MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials held an open house for a new kind of school coming to Macon Saturday afternoon. A charter school, separate from the Bibb County School System, will open this fall. In preparation, school officials invited parents to Wesleyan College to learn more about the school and its curriculum. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum,which…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After only 24 hours, the Byron Police Department has two men behind bars for a scam they had going for months. Robert Crow and his father Timothy Crow are both charged with theft by deception. The two allegedly convinced elderly drivers, and tourists that they needed a repair on their cars, charging them up to $100…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge has issued a gag order for all people close to the case, prohibiting them from talking with members of the media. Superior court judge Howard Simms issued the order this morning, citing an article in the Macon Telegraph as a part of his decision. McDaniel is awaiting trial after being charged with the 2011…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you happen to make a stop in downtown Byron, you might have to look twice in one of their parks. Officials are planning new renovations to the park, and have already gotten the ball rolling. When you’re driving down Main Street in Byron a street sign pokes out to Jail House Alley. As several Byron…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Most people fly if they’re planning a trip across America. But a visitor to Macon had different plans–she’s walking. And for every step she takes, thousands of dollars go to children in need. She isn’t staying long, but that’s not because she doesn’t enjoy the southern hospitality. Stacie Eichenger started at the Pacific Ocean and is…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin-Laurens County Welcome Center received a prestigious award from the state. It is recognized as a Regional Visitor Information Center. Rebecca McWilliam with Visit Dublin tells 41NBC this means it meets and exceeds the state’s standards of providing information on the communiyt. While there is not monetary award, McWilliam says it will allow them to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – What started off as a small mission to help Macon’s homeless has turned into a big event, all thanks to social media. Tasha Williams is the coordinator of the “First Annual Love Thy Neighbor” and she stopped by 41 Today to tell us how you can help. Williams says because of the recent cold snap, she…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been chilly this month, so why not warm up with a nice bowl of chili. Ruby Holmes with the Warner Robins Recreation Department stopped by 41 Today to tell us about the first “Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off.” The deadline to enter in the cook off is Friday, January 17. Call (478) 293-1080 to register. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is one of the seven cities selected by the Obama administration to participate in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative. The White House announced its partnership to build the local economy and create more jobs across the county. 41NBC was on the conference call announcement along with Mayor Robert Reichert–who believes this process will open…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Area churches are joining forces to show a sign of solidarity, during the upcoming “Unite the Flame” event. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to sex slavery, homelessness, feeding the hungry and other issues facing Middle Georgia communities, according to the organizer, Paul Tindell. Tindell said “Unite the Flame” is a catalyst for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The “greatest show on Earth” is coming to Macon! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Super Circus Heroes!” is coming to the Macon Centerplex later this month. Ambassador of Laughter, Jamarr the clown stopped by Daybreak to give us a sneak peek of what you can expect to see during the show. The circus will feature…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday was Thursday, but we’ll celebrate the civil rights leader’s holiday on Monday. There are some upcoming events and the community is invited to participate. Macon-Bibb Commissioner-elect Larry Schlesinger who also serves on the MLK Commission stopped by 41 Today to tell us more about the day of festivities. Categories: 41…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Byron Police Department needs the public’s help to find two suspects wanted for scamming travelers and elderly people out of money by tricking them into thinking their car is damaged. Detective Melanie Bickford tells 41NBC the scam started back during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. She says the two men in their late twenties or early…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With all the locally owned African-American businessesin middle Georgia many people may not realize how long they’ve been here and how much they each contribute to the community. Publisher of Macon Black Pages, Alex Habersham stopped by 41 Today on Thursday to share the history of some local businesses. To get in touch with Habersham, check…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman is facing charges after crashing into a Bibb County school bus. Stephanie Hartley with the school district tells 41NBC the accident happened around 7 a.m. on Forsyth Road near Howard High School. Hartley says there were 36 students on the bus at the time. The Bibb Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Tianitia Tolbert was…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Nathan Deal said the state of Georgia is “excellent” during his State of the State address Wednesday morning in front of the general assembly. Deal spoke about jobs, funding education, and his rejection of the Medicad expansion under the Affordable Care Act, which some Middle Georgia lawmakers disagreed with. Deal plans to increase education funding…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve had a baby, experiencing menopause or undergoing breast cancer treatment then you may have experienced some intimacy issues as your body goes through some of these life changes. Coliseum Health System’s Jennifer Gardner stopped by 41 Today to inform viewers of an upcoming event that can help address some of your concerns. Coliseum Health…
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new manufacturing company is making it’s way to Middle Georgia hoping to boost the economy by bringing more jobs across the southeast. Florida Hardware Company off Highway 221 in Treutlen County manufactures farm gates for farmers around the nation, and in Canada. The business bought an old 36,000 square foot factory in December with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department’s Environmental Office has a New Year’s resolution to make the food we eat, even more safe. Donna Cadwell stopped by 41 Today to share some safety tips on those looking to serve food to the public this year. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department aims to ensure safe preparation and storage of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – They call him “Magrinho.” It’s Portuguese for skinny, which describes former Mount de Sales Academy student Cole Miller to a T. Standing six feet, one inch tall and weighing in at 145 pounds, he’s not the most intimidating guy by looking at him, but don’t let his frame fool you. Cole holds an impressive 20-8 overall…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County woman is out of jail on bond after allegedly cashing stolen checks from an 86-year-old man. 43-year-old Rhonda Johnson worked odd jobs for an elderly Baldwin County man for a few months. During that time, that’s when the Baldwin County sheriff’s office says she cashed stolen checks worth thousands of dollars. The victim’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s something everyone should know. But Monday, kids at Tattnall Square Academy got an up close and personal lesson on how to escape a house fire. Macon-Bibb Fire Lt. Ellen Kicklighter told a fifth grade class having an escape route is the best way to make it out of burning home alive. She even explained to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forty days kicked of Monday as state leaders gathered in Atlanta to start the 2014 legislative session and they are hitting the ground running! It’s expected to be a short session, but there are a lot of hot topics ranging from gun control, to funding education, and legalizing medical marijuana. The ring of the bell signals…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon is proud to present “Quilts, Textiles and Fibers.” It’s a three-gallery exhibition highlighting the difference between traditional quilt making and more modern takes on textiles and fiber arts. Judy Bales, textile and fiber artist, uses recyclable materials to create her art. She stretches the conventional notions of art…