Helpful Advice for New Expecting Mothers

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Finding out that you are pregnant is an exciting time, but with the excitement comes anxiety and some unanswered questions. OB Nurse Navigator Kristy Fors from the Coliseum Medical Center stopped by 41 Today to help get new expecting moms ready for their pregnancy journey. For more information, visit www.coliseumhealthsystem.com.   Categories: 41 Today

Furloughed Civilian Employees Head Back to Work

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Furloughed civilian workers are back to work at Robins Air Force Base, but still aren’t sure if they’ll get paid for the days they missed. Furloughed civilian employees, like Jeanette McElhaney, woke up Monday morning anxious to get back to work…she’s the Treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 987 branch. She also…

Local Macon Attorney Donates Pet-Sized Oxygen Masks

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department received new oxygen masks designed for animals this afternoon, in hopes of helping to save the lives of pets suffering from smoke inhalation after being caught in a fire. Assistant Fire Chief Shane Edwards and Major Robert Grabowski of the MPD were on hand for a news conference where they accepted the…

S I Joint Surgery to Relieve Chronic Back Pain

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle Georgia doctor is using innovative technology to relieve people from chronic back pain. Dr. Kevin Stevenson of Piedmont Orthopedics in Macon, says S I Joint surgery uses minimal invasive technology to successfully treat patients, who thought living with their pain would be a way of life. “There’s so many people who’ve been told there’s…

Monday Marks Deadline for Voter Registration in Georgia

MIDDLE GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday is the final day to register to vote in the state of Georgia for November elections. This year is considered an “off-cycle” year which means a variety of local public offices are on the ballots. In Warner Robins, Randy Toms, Joe Musselwhite, Daron Lee, Michael Brashear, Chuck Chalk, Mike Daley and Eva Folse are running…

Daughters of Honored Fire Educator Donate $1500 to Macon-Bibb Fire

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Louise Evans Poe was being recognized Monday morning for her years as a fire educator, her daughters were sitting in the audience with a surprise up their sleeves. Violet Poe and her sisters presented the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department with a $1500 check at the opening ceremony for Fire Prevention Week. Poe, who passed away…

Local Author Writes First Book, Hopes to Promote Milledgeville and Middle Georgia

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Romance, explosive endings and a local setting are what you’ll find in Terri Dawson’s new novel, Port Honor. The book takes place in and around Milledgeville. Dawson stopped by 41 Today to talk more about the novel. Port Honor is available for purchase on www.amazon.com. For more information on Dawson and her series, visit www.tsdawson.com.  …

Community Health Works Talks Breast Cancer

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pink is the color of the month! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Maggie McCune from Community Health Works stopped by Daybreak to talk about the disease and what preventative measures you can take. For more information, visit www.chwg.org.   Categories: Daybreak

Early Voting Begins in Macon-Bibb Runoff Elections

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 800 people waited in line for about an hour to cast their vote for Macon-Bibb’s runoff elections this weekend. Saturday marked the first day of early voting for the October 15th elections. Candidates for the Macon-Bibb mayoral seat and four commission positions are all on the ballot.Former Macon mayor C.Jack Ellis and current Macon mayor…

Buddy Ball: Special Needs Kids in Cochran Hit the Field for America’s Pastime

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The crack of the baseball bat, the roar of the crowd, there’s a special energy that baseball brings to the coaches, players and fans all around. In Buddy Ball, the spirit of baseball is magnified. Here everyone hits the ball, everyone runs the bases, and everyone wins. The annual event in Cochran offers children with all…

Furloughed RAFB Civilians Recalled Back to Work

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s back to work for more than 4,000 furloughed civilian employees at Robins Air Force Base. According to Chrissy Miner with the 21st Century Partnership, the base has issued recalls for all the civilian employees to return to work on Monday morning. Bargaining unit employees have the option to report back on Monday or Tuesday….

Robins Air Force Base’s Furloughed Workers Get Discounts from Businessess

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base workers are getting help from local businesses. The 21st Century Partnership says it is working as a conduit between corporations and furloughed base workers. The partnership at Robins Air Force Base is urging businesses to offer discounts of their products and services to furloughed employees until the government shutdown is over….

Houston County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Helping Community

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Do you have any old appliances or home improvement tools just lying around? Bill Goggin from the Houston County Habitat for Humanity ReStore stopped by 41 Today to tell us how you can donate your old stuff and help the community at the same time. The Houston County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is open Wednesday…

Washington County Fair Underway in Tennille

TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funnel cake, cotton candy, a merry-go-round, a massive slide, unique exhibits and animals are all a part of the 2013 Washington County Agricultural and Youth Fair. The fair is being held at the Washington County Farm Bureau Agricultural Center on Grady Mertz Road in Tennille. The gates open at 6 p.m., until 10 p.m., Friday.  Saturday…

What to Expect at the Georgia National Fair

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s magic in the fair! Thursday kicks off the Georgia National Fair in Perry. 41NBC spoke to Michele Treptow to find out what is new this year and to get a preview of the sights, smells, and sounds. Gates open at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 3rd and the ribbon cutting ceremony is at 4 p.m. The…

All Natural Pageant Benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia natural pageant is raising funds and awareness for juvenile diabetes. This year’s Miss Queen of Hearts pageant is benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Belinda Enamorado, a JDRF Family Support Group leader in Middle Georgia, and Laccie Parsons, the pageant director, stopped by Daybreak to share more. The Miss Queen of Hearts All…

Warner Robins Native Excited About Performing on “The Voice”

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle Georgian is on the national stage competing in NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” Jacob Poole is competing in the brand new season of the show and he’s made it to “Team Xtina” being coached by superstar Christina Aguilera. When you’ve been singing since you were five, and you’re good…. You might have a once…

Store Robbed Days Before Opening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police are continuing their search for robbers who broke into a convenience store, five days before its grand opening. The Sunoco gas station and G mart, on Bloomfield Drive was robbed Tuesday. It is one of 10 stores the Patel family owns in Macon. G Mart’s manager, Ray Patel said two people shattered the front…

UPDATE: Missing Jones County Woman Found

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says a woman missing since Tuesday has been found. According to Clay Wiggins with the sheriff’s office, 65-year-old Willie Mathis was found Wednesday night in Dublin and is “doing well.” The sheriff’s office says Mathis is know to walk and hitchhike across the region. She was last seen Monday in Macon’s…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Talks Street Sense

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — How street wise are you? Lt. Annette Horn with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office shares tips to prevent trouble from happening to you. If you’re walking or running outdoors she recommends wearing bright colored clothing and changing up your routine. In the car and on the road, Lt. Horn says to always be alert and aware…

Father-Son Duo Arrested, Accused of Smuggling Drugs into Houston County Detention Center

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon father-son duo are facing a slew of charges in Houston County after sheriffs deputies caught the father trying to smuggle drugs into the detention center where his son was being held, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, 44-year-old Terry Bennett (pictured top) was arrested on Friday, September 27th…