MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Elementary School Trojans honored local veterans with a special program of their own Monday. “They fight for our freedom and if we didn’t have them, we couldn’t be here today,” said fifth grader Sawyer Floyd. Floyd is just one of the hundreds of students at TCES who says veterans are freedom fighters. Fourth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Since election day, gun sales have boomed at some middle Georgia locations. Howard Reed, owner of Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry in Macon, says his phone has been ringing off the hook since the election, and he can’t keep some guns in stock. Since Tuesday, sales have gone up from about 20 guns a day to around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A memorial now stands in Linwood Cemetery to honor Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis who acted selflessly and gave his life for his fellow marines. Randy Leedom recalls that moment when he was in Vietnam with Sgt. Davis. “If it hadn’t been for Sgt. Davis, I wouldn’t have 2 sons, 2 granddaughters and my wife,” said Leedom….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final week of the regular season’s The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with FOX Sports 1670’s Bill Shanks is in the books and we’ve got your high school football scores and highlights from around middle Georgia! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by :In this week’s “Coaches’ Corner,” 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with Mount de Sales coach…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strap up your laces, it’s time to hit the pavement and run or walk for a good cause! Charity Benevolent Fund is hosting its first ever 5k run and 1 mile run/walk November 24th at North Macon Presbyterian Church. It will be from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. It’s a fundraiser to help stamp out hunger, provide health…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s her pioneer spirit and a fluke that got retired World War II veteran, Helen Denton to join the United States army. “My girlfriend wanted to join the service and she asked me to go with her up to Minneapolis. While I was there I said I might as well take the test to see…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It wasn’t long ago that First Presbyterian Day School junior linebacker, Will Black, was struggling to find his way in life. But Coach Greg Moore saw something underneath his third-year starter’s bad boy persona. One day after practice, Moore threw an audible at his middle linebacker. “He asked me a question that he said would hit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sometimes in life, things are tough. We make decisions we shouldn’t, we fall on hard times, and we don’t know where to turn. World renown Author, Motivational Speaker, and Pastor Sheryl Brady stopped in the Daybreak studio, to talk about her new book, and how finding the strength to overcome, can be found within ourselves. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgians welcomed a familiar face to Vineville United Methodist Church Wednesday. Hannah Curlee, the first runner-up from season 11 of The Biggest Loser shared her inspirational weight loss story and tips to achieve health goals. Hannah started the competition weighing 248 pounds and lost a total of 120 pounds. “No matter how old you are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Before middle Georgians hit the polls to vote Tuesday, candidate for Jones County Commission Chairman Chuck Baker stopped by Daybreak to share why he’s running, what he sees as key issues in the county, and his agenda if he wins. Polls will be open until 7:00 P.M. Visit www.sos.ga.gov for information on where to go to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ann Randolph is an award-winning writer and performer. She is also a one woman show, performing in her play, “Loveland.” She stopped by Daybreak to share details on her upcoming “Write Your Life Workshop.” Catch the play Friday, November 2nd at Theatre Macon starting at 8P.M. The workshop is November 3rd and 4th at Theatre Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Public artwork may become a more regular site in downtown Macon, at least if the non-profit volunteer group, Facade Squad has its way. Armed with a mission to turn eye sores into works of beauty, Facade Squad started its first attempt on the side of an old laundry mat on College Street. Chris Kiker, one of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Commission Chairman’s seat is up for grabs in this year’s election. And Glen Christopher says, he should be the man for the job. Christopher joined us in our Daybreak studio, to discuss why he’s entering politics for the first time, and how he plans to represent the people of Twiggs County. Christopher’s opponent,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As election day draws near, we’re keeping you informed on who is running in local races, to help you make the most informed decision. Candidate for Crawford County Sheriff, Tom Wallace, joined us in our Daybreak studio, to discuss why he wants the job, and how he plans to represent you, if elected. Categories: Elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we continue to move closer to election day, we’re bringing you one on one interviews with local candidates, looking to represent you. Susan Sipe is running for another term for the Bibb County School Board, District Three seat. She sat down with Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke to discuss her platforms for running, and candidly spoke…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the spirit of Halloween, Daybreak invited Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Sharron Wilhelm and a few of her creepy crawlers back to the show. Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee gets back at Kyle Warnke for all the times he has made her eat insects, hold reptiles, and dance on television. Watch as Kyle meets “Lucy” and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is no stranger to middle Georgia’s law enforcement agencies. With election day right around the corner, Walker sat down with Daybreak’s Melissa Lee to share why he’s vying for votes this election season. Categories: Daybreak
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It isn’t just the home of a good Southern movie set. Whistle Stop Cafe owner Elizabeth Bryant said, “When you pull into the community you realize that it can’t be duplicated, it’s a step back in time.” The cafe is the home of hot-out-of-the-fryer fried green tomatoes. Debbie Rittinger, visiting from Jacksonville, Florida said, “We made…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anyone in the market for a new TV, car or furniture may want to stop by Warner Robins. The city of Warner Robins surplus auction this Saturday features 719 items. Over 40 cars, street signs, equipment, clothes and are all up for grabs. “You would really be surprise, there are so many people out there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Throughout this week, Daybreak is bringing you some of the candidates who are vying for your vote in this upcoming election. Bibb County School Board District 4 candidate Dominique Johnson sat down in the studio to talk about his campaign and reasons for running. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’re helping you get informed by getting to know the candidates running in local elections. Lester Miller is running for the District Four seat in Bibb County’s Board of Education election. Miller sat down with Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke to get his reason for getting in the race. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Not just around the holidays, but it’s important to keep healthy life habits in mind everyday. Jen Bradley with Coliseum Health System stopped by Daybreak to share the details on an upcoming event aimed at helping middle Georgians achieve their weight loss goals. The Healthy Habits for Life event is Wednesday, November 7th at the Vineville…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of Middle Georgia families and several organizations joined forces to prevent suicide. The 6th annual Middle Georgia started in Fountain Park in Warner Robins and tracked through neighborhoods. The Phoenix Center, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Central Georgia hosted the event to raise money and awareness. Debbie…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting lines wrapped around the Bibb County Board of Elections building as thousands took advantage of the opportunity to vote Saturday. It was the first time statewide that people were able to vote early in a presidential election on a Saturday. The Bibb County Board of Elections was open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m….