Westside's Kowacie Reeves Jr. commits to Florida
Kowacie received over 15 offers from some of the top D1 programs in the country.
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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.
DECISION 2020: Meet Macon-Bibb Commission District 2 candidate Weston Stroud
Macon-Bibb County will soon have many new faces representing its districts.
DECISION 2020: Meet Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commission candidate Paul Bronson
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb will soon have many new faces representing its districts. June 9 is the new Election Day, and local government races are included. Paul Bronson is a candidate for District 2. He says he plans on…
Free Mobile COVID-19 testing now in Milledgeville
The mobile unit will travel between Milledgeville, Augusta, and Tifton.
VA volunteer encourages people to write letters to vets
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterans at VA hospital are not allowed to have visitors.
Mayor, commissioners celebrate Second Street Corridor milestone
County officials took the first steps across the new Second Street Corridor connector bridge Wednesday.
Houston County School District offering new meal service that includes whole pizzas, local fruit
The Houston County School District says it is offering a new meal service free of charge to the community.
Update: Boil water advisory in Warner Robins for the next 24 hours
Update: WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins has lifted the boil water advisory. (more…)
Possible water outage while crews repair water main break in south Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is investigating a water main break on Jones Rd. in south Bibb County. According to Mickie Sanders with MWA, a significant number of customers may experience a loss of water service until…
Daybreak: How to make Italian Chicken Tender Tacos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Finding a healthy, kid approved recipe can be a challenge for some parents. With children at home a lot more because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents may be running out of ideas. That's why Chef…
Organization providing free menstrual supplies for county students, homeless
With schools closed due to the COVID19, one group is supplying free menstrual supplies to Bibb County students and the homeless.
Boil water advisory for southwest Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory as a precaution for customers in southwest Macon-Bibb County. This is following a 24-inch water main break earlier Thursday. MWA system impacts customers with lower than…
Warm, sunny weather returns to Middle Georgia for the weekend
Record breaking rain and storms are finally over in Middle Georgia and I for one am so ready for the pattern change that is starting to take shape heading into the weekend and next week. Tonight we will start to…
DECISION 2020: Meet Macon-Bibb Commission District 2 candidate Weston Stroud
Macon-Bibb County will soon have many new faces representing its districts.
DECISION 2020: Meet Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commission candidate Paul Bronson
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb will soon have many new faces representing its districts. June 9 is the new Election Day, and local government races are included. Paul Bronson is a candidate for District 2. He says he plans on…
Free Mobile COVID-19 testing now in Milledgeville
The mobile unit will travel between Milledgeville, Augusta, and Tifton.
VA volunteer encourages people to write letters to vets
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterans at VA hospital are not allowed to have visitors.
Mayor, commissioners celebrate Second Street Corridor milestone
County officials took the first steps across the new Second Street Corridor connector bridge Wednesday.
Houston County School District offering new meal service that includes whole pizzas, local fruit
The Houston County School District says it is offering a new meal service free of charge to the community.
Update: Boil water advisory in Warner Robins for the next 24 hours
Update: WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins has lifted the boil water advisory. (more…)
Possible water outage while crews repair water main break in south Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is investigating a water main break on Jones Rd. in south Bibb County. According to Mickie Sanders with MWA, a significant number of customers may experience a loss of water service until…
Daybreak: How to make Italian Chicken Tender Tacos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Finding a healthy, kid approved recipe can be a challenge for some parents. With children at home a lot more because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents may be running out of ideas. That's why Chef…
Organization providing free menstrual supplies for county students, homeless
With schools closed due to the COVID19, one group is supplying free menstrual supplies to Bibb County students and the homeless.
Boil water advisory for southwest Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory as a precaution for customers in southwest Macon-Bibb County. This is following a 24-inch water main break earlier Thursday. MWA system impacts customers with lower than…
Warm, sunny weather returns to Middle Georgia for the weekend
Record breaking rain and storms are finally over in Middle Georgia and I for one am so ready for the pattern change that is starting to take shape heading into the weekend and next week. Tonight we will start to…
Daybreak taking care of homeless during pandemic, asking for help
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been challenging for those facing homelessness to properly protect themselves.
Cochran business selling shirts to help small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships for everyone--including small business owners.
Former Mary Persons standout Cameron Holden commits to UT Martin
Holden put up video game numbers during his last two years at Mary Persons.
Daybreak Interview: Tips to help you organize your home this spring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has made many of us step up our spring cleaning this year. While scrubbing down your home is necessary, you can also use this time to organize. Professional organizer, Darra McClendon, joined 41NBC…
Macon Bacon officials postpone start of new season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon baseball organization announced Wednesday that the start of the 2020 season is postponed until July 1 at Savannah. The team's first home game is on Thursday, July 2 at Luther Williams Field. This…
Woman charged with trafficking heroin arrested in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman for trafficking heroin on Monday. Authorities say the incident happened around 7:10 a.m. in front of the DePoe Eye Center on Bowman Road. Deputies identified the woman as 31-year-old…
UPDATE: 1 beauty store theft suspect turns herself in, 2 suspects missing
UPDATE: 22-year-old Kyazia Adkins turned herself over to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies booked Adkins into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and charged her with three counts of theft by taking. Authorities released Adkins on a $3150.00 bond.…
Bibb Sheriff's investigators searching for missing Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s help finding a missing Macon man. Deputies say that 51-year-old Randall Head was last seen leaving his home on Saturday afternoon. After Randall went missing for two days, his…
Central High School seniors get caps, gowns ahead of graduation
Families, friends and students of Central High School lined up around the school Wednesday to prepare for graduation in July.
Local Goodwill reopening retail stores on Friday, May 1
Goodwill will reopen 13 stores within Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) on Friday, May 1.
Man wanted for stealing 30 cartons of cigarettes from Macon Walgreens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying and locating a man accused of stealing a box with 30 cartons of cigarettes. The theft happened Wednesday, April 22nd at the Walgreens on Gray Highway. Deputies…
City of Warner Robins department buildings set to open May 14th
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins will start reopening government offices next week. Mayor Randy Toms says he is working with state and local health departments and local elected officials to monitor the spread of COVID-19.…
Daybreak taking care of homeless during pandemic, asking for help
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been challenging for those facing homelessness to properly protect themselves.