Mayors react to Kemp's decision to allow businesses to reopen
Mayors across Middle Georgia are reacting to Governor Kemp's decision to allow some businesses to reopen Friday.
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Georgia Army National Guard tests nearly 400 people in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Around 30 soldiers from the local National Guard tested nearly 400 people for COVID-19 at Central State Hospital and the Georgia Military Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Testing began around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and lasted about…
YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A YKK employee in Macon died Sunday from complications associated with COVID-19, according to a statement from YKK Corporation of America President Jim Reed. The statement says YKK will not be disclosing the identity of the…
95-year-old woman dies in house fire in Wilcox County
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County coroner Janice Brown says a 95-year-old woman died in a house fire Monday morning. Brown says it's possible lightning may have started the house fire around 2:30am Monday in the Seville community. Brown says…
Coliseum offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is now offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients at three Middle Georgia hospitals. According to a news release from Coliseum, rapid testing is available for patients at Coliseum, Coliseum Northside Hospital and Fairview…
Shamrock Bowl lights honor 2020 senior class in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is lighting up its historic Shamrock Bowl in honor of the 2020 Senior class. Dublin City Schools media pages explain the lights will glow for 20 minutes every week night at 8:20pm in…
Severe storms possible (again) Thursday
Alright, so I know we are all pretty tired of severe weather across Middle Georgia, but we have another round on the way Thursday. First things first: Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it will be a nice day with highs…
Georgia Army National Guard helps most vulnerable during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Army National Guard is making their way around Middle Georgia assisting the most vulnerable during the pandemic. Currently, the local branch is conducting three missions including disinfecting nursing homes, helping with patient check-ins at…
First local singing competition helps area COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Mercer University along with United Way of Central Georgia has partnered with other local organizations to bring the first-ever singing competition to Middle Georgia. The competition is called 478 Sings United, where 32 local artists go head-to-head…
Tuesday brings warm, breezy weather to Middle Georgia
After a stormy Sunday, we are getting a nice break from the rainy weather across Middle Georgia. A cold front will push in across the area through the day on Tuesday, but will be dried out by the time it…
Brown University's Garett Delano transferring to Mercer
Last summer, Garett was a Northwoods League All-Star, batting .323 with an ERA of 3.78.
MORNING UPDATE: Several businesses can reopen starting this week, UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories. Kemp: Several businesses can reopen starting this week UPDATE (Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Strong storms likely on…
Restaurant Report Card: What downtown Macon restaurants are open?
The Georgia Department of Public Health has halted most restaurant inspections in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we're taking a different approach to Restaurant Report Card for the time being.
Warner Robins City leaders cancel 2020 Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins city officials have canceled the 2020 Independence Day Celebration. According to Mandy Stella, the Executive Assistant to Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, the decision was made to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and…
Georgia to reopen some businesses as early as Friday
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s governor plans to restart the state’s economy before the end of the week. He says many businesses that closed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus could reopen as early as Friday. Georgia’s timetable is one…
'She misspoke': Mayor Reichert reacts to Atlanta mayor calling Macon 'hot spot'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayor Reichert is responding to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms's comments made during a CNN interview Monday night. Lance-Bottoms stated that Reichert did not take immediate action to close down Macon when COVID-19 started spreading…
Mayors react to Kemp's decision to allow businesses to reopen
Mayors across Middle Georgia are reacting to Governor Kemp's decision to allow some businesses to reopen Friday.
Georgia Army National Guard tests nearly 400 people in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Around 30 soldiers from the local National Guard tested nearly 400 people for COVID-19 at Central State Hospital and the Georgia Military Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Testing began around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and lasted about…
YKK reports COVID-19 employee death in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A YKK employee in Macon died Sunday from complications associated with COVID-19, according to a statement from YKK Corporation of America President Jim Reed. The statement says YKK will not be disclosing the identity of the…
95-year-old woman dies in house fire in Wilcox County
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County coroner Janice Brown says a 95-year-old woman died in a house fire Monday morning. Brown says it's possible lightning may have started the house fire around 2:30am Monday in the Seville community. Brown says…
Coliseum offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is now offering same-day COVID-19 testing for patients at three Middle Georgia hospitals. According to a news release from Coliseum, rapid testing is available for patients at Coliseum, Coliseum Northside Hospital and Fairview…
Shamrock Bowl lights honor 2020 senior class in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is lighting up its historic Shamrock Bowl in honor of the 2020 Senior class. Dublin City Schools media pages explain the lights will glow for 20 minutes every week night at 8:20pm in…
Severe storms possible (again) Thursday
Alright, so I know we are all pretty tired of severe weather across Middle Georgia, but we have another round on the way Thursday. First things first: Tomorrow is Earth Day, and it will be a nice day with highs…
Deadly Saturday morning fire kills three children and an adult
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early morning fire in Macon County claims the lives of three children and a man. According to Macon County Coroner Brenda Oglesby, at 2:30 Saturday morning 911 dispatchers received a call for a structure fire…
