MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Volunteers launched a program to provide free surgery for those who can’t afford it. Leadership Macon partnered with the Medical Center of Central Georgia, the Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Volunteer Clinic to start S.P.I.N., or Surgery for People In Need. According to Executive Director of the Macon Volunteer Clinic Cile Lind, almost 19…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents who haven’t signed up for healthcare, now have a chance thanks to officials at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. They’re preparing for a health care blitz, where medical professionals are aiming to help as many people sign up as they can. “There’s not been a good turn out for the exchanges, and we think…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new ‘spin’ on medical assistance for the working poor. Kevin Barrere who is representing the Leadership Macon Class of 2013 stopped by 41 Today with details on the surgery for people in need program. Spin is the first volunteer surgery program in Georgia. According to Barrere, the goal of the program is to deliver…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Kids Yule Love is continuing its mission of providing Christmas presents to less fortunate kids in Middle Georgia. Joe Allen with Kids Yule Love stopped by 41 Today to tell us about the organization and how you can help. Allen says toy and monetary donations are donations are…
He doesn’t look like a Bubba, but he is, and he’s one of many furry companions you can adopt from Macon Purrs N Paws. Anne Brennaman joined us to share him with us, but he’s not the only cat who needs a home! If you’d like to inquire about Bubba or the other cats at Macon Purrs N Paws, you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police cars lined the front of Walmart on Harrison Road Monday night. There were no crimes going on. They were there for “Shop with a Cop.” Every year, the Fraternal Order of Police teams up with local families who might be without during Christmas. “We’ve probably got 80-100 kids in here,” says Lt. Danny Thigpen, president…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative Allen Peake is being slammed on social media for supporting Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect, Robert Reichert, and Monday he sent an e-mail defending his decision. On the “Georgia Gun Owners” Facebook page, three posts criticizing Peake, and fellow Republican, State Senator Cecil Staton, have gotten hundreds of shares, likes, and comments. One post says: “Instead of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 55-year-old Houston County man is dead after a fire engulfed his home. According to Houston County Fire Chief Jimmy Williams, Kenneth Lumpkin’s remains were found inside the home located on 106 Anna’s Way in Perry. Williams says the incident was caused by a space heater that was near the back of the home when the…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base is the first air force base in the state to establish a bone marrow registry site. The new walk-in location is a part of the Department of Defense’s way of getting the necessary bone morrow donors they need for injured military men and women. The 78th medical group of Robins Air Force Base “Salute…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents from all around middle Georgia met with U.S. Representative Austin Scott to talk about concerns they have in the nation’s capitol during a town hall meeting on Monday. Gridlock in Washington has left local business owners like Bob Schumacher, frustrated. He hasn’t had health insurance for some time, and has tried multiple times to use…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County investigators are working to find the man who took a cash register from the White Diamond Restaurant, at 497 South Highway 247. (VIDEO) He can be seen in surveillance video sneaking into the area where the cash register is on the counter. Afterwards, he snatches the cash register, slams it on the ground several…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County school district is putting its nose to the ground and sniffing for illegal items brought to schools. 41NBC’s cameras were rolling as K9 officers randomly searched Ballard Hudson Middle School as part of the school system’s plan to promote safety. Macon police K9 officers Arco and Rita interrupted morning classes as they barked…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are looking for a robbery suspect after they stole money from a Family Dollar. A news release says a male entered the store located at 823 North Houston Road, took money out of the cash register and ran out. An undisclosed amount of money was taken and there were no injuries. The…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Holiday celebrations continue throughout middle Georgia and the Old Governor’s Mansion is one that has become a tradition. Director of the Old Governor’s Mansion, Matt Davis stopped by 41 Today with details on the candlelight tours and musical performances taking place in the month of December. According to Davis, this year’s theme is ‘holiday traditions,’ representing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rainy days mean you have to stay inside for PE class, but earlier this week, Stratford middle schoolers made the most of it by learning all about a sport that’s usually played outside: lacrosse. “We are very fortunate to have Mercer University come and help us introduce this sport,” says Stratford athletic director Grady Smith. “Coach…
Father Christmas arrives at the Cannonball House this weekend for an Old Time Christmas Celebration. Earl Colvin, the director of the Cannonball House, stopped by our studio to talk to us about it! If you’d like to take part in the celebration, here is what you need to know: Old Time Christmas Celebration Where: Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry Street in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 8th Annual Frontier Fort Christmas at Fort Hawkins takes place every weekend in the month of December! Fort Hawkins’ Marty Willet joined 41 Today to share details on the candlelight tours, Moravian Christmas tree display, and warm cider and cookies available to all guests. Willet added, “It’s a great time to check out our log…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 2013 Light More Homes Christmas Celebration is underway. The event that benefits Macon Area Habitat for Humanity started on November 28 and will run until January 4 during normal evening business hours. Light More Homes sponsor, Chuck Hammock and Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s Nikki Porcher stopped by Daybreak Friday with details on the annual…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holidays are all about spending time with your family, but that can be difficult for some who have lost a loved one to cancer. That is why Relay for Life of Bibb County is remembering those affected by cancer through its “Love Lights a Tree” event. Jahnna Cole stopped by Daybreak to tell us more…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley’s first mayor in 16 years took her oath of office this evening. Mayor-elect Barbara Williams was sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall. About 60 people packed into the council chambers to watch Williams and other council members take their oaths of office. Williams said she hopes she will help Fort Valley…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police are investigating after a woman is found dead in a motel room this afternoon. We don’t know much about Toma Kenny, known to her family as Tomalee, or how she died. Kenny decided to rent a room from the United Suites in Macon for a week and died before she checked out. Bibb County…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lane Southern Orchards farmers harvest pecans at the peak of fall season. The company dedicates more than 1,000 acres at its Sandersville location to producing the nut that many people will use around the holidays, and year-round. Farm manager Phillip Rigdon says 50 percent of their crop is sold locally, and the rest is shipped around…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Imagine a major tornado hitting in Macon, buildings destroyed, and people scattered everywhere. Well that was the case Thursday, for some Miller Motte Technical College medical students. Injured people were everywhere crying out for help. Other lifeless bodies were sprawled across the ground. Medical students quickly and calmly treated their patients, and moved some to a makeshift…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Macon church is lending a helping hand for needy and less fortunate families this holiday season by opening their 6th annual Christmas store. “It’s hard enough during the year, but when Christmas comes, you want to bless your children and you have to decide whether to pay your power bill or buy gifts for your…