Macon Pops Presents Holiday Concert

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In preparation for the holidays, Macon Pops is gearing up for its second concert packed with special guests, Christmas songs, and dancing. Macon Pops’ co-founder and executive director, Steve Moretti stopped by 41 Today with details on the upcoming concert. Special guests include Floco Torres and Maia Nicole, plus the Macon Pops Youth Choir. The holiday…

Character Breakfast to Promote Literacy and Childhood Education

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In preparation for the holiday season, The Junior League of Macon is gearing up for it’s annual Character Breakfast. The fundraiser features storybook characters, pictures with Santa, and a pancake buffet. Whitney Mooney stopped by 41 Today to share all the details on how you can support literacy and childhood education while joining the festivities! The…

Not Guilty Verdict for Man Jailed for Murder Nearly 30 Years Ago

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who pleaded guilty to murder almost 30 years ago, walked out of a Houston County Superior Courtroom a free man, Thursday. After listening to facts and witness testimony a jury found Timothy Johnson not guilty. Johnson was accused of killing Taressa Stanley during a convenience store armed robbery in 1984. He initially pled guilty…

Milledgeville City Councilman Asked To Step Down

A Milledgeville City Councilman has been asked to resign tonight. It’s a decision that comes months after a citizen accused the official of breaking the ethics code. The City of Milledgeville’s ethics board ruled in late August that city councilman Phillip Joiner broke the rules. The board said Joiner didn’t go to commitments the city paid for. Now, the board…

UPDATE: Pastor Accused of Child Molestation Released on Bond

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville pastor accsued of molesting four young girls was released from the Houston County jail early Friday morning. According to the jail’s website, 54-year-old Wiley Leverett was released on a $25,000 bond around 8 a.m. Leverett is the pastor of Solid Rock Community Church in Centerville. According to investigator Sergeant Denny Glass, Leverett turned himself…

Macon Church Celebrates Holidays in a Big Way

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As middle Georgians prepare for the holiday season, one Macon church is doing it in a *very big way. Harvest Cathedral is holding the South Macon Christmas Tree Lighting and Family Experience this Saturday. For the first time, they’re using a 30 foot tree. There will be train rides, hot chocolate and cookies, and professional pictures…

Senator Isakson Holds Town Hall Meeting in Milledgeville; Talks Obamacare, Savannah Port Project

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson made a stop in Milledgeville to hold a town hall meeting to talk with residents about issues they have about things in Washington D.C. and also in their community. “I’m a political science major, it was one of those things where I heard and I probably felt like it was Christmas come…

Celebrate Christmas at the Hay House

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 41 Today is in the holiday spirit! Jonathan Poston from the Hay House stopped by to tell us more about this year’s Christmas at the Hay House. This year’s Christmas décor theme is “A Century of Christmas at Hay House.” Tours are going on now. Visitors can also participate in the family fund day on the…

Musical Tells the Christmas Story From a Different Perspective

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people know the story of the birth of Jesus, but not like this. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Warner Robins is performing its Christmas musical, “Rough Wood and Rusty Nails.” Tim Jacsobsmeyer wrote, directed, and is performing in the production, stopped by 41 Today to talk about the show. He says it tells the…

Downtown Macon To Undergo Major Changes

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The downtown area in Macon defines the city–a quaint, yet thriving area for businesses and residents to enjoy. But the area is even more than that–in fact, it stretches farther than Cherry or Poplar Streets. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert explained the surprise he felt a few months ago after speaking with citizens about the proposed movement…

Online Charity Scammers to Increase During Holiday Season

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to charitynavigator.org, organizations receive 41 percent of their donations during the last few weeks of the year, because people are looking for a tax deduction. Better Business Bureau President Kelvin Collins says donors need to research charity websites, and make contact with the organization before they consider making a generous donation. “We’re going into the…

Mistrial Motion Denied in 30-Year-Old Murder Trial

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The defense attorney for a man accused of murder nearly three decades ago, asked the judge for a mistrial. Wednesday, is the second the day of the Timothy Johnson murder trial. Johnson is accused of killing Teresa Stanley during an armed robbery of a convenience store on Sept. 14, 1984. Johnson’s attorney Stacey Morris abruptly objected…

