MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Singers, speakers and a civil rights leader are coming together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of integration at Mercer University. Ambassador Andrew Young, a former aid to Martin Luther King Jr., will speak at the school’s convocation this Friday, September 20. The event will kick off around 3 p.m. at the Willingham Auditorium on campus in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election Day for the Macon – Bibb consolidated government has come and gone, and we now have a clearer picture of who will lead the brand new government….at least for a few of the races. After the historic Macon – Bibb election, winners are smiling and thanking their supporters and their ready to take their positions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The brave fight of a television start is raising cancer awareness. Americans fell in love with Valerie Harper as Rhonda on the Mary Tyler Moore show and later on her own spinoff. Earlier this year, Harper revealed that she had been diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. Since then, something extraordinary happened and she’s already…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jeffery Monroe with the Bibb County Consolidation Transition Task Force joined 41 Today on Wednesday to discuss the future of the city and county governments becoming one by January 1, 2014. For more information head to www.middlegeorgiarc.org. Categories: 41 Today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s hurricane season and although there hasn’t been much activity brewing in Middle Georgia, you can never be too prepared in case of an emergency. September is National Preparedness month. Professional organizer Andi Willis stopped by Daybreak to share some tips on how to make your own emergency kit. For more information, visit FEMA’s website www.ready.gov…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Continuing with Georgia Music Month, Joey Stuckey sat down with Alan Walden for this week’s edition of Studio 41. To connect with Joey and Studio 41, go to www.41NBC.com/studio41 or like Studio 41 on Facebook. To watch the entire inteverview, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yb7RWhk1HQ&feature=youtu.be. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Second graders at Stratford Academy got a lesson in littering from the President of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, (KMBB) Pam Carswell. The tutorial forum was part of a nationwide initiative called “Waste in Place,” which is an interactive lesson for children. It teaches them how they can keep their communities clean. Carswell is a retired teacher and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Witness testimonies for the pre-trial motions in the Stephen McDaniel murder case finished up on Tuesday, but they’re scheduled to pick up later this year. McDaniel is accused of killing Mercer law graduate Lauren Giddings. A scheduling conflict caused the motion hearings to finish up this week. Both the prosecution and defense are concerned about the…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – Adam Ragan, has been around NASCAR all of his life his family has three generations of race car drivers. Adam is the older brother of championship NASCAR driver, David Ragan. “I went to Daytona my favorite is the Sprint Cup Race,” says Adam Ragan.. “My Dad use to race in the Winston Cup Season, now…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday is Election Day for Macon and Bibb County residents. Voters will cast their ballot throughout the day in a historic election to choose the leaders for the new consolidated government next year. State Representatives Allen Peake and Nikki Randall stopped by 41 TODAY to share their thoughts on how the new consolidated government will take…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday is the big day in Macon and Bibb County. The community is making history as voters cast their ballots in the first ever election of the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government. “We all have a part in making Macon successful so I think it’s important for everyone to come out and vote,” voter Rhonda Eldridge said….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 41NBC sat down with all the candidates running for Macon-Bibb County mayor. Here’s our interviews with Joe Allen, Charles Bishop, David Cousino, C. Jack Ellis, Sam Hart, and Robert Reichert. Categories: Elections
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The controversy surrounding a proposed coal-fired plant in Sandersville fired back up on Wednesday, as developers announced another delay ahead of new pollution regulations. Plant Washington has been a topic of tension in Washington County since 2008. After years of debate and millions of dollars in investment, it doesn’t look like the fuel dispute will end…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first day of pre-trial motions wrapped up on Monday for accused killer Stephen McDaniel. He’s on trial for the murder of Mercer Law graduate Lauren Giddings. Some of the biggest issues today were whether Stephen McDaniel voluntarily talked to police before being arrested, and whether a search of his apartment was consensual. Macon Police Detective David…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Motion hearings in the Stephen McDaniel murder case are underway Monday at the Bibb County courthouse. McDaniel is accused of murdering and dismembering Mercer Law grad Lauren Giddings in June 2011. Monday marks day one of five days the court has set aside to listen to dozens of motions filed by the defense. The first witness…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a major fiesta at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. More than 350 church and community members showed up to celebrate with song, dance and plenty of Latino dishes. Countries like: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Columbia, Costa Rico and Mexico represented the nationalities of Hispanics living in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Ditching the fairways for frisbees, disc golf is continuing to take flight in Middle Georgia. This weekend Macon’s Junior Olympics offered a smaller set of hands an opportunity to grasp on to the new sport. In the midst of the Macon Riverside Optimist Club’s competitions, the game soared with the kids. After a few smooth drives, 10-year-old…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head while sitting in a car. On Saturday morning, Courtney Culver was sitting in his car at the 1100 block of West Thomas Court when a bullet struck him in the back of the head. Culver identified the shooter as Michael Palmer, according…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old is under arrest after he allegedly fired shots into a home on Mercer University Drive on Sunday morning shortly after 5 a.m.. James Tolliver is charged with aggravated assault. According to the Macon Police Department, Tolliver shot at a residence at 2856 Mercer University Drive. No one was injured in the incident. Tolliver was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is one of the top five “Friendliest Towns” in America, that’s according to a Rand McNally “Best of the Road” contest. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert says there’s only one way to spell the friendliest city. “M-A-C-O-N…Macon,” he said. Rand McNally is holding a contest to find the top friendliest town in America,…
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…
