MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new state-of-the-art oncology facility being built at the Medical Center of Central Georgia received a boost in funding today. Leaders at the Medical Center announced the donation of a $1.5 million grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation, which will be used to finish up construction on the location. Debbie Schuchmann, the senior development officer of…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Tech students who live in Peach County will be able to work a little closer to home. Peach Board of Commissioners met Tuesday night to clear the next hurdle to build a workforce development center. Shovels aren’t in the dirt yet, but plans are coming together in Fort Valley. “We had made a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several homes in Macon deemed abandoned and dilapidated were demolished by departments from the new consolidated government. Crew members from both the departments of Engineering and Public Works used heavy equipment to tear down the buildings located on Rutherford Avenue. Mayor Robert Reichert was on scene, saying how removing what he called “dangerous” structures would help…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vampires, witches, and werewolves are in Milledgeville. Cast and crew members are filming a supernatural television series at Central State Hospital this week. CSH is being used as a location for an episode of “The Originals.” “We’re excited to have this activity on the campus,” Mike Couch with the Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority said. Couch…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a brand new business bringing custom made jewelry and art to middle Georgia, called Campus Kings. Owner, Stephen Smith brought in 2014 by opening the doors to his shop on January 3rd. Smith creates everything from original jewelry and portraits to plaques and trophies. His goal is to make quality craftsmanship available to all…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents of the Baldwin County area voiced some strong opinions at the Board of Commissioners meeting tonight. The conversation began months ago, as a committee of citizens was formed to create a new government. Now, that proposal is coming to a vote very soon. It’s a trend that’s slowly growing. Recently, the city of Macon and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Senator Cecil Staton stopped by the 41NBC studios to talk about the upcoming 2014 session. He expects that “clean-up” legislation will be filed to make adjustments to the consolidation charter. He added the issue of Payne City needs to be addressed because right now it’s sitting as an island in the middle of the County….
WARNER ROBINS,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The artic air last night caused several power outages all over Middle Georgia, when the temeperature dropped to a record 11 degrees. “This morning cold snap created the highest peak for Flint Energies in it’s 75 year history,” said Flint Energies Public Relations Manager Marian McLemore. “We had 537 mega watts of power at 7 a.m.”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Recently, the app Snapchat was hacked, and millions of phone numbers and usernames were released. More than 4 million victims were affected. Nearly 1,400 of those people were Middle Georgians. However, President of Quality Computer Systems, Brad Spiegel, believes users have nothing to worry about. “Snapchat is a very young age group to begin with… Most…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70 year old is at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, recovering from severe dog bite injuries, after he was attacked during one of his routine walks. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating how a pair of mixed breed dogs attacked a man exercising along Greenwood Rd. just off Gray Hwy last Friday….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Eighteenth Annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is just around the corner. The races all take place on Robins Air Force Base, near the Museum of Aviation and proceeds benefit the museum. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in each race….
MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire units from all over Wilkinson County and surrounding counties, came out to battle a blaze Monday night that destroyed the county’s public works transit building. “We have every fire unit from Wilkinson County on the scene and we also have mutual aid from Jones County and two trucks from Baldwin County,” said Assistant Fire Chief…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The plummeting temperatures in middle Georgia means pet owners are being urged to bring their pets indoors. The freezing temperatures are fast approaching and employees at the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare Center are making sure their tenants are as warm as possible. “We’re trying to give them extra blankets. We’re trying to move them to a warmer…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County property owner is still not satisfied after a hearing officer attempted to settle a dispute between her and the county tax appraiser. Marilyn McDowell faced representatives from the county today, including the chief tax appraiser, Dennis Lee, in hopes she could appeal for lower taxes. Instead, Lee offered her a 15 percent…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident that occurred near Mercer University Drive at Dexter Avenue. At approximately 11:10am, a Georgia Power truck hauling a telephone pole on a trailer had stopped at a traffic light when it was rear-ended by a gray Honda Accord. Upon impact, the telephone pole smashed through the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senior adults can head back to school, but instead of hitting the books this time the lessons are all about living young. Brandy Rogers stopped by 41 Today to tell us about Coliseum Northside Hospital’s Stay Young University. This is the first year of the program. It is a community college that has a full first…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cold temperatures are making its way into Middle Georgia. Lt. Demeterius Ellison from the Macon-Bibb Fire Department stopped by 41 Today to share some safety advice for when it comes to staying warm. Ellison stressed the importance of using space heaters correctly. He suggests users should plug them into the outlet directly and not use a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a motions hearing for the murder case of Stephen McDaniel Monday, Superior Court Judge Howard Simms said he may delay the trial, again. The FBI is still analyzing evidence in the murder case. McDaniel’s attorneys filed a motion last Thursday, requesting the court exclude all evidence regarding McDaniel’s virginity. According to the filing, during a…
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On November 16, 2013, Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall threw the pass now known as “The Miracle at Jordan-Hare” that led Auburn past Georgia 43-38. He followed it up with key plays in wins over Alabama and Missouri to help the Tigers into Monday’s BCS National Championship Game in California. Marshall’s path to Pasadena started more…
The Doves decided to stop by and play some Christmas music for us on Studio 41. This rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” is sure to make your Christmas day a great one. Enjoy! Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 100 coats were lined up and ready to give to children at the Greater Rising Star Tabernacle in Macon. All of the coats are brand new thanks to sponsors across middle Georgia. Reverend Charles Jones said he saw a child without a coat one day, and it inspired him to make a change. “We…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shivering temperatures outside mean more coats, blankets, and a warm heater. But for some Macon residents, those basic necessities are tough to come by. For those without homes this winter, the challenge becomes even harder, but that’s where the Salvation Army steps in. The cold weather is blowing across Middle Georgia. “it’s bitterly cold at night…
WARER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested several Houston County residents during a commercial gambling investigation Friday. According to a news release, the operation is a joint effort with the GBI, Warner Robins Police Department, Centerville Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia Department of Revenue, along with the Georgia Lottery Corporation. 41NBC learned GBI…