Telfair County Sheriff’s Department Using Social Media to Create ‘Virtual’ Neighborhood Watch

McRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Telfair County sheriff’s deputies are working with the communtiy to fight crime and they’re using social media to do it. Business owners in Telfair County, like Faye Drake, are always keeping an eye out for one another. She owns Inside ‘N Out, an antique store, right in the heart of McRae. Drake says the sheriff’s office’s…

Tour Historic Vineville Homes During the Holidays

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Historic Vineville Christmas Tour of Homes kicks off this weekend. Canaan Marshall and Dina Deason shared details on the upcoming holiday event. According to a news release, Vineville was one of Macon’s first suburbs and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981. This year’s tour showcases Vineville’s distinctive architecture, history, and gardens….

Salvation Army Ringing Bells for Red Kettle Campaign

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’re kicking off the holidays at 41 Today. Major Alan Hill from the Salvation Army stopped by to tell us about this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. According to the Salvation Army’s website, the Red Kettles have been an American tradition since 1891, helping raise financial support for critical Salvation Army programs and services year round. The…

Help 41NBC Give Back to the Community During the Holidays

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of the holidays, 41NBC is celebrating by giving back to the community. 41NBC’s Promotions Manager Ryan Pope stopped by 41 Today to tell us about the 41 Days of Christmas, plus all the great things we like to do during the holiday season and how you can help. Coats for Kids is a coat…

Two Former Forsyth Councilmen Sentenced to Federal Prison

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former Forsyth city councilmen were sentenced to time in federal prison Tuesday. According to United States Attorney Michael Moore, James Calloway will serve 24 months in prison and pay a $7,500 dollar fine. Desi Hansford was sentenced to 18 months in jail and will pay a $3,000 fine. Back in September, both men pleaded guilty…

Shaheen Defeats Daley for Warner Robins Post 1 Council Seat

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters in Warner Robins cast ballots in the runoff election Tuesday and elected current Mayor Chuck Shaheen to represent them as the Post 1 city wide councilman. Shaheen upsets incumbent Mike Daley. Daley served one term on council and was hoping to continue his work bringing in new business to the city. Shaheen told 41NBC…

Studio 41 Presents The Alex Tjoland Band

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In this week’s edition of Studio 41, Joey Stuckey sat down with The Alex Tjoland Band. They’re back on Studio 41 performing an original arrangement of ‘Silent Night.’ The group released an album full of original Christmas music called “Silent Revelry” which was produced by Stuckey.   Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents

Blue Bell Ice Cream Offers Special Flavors for the Holidays

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for holiday treats to share with your friends and family this year? Look no further than your freezer! David Smith from Blue Bell Creameries stopped by Daybreak to share some of the latest holiday flavors that’s sure to leave you screaming for more! This year’s Holiday Favorites line included Christmas Cookies Ice Cream, Peppermint Ice…

Toms Elected Warner Robins Mayor

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The results are in, and Randy Toms is the next mayor of Warner Robins. Toms upset Joe Musselwhite tonight, racking up nearly 1,500 more votes than the retired Warner Robins Public Works Director. Toms is a retired fire fighter from Warner Robins, a former US Airman and has served as Chaplain of the Warner Robins…

‘Mayors’ Motorcade’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Milledgeville Hospital Patients

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia mayors are teaming up to make this Christmas season bright for the patients at Central State Hospital. The 55th Annual Mayors’ Motorcade brought leaders and community members together to donate Christmas gifts, and toiletries to hundreds of adult patients at the hospital. In Macon, the celebration began with students from Alexander II Elementary and…

Forsyth Council Members Dropping Their Own Health Coverage Hoping to Save City Money

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The newest city council members in Forsyth are taking steps to save the city money, and they’re doing it, every way possible before the year is out. As the city of Forsyth prepares for the holiday season, council members are making their notes and checking them twice. They want to balance the city’s budget heading into…