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.
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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
Bibb County Schools Superintendent endorses Lester Miller for Macon-Bibb Mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Jones, is endorsing Lester Miller for Mayor of Macon-Bibb County. According to a news release, Miller, who is currently the President of the Bibb County Board of Education, and Dr. Jones have…
Two gates at Robins Air Force Base will be closed Tuesday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two of the gates at Robins Air Force Base will be closed Tuesday. According to a post on the base's Facebook page, the Watson Boulevard gate will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Dacula's Riley Adcock to walk-on at Mercer University
Dacula senior center, Riley Adcock, originally committed to Berry College.
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…