CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The attorney for the Centerville pastor accused of molesting four girls says his client told him he is innocent. Wiley Levertt, 54, is charged with three counts of child molestation and five counts of sexual battery. “Mr. Leverett denies all the allegations against him,” said William Noland. “He denies that he’s done anything inappropriate with anyone,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A start date has been set for the new Macon-Bibb consolidated government after Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect Robert Reichert pushed for a new one. Friday, Bibb County Superior Court judge Edgar Ennis agreed to move the government’s start date to January 1st instead of the scheduled January 14th date. Had the date not been changed, there would have…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Main Street Holiday Pop-up Bazaar features products from all over Middle Georgia. I stopped by today to see what kind of gift ideas I could find, and it’s certainly a taste of the unique. “It’s a traditional barbecue sauce that mother developed…approximately I’d say 50 to 60 years ago,” said Tom Wood of Pink…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new man in charge of NewTown Macon, and Friday dozens of people celebrated the announcement. Josh Rogers is taking over for longtime president and CEO Mike Ford. Rogers was formerly the executive director of the historic Macon Foundation. He says he plans on carrying the torch of great leadership for the organization, but he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One local sporting goods store is giving back to the community and treated students at Bruce Elementary School in Macon with a two wheel surprise on Friday. One by one, Bruce Elementary students walked in their gym with unexpected gifts right around the corner. When they woke up this morning 30 students had no idea they’d…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Musella siblings are out of jail on bond after being chard with 2nd degree child cruelty by negligence. 18 year old Mark William Fogleman and his sister 22-year-old Sarah Fogleman bonded out of the Crawford Jail for $25,000. The sheriff’s office tied them to a dog bite case where a three year old boy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…