MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is partnering with community sites across Macon to provide free face masks starting Tuesday, August 4th. Individuals and their families will have the opportunity to pick up free face masks provided…
(AP) -- Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country. Parents in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee are among those who…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s assistance locating and identifying three people in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Investigators say the victim noticed that they lost their wallet and thought they left…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An off duty officer from Dublin was arrested in Macon Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a 31 year old man laid down a cell phone at the Crazy Bull Club at 473 Second…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man is dead after being shot at a house party Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened at a home in the 4300 block of Mikado Avenue at 11:45…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County officials are urging residents to complete their 2020 Census. August 1, census takers will visit the homes of those who have not completed this year’s census. Jacob Cox, the community planner for Houston…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia students will be back to school Monday while others will return later in the week. Hancock County Schools will resume classes Monday but only virtually. Friday, Hancock Central High held an open…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many organizations have stepped up to help meet the needs of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, Navicent Health has joined the battle to provide fresh produce and meats for the community. The Medical Center Navicent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Griffith Family Foundation announced plans for Black Philanthropy Month during a news conference Friday. During the news conference, the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund Leadership Team shared information about public and virtual celebrations happening throughout August.…
Warner Robins City Hall is closed, effective immediately, due to COVID-19 exposure.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators obtained an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the murder of Kenneth Bernard Campbell. Authorities identified the man as 20-year-old Jaqualin Kendrae Fryer. Deputies say Fryer turned himself over to…
UPDATE: Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of Friday's drowning at Amerson River Park as Andre Armstrong, of Jackson Mississippi. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dive team recovered a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority wants everyone to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to keep everyone safe is by reducing touch-points. So, MTA is urging riders to download the Token Transit app. Riders can…
Avalos faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, a $10,000,000 fine and five years supervised release.
“It scares off clients. People don't want to come where its crime or they feel unsafe.”
High school football programs affected by positive COVID-19 tests. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans' football stands as the latest program impacted by coronavirus. Milan Turner -- the head football coach and athletic director -- confirmed the suspension of the football…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic stays steady, the demand for food continues to rise. This week, the Georgia National Guard and the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank served hundreds of people in surrounding counties. Organizers assigned soldiers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local clergy and activists are partnering to hold a Public Service Campaign against homicides. The program aims to address the increased killings in Bibb County. Pastor James Baker of New Beginnings Baptist Church, along with others,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 79-year-old man is safe and back at work -- thanks to the hard work of Monroe County EMS and the Department of Natural Resources. Yesterday, Monroe County EMS received a call about a man who…
GDOT looks to add a roundabout at the intersection of Houston Ave., Houston Rd., Broadway, and Pio Nono Ave. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After heavy research, engineers say a roundabout can solve the traffic problems in south Macon. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a Macon man suspected of knocking a woman to the ground and taking her purse at a gas station. Authorities identified the man as 47-year-old Willie Fred Holmes. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies along with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ava is a 3 year old pitbull mix. She’s a sweet, affectionate and playful. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes…
A man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday night.
Four Wilcox County football players and one coach have tested positive for COVID-19.
The center’s Department of Veteran Affairs, partnered up with the Middle Georgia Food Bank.
Lopez says if you wear a mask while exercising, start off slow.
39-year-old LeKanderick Pitts will spend over eight years in prison.
I have hosted a high school football highlight show on 41NBC, The End Zone, for the last 13 years. I have hosted it for five other years on TV stations, around the state of Georgia. I love high school football,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With many Middle Georgia gym’s reopened, clients are making their way back to the treadmill with more than just a water bottle. Some gyms are requiring masks while others aren't. Catalina Torres Lopez -- exercise physiologist…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the pandemic causing layoffs across Middle Georgia, Community Church of God provided a grocery and mask giveaway for residents Wednesday. The congregation served more than 400 families with boxes of food. The boxes included eggs,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Community Foundation launched its Harmony Enabled by Appropriate Location (HEAL) fund to help remove two Confederate statues in downtown Macon. The initiative comes after Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved a $5 million project that includes the removal…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp attended a service honoring Congressman John Lewis as he lies in the rotunda of the Georgia State Capitol. During the ceremony, Governor Kemp delivered the following remarks "Good…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The United Way of Central Georgia launched its “Tree of Thanks” initiative. The program allows the community to honor hospital employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. George McCanless -- the president & CEO of United Way -- says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to staffing shortages in the Macon-Bibb Probate Court is rescheduling appointments for Weapons Carry License application appointments and fingerprinting. This comes after the court being exposed to positive cases of COVID-19. According to a Macon-Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators are looking into a bank robbery that happened at MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union in Mercer University Drive on Wednesday. Deputies say at 9:20 a.m., they responded to a call about a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Woman shot and killed at a convenience store in Macon Former Sheriff’s Deputy arrested in sexual exploitation case
29-year-old Jeremy Taylor, plead guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
68-year-old Fredrick “Rick” Culpepper was arrested in Cordele.
According to ClubCorp, it has donated enough blood this year to save nearly 7,000 lives.
A Wesleyan College student expelled after being accused of making racist social media posts will now be allowed to return to campus.
All lanes of Hawkinsville Road near its intersection with Pio Nono Avenue are back open after an accident Tuesday afternoon.
If you fell behind on power bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Public Service Commission says you have options for help.
Willie Fred Holmes, 47, wanted as a suspect in Robbery by Force and Battery incident. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a man wanted for Robbery by Force and Battery in a May 1,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Enhanced unemployment benefits from the CARES Act are ending and forcing many to look for work. Goodwill's Job Connection Career Centers extended its hours for those who need help finding a job. The organization is also…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A Macon resident has filed a lawsuit against Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and five Bibb County commissioners. Martin Bell and the James Longstreet chapter of the Military Order of the Stars & Bars Georgia Society Inc. have…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 20 and Friday, July 24, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert vetoes emergency mask ordinance UPDATE (Monday, July 27 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker 41NBC Acuwether Forecast: Brief cool down on…
They finished third in their region last year and made the playoffs.
Rutherford had other offers from Albany State, Stetson University and UNC-Charlotte.
It was a hot and mostly dry day across much of Middle Georgia, but we are finally starting to see a pattern change this week. Tomorrow, although we will have a quick warm up into the low 90's, clouds and…