Robins Airman Earns High Honor for Heroic Actions

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Robins airman earns high honors for his heroism while serving in Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Gene Jameson is a hero and it’s all because of his actions on August 20, 2011 while stationed in Afghanistan. “We got attacked by insurgents,” Sgt. Jameson said. “It ignited one building and that building kind of spread to other…

Macon Beer Festival Gets Ready To Invade Downtown

MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – If you like beer, or you want to learn more about the craft of brewing beer, head to downtown Macon this weekend. The Macon Beer Festival will be held Saturday, August 25th. This is more than just a chance to drink beer, though. The event, sponsored by the Macon Rotary Club, will offer men over…

Witness: Clements Offered Money and a Hooker to Kill Wife

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Robert Sybert testified at the James Clements’ murder-for-hire trial Wednesday that Clements offered money and an escort to kill his wife. James Clements’ is accused of hiring Robert and Richard Sybert to murder his wife Joni Clements. Joni Clements was shot and killed in her home in Warner Robins. According to Robert Sybert’s testimony, Clements talked about Joni…

Cash in Your ‘Meal Ticket’ for Soulful Servings

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The menu may change everyday, but the service has remained the same for 20 years. The Meal Ticket Cafeteria is known around Macon County for it’s soulful servings. Customers trickle in Monday through Friday for their favorite lunch item. Lenton Hayes says, “It’s just good eating, it’s good eating.” The recipes are all thanks to a…

Last Day to Vote in Bibb Co. Primary Runoff and Board of Education

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election day is here. Tuesday is your final chance to cast your vote in Georgia’s primary. There are several races on the ballot including the democratic runoff between Georgia State Senator Miriam Paris and former State Representative David Lucas for State Senator from District 26. Both candidates are pounding the pavement on election day and asking…

UPDATE: Teen Dies After Running Red Light

BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen has died after running a red light Monday evening. According to Houston County Coroner Danny Galpin, 17-year-old Kyle Hillock was struck broadside by a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 96 and Thompson Mill Road. Galpin says the incident happened around 6:30P.M. Update- The Houston County Sheriff’s Office was back on the scene of a deadly…

Rock ‘N Soul Benefit Show Honors Sgt. Rodney Davis

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rock ‘N Soul Benefit Show is this Saturday, August 25. Solid Gold Sock Hop owner, Ben Sandifer stopped by Daybreak with details on the event honoring fallen Sergeant Rodney M. Davis. Davis is a Macon native who received the Medal of Honor after he was killed in Vietnam almost 45 years ago. For more information…

Labor Day Weekend Offers No Shortage Of Events At Atlanta Motor Speedway

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are your Labor Day weekend plans looking a little boring right now? Head to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Start your weekend Thursday with race qualifying, then charge full-speed into the weekend with a different race every night. Ed Clark, owner of Atlanta Motor Speedway, stopped in our studio Monday morning, to talk about what you can expect…

Pet(s) Of The Week On Daybreak

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every Monday morning we bring you a pet, or sometimes multiple pets who are in need of adoption in middle Georgia. This week we have four animals who need a good home. Watch the video to find out more about getting animals into your home, and out of shelters. Categories: Daybreak

Joey Stuckey Sings ‘Happy Birthday’, Plays Song From New Album

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon musician and songwriter, Joey Stuckey, stopped by the Daybreak studio to play some Friday morning jams. Stuckey is promoting his newest album, Mixture, a combination of jazz, blues, and rock n’ roll.  Stuckey also surprised Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke, by singing him ‘Happy Birthday’. You can get all the latest on Joey Stuckey, what he’s up…

Eating Healthy on a Budget

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Many people swear when they start eating healthier, their grocery bill goes up. It turns out many healthy foods are actually less expensive than junk food. Claire Monroe with Weight Watchers joined Daybreak to share some tips. Categories: Daybreak

Group Protests Bibb School District at Bibb County Courthouse

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An organization aimed at protecting teachers from abusive administrators was in Macon on Wednesday, protesting the controversial ‘Macon Miracle Plan’. The Metro Association of Classroom Educators, or MACE for short, held up neon signs in front of the Bibb County Courthouse in protest of Bibb Schools’ superintendent Romain Dallemand’s strategic plan, which received both widespread acclaim…

Hummingbird Manager Takes Over Day-to-Day Duties at Cox Capitol Theatre

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cox Capitol Theatre Board of Directors announces Tim Obelgoner, the general manager of Hummingbird Stage and Tap Room in downtown Macon, has taken over management duties at the theater. Obelgoner and his staff will absorb the existing staff and add additional staff in order to dramatically increase the utilization of the downtown landmark. “The Cox…

AT&T Wants State Agency to Raise Local, Private Phone Company Rates

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AT&T is asking a state agency to force a small, privately owned Middle Georgia telephone company to raise its rates. Public Service Telephone Company is a family owned phone provider that serves residents and businesses from the Columbus city limits to the Macon city limits. AT&T wants the Georgia Public Service Commission to force the private…

Josie’s Girls Share Secret Behind New Potatoes

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Josie’s Restaurant has been serving Middle Georgians for more than three decades. It all started because of one woman’s dream. Cynthia Williams, Sharon Oglesby, and Brenda Dean are sisters now running the family business. The restaurant is named for their mother, who they say always loved to cook. Cynthia said, “This is her dream and we’re…

McIntyre Family’s Antics on TLC’s “Honey Boo Boo” Getting Mixed Reviews in Small, Rural Town

McINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – McIntyre, Georgia is getting national attention because of a hit TV show on TLC, but some people say it’s not portraying their town in the correct light. “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” premiered last Wednesday with great ratings, but it’s getting mixed reviews in the small Middle Georgia town where it’s filmed. “A dollar makes me…

Houston County School Board Tables Vote on Bus Cameras

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Board of Education tabled the vote to install cameras on school buses. The board voted to postpone the decision on the installation of 20 cameras on school bus crossing arms. American Traffic Solutions would handle most of the installation. The cameras would be used to catch violators passing the buses while children are…

Start Up Your Sniffer With Valor Candles

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – So you think you’ve got a good nose that can pick out any scent? Wait until you get a whiff of what Johnny Rohrbeck offers with his Valor Candles. Rohrbeck creates candle scents, designed for men. If you have never caught a sniff, here is a chance for you to find out what it’s all about,…

Daybreak’s Pet Of The Week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday mornings mean showing off an adoptable pet up for rescue. The Daybreak crew teamed up with Save-A-Pet in Forsyth, to help spread the word about getting pets into good homes. Meet Jacob, a Harrier.     Categories: Daybreak

Man in Hospital After Being Severely Beaten

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in the hospital after being beat up by several people. According to Macon Police, 50 year-old Charles Smith was on Elpis Steet Sunday evening when the suspects beat him up and gave him a couple of black eyes. Despite knowing who did this to him, Smith refused to call police and instead, went…

Make A Great First Impression With Great Clips

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you looking to land that big job? Or are you going back to school and you want to impress that “certain someone”? Great Clips can help. Mention you saw this interview with me here on Daybreak, and you will $2.00 off a haircut this Saturday and Sunday. Who doesn’t like a discount?     Categories:…