MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As more churches turn to drive-in services, North Central Health District reminds people of COVID-19 safety guidelines. Michael Hokanson with NCHD says he isn't advocating for drive-in church services because he wants people to remember the…
A local college student who was stuck in Peru while doing medical rotations is back home. COVID-19 risks caused the Peruvian president to declare a state of emergency, resulting in Erin Hill and her peers struggling to get home.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding a man who stole a package from the porch of a Macon residence on Mar. 26. Surveillance stills show that the man stole a package from the front…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man moments after he burglarized a local business. Deputies identified the man as 38-year-old Patrick James Rozier. They arrested him for a burglary that occurred at the MGM Market…
After a few quiet weeks (severe weather wise) we are back in the thunderstorm game Tuesday. An approaching low pressure system will bring the threat for all modes of severe weather. Damaging winds appear to be the greatest threat with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Demands for 211 services have gone up as residents start to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. George McCanless, the president & CEO For United Way of Central Georgia, says when in doubt --…
Two people are in custody and charged with murder after a man was found dead Friday night.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a Lizella man on Friday for sexually exploiting children. This is according to a GBI news release. Authorities arrested 35-year-old David Heath II. They charged him with the following: (5)…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit District Office is launching TeleCourt video conferencing technology that will soon be available in the courtrooms. District Attorney David Cooke announced Monday that his office pledged to use $15,000 seized from criminals…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to figure out what happened to a man they found dead. According to a news release from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 38 year old Fraddian Robinson dead…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When in person classes resume following the COVID-19 pandemic, Bibb County students will have a clean place to learn and play. And it's all thanks to their community, working inside and out. On the inside: operational…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia. According to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, the declaration makes federal emergency aid available for Georgia to boost the state and local…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base has a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. A post on the base's Facebook page does not specify who the person is or how they contracted the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do the rumors about pets and cleaning supplies. At the start of the pandemic, Georgians took to social media platforms to share information about what cleaning supplies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials expect more than 8,000 Macon residents to be laid off within the next few weeks due to COVID-19. According to Money Geek, as businesses respond to COVID-19 changes, the number of coronavirus layoffs is expected…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An employee at Perdue Farms Georgia Cook Plant in Perry has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release on Perdue Farms website, the employee has not been to work…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate in Wheeler County has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release from the South Central Health District, the inmate is the first positive case of the virus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer University graduate student has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to an update on the University's website, the student tested positive for the virus on Friday in Atlanta, which is…
A man wanted in connection to a murder in Tacoma, Washington was arrested in Macon this week.
A third Southwest High School employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Fog kind of took over our weather for the start of the day on Friday, but sunshine returned and helped to warm us into the 80's on Friday. For Saturday expect another day that starts with the potential for patchy…
Fire investigators say, the vacant home in Tennille, was fully engulfed.
Eastbound lanes of Hartley Bridge Road over I-75, along with the on-ramp from the eastbound lanes to I-75 North, are temporarily closed after an accident Friday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University partnered with the Georgia Partnership for Telehealth to bring rural physicians a new web-based telehealth consultation software. Dr. Jean Sumner, the Dean of Mercer University's School of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Stone Edge Church planned a COVID-19 relief event for Saturday in Macon, but it's been postponed due to a lack of vendor participation. “I think it might be fear that's driving people to not sign up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Across the country, people stocked up on disinfecting products and toilet tissue amid the coronavirus outbreak. Most local stores have run out of toilet paper, and residents have started using alternatives for wiping. Macon Water Authority…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - This time of year, downtown Macon is usually packed for the "Pinkest Party on Earth." However, due to event cancellations surrounding COVID-19, organizers are finding digital ways to continue the tradition. "Unfortunately, we’re disappointed that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Thursday, March 26, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that said all schools were to remain closed until April 24 due to the coronavirus. That, of course, means all games and practices will not…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man caught on camera illegally entering a car. Video on the Houston County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page shows the incident they say happened on March 19, in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In an effort to help families during the COVID-19 outbreak, 305 Seafood & Wings is providing free lunch to children. According to manager Dexter Brown, he and his coworkers wanted to help the community all while…
The Macon-Bibb Tax Assessor's Office is closed to the public until further notice.
NEW YORK (AP) - In the days leading up to the country shutting down due to the coronavirus outbreak, viewers were looking for movies about pandemics. Between March 3 and 14, Tivo reported a 600% increase in viewing of movies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer senior pitcher Tanner Hall is in good company. The Warner Robins native has been listed as one of the top senior pitchers by D1 baseball. He's one of three Southern Conference players on the list.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem were so close to making the playoffs before their season got canceled that they could practically taste it. They were just a few points out of the final two spots, and the way…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Which means you have to find an indoor activity to do, like watching movies. Middle Georgia Resident and Youtube movie reviewer, Jackie K.…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Peach County Schools employee tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the school district. According to the news release, the school district was notified on Wednesday that an employee…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central High School's Antonio Card is one of the top combo guards in Middle Georgia. There's no if's, and's or but's about it. He's extremely explosive. He can shoot the lights out, and score from anywhere…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University is suspending all in-person classes for the Spring semester. However, the university will continue to offer virtual classes. For those graduating in Spring, a statement on Mercer's website said: "My hope was that we…
GEICO has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies are investigating the robbery of the Waffle House at 5440 Bowman Road, Friday morning in Macon. Deputies say three suspects entered the restaurant wearing all black with their faces covered at 3:20 this…
We had an excellent day (weatherwise) across Middle Georgia with highs in the low 80's and plenty of sunshine. More sunshine is on the way to round out the week, but we will see the possibility of record highs across…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pulaski County teachers decided to bring a little joy to their students on Thursday by having a motorcade. Teachers decorated their cars with signs and lined up at Pulaski County Elementary School for the parade. Mitzi…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon neighborhood is having a virtual pizza party to help a local business that's struggling because of COVID-19. Families from the Oakview neighborhood are making sure Fatty's Pizza keeps pushing out orders. Patty Martin says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University wants to help area health care providers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Mercer's School of Engineering is developing a prototype for reusable surgical masks to distribute to local health care providers. The prototype is made…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scammers are targeting Georgia residents who practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. And while social distancing aids in slowing the spread of coronavirus, it may benefit scammers. According to Kelvin Collins -- president &…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new information regarding new symptoms of the coronavirus. Officials say it's important to know the difference between mild and severe symptoms -- also, what to do if…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is trying to secure votes for the 2020 election. Raffensperger says counties made adjustments to protect poll workers and voters after suspending the March election due to local states of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the COVID-19 pandemic has families isolated at home, the Crisis Line & Safe House says they are noticing an increase in domestic violence cases. Jamie Borman with the Crisis Line says the number of cases…
A faculty/staff member at The Westfield School in Perry has tested positive for COVID-19.
MIAMI (AP) - Florida-based grocery chain Publix says it will begin installing plexiglass barriers at the cash registers to protect its workers and customers from the coronavirus. A company spokeswoman says all of its stores should have the barriers installed…