MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While Houston County Schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district is offering kids free meals. The district is offering free breakfast and lunch to kids up to 18 years old, starting Tuesday, March…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Business owners say they're worried about COVID-19 legal issues as it pertains to employees. A local lawyer says as long as businesses comply with the Center of Disease Control guidelines, business owners will be fine. Lawyer…
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 Monday, closing all public schools from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Middle Georgia's beauty industry is among those falling victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bibb County School District will require students to do their studies at home starting Tuesday for the next three weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says the United States “may be” headed toward a recession as the economy continues to be battered amid the coronavirus outbreak. Trump spoke to reporters Monday at a White House briefing as cases in…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Construction of a self-quarantine site is underway in Monroe County. It will include 20 temporary housing units. Governor Brian Kemp announced Friday there will be a quarantine space the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. It's…
Apple stores closed Jane King reports that Apple closed all of its stores outside of greater China for two weeks. She says Apple will reopen its stores on March 27. Comcast offers free WiFi Also, Comcast is offering free Wi-Fi…
Macon-Bibb County recreation centers will be closed for at least 15 days starting Tuesday, March 17.
Mercer University will cancel classes and move to an online platform after further assessing the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Georgia Milestones and other standardize testing are suspended until further notice following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Georgia State Patrol is investigating an early morning crash that left two people dead.
The Middle Georgia Regional Library is suspending services due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Georgia governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Health Care Association are urging the state's long-term care facilities to restrict all visitors, volunteers and non-essential personnel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Governor Kemp called on the Georgia National Guard to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state. He issued the order on Saturday. In the executive order, Kemp authorized Adjutant General Tom Carden to call up as…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an unprecedented move, Governor Kemp placed Georgia under a public health emergency over the weekend. During a news conference on Saturday, Kemp said the declaration will help health and emergency management officials across the state…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power announced in a press release that operations and service will go on without interruption as the COVID-19 novel coronavirus continues to spread. Paul Bowers, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power said in a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Schools will close indefinitely after Monday, March 16th. The closing is in response to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, in the Georgia. According to Stephanie Hartley, the Director of Communications…
The Macon Water Authority is temporarily suspending residential customer disconnections starting Monday, March 16 "until further notice."
A man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash Sunday night.
A man is in custody after Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say he robbed Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway Saturday night.
Zoo Atlanta closed to the public at 5:30 on Saturday, March 14 and will remain closed through March 31 "at a minimum."
Milledgeville Police say a teenager was killed and another man was taken to the hospital after a shooting early Saturday morning.
Galason inked a letter of intent Friday.
Georgia governor Brian Kemp will address the state's emergency response to COVID-19 and public health emergency declaration on Saturday, March 14.
Hands of Grace Medical Clinic partnered with Middle Georgia Food Bank Friday to supply more than 300 people with free haircuts, medical care and meals.
Despite several news reports on how to prevent catching COVID-19, many people are still in fear.
Health officials continue to take precautions to keep patients, guests and colleagues safe.
A Houston County man was convicted of multiple crimes by a jury on Thursday.
A man connected to a murder last month in Macon was caught in Houston County Friday afternoon.
Festival canceled for the first time in history.
A man is dead after deputies say he was hit by a vehicle on Gray Highway Friday night.
(UPDATE Friday, March 13 at 7:45 p.m.) - Several Middle Georgia school districts and college campuses are making schedule adjustments due to the threat of COVID-19.
Bibb County Schools will be closed for at least three days next week starting Wednesday, March 18.
Central Georgia Technical College will transition "almost all" instruction to online or distance education format effectively immediately through March 27.
Space under construction on the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Monroe County.
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- President Donald Trump has announced that he officially declared a national emergency over the new coronavirus. The president spoke at Rose Garden press conference and said no resource will be spared in responding to the virus.…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Washington County Jail is adjusting their intake procedure in response to Covid-19. They will now include screening questions about recent travel to areas experiencing outbreaks. They will also ask inmates about contact with infected people. Jailers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Railroad crossings in Bibb, Peach, and Macon counties are about to get some upgrades. The Georgia Department of Transportation has contracted Peek Pavement Making, LLC to bring 38 crossings up to federally-required standards. A news release…
Jones County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monroe County Schools will be closed from Monday, Mar. 16 to Friday, Mar. 20 due to the coronavirus precautions. This comes from a Monroe County Schools news release. During the week-long closure, school officials say students…
Brentwood School in Sandersville is closed through Friday, April 10.
The Hancock County School District will be closed for one week starting Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20.
The Dooly County School District will close all schools starting Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry officials decided to cancel all of their events through April 2020. This is according to the news release from the City of Perry. Events affected by the cancellation include: Perry International Festival – March…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– All Bibb Athletics activities will be suspended due to the coronavirus effective Saturday, Mar 14. This is according to a news release from the Bibb County School District. The suspension includes games and practices. However, activities…
Six Flags Over Georgia will temporarily close due to the threat of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cherry Blossom organizers announced Friday that they are canceling all of its events. The announcement comes after mass cancellations and suspensions across the country due to COVID-19. The Department of Public Health says there are 42…
AUGUSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2020 Masters Golf Tournament will be postponed until further notice. This is according to a Twitter post from the Augusta National Golf Club. Statement from Chairman Ridley: "Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Howard High School's girls' soccer team was searching for their first win of the season against the West Laurens Raiders on Thursday. The Huskies came into the contest 2-2 in the region after a 2-0 loss…