Cochran business selling shirts to help small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships for everyone--including small business owners.
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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.…
Local kindergartner making lemonade for charities
Most 5-year-olds are using their free time during the pandemic to play and spend quality time with their families, but Jaycee Grinstead is using hers to make lemonade.
GBI: Man dead after high-speed chase, firing shot at Crawford County deputies
A man is dead after leading deputies on a high-speed chase and firing a shot at deputies.
Restaurant Report Card: What Warner Robins restaurants are open?
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.
Smiley's Flea Market in Macon reopening this weekend
Smiley's Flea Market, located at 6717 Hawkinsville Road, will reopen this weekend.
MTA donates bus to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is helping to make sure struggling families have food eat. The MTA announced it is donating a retired cutaway bus to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. The bus will help…
In-person services returning to Middle Georgia Regional Library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library locations are preparing to resume in-person services. According to a news release, libraries in communities where COVID-19 cases are stable or decreasing will reopen. Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser says staff will report…
DECISION 2020: Commission Valerie Wynn running for re-election for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a big election year, including local governments. Macon-Bibb County voters are getting ready to vote on a new mayor and commissioners. Currently, Valerie Wynn is the commissioner for district one and is looking to be…
National Guard, local church offers free COVID-19 testing in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia's Army National Guard joined forces with a Macon church and two local organizations to offer COVID-19 testing to residents. Nonprofit Historic Macon and Beall's Hill Neighborhood Association reached out to Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church to…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners hold off on hazard pay, waiting for federal government funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners are discussing the idea of giving some essential county workers hazard pay. During Tuesday's committee meeting, commissioners discussed whether 1600 full-time employees who are considered frontline workers should receive hazard pay. There are many…
Deputies arrest Macon man for entering auto, theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for entering auto and theft. Authorities say the incident happened at the Home Depot on Presidential Parkway on April 24 at 11:47 a.m. Deputies identified the man as…
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Middle Georgia counties could face revenue drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As many businesses remain closed, the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a downfall in funding for surrounding counties. Elected officials within Middle Georgia are expecting a decrease in revenue. “COVID-19 has affected our business in a couple…
Nearly 300 businesses support Navicent's COVID-19 response efforts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Navicent Health is on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 and needs your help. The hospital is accepting donations to support its COVID-19 response efforts. So far, there are over 300 donors -- including stores…
Severe storms with damaging winds possible Wednesday
Well, we have had about a week off from worrying about severe weather, so it is now time to get ready for another round of strong storms. A line of strong storms to push in from the west, bringing with…
Local kindergartner making lemonade for charities
Most 5-year-olds are using their free time during the pandemic to play and spend quality time with their families, but Jaycee Grinstead is using hers to make lemonade.
GBI: Man dead after high-speed chase, firing shot at Crawford County deputies
A man is dead after leading deputies on a high-speed chase and firing a shot at deputies.
Restaurant Report Card: What Warner Robins restaurants are open?
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.
Smiley's Flea Market in Macon reopening this weekend
Smiley's Flea Market, located at 6717 Hawkinsville Road, will reopen this weekend.
MTA donates bus to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is helping to make sure struggling families have food eat. The MTA announced it is donating a retired cutaway bus to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. The bus will help…
In-person services returning to Middle Georgia Regional Library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library locations are preparing to resume in-person services. According to a news release, libraries in communities where COVID-19 cases are stable or decreasing will reopen. Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser says staff will report…
DECISION 2020: Commission Valerie Wynn running for re-election for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a big election year, including local governments. Macon-Bibb County voters are getting ready to vote on a new mayor and commissioners. Currently, Valerie Wynn is the commissioner for district one and is looking to be…
National Guard, local church offers free COVID-19 testing in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia's Army National Guard joined forces with a Macon church and two local organizations to offer COVID-19 testing to residents. Nonprofit Historic Macon and Beall's Hill Neighborhood Association reached out to Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church to…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners hold off on hazard pay, waiting for federal government funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners are discussing the idea of giving some essential county workers hazard pay. During Tuesday's committee meeting, commissioners discussed whether 1600 full-time employees who are considered frontline workers should receive hazard pay. There are many…
Deputies arrest Macon man for entering auto, theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for entering auto and theft. Authorities say the incident happened at the Home Depot on Presidential Parkway on April 24 at 11:47 a.m. Deputies identified the man as…
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Middle Georgia counties could face revenue drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As many businesses remain closed, the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a downfall in funding for surrounding counties. Elected officials within Middle Georgia are expecting a decrease in revenue. “COVID-19 has affected our business in a couple…
Nearly 300 businesses support Navicent's COVID-19 response efforts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Navicent Health is on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 and needs your help. The hospital is accepting donations to support its COVID-19 response efforts. So far, there are over 300 donors -- including stores…
Severe storms with damaging winds possible Wednesday
Well, we have had about a week off from worrying about severe weather, so it is now time to get ready for another round of strong storms. A line of strong storms to push in from the west, bringing with…
New lawn care company expands to Macon, brings jobs during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It may be time to get your lawn cut after the statewide stay-at-home order. Many lawn care businesses have been impacted by the pandemic that left homeowners, senior citizens, and businesses with uncut grass. For those…
'NoSweat thin liners' to help essential workers, gym goers during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As businesses prepare to reopen, most people will flock to the local gyms to restart their fitness routines. Although gyms will implement extra sanitizing and cleaning steps, experts say many gym-goers are guilty of touching the…
Kemp announces new mobile testing initiative for Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a new mobile testing initiative for Georgia communities without easy access to test sites. Kemp announced Sunday the launch of a mobile COVID-19 testing initiative to set up drive-thru sites in more…
Update: Man wanted after running from Houston County Sheriff's deputies twice arrested
UPDATE - 10 a.m. on Monday, April 27th: Cherokee Graham was arrested Monday morning, according to a post on the Houston County Sheriff's Office Traffic Division's Facebook page. He's being held at the Houston County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: WARNER…
MORNING UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide, Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Quiet start to week…
Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s reopening is set to continue as more restrictions against the coronavirus are loosened in the big Southern state. Movie theaters on Monday can welcome customers and limited in-restaurant dining may resume. This comes after other businesses,…
Local organizations partner to offer COVID-19 testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Historic Macon is partnering with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and Georgia's Army National Guard to offer free COVID-19 tests. According to a news release from Historic Macon, the tests are for residents ages 18 and older,…
Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission candidate for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Macon-Bibb voters prepare to head to the polls on June 9, 41NBC is introducing candidates for local elections. Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 1 Candidate Name: John Adams Running for: District 1…
Westside seniors greeted with parade while picking up caps and gowns
Principal Chip Horton says they want to make sure students know how special they are.
Middle Georgia Police Benevolent Association endorses Miller for mayor
The Middle Georgia chapter of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Georgia endorsed candidate Lester Miller to be the next mayor of Macon-Bibb.
Economic expert weighs in on reopening of Georgia businesses
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – An expert is weighing in on how the reopening of businesses throughout Georgia will impact the economy. According to Money Geek, consumers could improve the economy whether or not the shelter-in-place order changes. Money Geek experts…
Nice weather continues on Tuesday, storms possible Wednesday
Sunshine stuck around for much of the weekend and now the start of the week in Middle Georgia. We get another beautiful day on Tuesday across the area before we see our next storm system roll through. Tomorrow high pressure…
New lawn care company expands to Macon, brings jobs during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It may be time to get your lawn cut after the statewide stay-at-home order. Many lawn care businesses have been impacted by the pandemic that left homeowners, senior citizens, and businesses with uncut grass. For those…