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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dealing with the loss of a loved one, especially a child can be a difficult time for families. With the holidays approaching, the process of grieving may seem even more unbearable for some. President of Joshua’s Wish, Labrina Solomon shared information on how middle Georgians can get support during a devastating time. The non-profit organization is…
Ah, the holidays are approaching. It’s a great time of the year, and for those of you giving gifts, there are some furry friends who would like the best gift of all: a home. Many animals in our area need a home, and Macon Purrs N’ Paws need help getting these animals adopted. Anne Brennaman came into the 41NBC studios…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) – Nearly two hundred fifty kindergarteners took the stage to say thank you to local veterans. Some of the youngest citizens sung their way into the hearts of veterans, students and their parents. United States Air Force National Guardsmen, Troy Goodyear says seeing his five-year-old daughter, Erin salute him on stage made him swell with pride….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Third Annual Vet Fest kicks off Monday, November 11th and will feature music, a motorcycle charity ride, and fun for all ages. Vice President of Blue Duck Events, Darrell Tripp said the festivities will kick off at Warner Robins City Hall starting at 11 a.m. with a ceremony for all veterans. Headlining Vet Fest…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just in time for the holidays, the Macon Rescue Mission is getting some help from an annual event that features a long list of sports celebrities. The Five Star Mazda Kevin Brown Celebrity Classic golf tournament is being held at the Idle Hour Country Club Friday, but Thursday, hundreds came together for a live and silent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It is a busy shopping time at Bass Pro Shops just off of Bass Road, and with the holidays right around the corner, the Georgia Department of Labor predicts stores like Bass Pro Shops across the Macon area will be hiring. For the Macon metropolitan area, statistics show the most jobs have been added each year…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – The Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia got a big donation from Wells Fargo Bank, Thursday. They gave a thousand dollar check to help pay for families who stay at the home while their children are in the hospital. Brian Route is among the families staying at the Ronald McDonald house. His 13-year-old daughter, Lauryn,…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Firefighters in Monroe County are asking for the public’s help. They’re looking for volunteers to help battle blazes. Fighting fires and saving lives is something Chad Longo takes pride in. He’s a part-time firefighter in Juliette. Chad has bounded around in Monroe County, fire station to fire station, for a little less than a year….
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager at Georgia Military College Preparatory School is recovering in the hospital after she over exerted herself during a military style form of physical punishment. Now the school is conducting an investigation into the case. 41NBC spoke to the teen and her mother who say this shouldn’t have happened in the first place, but are…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The owners of Pansy’s Corner Store in Forsyth have been fighting city council for a liquor license for years, and Wednesday night they were finally granted one. Attorney Jim Rockefeller represented the owners Tonia and Walter Mays. According to Rockefeller, council has repeatedly denied the license based on the fact that members from the community have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The holiday season is upon us and the Museum of Arts and Sciences is kicking things off with it’s Festival of Trees. Co-chairs for the event Leigh Glenn and Mollie McNeel shared details on the museum’s largest fundraiser, which features a luncheon and gala. The main event features a variety of decorated trees designed by participating…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Do you have a camellia growing in your yard? You can show it off this weekend and possibly win a cash prize! Camille Biebly from the American Camellia Society and Tommy Alden from the Middle Georgia Camellia Society stopped by Daybreak to tell us more about the fall show. The Middle Georgia Camellia Society Fall…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday marked a fresh start in Forsyth as two city council newcomers were sworn in. Greg Goolsby and Jimmy Jones took the oath of office at the start of the council meeting. The two men are taking over the vacant seats; just months after their predecessors were arrested. In September, former councilmen Desi Hansford and James…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – The man arrested for running over Macon Bibb County firefighter Sergeant Eric John, was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday. Nayef Mohammed Al-Shroof, 18, of Warner Robins, was driving his 2009 Toyota Camry 10 miles over the posted speed limit on I-75, when he hit the firefighter, according to the indictment. The incident happened Aug….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A nonprofit organization is getting a head start on making the season brighter. Bikes Plus Kids organization is donating 60 bicycles to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia. Dr. Laura Reed of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery Associates started the group to provide bikes to low income families in Middle Georgia. Each year Reed chooses…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County man accused of shaking and choking an eight month old, baby was indicted Tuesday. Kendall Mesean Spivey was indicted by a Bibb County Grand Jury for maliciously causing bilateral bleeding on the baby’s brain and retinal hemorrhages. According to the indictment Spivey used cruel and excessive physical and mental pain to the child….
MACON, Georgia ( 41NBC/WMGT) – Eight people have been indicted in connection with the murder of 17-year old Jamonni Bland, who was shot and killed outside of the Zodiac Lounge. Andre Bonner, John Hollingshed Jr., Miranda Pettiway, Johnifer Barnwell, Arthur Freeman III, Percy Welch Jr., Jimmy Scott III, and Kiyo Johnson, were all indicted Tuesday by a Bibb County Superior…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County high school student is out of jail on bond after allegedly bringing a knife inside his classroom on Monday. Officials with the Board of Education say 17-year-old Andrew Wheeler had the knife in his book bag at Westside High School. He’s charged with carrying a weapon inside a school safety zone. Campus police…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barbara Williams is a familiar face to Fort Valley, but she has a few new tricks as Mayor up her sleeve, including adding recreational facilities for young people and more sit-down restaurants throughout the city. Her 16 years of leadership on Fort Valley’s city council provided Williams with enough experience to see that this year,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two political newcomers are meeting in a runoff in the mayoral race in Warner Robins. Mayoral candidate Randy Toms is already hitting the phones pushing for more support. He finished first in Tuesday night’s race and is heading into a runoff “The plan is to try to get as many people back on the team…