MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you are searching for a job, GEICO's Macon office is looking to fill 200 positions over the next two months. The Macon location is hiring Sales Representatives, Claims Service Representatives and Emergency Roadside Service Representatives.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– More local businesses are taking precautionary steps toward reopening. Many shop owners plan to use the “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to govern their reopening. Spatique owner Darlene Williams says customers will experience a number of…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 8 and Friday, June 12.
Well, maybe it is just me, but I am not complaining about the temps we are seeing across Middle Georgia today. We can thank the upper level low and wedge front for combining their powers and creating a really nice…
Defunding would mean less money put towards weapons and vehicles for police officers.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas says she doesn't have any regrets about recent posts she's made on Facebook.
Activists are requesting for Monroe County Reporter co-owner and editor Will Davis to step down from his position after they say he made controversial comments on social media and other online outlets.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- After two years of discussion, the Baldwin County Regional Airport has made space for more aircrafts. The regional airport built a new ramp where planes can park and a new area for the construction of hangers.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators and a special response team unit arrested a Macon man for a string of commercial burglaries. Authorities identified the man as 39-year-old Michael Antoine Cornelius. They say Cornelius burglarized the following businesses: …
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Baldwin County is partnering with a community food bank to feed residents each month. Organizers say every third Monday of the month, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will use its mobile pantry to help areas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with shooting a man in the stomach on June 3. The incident happened at Green Pine Acres Mobile Home Park. On Saturday morning around 9:30, deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a fatal car accident that happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the single-car accident occurred on I-75 northbound near Bass Road. Investigators say a 2005 Chevrolet Impala reportedly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe chest pain can often be a sign of a heart attack. Depending on how serious the situation is, a doctor may suggest heart bypass surgery. Dr. Arshad Yousuf, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Coliseum Medical Centers,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men are dead after their motorcycles crashed with a pickup truck in Macon Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 24 year old Troy Myrick and 22 year old Blake Heflin, both of…
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Crisp County man is behind bars. He's been charged with murdering a man in Dooly County and kidnapping a woman. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 41 year old Heath Register was taken…
It was a hot and steamy week across Middle Georgia, but many places have seen at least a small decrease in humidity today. That inclusion of a little bit of dry air allowed us to cool to the 60's early…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis and others stood at the foot of the confederate memorial statue in downtown Macon. Ellis says the group has been fighting to get the landmark removed and calls now the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Juneteenth, the day known for the beginning of freedom for African Americans, is near. To honor the day amid the pandemic, a local group is set to host a series of virtual Juneteenth events. The events…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents in Forsyth are gathering Saturday to protest about negative comments on social media from an employee at the Monroe County Reporter. According to a release, community members will rally to express the staff member's negative…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As COVID-19 restrictions relax, local businesses are preparing for crowds. Dozens lined up for the reopening of Sandy Beach Waterpark Friday morning. According to StandGuard Aquatics, the waterpark is open to the public with some changes.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Anita Reynolds-Howard is leading David Cooke in the Macon-Bibb District Attorney race with 76 percent of the vote. Cooke has served as DA for Bibb, Peach, and Crawford counties for eight years. Howard has been a…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lifting more health-related restrictions stemming from COVID-19. The Republican governor signed an order Thursday allowing spectator sports and live performance venues to reopen and conventions to resume on July 1, subject to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Volunteer Clinic’s midtown garden received a much-needed renovation. Now nearly six weeks later, the weeds are gone. The Valerie Biskey Memorial Garden at the clinic got the makeover, thanks to efforts planned by Life Scout,…
The World Wide Leader in sports recently expanded its Top 100 players rankings for the class of 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Unofficial elections results show a runoff election between Cliffard Whitby and Lester Miller will decide Macon's next mayor. According to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections, Lester Miller received 16,511 votes and Cliffard Whitby received 10,456. The Board…
We have seen a reduction in our humidity (in most areas) behind a cold front that passed through the area today, and that has felt great! Expect another day of lower humidity, but also the chance of isolated storms. These…
The protest will start at 5 p.m. and will last approximately two hours.
