MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is reaching out to local business owners for the system’s vendor fair. The Procurement Director for Bibb schools, Elaine Wilson, stopped by 41 Today to share the details. The vendor fair is Tuesday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Welcome Center located at 2003 Riverside Drive. Wilson says…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Milledgeville woman is facing a slew of charges for slipping out of her handcuffs, and into the front seat of a Georgia State Patrol Car. According to a GSP incident, a trooper, Michael Anthony Screws, was finishing up a routine traffic stop around 11:15pm on Feb. 14th, when a Dodge truck that had a headlight…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A possible tornado raged through Dublin this morning, causing a large amount of damage to multiple locations in the northern part of town. Horace Dixon assumed everything was alright when the storm hit. “I felt pretty good,” said Dixon. He didn’t hear the sirens go off in Dublin. “We have a warning system here and it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County middle schoolers are getting a lesson on environmental protection. Tony Rojas from the Macon Water Authority stopped by 41 Today to tell us about the Amerson River Park Environmental Education program. The initiative was established in 2009 through partnership among several community-based organizations in Macon-Bibb. Approximately 1,800 7th graders will take field trips to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Put on your boots and your cowboy hat, it’s time for the rodeo. Perry is hosting the Georgia National Rodeo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter throughout the weekend. Perry loves it some Rodeo. “This event brings people in from all over the state,” said Bob Irwin, Chief Operating Office at the Georgia Fairgrounds. And…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The state of Georgia has been facing a deadly rise in the abuse ofprescription drugs. It’s those expensive drugs that can often lead people to switch to heroin, a substance that is cheaper and easier to buy. 26-year-old Jeremy Drummond has been clean for about 18 months now. He says 12 step meetings are a big…
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Nearly 87 pounds of marijuana worth more than $4 million was seized during the largest drug bust in Houston County’s history. Houston County Sheriff’s Office investigators worked with Perry Police Tuesday to raid six different locations where they found drugs and cash. Investigators seized 86.5 pounds of processed marijuana along with $218,000 cash. The estimated street…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – A mid morning fire gutted out the interior of a house Thursday. Smoke filled the neighborhood shortly before 11 am., in the 2700 block of Napier Avenue, after firefighters put out the flames. As a precaution, Georgia Power turned of the electricity inside the home. Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Marvin Riggins says he believes the fire…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Victims of domestic issues who talk to the Crisis Line and Safe House can now meet with representatives a little closer to home. Before they’d have to go to the main offices in Macon, but now people can help them where they live. Armed with a laptop, a couple dozen flyers, and a drive to help…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This weekend you can lace up your sneakers and run to support the Junior League of Macon. Terese McGee joined us on 41 Today with all the details of this year’s Bookin’ It 5K & Fun Run. The third annual Bookin’ It 5K is on Saturday, February 22 at Stone Edge Church located at 5653 Zebulon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to the CDC, autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. There are currently more than 2 dozen states that specifically require insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of autism, but Georgia is not one of them. Passing Ava’s Law could help autistic children, not only in middle Georgia, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a life sized robot that can catch and shoot a ball, and Bibb County students put it together. For Jordan Lasker, it’s become family. “I like to call the robot my baby because I gave it a mind.” And this thing definitely has a mind of it’s own. A group of about 30 kids–Team…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you in the market for a new house, but don’t how to find your ideal home? Macon realtor from Sheridan, Solomon, and Associates and co-host on HGTV’s “Beat the House” JoJo Jones stopped by 41 Today to share some tips. Jones says now is the time to buy or sell a home. She says you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In this week’s edition of Studio 41, Shadow Sound Studios Joey Stuckey sits down with Aaron Johnson. Johnson was joined by his wife and daughter to play and sing an original song, called “You Are My God and King.” Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A dog can be a great companion, playmate, and also a life saver for one Lizella teen diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Music is one of Jordan Malcott’s passions. The 16-year-old plays piano and marches in the band at Tatnall Square Academy. The same fingers that stroke the keys of the piano also get pricked up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is a delicious time of the year. Girl Scout cookies are for sale all across Middle Georgia. Cadette Girl Scout Karrington Floyd from Troop 60207 in Fort Valley and Pamela Rugen from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia stopped by 41 Today to talk about cookie season and the organization. Girl Scouts of USA was founded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Did you let your valentine down this year? Then make sure your special someone participates in 41NBC’s “Get Out of the Doghouse” contest. 41NBC is offering some great prizes for those who need a little help after giving not-so-great Valentine’s Day gifts. Eloise Stanley from 41NBC and Heinz Krassnig from Dublin Farm Bed & Breakfast stopped…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is hosting a big fundraiser Monday night to raise money and celebrate 11 years of service to Bibb County. Lisa Moore stopped by Daybreak to tell us about the Cotton Ball. The Cotton Ball will feature music from Big Mike & the Booty Papas, as wells as cocktails and an auction with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s landfill is in trouble with environmental protection division again for several of the same issues it’s had in the past. In the most recent inspection it received a 65. It needs an 80 to be in compliance. In recent years, the landfill’s score has gone from a 90 in October 2012, down to a 65…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kroger Grocery stores are recuperating from this week’s winter storm.Their trucks were delayed while traveling on icy roads from the store’s warehouses in Atlanta. Some Kroger customers took a chance grocery shopping during the storm, but found the shelves almost bare. Friday, people made their way to the Kroger store located at, 220 Tom Hill Sr.,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Saving energy and saving money–there’s not much better than that. So when members of the Bibb County Board of Education found a way to do just that, they didn’t pass it up. Sometimes, a bright idea just clicks on. “It was a win-win for the district,” said Bibb County Schools Energy Manager Chris Bryson. The Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC) – A new start date is set for the Stephen McDaniel murder trial. According to McDaniel’s attorney, Frank Hogue, jury selection will begin on April 28. Hogue says he is prepared and ready to go to trial. The location of the trial has not been determined yet. Hogue says the defense’s motion to change the venue was granted,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For Patti Rushin, co-owner of The Fun!Factory in Milledgeville, the decision to use the business as an overnight shelter was a no-brainer. “You just can’t describe the feeling that you feel when you decide to do this,” Rushin says. “And once that decision is made, it’s just a great feeling.” Throughout the afternoon Wednesday and into…
Tucker Sargent and Marco La Manno braved the elements in Middle Georgia, giving live updates from the field. Marco was live from Downtown Macon, his ears about to freeze, while Tucker talked about what was happening in Milledgeville. Melissa Lee helmed the studio. As we’ve said all day, if you don’t absolutely have to drive, then stay home, relax, and wait…