MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The state is giving Bibb County Juvenile Court nearly $400,000 to reform the juvenile system, and create better programs for young re-offenders heading back to the community. Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart made the announcement this afternoon saying the court is planning to use the grant to start up therapeutic programs for at-risk youth, and help…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Judy Singleton’s received at least four calls from three different candidates in Bibb County. But there’s one problem: she lives and votes in Houston County. Singleton said she’s had the same ‘478’ number for 38 years, so she was surprised when she picked up the phone and heard Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Sam Hart’s voice. “It’s frustrating…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Charles Jones says he’s running for a seat on the new Macon-Bibb County government so he can continue doing what he’s been doing for more than four decades. “I’ve been a servant of people. I’ve been making difficult decisions. I’ve been moving to make the city of Macon better,” said Jones. He calls himself a responsible…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Regina Davis feels there’s a change in the air in Macon and Bibb County, and residents are encouraged by the merger of the city and county. She believes this new government is an opportunity for people like herself to step up and lead. “There are a lot of things that have been left undone. What I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday, marked the 12TH anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks when terrorist flew planes into the twin towers in New York and crashed planes in Virginia and Philadelphia, killing thousands of people including first responders. Macon and Bibb County law enforcement agencies held a memorial service in downtown Macon, to honor our own first…
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One local school showed its patriotism by recognizing local heroes at their 11th annual Patriot Day celebration. Families, friends and veterans gathered at Telfair Elementary School to celebrate the lives of fallen victims, and remember a day we will never forget. 9-11 was a day most students did not experience, but they were very enthusiastic about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Studio41 celebrates Georgia Music Month. In this week’s edition, Joey Stuckey sat down with Otis Redding’s daughter, Karla Redding Andrews to talk about her father and his musical influence around middle Georgia and across the country. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This year high school students from across Middle Georgia are participating in the first Trivia 4 Kids contest. The money raised will go toward the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia. The organizer of the event, Steve Rodgers, stopped by Daybreak Wednesday morning to talk about the contest. Trivia 4 Kids is Saturday, September 14…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Houston County family did not expect to get a head start,but after their daughter won a sweepstakes contest, plans to begin her college fund got underway. Natalie Brantley, 6, won the Path2College sweepstakes competition for $5,529 toward her future college education. According to www.path2college529.com, this program is an investment option for anyone seeking to plan ahead…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The century’s old border dispute between Bibb and Monroe counties made its way to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday. The high court listened to arguments regarding where the county line should fall. It is a battle over the border and the arena is the Supreme Court of Georgia. In the latest round, the question is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge has found that Macon – Bibb District 9 commission candidate Al Tillman will remain on the ballot heading into the September 17 elections. This comes after an appeal from a decision made by the Macon-Bibb board of elections. Current Macon city councilman Henry Gibson made the appeal, claiming that Tillman was not a resident…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police are searching for three burglary suspects who stole an undisclosed amount of money from a store on Pio Nono Avenue Monday morning. According to a news release, police officers got to the Kelvin’s Check Cashing store and learned that it had been broken into overnight. Investigators realized the door to the business attached to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County coroner has positively idenitified a man who was killed in a car wreck on Tuesday morning. Thomas Allen Jones Jr.,47, has died after a traffic accident Tuesday morning. Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the traffic fatality around 11a.m. The single vehicle accident happened on Interstate 75 near Arkwright Road. According to Lt. Sean…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins City Engineer Walter Gray’s plan to improve traffic has come full circle. Within six months, the city is gearing up to renovate two intersections into roundabouts. Construction is underway at the Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and Wellborn Road intersection and once its complete crews will begin paving the way for a second…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is renaming one of NewTown Macon’s trolleys in memory of music legend Otis Redding. The Macon legend would have been 72 on Monday. If you’re walking around downtown Macon, then you’ve probably seen NewTown Macon’s trolleys rolling around the city. The unique experience gives tourists and residents an opportunity to see the…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) Teenagers at Tattnall Square Academy got a wake up call when they saw the dangers of texting while driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety used a pick-up truck and dummies to simulate a rollover accident, Monday. The simulation demonstrated what can happen if drivers and passengers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two college seniors are creating a major opportunity for one local high school. Mercer students Taylor Feeney and Lyndssey Autry developed a test preparation program for students at Southwest High School who are interested in taking the SAT. The two honor scholars organized the program, because they wanted to help students who could not afford tutorial fees, or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Kumho Tire, one of the world’s major tire manufacturers based in Korea, finally reached an agreement with Macon and Bibb County to start construction on a much anticipated tire manufacturing plant Thursday. “They’ve made significant commitments to us, to the industrial authority and the industrial authority is very comfortable now with the agreement between Kumho and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Barry Bell, is a family man and a business owner, and he’s confident if he’s leading District 7, he can get people to bring industry to the area. “I bought into District 7. I know why I like District 7. I know I can sell District 7,” said Bell. His bottom line, is keeping taxes low,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eric Arnold is a software developer by trade, but he says the skills he’s learned in his career will translate well if he’s elected as the new District 7 Macon-Bibb County commissioner. He believes working with his customers to come up with solutions and debugging thousands of lines of computer codes with precision, are skills that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Political newcomer, Chhor Chav, says he’s been talking to the residents of District 6, and they’re looking for a fresh face. “The biggest they want is change… They want some new blood, and I’m the person for them,” said Chav. He believes he’s got the right ideas to move the community forward. Chav, a California native,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ed DeFore, believes if you’re going to start a new big league ball club, you want some experienced players on your team. So, that’s why the 42-year Macon city council veteran wants to represent the citizens of District 6. “I have the necessary experience,” said DeFore. If elected to serve on the new government, DeFore wants…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle Georgia non – profit is celebrating the one year anniversary of their new program geared at helping families battling cancer have lasting memories for years to come. When families learn one of their loved ones has cancer, it can be stressful. Jay’s HOPE Foundation’s Clicks 4 Hope is a program where professional photographers…
DAWSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Robins airman is behind bars in Tift County accused of murdering a woman and her unborn child. According to the GBI, 26-year-old Charlie Amos Wilson, III is accused of killing of 30-year-old Tameda Ferguson, who was about 8 1/2 months pregnant. GBI Agents in Sylvester confirmed Wilson is a member of the airforce and employed…