MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shoppers were still crowding into stores in search of bargains on the day after Christmas. But the people at Best Buy in Macon braced themselves, because most of the store’s merchandise is on sale. Of course, there were some items more popular than others. “Our number one sellers this year was Playstation 4’s and XBOX Ones,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The gates are always open. And behind them lies the site of a future religious refuge–a wall. But not just any wall–a replica of the infamous Western Wall in Jerusalem, where millions have traveled to pray. “If you’ll come and you’ll put your prayer request into the wall, we will take them once a week and…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christmas is in the books, and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! That means celebrations all over the world and right here in the Peach State, like Perry’s first annual “Buzzard Drop.” For years, the people of Perry had to go somehwere else to experience something like this, but now they get the benefits…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Charity Benevolent Fund is hosting the 2nd annual Coat Drive. Executive Director Larry Manuel is asking the community to help by donating your new and gently used coats. CBF will be collecting coats, gloves, and scarves at American Finance. On December 28 will be hosting CBF 2nds annual Coat Drive and 5K Run/Walk…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the countdown to the New Year continues, you will want to ring in 2014 without any nasty pests! Ben Tallent from Arrow Exterminators stopped by 41 Today to tell us the Top 5 pests of 2014 and to give us tips on how to protect your home. According to Arrow Exterminators, the top 5 pests…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon police are searching for a man (pictured left) wanted for debit card fraud. Police say the suspect used a counterfeit debit card at local convenience and liquor stores all over the city on October 12, 2013. If you recognize the man (pictured left), call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME. Categories: Local News
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Macon is invited to the grand re-opening of the Rosa Jackson Community Center. Tracy Colbert is working hard. She’s putting the final touches on the new and improved Rosa Jackson Center. Tracy’s worked for the Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department for 24 years. She’s seen both the good and bad at the center, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Interim Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith has a lot to think about before his next recommendation to the Board of Education, one that the future of Riley Elementary in Macon hinges on. After last night, the plan to close the school may have changed. “Riley is truly a family that works together,” said District 4 Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the holidays just days away, now is the time to be merry and not let a scrooge ruin the season. Michael Phillips, a local Allstate agent, stopped by 41 Today to tell us what you can do to protect your home during the holidays. According to Allstate data, theft claims in Georgia increase notably during…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Non-profit organizations work all year round to help those in need and the holidays are no exception. Larry Guyton’s Second Annual 100 Bike Giveaway and Toy Drive is helping middle Georgia families this holiday season. Promoter for the event, Ray Wilson stopped by 41 Today with details on how to donate and qualify for this year’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a unique hobby–and one that helps the community stay safe during the holidays. A select group of individuals rides around and helps patrol for the Bibb County Sheriff’s office. It’s REACT–the Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams. These guys use their own cars and gear to fuel their hobby–one that means a lot to the community….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia’s high school football champions have all been crowned,but there’s still at least one more chance for the seniors to impress college scouts. Saturday in Macon, the third annual East/West All-star game, put on by the Georgia Sports Alliance, will be held at the Ed Defore Sports Complex on Heath Road. 45 players from middle Georgia…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Numbers are in for the first full semester from the number of traffic citations issued from drivers speeding past school busses. Houston County’s Board of Education voted to install cameras on several busses to make it safer for students getting on an off the busses throughout the day. Dozens of bright, yellow busses hit the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the cold weather continues throughout this winter, the Macon Fire Department wants you to be safe. On Thursday afternoon, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins and Safety Fire Commissioner Talph Hudgens held a gathering to show the community how to be safe with heaters. The demonstration covered both kerosene and electric space heaters. Fire Safety Educator Demeterius…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgians can ring in the holidays with the Second Annual Christmas Cabaret: A Benefit for Toys for Tots. The show features everything from Christmas carols to Broadway and pop music performed by various vocalists, including Bryson Holloway. Holloway stopped by 41 Today on Thursday with details on the upcoming performances at Theatre Macon. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During this week’s edition of Studio 41, Rob Finemore of Deacons of Disaster sat down with Shadow Sound Studio’s Joey Stuckey. Finemore performed an original Christmas song with the help of another band mate and a kid drummer. They song is called “Home for Christmas.” Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire broke out Wednesday night just before 7 p.m. at the former Redding School on Eisenhower Parkway. About 40 firefighters fought the flames and managed to get the fire under control. Firefighters remain there to douse hot spots and keep the fire from spreading. Riggins said someone dropped by the station just before 7…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christmas is just around the corner and people are crowding into post offices, to get those last minute gifts shipped out. At times the line at the Peake Road Post Office was long. Although, there were spurts of shorter lines. But, even those did not last long at all. Karen Shockley says she did not mind…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One business owner is forgetting about the debt his customers owe, and he’s giving away computers to 16 families for the holidays. Quality Computer Services is spreading the joy to families in the Connect2Compete program who put laptops and computers on layaway. Owner Brad Spiegel tells us with more graduates need computers in our area, and with…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Renovations at Monroe County’s public library are almost complete! The facility is getting a brand new look. Construction crews are putting the final touches on a renovation project that is three years in the making. The Monroe County Library is getting new upgrades. Debbie Melton, the library’s manager, showed me at what will be inside of…
VIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday on 41 Today, Drew Read with the Paul Anderson Youth Home stopped by to address issues affecting today’s youth and ways parents can detect and respond to high-risk behaviors. The Paul Anderson Youth Home was founded in 1961 as an alternative to juvenile and adult correctional programs for men between the ages of 16 and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – She’s a force to be reckoned with. Jarfaith Jones will almost always be wide open down low, and when she has the ball in her hands, she’s almost always going to find a way to score. “It’s all about her heart,” says head coach Sheila Toombs. “She wants to play hard, and she wants her team…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers stormed back Tuesday night at Westside High School to beat the Seminoles 57-56 after trailing by as much as six points late in the fourth quarter. Down 56-55 with eight seconds left, freshman Terry McCoy hit two free throws to give Central (4-2) the lead. Westside (3-5) had two shot attempts as the…
A group of Warner Robins residents is disappointed after city council re-zoned property near their community. At Monday night’s city council meeting, several residents showed up to ask leaders to re-think the change–but council voted to move forward with it. It’s a tight knit community–a group of houses that back up directly to this piece of land. They came out…