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers is set to build a free-standing emergency room in Houston County. The new facility will be located at the intersection of Highway 96 and Butten Drive in Bonaire. The 12-bed, 12,760 square foot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia Regional Libraries plans to reopen on Monday across the states. According to a news release, more safety measures have been added to protect staff and the residents, including: Returned books will continue to be…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter will reopen for business and events on July 1. According to a news release from GNFA officials, the decision was made on Wednesday during a monthly board meeting. Georgia National…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Briggs is a seven to eight year old Chihuahua mix. He’s sweet, dog friendly and cat friendly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s normally…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia voters say there were several problems during Tuesday's elections. We reached out to Georgia's Secretary of State Office for a response. 41NBC Anchor Amanda Corna spoke with Georgia's Statewide Voting System Implementation Manager, Gabriel Sterling,…
It has been another stormy day across Middle Georgia and we will likely see a few more storms through Thursday morning. A cold front is pushing through North Georgia this evening and with it, a few storms will be possible…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A school in Macon is providing students with materials to extend learning throughout the summer. Students at Southfield Elementary have been out of school for a while. But school staff is helping them out by giving them…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Publix grocery store held its grand opening in Macon's Tobesofkee Crossing on Thomaston Road Wednesday. Media relation manager Nicole Krauss says they are happy to bring the company to the community. “We are so excited to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon man says he wants to end food insecurities within parts of the city. Erion Smith -- Pleasant Hill native and candidate for Macon-Bibb commissioner -- says regardless of whether or not he wins, he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As poll workers continue tallying votes from yesterday's election, one thing has become clear -- Macon's mayoral race will likely to head into a runoff. Since no candidate received more than 50% of the votes, Bibb…
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies located 83-year-old Alma Gooden. She was found near the Riverside Dr. underpass near Second Street just before 7 p.m. Gooden was checked out by EMS and returned to her family unharmed. ____________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warrants for aggravated assault and burglary have been issued for Michael Paul Williams by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Williams is wanted in connection to a recent south Macon shooting at Green Pine Acres Mobile Home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Macon man for theft by deception on Tuesday around noon. Authorities identified the man as 45-year-old Dyrek Antonio Fuller, of Macon. Investigators were informed that between January 5, 2020, and…
After a day of storms across Middle Georgia, we are looking at another chance of potentially strong storms for Wednesday. A cold front will approach the area and help to lift the tropical moisture in our area. The result will…
ATLANTA (AP) — Incumbent Republicans Buddy Carter and Austin Scott are each rolling to victory in their primary bids for another term Congress. Carter, seeking his fourth term representing the 1st District along Georgia’s coast, defeated Republican challengers Danny Merritt…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia voters hurried to cast their ballots for candidates for local, state, and federal officials. Eighty-seven-year-old Dorothy Dunn has been voting since the 1950s. “[I voted in] the first election of Dwight Eisenhower,” said Dorothy…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As Americans search for ways to stay busy during the pandemic, RV dealers say sales have increased. Travel experts expect more residents to remain close to home. Some will take road trips rather than flying. Rex…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - COVID-19 is not stopping democracy. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger took extra steps to protect both voters and poll workers. Gloves, masks, and minimal contact with surfaces are just some of the steps. Raffensperger encouraged Georgians…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 1 and Friday, June 5.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday is Georgia’s primary elections and voters can expect a few changes at the polls. Houston County Board of Elections wants to make sure residents know how to properly cast their votes with three easy steps.…
Heat and humidity were out in full force across the southeast today as Tropical Depression Cristobal moves north. As Cristobal moves north and gets absorbed by our next system, we continue to see tropical moisture being drawn across Georgia. Thus…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Perry Leisure Services Department will host a virtual summer camp beginning Tuesday. The free eight-week program will run from June to July. The "camp-in" will meet three days a week. It offers STEM-related…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been eight years since Sammie Davis Jr. was killed by former Macon Police Department officer Clayton Sutton. Residents gathered for a news conference at Rosa Parks Square on Monday seeking justice for Davis in the…