MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The state of Georgia has been facing a deadly rise in the abuse ofprescription drugs. It’s those expensive drugs that can often lead people to switch to heroin, a substance that is cheaper and easier to buy. 26-year-old Jeremy Drummond has been clean for about 18 months now. He says 12 step meetings are a big…
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Nearly 87 pounds of marijuana worth more than $4 million was seized during the largest drug bust in Houston County’s history. Houston County Sheriff’s Office investigators worked with Perry Police Tuesday to raid six different locations where they found drugs and cash. Investigators seized 86.5 pounds of processed marijuana along with $218,000 cash. The estimated street…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – A mid morning fire gutted out the interior of a house Thursday. Smoke filled the neighborhood shortly before 11 am., in the 2700 block of Napier Avenue, after firefighters put out the flames. As a precaution, Georgia Power turned of the electricity inside the home. Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Marvin Riggins says he believes the fire…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Victims of domestic issues who talk to the Crisis Line and Safe House can now meet with representatives a little closer to home. Before they’d have to go to the main offices in Macon, but now people can help them where they live. Armed with a laptop, a couple dozen flyers, and a drive to help…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This weekend you can lace up your sneakers and run to support the Junior League of Macon. Terese McGee joined us on 41 Today with all the details of this year’s Bookin’ It 5K & Fun Run. The third annual Bookin’ It 5K is on Saturday, February 22 at Stone Edge Church located at 5653 Zebulon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to the CDC, autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. There are currently more than 2 dozen states that specifically require insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of autism, but Georgia is not one of them. Passing Ava’s Law could help autistic children, not only in middle Georgia, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a life sized robot that can catch and shoot a ball, and Bibb County students put it together. For Jordan Lasker, it’s become family. “I like to call the robot my baby because I gave it a mind.” And this thing definitely has a mind of it’s own. A group of about 30 kids–Team…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you in the market for a new house, but don’t how to find your ideal home? Macon realtor from Sheridan, Solomon, and Associates and co-host on HGTV’s “Beat the House” JoJo Jones stopped by 41 Today to share some tips. Jones says now is the time to buy or sell a home. She says you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In this week’s edition of Studio 41, Shadow Sound Studios Joey Stuckey sits down with Aaron Johnson. Johnson was joined by his wife and daughter to play and sing an original song, called “You Are My God and King.” Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dog can be a great companion, playmate, and also a life saver for one Lizella teen diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Music is one of Jordan Malcott’s passions. The 16-year-old plays piano and marches in the band at Tatnall Square Academy. The same fingers that stroke the keys of the piano also get pricked up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is a delicious time of the year. Girl Scout cookies are for sale all across Middle Georgia. Cadette Girl Scout Karrington Floyd from Troop 60207 in Fort Valley and Pamela Rugen from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia stopped by 41 Today to talk about cookie season and the organization. Girl Scouts of USA was founded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Did you let your valentine down this year? Then make sure your special someone participates in 41NBC’s “Get Out of the Doghouse” contest. 41NBC is offering some great prizes for those who need a little help after giving not-so-great Valentine’s Day gifts. Eloise Stanley from 41NBC and Heinz Krassnig from Dublin Farm Bed & Breakfast stopped…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is hosting a big fundraiser Monday night to raise money and celebrate 11 years of service to Bibb County. Lisa Moore stopped by Daybreak to tell us about the Cotton Ball. The Cotton Ball will feature music from Big Mike & the Booty Papas, as wells as cocktails and an auction with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s landfill is in trouble with environmental protection division again for several of the same issues it’s had in the past. In the most recent inspection it received a 65. It needs an 80 to be in compliance. In recent years, the landfill’s score has gone from a 90 in October 2012, down to a 65…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kroger Grocery stores are recuperating from this week’s winter storm.Their trucks were delayed while traveling on icy roads from the store’s warehouses in Atlanta. Some Kroger customers took a chance grocery shopping during the storm, but found the shelves almost bare. Friday, people made their way to the Kroger store located at, 220 Tom Hill Sr.,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Saving energy and saving money–there’s not much better than that. So when members of the Bibb County Board of Education found a way to do just that, they didn’t pass it up. Sometimes, a bright idea just clicks on. “It was a win-win for the district,” said Bibb County Schools Energy Manager Chris Bryson. The Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC) – A new start date is set for the Stephen McDaniel murder trial. According to McDaniel’s attorney, Frank Hogue, jury selection will begin on April 28. Hogue says he is prepared and ready to go to trial. The location of the trial has not been determined yet. Hogue says the defense’s motion to change the venue was granted,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For Patti Rushin, co-owner of The Fun!Factory in Milledgeville, the decision to use the business as an overnight shelter was a no-brainer. “You just can’t describe the feeling that you feel when you decide to do this,” Rushin says. “And once that decision is made, it’s just a great feeling.” Throughout the afternoon Wednesday and into…
Tucker Sargent and Marco La Manno braved the elements in Middle Georgia, giving live updates from the field. Marco was live from Downtown Macon, his ears about to freeze, while Tucker talked about what was happening in Milledgeville. Melissa Lee helmed the studio. As we’ve said all day, if you don’t absolutely have to drive, then stay home, relax, and wait…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In this week’s edition of Studio 41, Shadow Sound Studio’s Joey Stuckey sat down with Chris Bartlett. He sang an original song on his acoustic guitar called “Follow.” “Like” Studio 41 on Facebook for more. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – What’s something you won’t stand for? Racism? Religious intolerance? Bullying? A seven city “I Won’t Stand For…” college campus bus tour, a public service campaign started by the cable channel USA Network, is hitting the highways and byways of America as part of a nationwide movement to combate hate and discrimination. And today, they made…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Flint Energies power crews are working around the clock to prevent any of their 86,000 customers from losing power. The company had already activated its Emergency Restoration Plan by noon Monday. Officials say they were being proactive, by sending work crews out to cut down tree limbs that threaten power lines, as a precaution for…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A group of the most essential members of Houston County’s government agencies and private companies gathered for a briefing by the National Weather Service. Houston County Emergency Management Director, Jimmy Williams, said the purpose for the meeting was to inform them of how they will be impacted by the second round of winter storms. Williams…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Houston County school board unanimously voted to rezone school districts. Dozens of parents and teachers came out to the meeting to witness the board’s decision, hoping their thoughts and opinions from last night’s meeting were taken into consideration. A motion made by board member Dave McMahan to push back Elko road to the west,…