was deadly. According to a post from the Sandersville Police Facebook page, the fire happened around 5:30 Monday…
Man charged with murder, rape of woman outside Daybreak
55-year-old Kenny Whitehead now has additional charges following the discovery of a woman's body outside the Daybreak center Sunday.
Chris Floore Named Government Communicator of the Year
On May 14, PR Daily announced the winners of its Communicators of the Year program. Chris Floore -- Public Affairs for Macon-Bibb County -- was named Government Communicator of the Year. Floore received the same recognition in 2019 when the…
Crawford County gets new 4-way stop, use caution
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Tuesday, Highway 42 South at the intersections of Marshall Mill and Taylors Mill Road will become a four way stop. This news release comes from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies urge Crawford County residents…
Local churches, nonprofit provide 2 options for free COVID-19 testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three Macon churches alongside the Community Empowerment Center partnered to provide free COVID-19 testing. On Saturday, residents drove through the parking lots of both Unionville Baptist and Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church seeking results. “If you’re…
Little Richard House reopens in his memory
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Little Richard House reopens, honoring his memory. This comes almost a week after the rock-n-roll legend's passing. The Little Richard House in Macon wants to keep his memory and spirit alive. Representatives say fans and friends…
Man gets pinned under SUV after traffic accident in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A traffic accident in Macon left one man seriously injured after he tried to help another man in the roadway. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators say the accident happened on I-475 at the Tucker Road overpass around…
MORNING UPDATE: Man arrested following River Walk Apartments homicide; Bibb deputies investigate after reports of public intercourse with corpse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Man arrested following River Walk Apartments homicide Bibb deputies investigate after reports of public intercourse with corpse 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Active weather across southeast
A few strong storms possible Monday in Middle Georgia
We have seen a few storms push through Middle Georgia after a hot day. These showers will help cool things down a bit with our lows still warm in the upper 60's. Tomorrow will bring a chance for strong to…
Hawkinsville High graduation scheduled for Thursday, June 4
Hawkinsville High School's Class of 2020 will graduate on Thursday, June 4.
GBI: Man in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in Forsyth
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday night.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder, rape of woman outside Daybreak
UPDATE: Man charged with murder, rape of woman outside Daybreak MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are investigating the death of a woman after reports of public intercourse. Deputies responded to a complaint of two people having intercourse…
Houston County woman organizes graduation salute for seniors
A Houston County woman, with the help of strangers, made sure high school seniors were celebrated Saturday.
Decision 2020: Meet Erion Smith, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer, 41NBC is introducing Macon-Bibb voters to their candidates for commissioners.
Man arrested following River Walk Apartments homicide
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of 22-year-old Douglas Stevenson Tuesday night.
Decision 2020: Meet Seth Clark, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer, 41NBC is introducing Macon-Bibb voters to their candidates for commissioners.
Decision 2020: Meet Carlton Kitchens, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commissioner Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer for Georgia voters, 41NBC is introducing you to Macon-Bibb's commissioner candidates.
Macon churches offering free COVID-19 testing Saturday
The churches are teaming up with Community Empowerment Center Inc., and the Community Church of God.
Baldwin High School celebrates seniors during cap, gown distribution
Friday morning, staff and faculty gave out caps and gowns to the class of 2020
Macon's Moonhanger restaurants reopening Tuesday, May 26
All of the Moonhanger Group's restaurants will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, according to a Facebook post made by owner Wes Griffith.
Cliffard Whitby supporters speak out against GBI investigation
Supporters for Macon-Bibb Mayoral candidate Cliffard Whitby held a news conference Friday outside the Macon-Bibb Government Center.
GDOT placing rumble strips in middle Georgia counties
According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than half of fatal crashes happen when a driver crosses the center line.
Historic Macon to move to new location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Historic Macon Foundation is moving its headquarters to a new location. The non-profit organization announced the plans at its annual meeting Thursday. Historic Macon says it will move into the oldest standing fire station in…
Decision 2020: Meet Marc Whitfield, candidate for Macon-Bibb mayor
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
'He didn't commit murder': Macon lawyers speak on client in Ahmaud Arbery case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon lawyers, Franklin and Laura Hogue, are representing 64-year-old Gregory McMichael in the Ahmaud Arbery case -- a man killed while jogging in Brunswick in February. They say their client didn't commit murder, and it…
NewTown Macon in running for contest, grand prize of $25k
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon is in the running for the 2020 “America’s Main Streets” contest. According to a news release from NewTown, Main Streets helps with the growth of downtowns, communities, and it helps build a sense of…
Houston County Schools releases dates, times, locations for graduations
The Houston County School District announced the dates, times and locations for all of its in-person graduation ceremonies in a series of Facebook posts Friday.
Tech glitches keep Atlanta voters waiting for mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) - The election director for Georgia’s most populous county says that technical issues have prevented officials from processing absentee ballot applications sent in by email. Fulton County Election Director Richard Barron said Thursday that it’s caused a backlog…
Some Georgians forget jobless benefit claims as filings rise
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s labor commissioner has a message to people seeking unemployment benefits -- Don’t forget to claim them each week. Labor Commissioner Mark Butler told reporters Thursday that more than 50,000 gig economy and self-employed workers approved for…
Macon non-profit provides survival kits to Bibb's under-represented population
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A local man is helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jerrod Echols -- founder of the Melanated Community Stimulation Project Incorporated -- says his life-long mission is to help Bibb County’s under-represented population. He says his…
Two murder suspects arrested after Crimestoppers tip
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pair of murder suspects are in jail this morning in connection to the Randall Head killing, thanks to a Crimestoppers tip. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies and U.S.…
Baldwin High to celebrate seniors during cap and gown distribution
The distribution drive-thru will be Friday, May 15 at the high school campus.