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…
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
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…
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…
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, 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…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County commissioners spent the first part of their meeting Tuesday morning reminiscing and honoring Bibb commissioners as they prepare to leave their posts when Macon-Bibb consolidates. Houston County Chairman Tommy Stalnaker presented all four Bibb commissioners with wooden pens and dedicated a proclamation to Bibb Chairman Sam Hart. Stalnaker spoke on how the two counties…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we countdown the days until Christmas, one Middle Georgia boy isn’t asking Santa for toys, but instead a miracle. He is battling a rare and deadly genetic disease called cystinosis. Under the glow of the Christmas tree, eight-year-old Camden Sanders is looking for a special gift. “What are you looking for under that tree?” 41NBC…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Struggling farmers aren’t unheard of in middle Georgia, which is part of the reason why Ken Powers wanted to do something to help farmers in need. “My granddaddy was a Godly man, a hard worker, a farmer, fisherman, hunter…my granddaddy was my hero and I just wanted to honor him with this business,” said Powers. A…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon police say they caught one suspect red-handed, and another not too far from the scene of a crime Sunday night. 39-year-old Stevenson Alexander and 41-year-old Stacey Canady were arrested and charged with burglary. Police say the two broke into a home on Third Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they saw Canady leaving through…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Board of Education is meeting Tuesday night to review a plan for re-zoning elementary schools. In a newsletter sent home to parents, a chart shows that enrollment numbers are significantly lower in K. B. Sutton Elementary School and Samuel Hubbard Elementary School. Superintendent Anthony Pack told 41NBC growth in those areas of the…