PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After ten days of cotton candy, fried Twinkies, and wild rides, the 2013 Georgia National Fair came to a close last night.Nearly 450,000 people came out to enjoy the festivities- that’s almost 5,000 more than last year and was a one-percent increase. That is the second all-time highest attendance for the fair since it began in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Less than 24 hours before the special elections for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government and on Monday night, an offensive flyer has candidates talking about color ahead of the campaigns. An anonymous political ad has surfaced accusing Macon mayor Robert Reichert of using his “sellout Plantation Nigras” to “trick” African-American voters. The notice goes on to say…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As partisan politics plays out in Washington D.C., one Middle Georgia U.S. lawmaker made a pit stop in Dublin Monday to hear the community’s thoughts and concerns on the government shutdown. Dublin residents have a message to congress. “Start working together so that all the people in the federal government can start working for the people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Annual Thriller Parade is a middle Georgia favorite known for bringing people of all ages to Macon each year. The parade features local dancers, musicians, vocalists, and a great deal of audience participation. Hayiya Dance Theatre’s Pilar Wilder invites everyone to attend the event on Friday, October 25 from 7 to 10p.m. in Cherry Street…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some might argue that the main events at the Georgia National Fair are the rides and the food, but something else took center stage today. The annual draft horse competition entertained hundreds of fair visitors, while the livestock was judged on their overall appearance, the length and size of their necks, and the muscles in their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The last day for early voting for the new Macon – Bibb consolidated was Friday, and some voters had to wait for more than two hours to get to the ballot. “It’s the most sacred right that we have and we were going to wait, I don’t know how much longer we were going to wait,…
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CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You can see your favorite blue train engine come to life this month as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Cordele at the SAM Shortline. This is Thomas’ only stop in Georgia. Terry Miller with the SAM Shortline stopped by 41 Today to tell us more about the event. Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Crime Prevention month. Lt. Ellis Sinclair with Macon Police stopped by 41 Today to tell us more on the department’s Youth and Intervention division and what MPD is doing to promote crime prevention. MPD’s Youth and Intervention division will be at the Georgia National Fair Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until Occtober 31st to get your scare on! This year’s Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia promises to be the biggest and scariest one ever! Emily Murray stopped by Daybreak to talk more about the event. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia. 41NBC is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Authorities identified the suspect wanted in connection with Warner Robins’ second homicide of the week. According to a news release, 32-year-old Kenneth Sharpe of Biloxi, Mississippi shot and killed 23-year-old Matthew Garner of Warner Robins. The release states Sharpe and Garner met at the Econo Lodge off Watson Boulevard. WRPD says Sharpe was at the motel…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The partial government shutdown is causing furloughed federal employees to take a stand and say they want a resolution. Employees rallied Thursday with one message in front of U.S. Representative Austin Scott’s Warner Robins headquarters. Ray Wessels held sign up, hoping to see a change. He’s a mechanic at Robins Air Force Base, who says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There is a new wave of technology for the Macon Water Authority (MWA). The business says their ‘Water Loss Prevention Program’ detects water accidents before they happen. Distribution manager of MWA Darryl Macy says the new technology monitors water pipes throughout Macon-Bibb notifying their software system of any issues. “We’ve been asked to look at the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New numbers released from the Middle Georgia Regional airport show more and more people are flying out of Macon. Officials say this year the airport has reached some major milestones. The sky is the limit for the Middle Georgia Regional airport, but it wasn’t always like that. For the past decade, the number of passengers flying…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fall is in the air and to celebrate, there are a lot of fun and spooky activities going on at the Museum of Aviation and Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame in Warner Robins. Jenny Maas stopped by 41 Today to tell us more about the events. The Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail is open October 11,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Runoff elections for the new Macon – Bibb consolidated government are in less than a week, and mayoral candidate C. Jack Ellis is getting some last minute endorsements. State Senator David Lucas, as well as current Bibb County Commissioner Lonzy Edwards, and Macon City Council President James Timley all announced they were supporting Ellis as Election…
MACON, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) – A man fleeing from police was involved in two car crashes, Wednesday, before Monroe County Deputies could apprehend him. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent, Joseph Ricketson Monroe County Deputies mangled their patrol cars during a police chase with Jeffrey Keith Sligh. Earlier in day the 36-year-old man faced a Monroe County Judge…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones identified the man found dead outside of a Waffle House in Macon on Wednesday night as 53-year-old Troy Graham. The body was discovered around 9:50 pm at the restaurant on Riverside Drive, near Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. Jones told 41NBC a customer came into the restaurant and told an off duty…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the holidays around the corner, crime rates are expected to increase, especially car thefts. Detective Al Cloud with Macon Police says his staff has been monitoring auto thefts over the past few years, and they discovered a pattern in the type of cars thieves target. “You’re looking at the Honda Accords, Honda Civics, Toyota Camrys,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election day is Warner Robins is less than a month a way, and Wednesday mayoral candidates squared off to talk about big issues in the city. A local chapter of the national active and retired federal employees association hosted Wednesday’s forum. Five of the six candidates answered questions about public safety, harmony in the city,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fall break for Bibb County Schools started Monday, but one school plans to advance its students by teaching a few extra lessons. Hartley Elementary School students showed up to class, even on their break. Educators launched their ‘Holiday School’ program this week with after receiving the School Improvement Grant (SIG) awarded by the United States Department of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC) – There’s magic at the Georgia National Fair and this year, among the sounds of bands and smells of vendor food, will be the sight of recycling bins. Fair officials reuse and recycle most of the plastic cans, cardboard and cooking grease, saving money and energy for everyone. Bins are provided for the vendors to store the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia actors and actresses that want to be on the big screen get ready, movie producers are headed back to the area. The production company JC Films is holding a casting call for about 400 roles in their upcoming movie. They’ll be filming in Macon, Griffin, and Jackson. JC films is partnering with Rock Springs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of middle Georgia families are starting to feel the effects of the government shutdown in their wallet. Some of those families were even looking to buy a home. The shutdown is causing problems for different mortgage processing, not just for low income and first time buyers, but for typical housing loans as well. Furloughed IRS…