MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Judge Tillman Self swore in leaders of the new Macon-Bibb County government on Tuesday at City Hall. Voters approved the consolidation last July to unite the city and county government. Mayor Robert Reichert and eight out of nine district commissioners took their oaths of office in front of local officials, family, friends and citizens. “We’ve got…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking to celebrate the new year with a bang? The Macon Marriott City Center is hosting its first New Year’s Eve Bash Tuesday night. David Higdon stopped by 41 Today to tell us about the event. The first annual event starts at 8 p.m. at the Macon Centerplex Ballroom. Georgia based bands WoolFolk and The Tyler…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square’s boys basketball team beat Westfield Monday night 59-52 to claim the 2013 Tattnall Christmas Tournament title. The Trojans led Hornets 32-28 at the half and held on for the win. Aubrien Kemp had a team high 22 points for Tattnall. Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tattnall Lady Trojans beat the Bulloch Lady Gators 50-40 Monday night to claim the 27th annual Tattnall Christmas Tournament Championship. The Trojans led 22-20 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to claim the title. Jordan Allen led the way for Tattnall with 15 points. Categories: Local Sports, Sports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Langston Hall tied a career-high with 25 points and dished out six assists as Mercer beat Jacksonville 86-49 Monday night. Trailing by one about seven minutes into the game, Hall scored his first points of the game when he knocked down the first of a trio a 3-point baskets in a 2:23 stretch to open up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Staying fit is a popular new year’s resolution. Personal trainer Aubrey Randall stopped by 41 Today to share some advice on to how to get in shape and stay fit in 2014. Randall says consistency is key when it comes to sticking to your new year’s resolution. He adds you need self motivation as well as…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We have an update for you on a story we brought you last week. The Middle Georgia Lions, a 14 and under travel football team that’s part of an organization called Sahara Sports in Warner Robins, needs your help. They’re supposed to be playing in a tournament in Pensacola this weekend. Instead, co-director Sharnell Harris…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Life coach and motivational speaker Deanna Moore stopped by 41NBC to talk about her new book as well as her foundation. Deanna founded the I Think I Am Foundation supports the educational development of at-risk youth, adoption/foster care systems and substance abuse programs, among other things. She also spoke of her latest book, entitled “I Think…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Life in Macon is raising money for more than 150 kids to attend a Christian camp at Frontier Ranch in Bueno Vista, Colorado on June 22nd-28th. Young Life is a non-profit, Christian organization aiming to build relationships with high school students. The cost for the week-long trip is about $1,000 dollars, but the group is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thursday marks the first day of Kwanzaa! For more than 20 years, the Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center in Macon has celebrated the week-long holiday. Thursday, dozens gathered at the historic Douglass Theatre for a night of unity. It’s a themed holiday, where each day places the focus on a different principle. The theme for 2013 is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shoppers were still crowding into stores in search of bargains on the day after Christmas. But the people at Best Buy in Macon braced themselves, because most of the store’s merchandise is on sale. Of course, there were some items more popular than others. “Our number one sellers this year was Playstation 4’s and XBOX Ones,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The gates are always open. And behind them lies the site of a future religious refuge–a wall. But not just any wall–a replica of the infamous Western Wall in Jerusalem, where millions have traveled to pray. “If you’ll come and you’ll put your prayer request into the wall, we will take them once a week and…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christmas is in the books, and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! That means celebrations all over the world and right here in the Peach State, like Perry’s first annual “Buzzard Drop.” For years, the people of Perry had to go somehwere else to experience something like this, but now they get the benefits…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Charity Benevolent Fund is hosting the 2nd annual Coat Drive. Executive Director Larry Manuel is asking the community to help by donating your new and gently used coats. CBF will be collecting coats, gloves, and scarves at American Finance. On December 28 will be hosting CBF 2nds annual Coat Drive and 5K Run/Walk…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the countdown to the New Year continues, you will want to ring in 2014 without any nasty pests! Ben Tallent from Arrow Exterminators stopped by 41 Today to tell us the Top 5 pests of 2014 and to give us tips on how to protect your home. According to Arrow Exterminators, the top 5 pests…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon police are searching for a man (pictured left) wanted for debit card fraud. Police say the suspect used a counterfeit debit card at local convenience and liquor stores all over the city on October 12, 2013. If you recognize the man (pictured left), call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME. Categories: Local News
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Macon is invited to the grand re-opening of the Rosa Jackson Community Center. Tracy Colbert is working hard. She’s putting the final touches on the new and improved Rosa Jackson Center. Tracy’s worked for the Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department for 24 years. She’s seen both the good and bad at the center, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Interim Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith has a lot to think about before his next recommendation to the Board of Education, one that the future of Riley Elementary in Macon hinges on. After last night, the plan to close the school may have changed. “Riley is truly a family that works together,” said District 4 Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the holidays just days away, now is the time to be merry and not let a scrooge ruin the season. Michael Phillips, a local Allstate agent, stopped by 41 Today to tell us what you can do to protect your home during the holidays. According to Allstate data, theft claims in Georgia increase notably during…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Non-profit organizations work all year round to help those in need and the holidays are no exception. Larry Guyton’s Second Annual 100 Bike Giveaway and Toy Drive is helping middle Georgia families this holiday season. Promoter for the event, Ray Wilson stopped by 41 Today with details on how to donate and qualify for this year’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a unique hobby–and one that helps the community stay safe during the holidays. A select group of individuals rides around and helps patrol for the Bibb County Sheriff’s office. It’s REACT–the Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams. These guys use their own cars and gear to fuel their hobby–one that means a lot to the community….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia’s high school football champions have all been crowned,but there’s still at least one more chance for the seniors to impress college scouts. Saturday in Macon, the third annual East/West All-star game, put on by the Georgia Sports Alliance, will be held at the Ed Defore Sports Complex on Heath Road. 45 players from middle Georgia…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Numbers are in for the first full semester from the number of traffic citations issued from drivers speeding past school busses. Houston County’s Board of Education voted to install cameras on several busses to make it safer for students getting on an off the busses throughout the day. Dozens of bright, yellow busses hit the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the cold weather continues throughout this winter, the Macon Fire Department wants you to be safe. On Thursday afternoon, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins and Safety Fire Commissioner Talph Hudgens held a gathering to show the community how to be safe with heaters. The demonstration covered both kerosene and electric space heaters. Fire Safety Educator Demeterius…