MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With hundreds of cases of coronavirus reported across Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges older adults to stay home. But what kind of impact does social distancing have on our elderly? Altry James…
In this segment of Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo looks at some work-from-home apps that can help users organize workflow. Slack Communication is key when working from home. A popular app that helps co-workers and employers stay in touch is Slack.…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Twiggs County officials expanded their local state of emergency to include a 10 p.m. curfew in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to an email from the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. The Twiggs County…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teacher with the Laurens County School District passed away Tuesday. According to a post on school district's Facebook page, East Laurens Elementary teacher, Susan Necci,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A second state of emergency has been issued for Baldwin County residents in response to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration also carries a 9 p.m. curfew for businesses. The declaration enacts measures in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins linebacker Ahmad Walker has received another offer to play football at the college level. Ahmad's latest offer came from Army West Point. The six-foot, 230-pound junior has gotten other offers from Akron, Charlotte, Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a missing man who was last seen after his release from the Bibb County Jail. Deputies identified the man as 28-year-old John Kelvin Webster. Webster's mother called sheriff's…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dodge County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to the South Central Health District, the source of the person's exposure is unknown at this time. The person infected with…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hospitals in Middle Georgia are making some changes to their visitation policies to protect people from the spread of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. According to a news release from Navicent Health, Coliseum Health System…
Several Houston County residents are concerned after Robins Air Force Base confirmed its second COVID-19 case Monday.
A person associated with Warner Robins American Little League has tested positive for COVID-19.
A line of showers and storms, associated with a cold front is pushing into Georgia tonight bringing the potential for heavy rain. Timing will likely be after 11 pm for all of Middle Georgia, with all rain chances out of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Many Georgians are facing unemployment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Streets that are usually bustling with life are now empty, and businesses around Middle Georgia are seeing the effects of this pandemic firsthand. On March…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local hospitals are partnering with local hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment venues to battle the economic impact of the pandemic. Hospitals like the Coliseum Medical Center are looking for organizations that have a surplus of supplies…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Johnson County Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting on Monday to issue an emergency protective order in response to COVID-19. This is according to a news release from Johnson County officials. The order covers…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Walker of Perry is issuing an executive order which implements emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a news release from the city of Perry. This action came after careful…
The City of Sparta and the rest of Hancock County are under a local state of emergency.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new campaign is supporting locally-owned Macon restaurants feeling the financial impact of COVID-19. "To be honest, I'm afraid to close my doors because I may not be able to open them back," Spud Dogs owner…
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services is responding to concerns about the speed of benefit processing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Across the state, many companies aim to help customers or employees impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Flint Energies is one of those companies. The electric company is offering relief to its members by providing extensions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is limiting public access to its downtown annex building. If you need to handle any business use the following contact information: BIBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S ANNEX BUILDING CONTACTS To file an incident report,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a man accused of credit card fraud. Deputies identified the man as 20-year-old Dylan Ross. Deputies connected the fraudulent incidents to an entering autos investigation in the Ingleside/Vineville…
Governor Brian Kemp says the Georgia Department of Public Health is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response.
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dooly County officials issued a local state of emergency to prevent the spread of COVID-19 effective noon Tuesday. This is according to a post on the Dooly County Facebook page. The declaration of emergency says that…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 16 and Sunday, March 22.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb is now under a local state of emergency which started at 5:15 Monday evening. Downtown Macon looks quite different during lunch hour because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many restaurants are strictly doing pick up and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pro boxer and Macon native Maliek Montgomery is still putting in work at the gym amid all of the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus. As the saying goes, if you stay ready you don't have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – COVID-19 is a virus many of don't know much about and it's bringing up a lot questions. Dr. Jeff Stephens is the Director of Infection Prevention at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon. He called in…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County has another confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the county's total to 5. According to the South Central Health District, the source of the exposure is believed to be related to the spread of the…
MACON, Geeorgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Showers and storms continue to roll in across Middle Georgia tonight. Heavy rain and gusty winds are the main threats. Through the day Tuesday we should see cloudy skies and continuing chances for showers. These will…
Georgia Power is offering safety tips and storm resources ahead of the 2020 spring storm season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As more Americans work online at home, they are more at risk of hackers. In this Tech Report segment, Jane King takes a look at the dramatic expansion of teleworking by US schools, businesses, and government agencies in response to…
Robins Air Force Base reported its second confirmed COVID-19 case on its Facebook page Monday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Nonprofit organizations are expected to take a hit hard as the COVID-19 continues. However, two local groups aim to provide financial support for those who need it. United Way of Central Georgia and the Community Foundation of…
Several Middle Georgia governments have issued local state of emergency declarations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order calling for the closing of bars and nightclubs and banning gatherings of 10 or more people.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A Bibb County deputy returns to work after an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On Monday, Macon Judicial District Attorney David Cooke told 41NBC that the March 1st shooting involving Deputy Jeremiah Moneypenny and a 29-year-old man…
Monroe County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency Monday due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County School District says that two of its employees have tested positive for Coronavirus. One employee works at Ballard Hudson Middle School and the other works at Southwest High School. This is according to the…
Eastman and Dodge County are under a state of emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The closures of all Department of Driver Services locations will not affect expiring licenses. Governor Brian Kemp and DDS Commissioner Spencer Moore announced an emergency operation plan for the agency on Friday. The plan includes a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Hands of Grace Free Medical Clinic is asking people in the community for donations of handmade medical masks. Several medical resource centers in communities all over Middle Georgia are experiencing a shortage of n95 medical masks.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Transit has suspended service due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a news release. President and CEO Spring Rosati says regular transit operations will cease for the next 2 weeks. Service is projected to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several employees of Perdue Farms walked off the production line in Perry Monday due to what they called a wage dispute. In a Facebook Live video, one employee said he and his colleagues were upset about…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jones County Elections & Voter Registration urges residents to vote by mail. This comes from a Jones County news release. The Secretary of State advised the election officials to encourage residents…
The Pulaski County School District will suspend preparation and delivery of meals and Chromebrook check-out after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Robert Reichert declared a local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb on Monday. According to Mayor Reichert, the local state of emergency will last for two weeks. Any place with ten people or more is prohibited,…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed three COVID-19 cases on Monday. According to a news release from the Georgia Department of Health, two Laurens County residents tested positive for the coronavirus. Currently, authorities advised the subjects…