Perry businesses help first responders by providing food, masks
Several Houston County businesses are giving back amid the coronavirus.
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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…
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia this weekend
Well, we have had a beautiful day across Middle Georgia today, but we will see deteriorating conditions as we head through the weekend. Severe storms are once again in the forecast and Middle GA is under the gun...once again. Main…
Georgia Red Cross preparing for chance of severe storms this weekend
The Georgia Red Cross is preparing for the chance of more severe weather this weekend and "an even larger statewide response" after last weekend's major tornado outbreak, which is just entering the recovery phase.
Health district opens drive-up sample collection for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Central Health District's first drive-up sample collection for COVID-19 testing opened in Macon Friday. The first collection site is located at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. Public Information Officer, Michael Hokanson says residents must…
BBB: Thinking of sharing your senior photo on Facebook? Think twice!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau encourages graduating seniors to think twice before uploading senior pictures to social media. According to the organization, scammers surf social media sites looking for #ClassOf2020 posts. This gives hackers the name of…
Bibb County School District ending school year on May 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education has decided to end online instruction for students and teachers a little early and postpone graduations. According to an announcement from Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones, the academic school…
Learn how to make Texas Roadhouse's beef tips with brown gravy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Since many restaurants are either closed or doing take out only during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people may be cooking more than they have before. The staff at Texas Roadhouse in Macon wanted to show everyone…
Man found dead in a hotel room in Macon, cause of death is unknown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Coroner's Office is trying to figure out what happened to man that was found dead in a hotel room. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that 36 year old Tremayne Lester was…
$1.6 million helping Middle District of Georgia public safety shortfalls
$1,648,580 in federal grant dollars is now available to multiple communities across the Middle District of Georgia in response to public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Experts encourage you to prepare for storms
It's Severe Weather Awareness Week, and storms could return to Middle Georgia this weekend.
Macedonia Church in Macon gives out free meals
Pastor Eddie Smith believes partnering with the Middle Georgia Food Bank was the best thing to do.
Monroe County Schools ending online learning May 1
It's so students can make-up work and turning in Chromebooks.
Will COVID-19 cause summer camps to cancel?
Summer camp in Macon-Bibb County may not open this year.
BCSO needs help identifying woman seen entering auto
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators need your help identifying a woman seen on surveillance video entering the automobile of another person.
Warming up Friday in Middle Georgia
We started Thursday chilly across Middle Georgia, with lows dropping to the upper 30's in Macon this morning. We will finally get a warm up from these chilly mornings by Friday. Through the day on Friday high pressure, that has…
EF-3 Tornado confirmed in Monroe County from Mondays storms
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The National Weather Service has confirmed a strong tornado touched down in Monroe County early Monday morning. After an extensive damage survey, crews determined that an EF-3 tornado, with winds up to 140 mph moved through the…
BCSO: Drive up COVID-19 testing starting in Macon Friday
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the North Central Health District will start drive-up testing for COVID-19 on Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m.
Warner Robins man arrested, accused of threatening to stab his parents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man is in jail after a standoff with Houston County deputies. Deputies responded to a home on Autumn Drive in Warner Robins twice on Tuesday for what police are describing as domestic-related…
Missing toddler located, arrest made in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect connected to an Amber Alert involving a missing two-year-old is arrested in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested 21-year-old Johnetta Taylor around 12:00pm at a home on Champion Drive.…
Daybreak Interview: The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on politics, part two
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2020 is a big year for politics, both nationally and locally. The COVID-19 pandemic has already had an effect on our primary elections in Georgia. Dr. Chris Grant, a political science professor at Mercer University, joined…
University System of Georgia upgrades access to online degree programs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As part of schools moving to online learning, The University System of Georgia has launched a newly redesigned Georgia On My Line website that makes it easier for Georgians to explore online degree programs. Georgia On…
Robins Air Force Base reports one new COVID-19 cases, two new recoveries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base reports one new confirmed COVID-19 case and two new recoveries from the virus, according to a post on the base’s Facebook page. Since Saturday, March 21st, the base has had a…
Westside SG Kowacie Reeves Jr. cuts college list to six schools
The 6'5 guard is ranked No.7 in the state, and ranked the 35th two-guard nationally, according to Rivals.com.
Dublin's Clarence Jackson commits to Wichita State, dedicates career to late uncle
Jackson signed a full scholarship to play at Wichita State University, after receiving over 20 Division I offers
Georgia DPH changing COVID-19 testing criteria, adding testing sites
The Georgia Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it is changing COVID-19 testing criteria to accommodate more testing and also increasing the number of testing sites statewide.