Schools honor 5th, 8th graders virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Not only is it time for high school graduations, but elementary and middle school celebrations as well. With graduations postponed because of COVID-19, the Bibb County School District is making sure 5th and 8th graders aren't…
Morning Update: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting, quiet weather to begin work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: Quiet weather to begin work week
Local engineer, seamstress provides face masks for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local engineer and seamstress who started sewing face masks for co-workers now makes them available to the Middle Georgia community. Rachel Moore says she realized there was a worldwide shortage of face masks after the…
Macon Transit Authority Masks Policy now in effect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Riders on Macon-Bibb Transit Authority and Paratransit bus routes will be required to wear face-coverings starting Monday. According to MTA, the decision was made out of “an abundance of caution” as the Macon-Bibb COVID-19 cases rise.…
Georgia city recognized for saving its historic city hall
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia city of Griffin is being recognized for saving its century-old city hall building from neglect and decay. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation says the restoration of the 1910 building has received the nonprofit's…
Tech Report: Coronavirus predicted to cause drop in iPhone sales
Coronavirus vs. iPhone In this segment of Tech Report, coronavirus is predicted to cause a massive drop in iPhone sales. This is according to Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect iPhone shipments to fall 36% as customers around the world remain on…
Pulaski County residents cleaning up after storm damage
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Storms caught Pulaski County residents off guard on Sunday, saying it went from rain to tree limbs flying. Greshian Humphries anticipated a rainy Sunday until the weather became severe later that night. She says "it took…
Kemp: Several businesses can reopen starting this week
Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday several businesses can start re-opening this week.
NWS confirms weak tornado in Houston County Sunday
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City confirmed a weak tornado touched down in Houston County during a severe thunderstorm on Sunday. The Houston County EMA performed a survey and relayed their findings. It has been found that a very…
Schools honor 5th, 8th graders virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Not only is it time for high school graduations, but elementary and middle school celebrations as well. With graduations postponed because of COVID-19, the Bibb County School District is making sure 5th and 8th graders aren't…
Morning Update: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting, quiet weather to begin work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: Quiet weather to begin work week
Local engineer, seamstress provides face masks for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local engineer and seamstress who started sewing face masks for co-workers now makes them available to the Middle Georgia community. Rachel Moore says she realized there was a worldwide shortage of face masks after the…
Macon Transit Authority Masks Policy now in effect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Riders on Macon-Bibb Transit Authority and Paratransit bus routes will be required to wear face-coverings starting Monday. According to MTA, the decision was made out of “an abundance of caution” as the Macon-Bibb COVID-19 cases rise.…
Georgia city recognized for saving its historic city hall
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia city of Griffin is being recognized for saving its century-old city hall building from neglect and decay. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation says the restoration of the 1910 building has received the nonprofit's…
Tech Report: Coronavirus predicted to cause drop in iPhone sales
Coronavirus vs. iPhone In this segment of Tech Report, coronavirus is predicted to cause a massive drop in iPhone sales. This is according to Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect iPhone shipments to fall 36% as customers around the world remain on…
Pulaski County residents cleaning up after storm damage
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Storms caught Pulaski County residents off guard on Sunday, saying it went from rain to tree limbs flying. Greshian Humphries anticipated a rainy Sunday until the weather became severe later that night. She says "it took…
Kemp: Several businesses can reopen starting this week
Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday several businesses can start re-opening this week.
NWS confirms weak tornado in Houston County Sunday
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City confirmed a weak tornado touched down in Houston County during a severe thunderstorm on Sunday. The Houston County EMA performed a survey and relayed their findings. It has been found that a very…
UPDATE (Sunday, April 19 at 9:30 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
Here are Georgia’s latest confirmed numbers from the Department of Public Health.
UPDATE: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting
A 27-year-old man who was shot in the chest Sunday afternoon has died.
3-year-old child dies in single-car crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 3-year-old child is dead and others are injured after a single-car accident on I-475 in Macon. According to Bibb County deputies, driver 29-year-old Jordan Fields, of Dothan, Alabama, lost control of the car as he…
3-year-old child dies in single-car crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 3-year-old child is dead and others are injured after a single-car accident on I-475 in Macon. According to Bibb County deputies, driver 29-year-old Jordan Fields, of Dothan, Alabama, lost control of the car as he…
UPDATE: Man dies after Napier Avenue shooting
A 27-year-old man who was shot in the chest Sunday afternoon has died.
Perry businesses help first responders by providing food, masks
Several Houston County businesses are giving back amid the coronavirus.
Changes for Pastors during the Pandemic
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Churches across the United States have been forced to close their doors out of concern for coronavirus. Lakeside Church, in Dodge County, moved its Sunday service to an online stream. This "new normal" is still strange…
State allows ballot drop boxes at local election offices during pandemic
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Georgia Election Board is giving counties the option of establishing absentee ballot drop boxes for the June primary election. Officials say voters can use the drop boxes to turn in their ballots, while continuing to…