MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve got a loved one who’s in the Bibb County Jail, now you can check in on them from the comfort of your own home. For the friends and family of inmates in the jail, Sheriff David Davis says the days of shouting over others just to talk with your loved for a few minutes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several local community service organizations are teaming up this weekend to provide Macon youth and their families with a fun day geared towards self improvement. Clarence Thomas from Helping Hands Community Outreach stopped by 41 Today to tell us about this year’s “Helping Hands, Helping People” Youth and Family day event. The event is targeted for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Mercer Law students got a chance to experience what it’s like to practice law in the highest courtroom in the peach state. The Georgia Supreme Court justices reviewed some big issues at the Walter F. George School of Law. Former Mercer Bear and Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Hugh P. Thompson tells 41NBC’s…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of volunteers in middle Georgia are preparing themselves in case of a natural disaster hits, and in the event it takes out a hospital, the North Central Health District wanted volunteers to learn how to work a portable one. In the blink of eye, it can be set up anywhere; nine 40×32 foot tents that…
As many of us can attest, getting over the loss of a pet can be difficult. While there are some who are able to grieve quickly (and do some of us wish we could do that!), many of you probably took a while to get over your a pet not being with you anymore. The first annual Pet Grieving Expo and Seminar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement often count on the community to call in tips or share information to help investigators solve crimes. Macon Regional Crimestoppers Executive Director, Officer Chris Paul shared who investigators need help finding and how citizens can help. If you have information leading to an arrest, call 1-877-68-CRIME. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dozens of people hit the links at Healy Point Country Club in Macon Monday to raise scholarship money for Saint Peter Claver Catholic School. About 70 golfers paid $100 to participate, and more than 20 local businesses and supporters paid $125 each to sponsor the event. Bishop Gregory J. Hartmyer of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth-Monroe County Drug Task force, and other local law enforcement agents, arrested seven people for their involvement with illegal gambling and alcohol distribution. According to a news release from the task force, the bust happened last night at two homes in Forsyth on Jones Street, and Lovers Lane. 59-year-old Thamon Chambliss and 63-year-old Thelma Simmons…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has an existing campaign aiming to boost residential and commercial traffic in the downtown area. The organization launched “Focused on the Future”-their 5 year campaign plan-earlier this year, targeting three major parts of the city hoping to add 125 lofts, and increase the number of businesses by 25 percent. Today, Dan Speight with State…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia volunteers are making millions of children’s season brighter through ‘Operation Christmas Child.’ Box after box, they pack away shoe boxes filled with toiletries, small toys and school supplies for under privileged children overseas. Ingleside Baptist Church’s mission minister, Lisa Calls, believes serving others is the true meaning of the season. “The reason why I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three of the four people charged in the death of Macon legal secretary, Gail Spencer, will serve life in prison. A crowd of family and friends, dressed in red, looked on as Bibb Superior Court Judge Tillman Self handed out the ruling. Tracy Michelle Jones, Michael Brett Kelly, and Kelly’s half-sister, Courtney Nicole Kelly, all pleaded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A tipster help police solved the All About Animals case, which left three dogs dead and 13 dogs injured. Macon Police held a news conference today, to release more information surrounding the All About Animals incident. All About Animals is a dog shelter, located at 101 Riverside Road, in Macon Macon police say on Oct. 17,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A couple of Middle Georgia kids are getting ready to make big career moves. Katherine Hoffman, 16, and Tyler Brown, 8, auditioned for roles on Disney at the Armory Ballroom in August. Recently, the young thespians made the cut out of 400 other children to move on to perform in front of national and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College is hosting a charity banquet to raise funds for the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia. The counseling center is a non-profit offers therapy, counseling, and various services free of charge to those in need all across Middle Georgia. Rhonda Green-Barnes with Wesleyan College stopped by 41 Today to share more information on how…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Men and women of the 402nd maintenance support group, at Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) were honored for keeping a safe and clean environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA) presented its highest award to the maintenance support group, Friday. “It is so neat to see, the outstanding men and women of Middle Georgia come…
The shouting rang out in downtown Macon right in front of City Hall on Thursday night, where parents and youth gathered to protest what they felt did them wrong. “That’s the only thing we ask–just be fair to the children,” said Kimberly Earley, a concerned parent Earley’s daughter cheers in the Macon Georgia Community Youth League, which plays out of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Navigating the healthcare website can be tough. Figuring out what insurance plan is best for your and your family may also be difficult. To make it easier for you, Katherine McLeod from First Choice Primary Care stopped by 41 Today to tell us about a free event where you can have all your healthcare questions answered….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia native is representing the Peach State in the federal program that keeps track of all the young men in the country in case government needs to reinstate the draft. Dr. Larry Stewart was nominated by Governor Nathan Deal and appointed Selective Service System Director Lawrence Romo to service as the state director for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – What if you could prevent one person from hearing the words “you have cancer?” Or help create a world with more birthdays? You can! The American Cancer Society is conducting a research study and needs your help. Glenda Davis stopped by Daybreak to tell us how you can save lives by participating in the Cancer Prevention…
TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun to make the holidays a little brighter, Tybee Island may be just the place for a little getaway this season!City of Tybee Island’s Mainstreet Coordinator, Chantel Morton stopped by Daybreak to share more on the holiday cheer coming to Tybee. For more information on Tybee Island and a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A house fire in Macon that killed an elderly woman was ruled as accidental. According to a Macon Police Department news release, investigators believe the fire was caused by a space heater. It states 86-year-old Elanor Stranahan was unable to get out of the home and died in the fire. ————————————————– The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Public Library may be closing its doors, just two weeks after its grand opening. Twiggs County Library staff is on pins and needles, wondering if they’ll have to hop in the unemployment line. Billy Humphries runs the library and says the library’s board set money aside, but never planned on losing funding. “I have…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The person injured in a Crawford County hit-and-run earlier this week has died. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year old Ricky Dennis Bacchus of Lizella died this morning from his injuries. Investigators have a person of interest, but that person’s name has not been released. On November 12th, at 7:20am emergency crews responded to Sandy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced today that it’s CEO, Mike Ford, will leave the organization by March 31, 2014 or sooner if the group’s leaders can find a replacement. According to a news release from the group, Ford told NewTown’s Board of Directors he was resigning as a meeting last night. He said, “I am very fortunate to…