BCSO needs help identifying suspects accused of stealing pistol
Sheriff's Office: Three individuals entered a vehicle in the Bowman Station, took pistol.
Dublin hospital takes steps to protect expectant mothers during pandemic
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pregnant moms around Middle Georgia are voicing concerns about delivering their babies during a global pandemic. Expectant mother LeAnn Grinstead from Laurens County is 26 weeks pregnant. Like many other soon-to-be moms, she has concerns about…
Washington County coal plant project denied
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A proposed coal-fired power plant is not coming to Washington County, after the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) denied a request for additional time to start construction on Plant Washington. According to a letter from Georgia…
Staying cool and clear through Thursday
Today across much of the area we saw sunshine and highs well below normal. This is thanks to a front that finally pushed to our south, allowing for some cooler air to settle in for the next day or so.…
Robins Air Force Base holds Virtual Commanders Call
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base officials addressed the employee concerns and current operations within the complex amid COVID-19. The RAFB held a virtual commander's call on Facebook Wednesday. Brig. General John Kubinec -- commander of the…
MTA requiring bus riders to cover faces starting Monday
All riders on Macon-Bibb Transit Authority Fixed Routes and Paratransit bus routes will be required to wear a face covering starting Monday, April 20.
National Weather Service: EF-1 tornado hit Zebulon Road area Monday
The National Weather Service determined an EF-1 tornado struck the Zebulon Road area early Monday morning.
Laurens County School District feeds students during stay-at-home order
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Laurens County School District staff are distributing weekly meals to students. Donna Sapp -- the county's school nutrition director -- says that this week, they served about 1,500 students each day. At every location, each student…
4 Crawford County inmates, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
Four Crawford County Jail inmates and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Bibb County deputy arrested, charged with aggravated assault
A Bibb County deputy turned himself in Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Medical professional, teacher produce new masks for healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical masks supply is limited for medical professionals and patients amid COVID-19. However, Dr. Jeff Langford and a Stratford Academy teacher have created a solution for the shortage of masks. Dr. Langford, with Langford Allergy, says…
1 confirmed COVID-19 case in Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins confirmed that a fire department employee tested positive for COVID-19. Riggins says his crews are following the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He says "firefighters wear masks and practice…
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Milledgeville’s water department has issued a boil water advisory for the following locations: River Ridge Rd., Grandview Ct., Grandview Dr., Anthony Way and Laura Ct. This is according to a news release from…
Tech Byte: Coronavirus smartphone apps available for download
If you're feeling sick, how do you know if your symptoms are bad enough to see a doctor? Could you have the coronavirus or just a common cold? In this segment of Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo looks at some smartphone…
Daybreak Interview: The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on politics, part one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 2020 is a big year for politics, both nationally and locally. The COVID-19 pandemic has already had an effect on our primary elections in Georgia. Dr. Chris Grant, a political science professor at Mercer University, joined…
Navicent Health preparing medical unit in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Medical Center, Navicent Health is preparing a medical unit in Macon-Bibb. Georgia Emergency Management Agency asks that county officials and the hospital work closely with GEMA to build a temporary medical unit. Stay with 41NBC…
Sen. Kelly Loeffler announces Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses pay employees
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia small business owners are about to receive a much-needed surge of money. Wednesday morning, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) announced the approval of 30,000 loans, totaling more than $6.7 billion. According to a news release from…
Robins Air Force Bases reports three new Covid-19 cases and two recoveries
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base reports three new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two new recoveries from the virus, according to a post on the base’s Facebook page. Since Saturday, March 21st, the base has had a…
Mount de Sales' Kobe Sewell looking for first college basketball offer
Kobe averaged over 16 points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals a game.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport getting more than $1M via CARES Act
Macon's Middle Georgia Regional Airport will receive $1,063,492 from the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Stability Act Congress passed last month.
Cool, dry weather settles in for a few days
After all the active weather over the weekend, things are finally going to be quieting down for a while. A cold front has finally made it through the area and with that, our lows will be dropping to the mid…
Residents of Warner Robins subdivision concerned about speeders
“The speed limit is 25mph but normally you see people going 35, 40”
68 patients at Macon nursing home test positive for COVID-19
More than one third of patients at PruittHealth - Macon have tested positive for COVID-19.