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…
Songwriter Angela Durden stops by the studio to perform her original song “Rocker’s Wail”. Enjoy! Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fitness center designed just for kids is promoting the importance of physical activity for young children. Physical education teacher and owner of KidzFit, Cheryl Magerkurth said, “Kids of all fitness levels are accepted and encouraged. Students do not compete against one another but with oneself.” KidzFit is open to children in elementary through high school….
Two irresistably adorable kittens visited us at 41NBC and needed a home. However, only one is left for adoption: before we ran the interview, Ducky, the orange one crawling on my shoulders — found a home with someone. Precious, however, is still available for adoption, as are dozens of other pets at Macon Purrs N Paws. If you’d like to adopt…
Give where you live– that’s the idea behind Georgia Gives Day. It’s a day to donate to and recognize non-profit organizations throughout the Peach State. Tonight, donors and non-profit members gathered at the Cox Capitol Theatre to celebrate the 24-hour giving spree that encourages non-profit organization growth. At the reception, several high-achieving groups were recognized and won large cash prizes….
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Firefighters with the Twiggs County Fire Department want you to make sure you take the proper steps to stay safe when making your house warm and toasty. Assistant Part-Time Fire Chief Javarez Bryant is stressing to put Carbon Monoxide Detectors in your home, especially if you have a gas heater. “Make sure you put them in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff David Davis gave the oath office to fifty-five Macon Police officers, Wednesday, as part of the upcoming new consolidation. Macon Police Criminal Investigators were officially sworn in, and are now in place for Jan. 1, when the new government officially goes to work. Officer Chris Paul of Macon Police Crimestoppers was among them….
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wait is over for Jeffersonville residents and businesses. After seven years, the streetscape project in the downtown area is finally taking shape. The $440,000 project stretches over a quarter-mile and will increase parking. The renovations will also include solar paneled lighting, park benches, and planted trees running parallel to railroad that crosses through downtown Jeffersonville….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The holidays are quickly approaching and Good Life Organizer Andi Willis wants to make sure your kitchen is ready to take on the baking and cooking that is in store for the season. Willis stopped by Daybreak with some tips for getting organized and preparing for a busy holiday season. She suggested cleaning out your fridge…
Thousands of miles away from their home country, two Filipino women witnessed the desolation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Now, they’re doing what they can to help rebuild from right here at home. It’s heartbreaking for Anita Smith to watch from her Warner Robins home the devastation Typhoon Haiyan inflicted on her country. She and Lottie Caldwell are both members of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There was a sea of “no’s” in the audience at Macon City Hall Tuesday afternoon, but not enough to convince all five members of the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning commission to keep 25 acres of land on Zebulon Road, as residential only space. “All of the residents are against it, and I really thought they would…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A tractor trailer accident in Bibb County left 80 gallons of fuel spilled across a highway. Officials with the Bibb County sheriff’s office say the driver of the truck lost control after one of his front tires blew out, over a bridge at the highway 241 and highway 11 interchange. Crews were on the scene cleaning…
The Philippines faces tragic devastation after Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the country this weekend.The death toll is in the thousands as of today, and while the people in the Philippines begin to recover,the American Red Cross here in Macon is doing its part to help the process. Tracy Kight, the executive director of the local chapter in Macon, says the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During Tuesday’s Bibb legislative delegation meeting, state leaders met with city and county agencies to hear their wish list of things to consider heading into the 2014 legislative session. The Bibb County Board of Education says its primary concern is the teachers. School board member Lester Miller asked state leaders for a one percent raise for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In less than two months, Macon and Bibb County is consolidating, but there may not be any leaders to run the new government unless the court system steps in. Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect Robert Reichert laid out the problem to the Bibb legislative delegation Tuesday morning. According to the consolidation charter, the new government starts January 1, 2014,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s well-know music organization, Bragg Jam cut a check for thousands of dollars to build a canoe takeout at a local park. Today, the organization wrote a $10,000 check to Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, so they can begin building the new addition to Amerson River Park. In total, the popular music assembly will give $40,000 toward the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Anyone can suffer from a stroke without warning. Sadly, stroke is currently the number 1 cause of long term disability in the country according to Mid Georgia Ambulance. The organization wants you to know the symptoms for stroke and information that could be lifesaving. EMT Andrew Werkheiser reviewed the different types of stroke and specific signs…
McRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans of World War II, Vietnam and Desert Storm swapped war stories at a Veterans Day ceremony held in downtown McRae. The veterans and their families gathered in Liberty Park, Monday, to pay tribute to the men and women, who have served in the military. “I served on the destroyer USS Shea,” said Ernest Dyal. “We…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big news for sports fans in Atlanta, the Braves are deciding to leave town….sort of. The Bravos are moving to a new location in Cobb County a few miles away from their current home. According to the Braves website, Turner Field needs more than $150 million in infrastructure repairs that wouldn’t enhance the fan experience. Fox…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s nonprofits are gearing up for the second annual Georgia Gives Day. According to the Director of Donor Services for the Community Foundation, Julia Wood, the one-day event takes online donating to a whole other level. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits hosts the event to challenge supporters to raise money for any nonprofit organization in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In a town that’s on the map for its military presence, Warner Robins airmen and other military members joined the community this morning at City Hall to commemorate the achievements of all those who served.The colors of the United States shone brightly as the crowd gathered at the event. “It makes me feel really good–it makes…