Dacula's Riley Adcock to walk-on at Mercer University
Dacula senior center, Riley Adcock, originally committed to Berry College.
Test list
Rain and storm chances return to the forecast this week
We are moving into another warm week across Middle Georgia with highs in the 80's and slowly increasing humidity. As we move through the rest of the week, we will start seeing more instability, hence, more chances for rain and…
MWA closes drive-thru window effective immediately
The Macon Water Authority is closing its drive-thru window effective immediately.
CGTC waives application fee, placement tests for Summer and Fall 2020
Application procedures for Central Georgia Technical College are now more flexible and affordable.
Robins Air Force Base contractor passes due to COVID-19
The contractor was under treatment for medical and respiratory complications.
Houston County School District's virtual choir spreads message of togetherness
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A heart felt video is making its way across Middle Georgia spreading the message of togetherness but at a "social distance." The Houston County School District posted a video on their Facebook page of a…
Bibb County officials address public safety during Kemp's executive order
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County officials address concerns of public safety following Governor Kemp's shelter-in-place order. Thursday, Governor Kemp required the citizens of Georgia to stay inside unless conducting essential business. Monday, a virtual town hall meeting took place…
FVSU, Mercer to waive ACT/SAT requirements due to COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia campuses are adjusting admissions policies amid the coronavirus outbreak and the cancellation of ACT/SAT testing dates. Fort Valley State University has decided ACT and SAT scores are no longer required for 2020 summer and…
GBI promotes Todd Crosby to Special Agent in Charge in Perry Office
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of an agent with Middle Georgia ties. Todd Crosby will now serve as Special Agent in Charge of the GBI’s Region 13 Office in Perry. He will also…
Mercer School of Medicine offering resources in COVID-19 fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University School of Medicine says it is pouring its resources into the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia. Mercer recently donated a total of 300 disposable N95 masks to Navicent Health, Coliseum Medical Centers and Central…
Macon teens steal car, face multiple charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon teens for theft by receiving a vehicle and possession of a firearm. Authorities say the incident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Friday. They identified the teens as: Devin Cornelius…
United Way, Mercer announce virtual band competition fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local organizations are uniting to celebrate and recognize musical talent here in Middle Georgia while meeting community needs surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. United Way of Central Georgia and Mercer University, alongside Visit Macon and 100.9 The…
Secretary of State creates Election Fraud Task Force
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During a news conference at the State Capitol, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger outlined how the state is working to make sure each person gets one vote. Monday morning, Raffensperger announced the creation of the Absentee…
Warner Robins Mayor: Stay at home. We're not doing a good job at that in Houston County.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms is calling on the people of Warner Robins and Houston County to take the COVID-19 threat seriously. During a city council meeting that was held Monday by teleconference because of social…
South Central Health District confirms 7 new cases of COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19. Those cases are as follows: (2) people live in Dodge County (2) people live in Laurens County (1) person lives in Treutlen County (1) person…
Macon man steals chicken from restaurant, cooks on 'makeshift' grill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man moments after he burglarized a local restaurant. Deputies identified the man as 54-year-old Willie Porter III. Authorities say Porter burglarized Mrs. Winners Chicken and Biscuits on Pio Nono…
Daughter of MLK named to Georgia coronavirus outreach group
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's governor has named one of the daughters of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to help lead a new outreach committee as the state copes with the coronavirus. Gov. Brian Kemp on Sunday said The King…
Medical Monday: COVID-19 risks for children with asthma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with moderate or severe asthma are at a higher of becoming severely ill if they contract COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. The CDC also reports…
MORNING UPDATE: Butts County Murder Suspect and Missing Woman & Bibb sheriff, fire chief discussing public safety on Zoom town hall Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Butts County Sheriff’s Investigators looking for murder suspect and missing woman Bibb sheriff, fire chief discussing public safety on Zoom town hall Monday 41NBC Accuweather Forecast: Warm weather to hang around through most of week
UPDATE: Man and woman wanted for their connection to Butts County murder case
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 at 5:45 a.m. JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Butts County Sheriff's Investigators now believe 21 year old Autumn Finlay is actually assisting 20 year old Cody Matthews. According to a post on the Butts County Sheriff's…
AAA: COVID-19 continues to impact Georgia gas prices
Georgia's gas prices continue to decline.
Blue Bird temporarily suspending 'most' operations in Fort Valley
Blue Bird Corporation will suspend most of its operations in Fort Valley for two weeks.
Bibb sheriff, fire chief discussing public safety on Zoom town hall Monday
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins will be guest speakers on an online town hall about public safety Monday, April 6.
Bibb School District adjusts meal delivery service to 2 days a week
The Bibb County School District is adjusting its meal delivery process as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Rutland's Keyundre Whisby's working toward greatness
One thing you can't teach is heart and determination. Just ask Rutland right tackle and offensive lineman Keyundre Whisby.
