MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local fraternity is doing its part to give back to the community this holiday season. Tuesday night, the Macon-Warner Robins alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., paid a visit to Heritage Healthcare on Anthony Road in Macon. The group sang several classic Christmas songs to the residents as part of its philanthropic efforts…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Droves of Macon’s homeless and needy turned out Tuesday night for the 15th annual Christmas Party for the Homeless. The event was held at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Macon. Guests waited in a long line outside for the doors to open before they enjoyed good fellowship and a full meal inside. Students from the Mentors…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you live in Bibb County, and you don’t have the Internet or a computer–there’s a way you may be able to get both at a great price. There’s a pilot program running in Bibb County Schools called Connect to Compete. It offers Internet service at $9.95 a month, refurbished computers for $150, and free computer…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police say no injuries were reported after a three car crash Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 29 in Millegdville just after 4 p.m. Milledgeville Police Department, EMS and the Georgia State Patrol were on the scene of the incident, but officers say no one was transported to…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hancock County schools launched one of its largest technology upgrades to-date; by putting iPads in the hands of all middle and high school students. Nearly 600 brand new iPads were sent home with Tuesday afternoon. Parents, students and teachers received a tutorial on how to use their new tool. Teachers will also recieve a new iPad…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NBA superstar Magic Johnson is bringing a charter school to Macon and registration is now open. Johnson is teaming up with Provost Academy Georgia, a statewide charter high school district, to open Magic Johnson Bridgescape center. Students who enroll will receive a blend of online learning and small group instruction. The program is free and is…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The murder trial of Zachary Allen Beck will not start on Wednesday. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Fred Bright tells 41 NBC they are expecting “to have a hearing in the morning to schedule when the trial will actually begin.” This comes after the defense filed a motion for a one-day continuance on Tuesday. Lead defense…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the suspects accused of fatally shooting one person and injuring three others is now behind bars. According to a news release, Ashley De’Mus Brown turned himself in to authorities this morning. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at the Waffle House on Chambers Road in Macon. 20-Year-Old Christopher Crowder died at the scene. Categories:…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The water boil advisory for the city of Irwinton has been lifted. The advisory was lifted around lunch time on Tuesday. City Clerk, Courtney Robinson told 41 NBC they were waiting on test results to come in before they lifted the advisory. There are two wells supplying water to the city. Both wells broke down over…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sharbora Daniels was shot and killed in June, when a stray bullet ripped through her home. It’s Bibb County’s only murder from 2012 that remains unsolved. As the end of 2012, draws near. Those closest to Daniels fear her killer will never be caught. Kaleata Hernandez’s children were good friends with Daniels. Everyday, she hopes for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A controversial ordinance that would require Macon residents to get their pets spayed or neutered has been tabled. Monday night, Macon’s Public Safety Committee voted 3-2 to postpone a vote on the ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Nancy White. It’s a way to cut down on the large number of stray animals in the city, but some…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The cost of consolidating Macon and Bibb County is growing. The technology committee needs another $57,000 dollars to help with software upgrades for the public safety committee. Macon’s Chief Administrative Officer Dale Walker says this request is on top of the $73,000 dollars the committee already paid to Schafer Consulting. The firm helped come up with…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (41NBC/WMGT) — Congressman Sanford Bishop says it would irresponsible for the President and Congress to allow America to fall off the fiscal cliff. Yesterday, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met for the first time, one-on-one, behind closed doors. Leaders on both sides are now showing signs of compromise. Republicans are agreeing to tax hikes on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A timeless Christmas tradition is getting ready to kick off in Middle Georgia. Dancers, both young and old, are perfecting their steps for this year’s performance of the Nutcracker. “It’s a tradition. I’ve been coming before I could be in it,” dancer Tift Palmer said. “Without Nutcracker and Christmas, it wouldn’t be Christmas time for me…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The search for Perry’s new police chief is down to two finalists: J.T. Ricketson and Steve Lynn. 41 NBC caught up with Ricketson at the GBI office in Milledgeville. He is currently the special agent in charge of the Middle Georgia Regional Drug Enforcement Office. He says he has almost 30 years of experience working with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Superintendent of Bibb County Schools officially accepted his new contract for another three years in the position. Dr. Romain Dallemand’s new contract begins January 1, 2013 and runs through December 31, 2015. At a called board meeting on December 3, members voted 5-3 to extend the contract. The new contract will replace the original, which…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you interested in adopting an animal but can’t make it out to the shelter during the work week? That’s why the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Center offers Saturday hours. Tomorrow marks the second Saturday the shelter is open and officials say so far, the new hours are working well. “The first Saturday was awesome,” Sarah…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today marks the last first Friday of the year, and many of you are gearing up to hit the streets of downtown Macon. There’s a mixer happening where you can get to know other professionals in the community. I sat down with the planners of this year’s Jazzy Noel event at the Douglass Theatre to get…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re ready to hear a live concert of Christmas music, The Band of the Air Force Reserve is playing in Warner Robins Thursday night. The concert begins at 7:00p.m. at the Museum of Aviation. Seating is limited, and typically there are more people who come than can fit in the building, so getting to Robins…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve have never seen or heard of Poppin’ P.J. and Rockin’ Wendie, ask your student about them. After all, they show up weekly in half of all Bibb County classrooms. The team started poppin’ and rockin’ their way into classrooms three years ago, when a principal noticed P.J. and Wendie had a unique way to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry Animal Control Officer Angie Reed said the animal shelter in Perry is overcrowded, rundown and needs major improvements. But she does the best she can with the makeshift building. Reed has worked in animal control for three years now. “It’s for a new shelter,” Reed said. This time she feels Perry City Council is strongly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorney’s Jason Downey and Lester Miller say the Bibb County Board of Education invited them to take part in a discussion that’s set to happen before they officially occupy their seats on the board. The invitation is a response to Downey and Miller’s request to be involved in meetings and discussions related to the business of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a ‘secret’ shop in Macon especially for children that gives them a chance to buy gifts this holiday season. Santa’s Secret Shop at the Museum of Arts and Sciences is the perfect one-stop shop for children. It offers many different high-quality, pre-wrapped items priced within a child’s budget. All the gifts range from $1 to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tybee Island Social Club Owner and Executive Chef Kurtis Schumm stopped by Daybreak for a special edition of Melissa’s Recipe Box. The restaurant is known for its fresh catches, great pairings, and laid back setting. Chef Schumm shared what he calls, “Tybee Island Skillet Seared Diver Scallops.” Tybee Island Social Club is located at 1311 Butler…