26-year-old man found dead in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 6:30 Tuesday night
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Hawkinsville man battles cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Families of people with compromised immune systems are being harshly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with cancer, diseases, or medical conditions are more likely to contract infections and viruses. Jerry Davis was diagnosed with nasal…
Managing stress levels during the coronavirus pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stress, anxiety, and fear have been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, fear, and anxiety about COVID-19 is overwhelming -- especially for those who are at higher risk for the virus.…
Georgia College donates 100 gowns, 2 UV-C lamps to Navicent Health Baldwin
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As Governor Kemp predicts a surge in COVID-19 patients, Georgia College State University is helping Navicent Health Baldwin get the supplies it needs. Georgia College donated 100 medical gowns and two UV-C lamps to the hospital.…
Mercer University reschedules graduation ceremonies for Class of 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University announced that they rescheduled 2020 graduation ceremonies until August. This is according to a news release from Mercer University on Tuesday. Graduation dates and venues For those of graduating from the School of Law,…
Publix store on Tom Hill set to close
The Publix store on Tom Hill Boulevard is closing its doors.
Rutland's Jamarco Hughes prepping for next level
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jamarco Hughes played baseball, basketball and football for the Rutland Hurricanes, but he's looking to play college football once he graduates. The senior played both wide receiver and safety for the Canes. He was named to…
National Weather Service confirms major tornado in Upson County
UPSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City performed a storm survey in Upson County Tuesday. Crews surveyed damage caused by a tornado that touched down in the early morning hours Monday. The NWS confirms that the…
Veteran who tested positive from COVID-19 recovers at VA Medical Center
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A veteran who tested positive for the coronavirus at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin has recovered. David Whitmer -- the medical director of Carl Vinson VA -- says the veteran received inpatient care…
Dublin shooting leaves two men injured, police searching for suspects
Officers are searching for Timothy Williams and Morgan Jones in connection to a Dublin shooting that happened on Sunday night at an apartment complex on Hudson street. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police officers are investigating a shooting that happened…
Dublin shooting leaves one man dead
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police officers are investigating a homicide that happened on Saturday on Hudson Street near Vine Street. According to Dublin Police Chief Timothy Chapman, the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Chief Chatman says that 19-year-old JC…
Robins Air Force Base reports two new COVID-19 cases and three recoveries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base reports two new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three recoveries from the virus, according to a post on the base's Facebook page. Since Saturday, March 21st, the base has had a total…
'You feel it before you hear it': Thomaston family's home destroyed
A Thomaston couple is shaken up after a powerful storm nearly took their lives Monday.
Washington County cleaning up after severe storm
“We actually had one tree hit a vehicle,” Sheriff Joel Cochran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
New Laurens County partnership helps medical professionals
The device is called ear adapters.
Care facilities remain hotspots amid virus growth in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus crossed 13,000 Monday in Georgia, while the number of deaths caused by the virus rose to 464. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to be hotspots for…
Deputies: Woman mailed inmate spice-soaked letter with synthetic marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A woman is in jail after she conspired to mail a drug-laced letter to an inmate. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested 25-year-old Shatiareni Rakia Lowder and charged a Bibb County inmate, 25-year-old Robreon Jarvus Lee during…
Volunteer pilots deliver COVID-19 tests to get faster results
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Angel Flight Soars volunteer pilots took off on Monday to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pilots are helping deliver COVID-19 tests from Medical Center, Navicent Health to laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee. Micheal Hajworonsky,…
Huddle House restaurants open Huddle Market for Dublin residents
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In an effort to support communities during the pandemic, Huddle House announced a series of new initiatives including the "Huddle Market." With some of their restaurants shut down due to COVID-19, the Huddle House is finding…
Overnight storm causes severe damage in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong storms moved through Forsyth Sunday night, causing severe damage and power outages. According to the Monroe County Emergency Agency, the telephone notification system sent out five alerts: 2 for separate tornado warnings 3 for separate…
Bibb County Schools announces valedictorians, salutatorians for Class of 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Schools announced the valedictorians and salutatorians of the high schools within the district. Below is a list of the top classmen. Congratulations! Central High School Valedictorian: Stephanie Matlock Stephanie Matlock is the daughter of…
Storm damage statewide prompts State of Emergency for Georgia
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide emergency after storms caused damage on Easter Sunday and the early morning hours Monday morning. His order allows him to coordinate emergency responses to two emergencies: storm damage and the COVID-19…
Second COVID-19 death reported at Central State Hospital in Baldwin Co.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is reporting the death of a second employee at Central State Hospital in Baldwin County. According to a department news release, 12 patients and 24 staff at…
Warner Robins man shot in the face Easter morning
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 34-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot in the face. Authorities say the incident happened on April 12 at 2:30 a.m. on Cox Drive. Officers met with the victim at the Houston…
Missouri man dies in Monroe County 18-wheeler crash
A Missouri man is dead after an early morning crash on I-75 N in Monroe County.