Pulaski County resident rallying support for area COVID-19 patients
The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading around Middle Georgia, even to the more rural counties.
Macon-Bibb mayor reacts to statewide shelter-in-place order
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shelter-in-place order issued by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp went into effect on Friday. Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert held a news conference in support of the governor’s state-wide mandate. "[We need to] modify our behavior, to…
BCSO says it won't stop people to determine activities during statewide order
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is clarifying its role in enforcing Governor Brian Kemp's shelter-in-place order, which went into effect Friday at 6 p.m. and goes through Monday, April 13.
The Commodores, 98 Degrees to perform at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –Motown group The Commodores, boy band 98 Degrees and several other artists will performing 2020 Georgia National Fair, according to a post on the fair's Facebook page. Here's a list of this year's fair concerts: Gary Puckett…
Macon-Bibb Mayor will hold press conference about state's shelter in place order
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert is holding a press conference Friday morning. According to a tweet from Macon-Bibb County, the press conference will go over Governor Kemp's shelter in place order for Georgia and its impact on…
Here's what you CAN do under Georgia's Shelter in Place Order
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Within the shelter in place order issued by Governor Brian Kemp, there are some exceptions: Conducting or participating in essential services. Performing necessary travel. Performing minimum basic operations for a business or non-profit organization that is not…
Howard senior goalie reacts to season officially being canceled
"And just like that, poof, we are done. I'm going to miss these guys."
Southwest senior guard Ja'Khyla Johnson commits to St. Petersburg College
The senior announced the news via social media on Thursday.
Warming trend starts just in time for the weekend
Sunshine stuck around today and helped warm us back to the low 70's (about where we should be for this time of year). Expect more of the same for Friday, but with a few degrees more of warming. This trend…
Wilkinson County Commissioners approve curfew
A curfew is now in effect from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. in Wilkinson County following an emergency meeting of the county's board of commissioners Thursday.
Robins Air Force Base confirms 3 additional COVID-19 cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Robins Air Force Base officials confirmed three more COVID-19. This is according to a post on their Facebook page. Wednesday, base officials confirmed that one individual is a resident of Monroe County. The other two…
Georgia governor Brian Kemp releases shelter-in-place order details
Georgia governor Brian Kemp released the full text of his shelter-in-place order Thursday afternoon, which goes into effect at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3 and will last through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 13.
COVID-19 could impact 2020 Census
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Census Day promotes participation in the 2020 Census. However, the coronavirus pandemic could impact the population count. According to officials, more than 35 percent of the nation's households have responded since homes began receiving invitations to…
Macon man breaks into BMW dealership, steals vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Macon man after he burglarized a local car dealership on Tuesday. Deputies identified the man as 27-year-old Yehowshua Isbrahim Turner. Authorities say that surveillance footage showed Turner forcing his way…
SCHD reports Telfair County's first confirmed COVID-19 cases
The Georgia Department of Public Health's South Central Health District says Telfair County has its first two confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Houston Healthcare sets up medical tents for COVID-19 patients
Houston Healthcare is preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients.
Student Success Agency providing free virtual student services
Since Georgia's public schools are closed to in-person instruction through the end of the school year, many people questions about the process of college planning & readiness.
Georgia's weekly unemployment claims hit record high amid COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of known coronavirus cases in Georgia has reached more than 5,300 and a record number of unemployment claims are being filed just a month after officials confirmed the state's first cases. The state Department of…
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park closing
"The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority."
Baldwin County murder investigation leads to arrest
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shooting in Baldwin County leaves one man dead and another in jail. Baldwin County deputies responded to 167 Fox Hill Road at 9:30 Monday night. Upon arrival, deputies say they found Aaron Skinner lying in…
Amazon employee at Macon fulfillment center tests positive for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An employee at the Amazon fulfillment center in Macon has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus. According to a statement from Amazon, the company is supporting the person infected with the virus. The…
Central High School's Micah Womack Jr., Jalik Thomas get new offers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central High School's Micah Womack Jr. and Jalik Thomas have gotten new offers to play football at the college level. Micah is a two-sport athlete. The senior played both basketball and football for Central, but wants…
The Macon Bacon's Alex Canty talks upcoming season
The Macon Bacon's home-opener against the Lexington County Blowfish is on Friday, May 29th.
Staying dry and cool Thursday
After a cool day across Middle Georgia we will be seeing a downright chilly evening and morning on Thursday. Dry air and clear skies will allow our overnight temperatures to drop to the low 40's by Thursday morning. It should…
Houston County School district confirms COVID-19 case
The Houston County School District says a school nutrition program administrator has tested positive for COVID-19.