Bibb Sheriff Reacts to Connecticut School Shooting
Bibb County Sheriff Jerry Modena reacts to Friday’s shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left more than two dozen people dead, including 20 young children. Categories: Local News
Adoptable Pets Available For Low Cost This Weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two local college students are trying to make adoptable animals affordable this holiday season. The Mercer students recently held a fundraiser for homeless people and pets. The duo went around to local businesses to raise money for Loaves and Fishes and to sponsor pet adoptions at Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare through Saturday. That means you can adopt…
Macon Police Looking for Two Suspects in Convenience Store Armed Robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Police are looking for two suspects in a Thursday night robbery at a Walnut Street convenience store. According to a release, officers responded to Corner Grocery at 2057 Walnut Street just after 9 p.m. Thursday regarding an armed robbery. When officers arrived, employees told them as they were preparing to close the store, two black…
“Will Work for Empty Wallets” Creator Completes American Flag, Trying to Bring it to Macon Next
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We were down in Cochran today, to check out local artist Heather Hutton’s “American Flag” made out of wallets. You can ask Hutton about any of the nearly 1300 wallets that make up the flag, and she’ll tell you each one’s story. “Kerry Walker is a lighting design artist,” said Hutton, as she pointed to one…
Georgia Non-Profit, Local Doctors Provide Low-Cost Eyecare to Low-Income Individuals
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – JC Coffield of Warner Robins can only see the minimum during the day, and at night, he says he’s up the creek. “I see nothing at night,” he says. He and his brother were diagnosed as children with retinuitus pigmentosa, or RP, a rare genetic defect that leads to different levels of blindness. It usually…
Robins Air Force Base Announces New Commander for 78th Air Base Wing
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base Thursday announced the 78th Air Base Wing has a new commander. Col. Christopher Hill, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex deputy commander for maintenance, will take over for Col. Mitchel Butikofer, who’s served as commander of the 78th Air Base Wing for nearly 18 months. Butikofer hasn’t received his new assignment yet…
Dooly County Bobcats Ready to Head to the Georgia Dome for Class A State Championship Game
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-7 upset win over Lincoln County last week catapulted Dooly County into Saturday’s Class A state championship game. “It was a slugfest,” says Dooly County head coach Jimmy Hughes. “I mean, there’s no other way to describe it. They were two good defenses going at it. A lot of tradition over in Lincolnton with Coach…
Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition Celebrates Decade of Achievement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition is celebrating a decade of achievement. Thursday afternoon, local and state leaders gathered at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to recognize the coalition’s accomplishments over the last ten years. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency set new air quality standards for ground-level ozone and didn’t recommend any middle Georgia…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department Wants You to Practice Fire Safety this Holiday Season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local and state fire officials want to help you make sure your holiday plans don’t go up in smoke. Thursday, Bibb fire officials showed us the proper ways to use kerosene and electric space heaters. They say as temperatures go down, the number of house fires tends to go up. Most fatal fires start between 11…
Tenth Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon Held in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An ageless middle Georgia tradition celebrated its 10th year of giving Thursday, and 41NBC was there for the fun. The annual Melvin Flowers Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon was held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon. The luncheon started as a Thanksgiving event to give young men involved in the Middle Georgia Sports Program an…
Perry State of the Community Luncheon to Discuss Past and Future Activities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry residents attended a luncheon Thursday where they got the chance to ask leaders questions about the future of the city. Every seat was filled for the 2012 State of the Community Luncheon. People filed their plates with food and sat back to listen to local leaders answer the communities’ questions. “I think a lot of…
Life Enrichment Center Helps Developmentally Disabled, Making Middle Georgia Great
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – Making a difference and helping out others, typically starts with one person, then spreads from there. In Milledgeville, the idea of helping adults with developmental disabilities started at the Life Enrichment Center, and now thousands have caught on to help. Based near the Georgia College campus, students and faculty are teaming up to help the…
Georgia Aquarium Has Plenty To Offer To Get Into Holiday Spirit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If Santa Clause swimming with sharks and manta rays, and mermaids in bikinis singing and performing under water synchronized swimming maneuvers sounds like a good way to get into the Christmas and holiday mood, you should check out the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Bailey Rogers from the aquarium, stopped by our Daybreak studio to talk about…
Have a Heart Save a Life Kicks off Holiday Pet-A-Thon
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have A Heart Save a Life is hoping to bring you a “Ray of Hope” this holiday season. The non-profit organization is kicking off it’s 12 days of Christmas Dog and Cat-A-Thon. President of the group Valerie Buckley joined Daybreak to share all the details of the event. The group is working to get every kill…
Bear’s Den Bakes Broccoli Casserole for All Seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) — Six to eight different meats, a dozen plus sides, and about the same amount in desserts are all things you can expect weekdays at Bear’s Den. “A lot of it is the same recipes that I grew up eating, some of it has just been different people who have worked here over the years, a lot…
Local Fraternity Chapter Gives Back to Nursing Home
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…
Hundreds Turn Out for Christmas Party for the Homeless
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…
Connect-to-Compete Program Offers 24-7 Internet Access for Low Income Families
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…
No Injuries Reported in Three Car Crash in Millegdeville
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…
Hancock County Schools Invest in iPads for Students
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…
Magic Johnson Charter School Opening in Macon
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…
Wilkinson Co. Murder Trial Will Not Start on Wednesday
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…
Suspect in Waffle House Shooting Arrested
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:…
UPDATE: Water Boil Advisory Lifted for the City of Irwinton, Students Back in School on Wednesday
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…