New Treatment Program to Help Families with Recovering Addicts

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit partnered with River Edge Behavioral Health Center to jumpstart Family Dependency Treatment Court (FDTC). According to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Philip Spivey, the court aims to keep kids with parents recovering from addiction, instead of putting them back into foster care. The state of Georgia granted the court $66,430 dollars to start…

Good Life Organizing for Your Pet

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Every month Daybreak invites Good Life Organizer, Andi Willis to the studio for some of the best practices in decluttering. The professional organizer shared tips for organizing your pet Wednesday. She suggested baskets or plastic containers for your pet toys, file folders to keep track of your pet’s medical records, and setting aside a separate bag…

Results Are In: Reichert to Serve as First Mayor of Macon-Bibb Consolidated Government

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After months of campaigning and two elections, results are in for the final positions in the new Macon-Bibb consolidated government. Current Macon Mayor Robert Reichert will serve as the first mayor of the brand new government. He told 41NBC his goal for the entire campaign has been to bring the community together in order to progress…

Daughter Gets Surprise Reunion, Air Force Mother Returns Home

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One second grader at Vineville Academy got the surprise of a lifetime today. Her mother and Air Force Tech Sergeant Jocelyn Foster planned to surprise her daughter Kambria Foster during school hours after six months of being oversees in Southeast Asia. It was a day filled with many emotions as Foster describes. The sergeant flew in…

Panel Address Overcoming Challenges at Teen Summit

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community leaders told more than 100 teenagers they were speaking from their hearts as they encouraged them to become successful in life. A panel made up of government, civic and church leaders, shared their mistakes they made growing up. Word of Salvation Ministries held its first, “Let’s Talk About It Teen Summit,” Saturday. The organizer of…

Mayoral Candidates Reichert, Ellis Cast Votes in Runoff Election

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayoral candidates for the new Macon-Bibb consolidated government spent election day morning casting their own ballots for the runoff. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert voted at the Northminster Presbyterian Church. He wouldn’t tell 41NBC who he voted for, but he did say he voted for a sense of community. He adds it is important for everyone to…

Voters Cast Ballots in Historic Macon-Bibb Runoff Election

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday marks an historic day in Macon-Bibb county as voters elect the new leaders to run the consolidated government. Each vote is a piece of history in the making as the community elects the new leaders to run the consolidated government. “You need to have the right person so they’ll be able to do the right…

Members of PETA Dress as Contraceptives to Bring Awareness to Pet Overpopulation

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Representatives of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, were in Macon to help bring awareness to pet overpopulation. Dressed as colorful mascots in the shape of large condoms, the members of PETA handed out informational flyers urging citizens to spay and neuter their pets to control unwanted births. Katie Arth, PETA’s campaigns…

Jones County ‘Holding The Rope’ in Hunt for Playoffs

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Before Jones County’s playoff appearance last season, the last time the Greyhounds played into the postseason was 2004. “When we made it, it was a big difference walking in the lunch room and out the front,” says senior tailback/defensive back JoJo Gibbons.  “Everybody came out and we went all the way down the road and they…

Forsyth Firemen to Make Homes Safer Through ‘Smoke Detector Drive’

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Firemen in middle Georgia teamed with their city government in order to make homes safer, and keep the number of fires down to a minimum. “Working smoke detectors save lives, and everybody needs a working smoke detector in their house,” says Fire Chief David Herndon. The Forsyth Fire Department was granted almost $5,000 for the Assistance…

Macon-Bibb Candidates Denounce Racially-Charged Political Flyer

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less than 24 hours before the special elections for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government and on Monday night, an offensive flyer has candidates talking about color ahead of the campaigns. An anonymous political ad has surfaced accusing Macon mayor Robert Reichert of using his “sellout Plantation Nigras” to “trick” African-American voters. The notice goes on to say…

Dublin Residents Voice Concerns to Congressman Barrow on Government Shutdown

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As partisan politics plays out in Washington D.C., one Middle Georgia U.S. lawmaker made a pit stop in Dublin Monday to hear the community’s thoughts and concerns on the government shutdown. Dublin residents have a message to congress. “Start working together so that all the people in the federal government can start working for the people…

8th Annual Thriller Parade Offers Frightful Fun

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Annual Thriller Parade is a middle Georgia favorite known for bringing people of all ages to Macon each year. The parade features local dancers, musicians, vocalists, and a great deal of audience participation. Hayiya Dance Theatre’s Pilar Wilder invites everyone to attend the event on Friday, October 25 from 7 to 10p.m. in Cherry Street…

Draft Horse Competition Takes Center Stage at Georgia National Fair

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some might argue that the main events at the Georgia National Fair are the rides and the food, but something else took center stage today. The annual draft horse competition entertained hundreds of fair visitors, while the livestock was judged on their overall appearance, the length and size of their necks, and the muscles in their…

Thomas the Tank Engine Rolls into Cordele

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You can see your favorite blue train engine come to life this month as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Cordele at the SAM Shortline. This is Thomas’ only stop in Georgia. Terry Miller with the SAM Shortline stopped by 41 Today to tell us more about the event. Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into the…

Macon Police Promoting Crime Prevention Month

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Crime Prevention month. Lt. Ellis Sinclair with Macon Police stopped by 41 Today to tell us more on the department’s Youth and Intervention division and what MPD is doing to promote crime prevention. MPD’s Youth and Intervention division will be at the Georgia National Fair Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more…

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia Promises to Big and Scary

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until Occtober 31st to get your scare on! This year’s Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia promises to be the biggest and scariest one ever! Emily Murray stopped by Daybreak to talk more about the event. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia. 41NBC is…

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Warner Robins Motel Shooting

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Authorities identified the suspect wanted in connection with Warner Robins’ second homicide of the week. According to a news release, 32-year-old Kenneth Sharpe of Biloxi, Mississippi shot and killed 23-year-old Matthew Garner of Warner Robins. The release states Sharpe and Garner met at the Econo Lodge off Watson Boulevard. WRPD says Sharpe was at the motel…