21 murders and it's only May, Macon-Bibb leaders fear more
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.
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Decision 2020: Meet Lester Miller, candidate for Macon-Bibb mayor
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming mayoral election.
April shooting victim dies, boyfriend now charged with Warner Robins' first homicide
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…
Fellowship Bible Baptist Church holds free COVID-19 testing, more to come
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 Police: Child fatally shot brother with gun found in woods
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…
Warner Robins man shot in leg after house party, arrest made
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…
'Little Richard' remembered by cousin, Tubman director
Rock and Roll legend Little Richard died in his Tennessee home Saturday after a long battle with bone cancer.
Fight leaves one woman shot, another hit by car in Warner Robins
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…
Monday is the last day to register to vote for the June 9th primary elections
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…
MORNING UPDATE: Macon man dead after being shot outside home Saturday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following link to read the full story: Macon man dead after being shot outside home Saturday morning
GBI makes arrest for terroristic threats connected to Ahmaud Arbery murder investigation
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…
United Way to help more Middle Georgia residents through pandemic
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 dead at 87
"Little Richard" Penniman is dead at 87.
Macon man dead after being shot outside home Saturday morning
A Macon man is dead after being shot several times Saturday morning.
2 people shot at Macon house party
Two people are in the hospital after gunshots were fired during a party in Macon Saturday morning.
Rain moves out tonight, cooler Saturday on deck for Middle Georgia
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…
2020 Bragg Jam Concert Crawl canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
Bragg Jam's 2020 Concert Crawl and Arts & Kids Fest is canceled due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elected leaders, residents react to Hancock County's soaring COVID-19 cases
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 women walk to honor man shot in Brunswick
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…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas endorses Whitby for mayor
Cliffard Whitby, one of five candidates for Macon-Bibb Mayor, announced Friday he has received an endorsement from Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas.
DPH tests over 100,000 people for COVID-19 in ten days
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 man dies after being rolled over by vehicle in parking lot
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…
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
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…
Daybreak Interview: What Perry businesses are offering for Mother's Day
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…
Central's Justin Williamson, Carlios Flowers sign letters of intent
A pair of Central High School football stars, signed letters of intent Thursday.
Georgia lifts criteria for getting a coronavirus test
Gov. Brian Kemp says any Georgian who wants can now get tested for the coronavirus, regardless of whether they’re showing symptoms.
Cold front Friday brings rain chances, a cool weekend
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…
Baldwin County Schools sets dates for end of school, graduation, prom
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…
Hospitals provide Covid-19 benefits to healthcare workers, but not hazard pay
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…
Jones County High seniors celebrated with parade
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…
BBB: Scams on rise due to COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Downtown Macon florist prepares for Mother's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As many small businesses struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic, flower shops are no exception. But with Mother’s Day around the corner, we wanted to find out how local florists are preparing. Joyce Freeman, the manager of…
DECISION 2020: Meet Mallory Jones, seeking re-election for District 4 Macon-Bibb Commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's election season, which includes Macon-Bibb voters electing commissioners. 41NBC News is introducing you to commissioner candidates for your district. Decision 2020: Meet Mallory Jones, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 4 Candidate name: Mallory Jones Running…
Warner Robins Police investigating Thursday shooting
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday after being shot in the 400 block of North Avenue.
Macon man tries to flee deputies, faces multiple charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man is facing multiple charges after deputies found marijuana and Ecstasy in his possession. Authorities identified the man as 24-year-old Eric Bruce Haynes Jr. Authorities say Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies witnessed a Honda Accord…
'Supporting them feels good': Brunswick man feeds local first responders
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Brunswick man with a medical history of underlying issues is feeding first responders during the pandemic -- despite his personal hardships. Twenty-one-year-old Chris Carswell is no stranger to good deeds after having undergone several…
DECISION 2020: Meet George Thomas, Macon-Bibb Commissioner candidate for District 4
It's election season, which includes Macon-Bibb voters electing commissioners.
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will resume regular paratransit service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will resume its regular paratransit service starting Thursday. According to a news release from the Transit Authority, the regular service will replace the "essential travel only" policy that the Transit Authority started…
Daybreak Interview: American Red Cross blood supply stable, African-American donors needed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When the Covid-19 pandemic first started, it had a huge impact on American Red Cross blood drives and the amount of people who were donating. Ronnika McFall, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined 41NBC…
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller resigns
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller announced Wednesday he is resigning.
Cool, less windy weather expected Thursday
It has been a windy day across Middle Georgia, with Macon seeing a peak wind gust around 40 mph. Breezy conditions will hang around overnight and into Thursday, but it likely won't be quite as windy...or warm. Cooler air moves…
Danville's Erin Houpt commits to Mercer
Mercer women's basketball team has added a big-time commit from the class of 2021.
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller resigns
Georgia College baseball coach Jason Eller announced Wednesday he is resigning.
Cool, less windy weather expected Thursday
It has been a windy day across Middle Georgia, with Macon seeing a peak wind gust around 40 mph. Breezy conditions will hang around overnight and into Thursday, but it likely won't be quite as windy...or warm. Cooler air moves…
Danville's Erin Houpt commits to Mercer
Mercer women's basketball team has added a big-time commit from the class of 2021.
UPDATE (Wednesday, May 6 at 6:25 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here are Georgia’s latest confirmed numbers from the Department of Public Health.
Wilcox County leader identifies hotspot for COVID-19 cases within area
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wilcox County leaders are trying to understand how its 9,000 residents can carry so many cases of COVID-19. The rural county currently has 90 cases and 10 deaths. “We were going good for a while,” said…
Much cooler air moves in for the week
A cold front is approaching Middle Georgia this evening, bringing storms and rain to parts of North Georgia. We are monitoring the storms for the chance that they stay together as they approach our area, but even if they do,…
Tri-Cities football standout to walk-on at Mercer
In 2019, he helped lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever state title in Region 5-AAAAAA.
Man shot during filming of music video in Macon
A man is in the hospital after being shot during the filming of a music video Tuesday night.