ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilcox County wide receiver will spend his college years in the ACC. Johnathan Howard Wednesday signed his letter of intent to head to the University of North Carolina. Surrounded by family sporting Tar Heel colors, Howard decided to sign with UNC because he feels he’s got a good chance to get a lot of playing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five different players from one Macon school made their college decisions final Wednesday. Westside High School will keep four of those players in the Peach State while one will move north to Tennessee. They almost couldn’t fit them all behind one table. The five young men have spent the last four years making their coach a…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s office and school officials are investigating after a special needs child was left on a school bus for nearly six hours Tuesday. It happened Tuesday morning, after the driver completed her morning route. Jones County Schools Superintendent William Mathews says he suspects the bus driver did not follow protocol of checking each…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Police Chief Mike Burns and unit commanders met Wednesday during their annual retreat to review upcoming budgets, crime activity from last year, and discuss items on the agenda needing improvement. Chief Burns said he is happy with last year because the crime was the lowest it has ever been in the city. With consolidation approaching…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC) – Four people are now confirmed dead after a tanker exploded in Laurens County that’s according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The call came in at 8:12 this morning about the accident on the westbound side of I-16 between exits 35 and 36. According to the Laurens County Emergency 911 Center multiple cars were involved in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum Guild is inviting all dads and daughters to it’s 18th Annual Father/Daughter Dance Friday, February 8th. Amy Alderman with the Museum of Arts and Sciences joined Daybreak to talk about the upcoming event and share details of how you can spend your time dancing the night away. The dance starts at 7P.M. and fathers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Purrs N Paws’ Anne Brennaman joined Daybreak to show off this week’s adoptable pet. She brought “Buffy,” a 9 week old kitten with her who is in need of a loving home. For more information on Buffy and other pets available for adoption, head to www.maconpurrsnpaws.com. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to keep you informed and up to date on the latest health news, Daybreak is teaming up with Macon-based non-profit, Community Health Works. Each month we’ll bring you information on a disease or condition, and inform you on healthy ways to combat that illness, or prevent it when possible. Chris Kiker with Community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In 2011, Macon artist Roland Brown turned his passion for the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Terrell Suggs into a music video. “It’s My Time” has received almost 22,000 views. Suggs actually made an appearance in the video after hearing the song and Tweeted it out to his more than 125,000 Twitter followers. “I went to Baltimore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County judge is trying to determine if the school board followed protocol when voting to renew the superintendent’s contract. After hours of testimony in court from Bibb School Board members and staff, Superior Court Judge Ed Ennis decided he needs to review certain pieces of evidence. The hearing was for a lawsuit Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia teenagers who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out now have a chance to earn their diploma, thanks to a former NBA star. Magic Johnson’s Bridgescape Center celebrated its grand opening Friday morning on Northside Drive in Macon. It’s located in the Ashley Park Office Complex. The school is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recovers more than 100 marijuana plants, which at full growth could have been worth around $210,000 in street value. An investigation led to the office’s drug unit serving a search warrant Thursday afternoon at 6941 Thomaston Road in west Bibb County. 34-year-old Scott Eugene Seymour, Jr. was arrested in connection with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge has yet to make a ruling to temporarily stop the payments for a lease between the Bibb County school district and a non-profit organization working with the Macon Promise Neighborhood. During Friday’s hearing, Superior Court Judge Edgar Ennis listened to testimony and arguments revolving around former Bibb schools’ Chief Financial Officer Ron Collier’s lawsuit….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Born in separate countries, at different times Hannah and Abby Vines are complete opposites. “She’s all about the animals and insects and I’m more into music and art,” said 13-year-old Hannah. Their night and day differences don’t seem to matter because they are sisters. After having two kids of their own, parents Sam and Christine…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s not every day camels, ponies, horses, and trapeze artists are seen in Macon, but now through Sunday that’s what you can expect inside the Macon Centreplex. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is here once again. This year’s ‘fully charged’ edition features a new Ringmaster, new acts, a light show and singing and…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For race fans at Watermelon Capital Speedway’s SpeedFest 2013, the on-track action was exciting despite numerous cautions. But for many of the racers at the track, the annual event provided an opportunity for fathers and sons to work together to carry on the tradition of families in racing. NASCAR legend Bill Elliott of Dawsonville has never…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some of Georgia’s favorite drivers and a few of NASCAR’s rising stars were in Cordele this weekend for SpeedFest 2013. Everything appeared to be fine and dandy for Dawsonville’s Chase Elliott. The 17-year-old had already won the 100-lap Pro Late Model race and had the lead in the Super Late Model race with just two laps…
CORDELE, GA – For the second year in a row, Speedfest kicked off the racing season with a trip to Cordele’s Watermelon Capital Speedway for 100 laps of Pro Late Model racing followed by 200 laps of Super Late Models from the ARCA/CRA Super Series. Great weather greeted race fans as they were treated to an opportunity meet all of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanks to it being Monday morning, we’re bringing you another adoptable Pet of the Week from our Daybreak studio. This week, Valerie Buckley from Have a Heart, Save a Life in Milledgeville stopped in with an adoptable dog. She brought Mama Mia, a one year old girl who recently gave birth to 11(!) puppies. Mama Mia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calling all basketball players! There’s an opportunity for you to get out and test your skills on the court, raise some money for F.V.S.U., play against a famous basketball star, and win $500! And1 basketball star, HotSauce brings his skills to the court at F.V.S.U. on Saturday for the ‘HotSauce 2K Live Basketball Tour’. HotSauce joined…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The “United as One Tour” is coming to middle Georgia. The concert is featuring 4 giants in contemporary gospel music, while commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Pastor Tony Lowden stopped by with all the details. The concert is Thursday, January 31st at the Faith Dome in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Bibb County School District works to implement parts of the Macon Miracle, one school is doing it’s part to promote health awareness. Walter P. Jones Elementary School’s Dawn Scott stopped by Daybreak to share the scoop on the upcoming fitness and health extravaganza. The event kicks off Tuesday, January 29th from 5:30 until 7P.M….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NASCAR’s engines won’t fire up until next month, but this week, media from all over the country are in Charlotte for the annual Sprint Media Tour. 41NBC web manager Terry Miller is there working hard to bring you updates on our local drivers, and today, there was some big news. The Peach State’s own Chase Elliott…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is set to kick off it’s Priceless Gifts Campaign at noon on Tuesday in the Lynmore Estates Neighborhood. With a campaign goal of $469,000 to go toward giving 25 families a hand up, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is focusing its efforts on the Lynmore Estates Neighborhood. Harold Tessendorf and Tom…