HOCO's TJ Morgan gets first offer, Veterans' Horace Johnson commits to Huntingdon College
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County senior point guard TJ Morgan wasn't sure if he'd even play college basketball after injuring his knee mid-season. But he never gave up. As a result, TJ finally got his first offer to…
UPDATE: Third person arrested in Thursday night homicide
A third person is in custody following a shooting Thursday night that left a 17-year-old dead.
Severe storms possible Easter Sunday
A nice day is on the way for Saturday after a cool start. Highs will warm back to the 70's through day on Saturday with mostly sunny skies. That is all good and well..but all eyes are focused on Sunday…
'The sky was the limit for Joe': Coach says teen's murder rattled Middle GA basketball community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The death of a Macon teen has the Middle Georgia basketball community rattled. On Thursday around 10:30 p.m., 17-year-old Joe Woolfolk was gunned down in the Bloomfield neighborhood. Norman Bostic, Amateur Athletic Union Basketball coach said,…
Newtown Macon offers COVID-19 assistance to small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Newtown Macon has started a special COVID-19 project to protect local businesses. Newtown is offering free counseling sessions for small business owners, in an effort to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Josh Rogers -- the CEO of…
'This too shall pass': Churches find alternative ways to worship on Easter Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Easter tradition involves many families getting dressed up, having Easter egg hunts, and of course -- going to church. COVID-19 has changed the way many people worship -- this includes Resurrection Sunday. "For the first time…
Local doctors help patients through Telehealth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Doctors at several local health facilities are seeing patients via mobile devices, allowing people to maintain social distancing. Practices affiliated with Coliseum Medical Centers and Fairview Park Hospital are offering Telehealth -- a system that patients…
Governor Kemp urges Georgians to avoid in-person religious services
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is urging Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday on April 12.
BREAKING: 2 Bibb County inmates test positive for COVID-19
Two inmates at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
15 Central State Hospital staff members, one patient test positive for COVID-19
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Central State Hospital confirmed that 15 staff members and one patient tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. This is according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.…
Traffic accident leaves one Macon man dead, two others with serious injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a traffic accident that happened in south Macon, leaving one man dead and two others in the hospital. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and…
UPDATE: 3 in custody after teen killed in Macon shooting
Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested a second supsect, 22-year-old Dalton Lee Spires.
Daybreak Interview: Tips for women on how to become financially secure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to Annuity.org, on average, women are paid about 20 percent less than men working full time. Which means women need to be smart with their money. Shaun Alston-Howard from Country Financial Insurance joined 41NBC News…
Mount de Sales baseball star Kobe Butts, headed to Alcorn State University
He batted .347, hit two home runs with 21 RBI his junior year.
Cool and dry weather moves in for Friday, Severe storms possible Sunday
A strong cold front moved through the southeast early this morning that brought clearing and breezy conditions to Middle Georgia. Although there has been a bit of a lag, the cold air behind this front is on the way overnight…
Macon family celebrates with virtual 96th birthday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon family got a little creative when it came to celebrating a 96th birthday party during the coronavirus pandemic. Willie Mae Edwards turned 96 years old this past Sunday. Her family usually has a big…
GDOT: $4.8 million repave of State Route 19 underway
The Georgia Department of Transportation says a $4.8 million repave of State Route 19 from the Wheeler County line to downtown Dublin is underway.
'Unlike anything we've seen': Food bank serves 30,000 meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you traveled near Macon Coliseum Thursday morning, you may have noticed traffic at a standstill. That's because Middle Georgia Community Food Bank gave out more than 30,000 meals to help families during the pandemic. "There's…
River Edge provides telehealth services for recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those needing help with addiction, many treatment clinics are providing services during Georgia’s stay-at-home order. Since offices are closed, support groups can no longer meet in person. However, River Edge Macon Recovers will continue treating…
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities offers emotional support line
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities has launched an emotional support line for people seeking help, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 assistance to callers seeking…
SCHD reports second COVID-19 related death
Georgia's South Central Health District confirmed its second COVID-19 related death Thursday, less than two hours after reporting its first.
Medical experts recommend wearing cloth masks
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But which masks are better suited for you? Michael Hokanson -- the public information officer with North…
Jason Aldean donates $200,000 to Navicent Health
Country singer and Macon native Jason Aldean donates money to a local hospital system to help fight COVID-19.
Mercer medical students respond to those in need amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Mercer University School of Medicine students have organized their own COVID-19 response team. Students from Mercer University’s Macon, Savannah and Columbus campuses have partnered to combat the coronavirus pandemic. On March 17, the Association of American Medical…
Milledgeville Police investigating murder inside War Veterans Home
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police are investigating a murder involving a fight at the Georgia War Veterans Home. According to a news release from the Milledgeville Police Department, 63-year-old David Tarpley will face a murder charge following an indictment…