FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was a bit of a down year for Peach County in 2013—if you can call an 8-4 season a down year–but they’re still sending three guys to college. Offensive lineman Chavis Dickey leads the bunch. He’s heading to our Amanda Castro’s alma mater, the University of Central Florida. Wide receiver Tyler Gibson is heading…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – He spent his last few years as a leader on Mary Persons’ defense. Now, Akebren Ralls will join a defensive backfield at the next level. The 2013 All-State selection will play football at Kennesaw State. The Owls just started up their program but they won’t play their first game until 2015. Ralls says he can’t wait…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tavon Ross has been waiting on this day for as long as he can remember. Last year, his older brother, Carl Hall, led Wichita State to the NCAA final four. Now, it’s Tavon’s time to shine. “It’s a blessing once again to have another son that’s going to be having a free education,” Jackie Fields, Tavon…
Five Houston County Bears will play football in college.
Want something for your teenager to do this weekend? The SoChi Gallery is hosting an Open Mic Nite this Friday, February 7th, from 6PM – 10PM. Proceeds will go to the Mound De Sales Marching Cavaliers. There is a $5 door charge, and drinks are $1. E-Mail pre-registration is encouraged if you are bringing an instrument or music file. Terrell…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Hay House is hosting a Valentine Tea for children and adults. According to Hay House Rental and Events Manager, David Quackenbush guests will have an opportunity to tour the Hay House, while helping the Miss Macon Scholarship program. The first event will be the Princess Tea Party, starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 15….
Blue Bell’s David Smith joined us for Weatherperson Appreciation Day. I spoke with him about one of Blue Bell Ice’s Creams new flavors, I <3 Chocolate, and taste-tested it. Ice cream for breakfast: it’s an adult’s dream as much as it is a kid’s. Categories: Daybreak
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a father and you are looking for a way to spend some quality time with your girls, then the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon wants you to dance the night away together. Amy Alderman from the Museum Guild stopped by Daybreak to tell us more about the annual tradition. The Museum Guild…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of ‘Black History Month,’ 41NBC highlights local leaders and entrepreneurs throughout Middle Georgia. Local dance instructor and business owner, Pilar Wilder encourages her students to strive for excellence, not just through movement, but through personal perfection. The educator speaks on her contribution to the black culture using the art of dance. Wilder owns Hiyaya…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Houston County school is saving money on their electric bill with new state of the art equipment. With a push of a button, Scott Hill says he can adjust lights in every classroom in the school. Hill is the Director of Facilities for Houston County Board of Education. He says C.B. Watson Primary, the newest…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There is more controversy surrounding the new mayor in Gordon. She is facing federal racial discrimination complaints and possible legal issues under her administration. This comes after the police chief says Mayor Mary Whipple-Lue threatened to fire him because he refused to change an employee’s schedule. 41NBC’s Amanda Castro went to Gordon to get the mayor’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Senator Cecil Staton says he will not seek re-election in 2014 after serving for 10 years. Staton (R-Macon) was elected to serve the 18th Senate District in 2004, which represents Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Upson counties and portions of Bibb and Houston counties. “It has truly been one of greatest honors of my life to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ever heard of a clamsicle? It is not your typical seafood delicacy, but it is a favorite snack for sea otters at the Georgia Aquarium. 41NBC’s Amanda Castro and Melissa Lee kick off their animal encounters series with a look at the new sea otter encounter where you can get an up close look at these…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gordon City Council’s meeting lasted for more than an hour and a half Monday, but only two things were approved: an appointment to Planning and Zoning and a city credit card. A crowd of nearly 100 filled the Gordon City Annex for Monday’s meeting, most of which were clearly not in support of Mayor Mary Whipple-Lue,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in a personal armed robbery Saturday night in the parking lot of the Macon Flea Market. At around 9:30, two employees at a barbershop inside the flea market were exiting the building when they were approached by two men in ski masks carrying long barrel shot…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular real estate blog has listed two Houston County cities as a few of the most affordable in the state. Phil Lambert can get tied down while he’s on the job. He’s a broker at Landmark Realty in Perry. Lambert usually has a few selling in points in mind when convincing a family to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 41NBC is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month in February.We’re highlighting Black History achievements through middle Georgia entrepreneurs. 41NBC’s marketing specialist Eloise Stanley says the local entrepreneurs will share some of their stories through vignettes that will run across 41NBC, My41.2 and 41nbc.com. The news team will also share one story per week that relates…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first annual 5K Love Run is coming to Milledgeville next month. The run organizer Ann Jordan is hosting the event in honor of her late husband, Tom Jordan. Tom was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in July 2007 and lost his battle on May 29, 2012. Ann hopes to raise $5,000 for the Coalition for Pulmonary…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re interested in learning what it’s like to be a police officer, this is your class. The Warner Robins Police Department is offering the Spring 2014 Citizen Police Academy to people who want to understand the challenges of being a police officer. It’s a 12-week program allowing participants to learn about investigation, the SWAT…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia is thawing out and everyone is working to get back to normal. Thursday, Macon Transit Authority resumed bus service and the Sears store at the Galleria Mall opened its doors. All of MTA’s bus drivers and staff reported back to work, and every sales associate at the Centerville Sears store also returned to work….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a six year run, the Georgia Children’s Museum announces it’s closing its doors for good. The last day the museum will be open to the public is Friday, January 31. The announcement came Thursday via a news release from executive director Mary Cay McCollough,which thanked the more than 25,000 guests who visited the museum while…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation’s Winter Wonderfest is quickly approaching. The featured snow event will be the Snow Kings ‘King of the Hill’ snow slide, which is 10 feet high and 65 feet long, filled with snow. Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame’s Nicole Bissette said the event will kick off Friday, February 7 with the Night…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pool of water flooded the streets after a driver accidentally rammed into the fire hydrant off Harvard Avenue and Columbus Road in Macon. No one was injured, but what’s left is a big mess. According to officers, the flood will lead to a major problem during this winter freeze. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…