Expensive tuxedos, silent audiences…. you might think of these things when you think of an orchestral concert, but the Macon Pops prides itself with delivering a far different experience. Hollering after a piece of music? Sure, if you want to. Dancing? That is not only allowed, but encouraged. The Artistic Director and founder of the Macon Pops, Matt Catingub, spoke with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Macon police officer pleaded guilty today to stealing guns, and was sentenced to six months in jail, and ordered to pay a thousand dollar fine. Jonathan Graves was arrested in February of this year, and charged with two counts of fiduciary theft and violation of oath of office. After he stole two guns recovered from…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jewel Golphin has outlasted most of the 120 laborers who started out working with him at Robins Air Force Base in 1955. Golphin is an army and air force veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He says, because of his military background it was easy for him to secure a job at the air…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Hospital is getting some major upgrades including a building that’ll expand their medical services. Patients at the hospital consider it to be a lifeline. It’s the only one in the entire county. Kay Floyd is the hospital’s CEO. She says it serves as a critical access hospital for a lot of communities. Floyd says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The reward money for who is responsible, for breaking into “All About Animals” shelter has almost doubled. Macon Police are on the look out for vandals who broke into the animal shelter, leaving three dogs dead, and several other dogs severely injured continues to climb. The reward has increased from eight thousand dollars, to close to…
After hearing the tales of the Haunted Manor of Davisboro, I had to verify all of them myself. Is it really as scary as the advertising and word-of-mouth suggest? The short-answer is yes, but the long-answer is in the video above. After talking to several people about their reactions after traversing the manor, I entered with a group of brave,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Annual Green Tomato Festival is this weekend in Juliette. It celebrates the city’s fame and the well-known Whistle Stop Cafe! Owner of Purple Hayes in Juliette, Delores Hayes shared what the festival is all about. She compared it to a country fair with outdoor vendors selling arts and crafts, live music, and fun for all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Oyster season is in full swing in Georgia! Owner of CoCo’s Sunset Grille on Tybee Island, Tracy McMahon traveled west on I-16 to share oysters with Daybreak’s crew Thursday. She talked about the variety of items on Coco’s menu, preparing an oyster roast, and enjoying a weekend on the coast. CoCo’s Sunset Grille is located on…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One city councilwoman in Fort Valley says it’s time for a change, and that’s why she’s running for mayor. Barbara Williams is running against 16-year incumbent current Mayor John Stumbo. For 16 years, Williams has been on Fort Valley’s city council. During that entire time, she’s sat next to her mayoral opponent. “It’s now time,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia is celebrating 75 years of service to middle Georgia’s youth! The organization serves 2,600 youth in Bibb and Houston Counties. Director of Development, Cathy Snook encourages community members to join the celebration. The anniversary gala is November 16 at 7p.m. It will be at Terminal Station located at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On this week’s edition of Studio 41, Joey Stuckey of Shadow Sound Studio sits down with drummer and percussionist Steve Moretti. Moretti is a multi-Grammy nominated artist who shared more on Macon’s newest attraction, Macon Pops. Macon Pops is a new kind of event that is more than a musical performance, it’s also adds the element…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are many products out on store shelves and different procedures you can do to help you stay looking young. Some require going under the knife, but there is a revolutionary, non-surgical anti-aging procedure that uses your own blood! Terri Harper with Spa Medical stopped by Daybreak to tell us more about the Vampire Facelift. It’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members and local leaders are considering permanent street closures, in order to connect the parks in the College Hill Corridor. About two months ago, organizers developed the Triple Triangle Park plan. The outline aims at creating a common theme between Daisy, High Street and Tower Parks. Architects are working to use similar signage, walkways and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Police are still searching for the people responsible for breaking into the All About Animals shelter. The animal shelter was broken into sometime between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, last week. A volunteer worker arrived at the Riverside Drive facility in Macon and saw the dogs fighting and called other volunteers for help….
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Frustrations are growing over the online marketplace-healthcare.gov. It has been open for weeks, but some citizens across middle Georgia find the site hard to use due to occasional technical difficulties. University of Georgia health navigator Tammy Allen says the volume of people, and the urge to get coverage before the end-of-year deadline could play a major…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Educators, state legislators, and representatives from the Department of Education are coming together in Kathleen to help military children. Houston County’s Board of Education is teaming up with Robins Air Force Base for the third annual Georgia Military Child Education training. They’ll also host training provided by the Military Child Education Coalition. The goal is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man, who’s dedicated his life to service, was honored Tuesday, and says he wants to continue helping those in need. Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth…Muhammad Ali said that. For Clyde Cunningham, service is the only thing he’s ever known. The 84-year-old is apart…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coliseum Medical Centers in Macon is named one of the safest hospitals in the state, according to the Georgia Hospital Association’s Safety Leadership Circle. The Coliseum is one of 31 hospitals in the elite circle. The state organization recognizes hospital improvements in patient care from the second quarter of 2013. Coliseum officials say each staff member…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — People all across the country are going pink for breast cancer awareness month. One retailer in Houston County is not only raising awareness one month out of the year, but all year long by offering support to those battling the disease. Color Me Pink is more than a boutique, it’s a place where those fighting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All year long Jay’s Hope Foundation works to raise childhood cancer awareness around middle Georgia. October is no exception for the group. Christie Johnson stopped by Daybreak to share details on the upcoming Trek or Treat event for the entire family. Trek or Treat includes a 5K and a “Candy Mile” where children can trick-or-treat in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New slides, monkey bars and swing sets are coming to several Warner Robins parks. On Monday night, city council voted unanimously to purchase nearly $53,000 worth of equipment for several parks, including Ada Lee and Ferguson Memorial. The money will be used to replace the old portions of the playgrounds making it safer for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Illinois man is dead, after deer hunting with a group friends. According to Jones County Sheriff’s office, the fatal shooting happened Saturday, around 12:30 p.m., on Union Hill Church Road in Jones County, near the Jones and Putnam County line. Francisco Hernandez, 47, was shot in the head, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting in Warner Robins is underway and residents may have set a record. Last week they came out in huge numbers heading to the polls. A slow Monday in city hall means officials with the Warner Robins Board of Elections have time to catch their breath. Residents have come out in nearly record high…