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.
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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…
Johnson County inmate is SCHD's first COVID-19 related death
Georgia's South Central Health District confirmed its first COVID-19 related death Thursday.
SCHD confirms 5 additional COVID-19 cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the health district on Thursday. The SCHD confirms the following: (3) cases reside in Wilcox County (1)…
Georgia's primary elections pushed back to June 9th
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia's Secretary of State is moving the state's primary elections back again. According to a news release, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that he is postponing the Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election until June…
Former Warner Robins guard Jacolbey Owens commits to Valdosta State
Jacolbey helped Warner Robins win its first-ever state championship in 2018, as he hit the game-winning shot.
'Massive' hunger relief event happening in Macon Thursday
The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will launch a "massive hunger relief effort" on Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m.
1 dead, 2 firefighters injured in west Bibb fire
One person is dead and two firefighters are injured after a house fire in west Bibb County Wednesday night.
Another round of storms possible Thursday morning
After a line of strong storms pushed through earlier this evening, we are getting a break for at least a few hours. Thursday morning will bring another line of storms along a cold front. Although the front is strong, we…
Houston County School District working on graduation plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District wants to make sure high school seniors have a graduation ceremony. The COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to close and switch to online learning. This also eliminated events that seniors usually anticipate…
Local theaters turn to social media during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local theaters are feeling the impact of COVID-19 after having to cancel events. "We've had to cancel three Broadway shows, and three movies. Basically the last event we had March 14," said Joe Patti Executive, the…
Pharmacist makes hand sanitizer to slow spread of COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon pharmacist aims to fight the spread of COVID-19 by making hand sanitizer. Matthew Frazier, the owner of Your Corner Drugstore, partnered with Macon Beverage Outlet to make and distribute 70 percent alcohol-based hand sanitizer.…
PHOTOS: Suspects wanted for stealing mixers from a Macon Kroger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies need your help tracking down the men who stole mixers from a Macon Kroger. Deputies say the two men walked out of the Hartley Bridge Road Kroger with two KitchenAid mixers.…
Coronavirus cancels Jones County woman's 99th birthday celebration
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coronavirus is changing how a Jones County family is celebrating a milestone. Tuesday was Elizabeth Pounds' 99th birthday. Family planned to have a big celebration in Haddock for her. But the family had to cancel the…
South Central Health District confirms 5 new cases of COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed five additional cases of COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the health district on Wednesday. The SCHD confirms the following: (2) cases reside in Laurens County (2)…
Georgia governor Brian Kemp extends state's shelter-in-place order
Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced Wednesday afternoon he is extending the state's "shelter-in-place" order to Thursday, April 30.
Butts County murder suspect arrested in Pike County
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted for murder in Butts County has been caught. According to the Butts County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, 20 year old Cody Matthews was arrested Wednesday in Pike County. The post says Matthews was…
Lawsuit: Georgia mail-in ballot postage is unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal lawsuit says that by requiring Georgia voters to provide their own stamps for mail-in ballots, the state is effectively imposing a poll tax. The lawsuit filed Wednesday says that's an unconstitutional barrier to the right…
PhantomALERT providing FREE services to slow COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To help flatten the COVID-19 curve, a technology-based company is providing a free application service to track, report, and map coronavirus outbreak hot-spots in real-time. PhantomALERT redesigned its app for users to report symptoms. The diagnosis…
Bibb County Schools will not issue any more devices to students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District will not issuing any more devices to students who are learning from home. According to tweet sent out by the school district, this measure is being taken to protect the health…
Twiggs County Public Schools suspending food delivery through the week of April 13th
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Public Schools are suspending food delivery through the week of April 13th. According to a news release from the school district, the suspension is in response to the state's shelter in place order and…
Governor Kemp extends Georgia State of Emergency to May 13
Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans Wednesday to extend Georgia's State of Emergency one additional month.
Warner Robins' Quon Dillard commits to Saint Vincent College
Quon helped lead the Demons to the second-round of the GHSA state playoffs this season.
UPDATE: South Macon woman no longer missing
70-year-old Sandra Joan Orr told her family she was going to McDonald’s and Kroger on Hartley Bridge Road.
Mayoral candidates hit campaign trail, digitally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day for Macon-Bibb is just a little over a month away, candidates would usually be meeting voters face to face, but COVID-19 has mayoral candidates hitting the campaign trail, digitally. Candidates are going from hand…
Severe storms possible Wednesday across Middle Georgia
After almost a week of dry weather rain an storms have moved back in across Middle Georgia and look to stay for a while as we head closer to Easter Weekend. Strong to severe storms are possible across Middle and…
Authorities need help finding two Macon teens
It has been nearly two months since the brothers went missing
Phoenix Rising 5K race now virtual
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Two organizations have partnered to turn a 5K run into a virtual one. Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia and Reflections Psychotherapy are hosting the Phoenix Rising 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to raise funds to…
Baldwin High graduation still on for now; district seeking student opinions
Baldwin High School's graduation is still scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m., but the school district is surveying seniors for their input about an alternative plan "just in case" the May 23 date needs to change.
Exterminator: Homeowners beware of stink, kudzu bugs and carpenter bees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Homeowners and renters may have a pesky problem. As temperatures begin to rise for spring, so do the presence of stink and kudzu bugs. Stink bugs and kudzu bugs According to a local pest control, these…
Health officials encourage walking for National Move More Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is National Move More Month and United Healthcare is encouraging Americans to stay active – even while at home. According to health officials, walking remains a safe option to support emotional and physical well-being. It…
Local orthodontist creates 3D masks for health care providers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Across the nation, medical centers are reporting critical shortages of protective equipment they need to keep workers and patients safe. Now, one doctor has created a homemade solution to help fill the void. Local orthodontist…
Working parents aim to keep children safe online during isolation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone at home right now, including parents with children. Millions of families across the state are dealing with the new changes brought by social distancing and quarantining. Most kids are used to…
Virtual Easter Egg Hunt lifts spirits of Jones County residents
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gray-Jones County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Gray are bringing Easter to the community -- virtually. From now until April 18 they are hosting a county-wide virtual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. With the help…
State prisoners will soon have face mask because they're making them
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Inmates at several Georgia State Prisons are helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to a news release from the Georgia Department of Corrections, inmates are making non-medical grade face masks. Production started March 31…
Goodwill closing stores, accepting protective equipment donations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will temporarily close all resale training stores to shoppers in its 35-county service area. According to Goodwill officials, the staffed donation centers will remain open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
GBI: Arrest made in Dodge County shooting
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping Eastman Police with a shooting investigation that sent one man to the hospital and another to jail. Police responded to a person shot on Eastman Street around 3:00pm Monday.…
Bleckley County Schools announces June graduation date
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bleckley County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith says the school system has rescheduled graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Smith said a letter went out to students and parents announcing a June graduation date. "We…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 30-April 5
Note: There aren't many "restaurant" scores this week due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This list shows all of the area's facilities that did receive food service inspections.
MORNING UPDATE: Robins Air Force Base contractor passes due to COVID-19, Warner Robins Mayor: Stay at home. We’re not doing a good job at that in Houston County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base Covid-19 death Mayor Randy Toms' message to the city and county 41NBC Accuweather Forecast: Few showers and storms move through on Tuesday