Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order Tuesday afternoon that said all drivers who received their licenses while on-the-road tests were suspended must take an on-the-road test after all.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rutland High School held a surprise graduation for one of its students. Kofi Gyamfi is a senior exchange student. When the Bibb County School District had to postpone graduation due to COVID-19, Kofi was set to…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said Tuesday the state's live performance venues, bars and nightclubs will remain closed through May 31.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Bacon Baseball and friends are adding someone to their 2020 roster. Not a new player, but a pig. The seasonal baseball team will add a live-male-pig mascot to join fan-favorite Kevin Bacon on the field during…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are asking for additional donations to meet the needs of people impacted by pandemic. The Goodwill is accepting non-perishable food items and personal protective equipment. On May 1, Goodwill reopened…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is receiving federal dollars to help with COVID-19 recovery from the CARES Act. The federal government allocated more than $1.1 million to Macon-Bibb for the fight against COVID-19, to help the community get back…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 57-year-old Macon man's body was found after a welfare check call prompted by neighbors. Chief Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley says neighbors of Walter Powell had not seen him in over a week. This prompted police…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested two Columbus men for a ring of church van thefts. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from the pastor of Stone Creek Baptist Church on Riggins Mill Road and Sgoda Road on…
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Zaxby’s announced the opening of its first location in Forsyth at 321 Cabiness Road. This is according to a news release from the restaurant’s headquarters. The Forsyth Zaxby's also brings 45 jobs to the community. The…
Georgia's Department of Public Health has halted most food service inspections in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, so we're taking a different approach to Restaurant Report Card for the time being.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: GBI investigating after Uvalda man dies in Telfair County shooting Two suspects wanted in murder of Randall Head 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Warmer weather on the…
A man is dead after a shooting Monday afternoon, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Eastman Office is investigating.
A fire at an east Macon apartment complex Monday night caused major damage.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins government offices are back open as of Monday morning. Mayor Randy Toms says it will be a slow process in order to ease everyone into it. He adds that government offices are taking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Several local artists are doing their part to give back to Macon restaurants and businesses. The effort is called "Macon Gives a Shirt." Local artists have created limited edition t-shirts for your favorite places around town like…
It has been yet another cool and breezy day across Middle Georgia behind an exiting cold front. The front didn't bring any rain, but it did bring very dry air to the area. The dry air will hang around for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need help finding two suspects wanted in connection to the murder of missing man Randall Head. Deputies are searching for 38-year-old Jeremy Bryant and 43-year-old Shelia Weeks. Both have ties to Macon, Cordele,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District School Nutrition Program will continue its emergency meal service program for students through the summer. Also, the district will add curbside pickup at five locations. Families can pick-up meals using the…
It's only May, and Macon-Bibb is up to 21 homicides in 2020. Coroner Leon Jones says he's worried we may break 2018's record of 42.
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming mayoral election.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Warner Robins, a shooting investigation is now the city's first homicide of the year following the death of a woman shot in the chest. In April, police arrested 49-year-old Todd Miller for family violence…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As more COVID-19 testing becomes available, many organizations like Fellowship Bible Baptist Church aim to provide free testing for those in Warner Robins. The church held its second public free COVID-19 testing event Monday in…
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities in Georgia say a 5-year-old fatally shot his 12-year-old brother with a gun he found in the woods. A Griffin police statement says officers found the 12-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest…
Update (May 12, 8:02 a.m.): Officers arrested 37-year-old Michael Turner for Aggravated Assault for shooting Anthony Williams. Officers arrested Turner after "a brief foot chase" on Angela Ave. on Monday at 7:45 p.m. Officers say they found a gun on…
Rock and Roll legend Little Richard died in his Tennessee home Saturday after a long battle with bone cancer.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins authorities are investigating an incident that led to one woman being struck by a car and another with a gunshot wound. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, officers responded to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday is the last day to register to vote for the June 9th Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Elections. The elections were orginally set for March 24th, but were pushed back in response to the COVID-19…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following link to read the full story: Macon man dead after being shot outside home Saturday morning
MIDWAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a man for making terroristic threats in connection with the Ahmaud Arbery murder investigation on Sunday. This comes from a GBI new release. According to the news release, GBI agents…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As businesses reopen and residents start to venture outside, experts urge community members to continue practicing social distancing. In an effort to help, United Way of Central Georgia has launched its “Mask Makers United” challenge along…
"Little Richard" Penniman is dead at 87.
A Macon man is dead after being shot several times Saturday morning.
Two people are in the hospital after gunshots were fired during a party in Macon Saturday morning.
Showers are moving through Middle Georgia tonight ahead of a cold front that will set the stage for a cool weekend. Behind the cold front we will see some decent clearing and cooler air moving in. This cool air will…
Bragg Jam's 2020 Concert Crawl and Arts & Kids Fest is canceled due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The COVID-19 cases in Hancock County soar the top ten list of most impacted counties in Georgia. Sparta community members say they're doing all they can to prevent more spreading of the virus. "It's devastating to…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A recent video has been circulating social media showing the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick. Friday, three women from House of Grace church in Hawkinsville walked in honor Arbery -- the man shot…
Cliffard Whitby, one of five candidates for Macon-Bibb Mayor, announced Friday he has received an endorsement from Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Public Health says it surpassed a goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days. Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, set the DPH goal last week and over the last week, DPH reports testing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that happened in the parking lot of Tom’s Mart on Mercer University Drive. Investigators say the accident reportedly happened around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say witnesses…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. The figures are stark evidence of the damage the coronavirus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Even though things are different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are lot of businesses in Middle Georgia that are doing what they can to make the day…
A pair of Central High School football stars, signed letters of intent Thursday.
Gov. Brian Kemp says any Georgian who wants can now get tested for the coronavirus, regardless of whether they’re showing symptoms.
We have felt the cool down across Middle Georgia today with highs in the mid 70's. More of that is on the way tomorrow with an increase in clouds as well. A cold front will approach the area with breezy…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County School District sets dates for the last day of the academic school year, graduation and prom. According to an email from the Baldwin County School District, the last day for remote learning for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As healthcare workers fight to save lives and stop the spread of Covid-19, Middle Georgia hospitals say they are offering more benefits to workers. But some workers tell 41NBC, that is not enough. They want hazard…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County High School teachers got to see their seniors one last time before graduation. Wednesday evening, seniors picked up their cap and gowns. Teachers and faculty celebrated seniors with a parade. The parade progressed from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Officials say scams are on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. To prevent people from losing money, the Better Business Bureau along with other organizations held an anti-scam virtual workshop Thursday. The groups discussed…