‘Biggest Loser’ Comes to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgians welcomed a familiar face to Vineville United Methodist Church Wednesday. Hannah Curlee, the first runner-up from season 11 of The Biggest Loser shared her inspirational weight loss story and tips to achieve health goals. Hannah started the competition weighing 248 pounds and lost a total of 120 pounds. “No matter how old you are…

Ann Randolph’s ‘Loveland’ Comes to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ann Randolph is an award-winning writer and performer. She is also a one woman show, performing in her play, “Loveland.” She stopped by Daybreak to share details on her upcoming “Write Your Life Workshop.” Catch the play Friday, November 2nd at Theatre Macon starting at 8P.M. The workshop is November 3rd and 4th at Theatre Macon…

Glen Christopher Enters Politics, Based On Tax Increase In Twiggs County

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Commission Chairman’s seat is up for grabs in this year’s election. And Glen Christopher says, he should be the man for the job. Christopher joined us in our Daybreak studio, to discuss why he’s entering politics for the first time, and how he plans to represent the people of Twiggs County. Christopher’s opponent,…

Crawford County Sheriff Candidate Talks About Race

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As election day draws near, we’re keeping you informed on who is running in local races, to help you make the most informed decision. Candidate for Crawford County Sheriff, Tom Wallace, joined us in our Daybreak studio, to discuss why he wants the job, and how he plans to represent you, if elected.   Categories: Elections

Susan Sipe Running For Second Bibb County Board Of Ed. Seat

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we continue to move closer to election day, we’re bringing you one on one interviews with local candidates, looking to represent you. Susan Sipe is running for another term for the Bibb County School Board, District Three seat. She sat down with Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke to discuss her platforms for running, and candidly spoke…

MAS Celebrates Halloween on Daybreak

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the spirit of Halloween, Daybreak invited Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Sharron Wilhelm and a few of her creepy crawlers back to the show. Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee gets back at Kyle Warnke for all the times he has made her eat insects, hold reptiles, and dance on television. Watch as Kyle meets “Lucy” and…

Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker Seeks Re-Election

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is no stranger to middle Georgia’s law enforcement agencies. With election day right around the corner, Walker sat down with Daybreak’s Melissa Lee to share why he’s vying for votes this election season. Categories: Daybreak

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ No Stranger to the South

JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It isn’t just the home of a good Southern movie set. Whistle Stop Cafe owner Elizabeth Bryant said, “When you pull into the community you realize that it can’t be duplicated, it’s a step back in time.” The cafe is the home of hot-out-of-the-fryer fried green tomatoes. Debbie Rittinger, visiting from Jacksonville, Florida said, “We made…

Hundreds of Items Featured at the Warner Robins Surplus Auction

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anyone in the market for a new TV, car or furniture may want to stop by Warner Robins. The city of Warner Robins surplus auction this Saturday features 719 items. Over 40 cars, street signs, equipment, clothes and are all up for grabs.  “You would really be surprise, there are so many people out there…

Make Health a Priority with ‘Healthy Habits for Life’

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Not just around the holidays, but it’s important to keep healthy life habits in mind everyday. Jen Bradley with Coliseum Health System stopped by Daybreak to share the details on an upcoming event aimed at helping middle Georgians achieve their weight loss goals. The Healthy Habits for Life event is Wednesday, November 7th at the Vineville…

Hundreds Walk in Warner Robins for Suicide Prevention

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of Middle Georgia families and several organizations joined forces to prevent suicide. The 6th annual Middle Georgia started in Fountain Park in Warner Robins and tracked through neighborhoods. The Phoenix Center, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Central Georgia hosted the event to raise money and awareness. Debbie…

Large Crowds for Saturday Voting

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting lines wrapped around the Bibb County Board of Elections building as thousands took advantage of the opportunity to vote Saturday. It was the first time statewide that people were able to vote early in a presidential election on a Saturday. The Bibb County Board of Elections was open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m….

UPDATE: Woman Commits Suicide in Kroger Parking Lot in Milledgeville

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 57-year-old woman is dead after she shot herself in the Kroger parking lot on North Columbia Street in Milledgeville. It happened around 2 p.m. on Saturday. According to Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Captain Brad King, the woman was at Kroger with her husband. When the husband went inside the store, the woman walked to the…

Macon Teenager to Compete in International Boxing Tournament in Russia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon boxer is heading to Russia next month for an international competition. 17-year-old Maliek Montgomery qualified for the tournament after winning the Junior Olympic National Championship in his weight class in June. In this week’s Sports Spotlight, 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent paid a visit to where Montgomery, and his two brothers, Michael and Mikhail, train five…

Trek or Treat for A Cause

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This weekend, just in time for Halloween, there’s a healthier twist to trick or treating for you. And it’s all for a good cause! Jay’s Hope Foundation is hosting its annual Trek or Treat at Bass Pro Shops in Macon, for a chance to walk, run, have fun, and raise some money. To get more information,…

Mr. Imagination Exhibit Now Open at Tubman Museum

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – What should you do with all of your recyclables? You could recycle it all, or maybe you could turn it into art. That’s what a Chicago man did, and now his art work is on display at the Tubman Museum in downtown Macon.  There’s also a fundraiser coming up for the museum. The Mr. Imagination exhibit…

Fried Green Tomato Festival Underway

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Despite the warmer than normal weather we’ve been having lately, fall is definitely upon us! What better way to celebrate the season, than with some Hollywood nostalgia, and a plate of fried green tomatoes. To get all the info for this year’s Fried Green Festival visit forsyth-monroechamber.com. Categories: Daybreak

DNR Conservation Site Encourages Georgians To Enjoy Nature, Making Middle Georgia Great

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If getting outside and enjoying mother nature is something you’re up for, let the DNR’s ‘Non Game Conservation’ program, help show you the way. Based in Forsyth, on the south shoreline of Lake Juliette, the office of the DNR has a program, to teach people how to plant wildlife, attract wildlife, and bring us a better…

The Prime Palate Serves Hot and Homemade

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s tangy, creamy, cheesy, and crunchy. The Prime Palate’s cabbage casserole has been around longer than the restaurant. Co-owner Jonathan Butts said, “We opened in April 2011…my dad came up with (cabbage casserole) that probably 10-15 years ago.” Jonathan’s father, Freddy has been known to get in the kitchen and come up with all sorts of…

North Central Health District to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the North Central Health District is hosting a lunch and learn event addressing the importance of breast cancer prevention. The free lunch and learn event is Thursday, October 25th. It will be at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. For tickets call 751-6243. Space is limited to the first…