MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County’s new consolidated government is officially at work. Mayor Robert Reichert stopped by 41 Today to talk about what community members can expect during the first months of consolidation. Mayor Reichert used “busy” to describe Thursday morning. As various city and county departments continue to merge and adjust to the new changes, Reichert said the…
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle theft that happened late Wednesday night on Houston Road. A news release says that the owner of a 2009 Dodge Charger left the vehicle unlocked when they went inside of the King’s Foodmart. While the owner was in the store, a man wearing all black clothing jumped…
Good luck and lots of money–who doesn’t want those type of new beginnings in 2014? That’s why your mom used to say, “Eat those collard greens!” 41NBC stopped by S&S cafeteria this evening for a hearty meal filled with tradition and hopefully, some good luck. It’s a meal steamed in tradition. New Year’s Day ushers in new beginnings for…
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia might have lost at the Gator Bowl, but a group of middle school cheerleaders were busy making their city proud. The Cheer Dawgs from Wheeler County Middle School were in a national competition to ring in the new year. It was their first time competing in anything like it, and they took home fourth place….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday marked the first day on the job for Macon police officers– who changed out their badges for Bibb County sheriff’s deputies uniforms. The move was part of the new Macon-Bibb County Consolidation, which went into effect Jan. 1.More than 300 Macon police officers made the transition, which means about 600 deputies are working to protect…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – At the start of every year, all eyes head to hospitals across the country to see when the first baby of the New Year will be born. Middle Georgia’s first baby of 2014 is Rodney Arness Johnson III, or RJ. At 5lbs and 15 oz. and 18 ¾ in. long, baby RJ was quiet and peaceful…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you were one of the many people out celebrating bringing in the New Year in Macon last night, you might have noticed a well-known elected official driving people around downtown. It was Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Jones made 17 runs to downtown bars and nightclubs, including The Hummingbird on Cherry Street. He transported 20…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians are among the hundreds of thousands of people making New Year’s resolutions around the world. By the stroke of midnight, the “new year, new you” plan took effect, and some people were amped about starting their New Year’s resolution. 41NBC’s Taylor Terrell spoke with a few shoppers who were out and about today after…
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