MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robert Abbott, a candidate for Macon-Bibb County Commission District 6, is concerned that Bibb County spends more money on it’s wants, rather than it’s needs. “My years of experience have taught me that you have to set priorities in your life just as you do your family budget… You’ve got to be able to weigh what’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon and Bibb county voters can rest assured, officials at the board of elections office say they’ve worked out all of their registration issues. One by one, voters wanted to make sure they got it right. Early voting is underway for the new Macon-Bibb County consolidated government, and a mix-up caused some to place their ballot…
It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and according to our guest — Joseph Andrews — many people don’t get screened for it until it’s too late. He came into the 41NBC studios to talk with us about what increases the risk for prostate cancer and what you need to know to get information. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the new Macon-Bibb County government takes office, Bert Bivins believes a lot of issues will pop up, and cooperation is going to be key to tackling them. “I’ve developed the ability to work with people to get along, and build consensus and I think that’s going to be critical with this new government ,” said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Macon residents have had enough of trash building up around their houses and they want the city to do something about it. People living in the Bloomfield community voiced their concerns at Macon’s city council meeting on Tuesday. Councilman Larry Schlesinger says the city is doing all it can to address the issue, but it’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative James Beverly is working with the VFW in Macon and dozens of organizations to bring veterans an opportunity to get free health screenings, but that’s not all. Beverly is hosting the second annual “Central Georgia’s Home Front Stand Down.” At the event, there’s a chance for vets to meet with members of the labor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Forsyth City Councilmen James Calloway and Desi Hansford in federal court Monday morning, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes. A news release from Michael Moore, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, said the two entered written plea agreements which could land them up to ten years in prison and a fine of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle Georgia couple is giving back to the community in more ways than one, opening up a brand new business bringing new jobs to the area. For Kristi Guss, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. The Warner Robins native is a new hire at a Shane’s Rib Shack in the city. She’s just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Boxing Club is getting kicked out of its home, but the nonprofit organization could be saved by Bibb County leaders. Bishop Frank Ray founded the boxing club in 1999. He says the owner of the building where they practice and hold matches did not give him a reason why the club has to…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tired of unwanted fliers filling her mailbox, one Gordon woman decided to turn her ‘junk mail’ into jewelry. June Lassetter mixes, pours and creates beads and bracelets with unwanted post; she calls her creations “Bling That’s Green”. Using toothpicks, charms and embellishments, the Wilkinson County mother crafted up a way to turn the glossy sales…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon police officer was recently honored for his heroic efforts to save lives. Christopher Burtrum was awarded for working to revive a man who crashed his motorcycle into a pick-up truck. Burtrum was also acknowledged for successfully resuscitating a woman found unconscious in the street. The unidentified woman is recuperating in a Macon Hospital after…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local Olive Garden serves those who serve our community. The big name chain restaurant held its 12th annual Labor Day Hospitaliano!-were service men and women are delivered a full lunch including: pasta, salad and breadsticks. This year the firemen of Station 6 were greeted by a staff of managers, and chefs ready to dish out some…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of middle Georgia runners laced up their sneakers today in Macon to run in the 37th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race. Men and women, some young….and some….young at heart took the streets of downtown Macon hoping to finish with impressive times. “I’m thinking an hour, I’m going to go with an hour, but I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local moms spent their Labor Day working to raise awareness about birthing choices. They’re demanding safer birthing practices that put the baby and mother first. The rally held in Washington Park in Macon was one of 170 rallies that took place across the country, Japan, Australia, and Canada. The rallies around the country were to call…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Bibb County Board of Education member, Terry Tripp, says she knows her experience is what the Macon-Bibb County government needs. “As a board member I learned so much about how to work about party lines, race lines, to get things done,” said Tripp. During that time, Tripp prides herself on helping to get the first…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jon Carson has spent a lot of time asking the residents of District 5 what they want for their community when the new government takes office. “A majority of them want a clean, safe, neighborhood… and of course jobs,” said Carson. Carson, who spent more than thirty years running and managing retail, says that’s why he’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For current Macon city council woman, Elaine Lucas, serving on the new Macon-Bibb Commission would be a new, but old task. “I know the process… and I’ve read the charter a number of times so I’m well versed in that,” said Lucas. She believes her experience is key when it comes to electing the best person…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Current Macon city councilman Louis Tompkins wants to continue his years of service to Macon and Bibb County by leading District 5. “The growing pains will be the inception and setting up of the new consolidated government,” said Tompkins. But, he believes his experience from council with budgets, personnel, leading, and working with people make him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paul Bronson says dilapidated homes are an eyesore in Macon-Bibb County’s new District 2, but he’s got a plan to put the homes back to use. “Transforming those homes into transitional homes for senior citizens, or army veterans that are coming back home from overseas,” said Bronson. Bronson, a U.S. Army Captain and a former firefighter,…
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Richard Petty will be at the 3rd Annual Racers Reunion on Saturday, August 31st in Byron, Georgia at the Historic Middle Georgia Raceway. The goal of this yearly festival is “to preserve, protect and celebrate the history and heritage of Middle Georgia Raceway while honoring the people, motor vehicles and venues that are part of motorsports history.” Raceway owner Tim Thornton…
Connect2Compete has teamed up with Quality Computer Systems to help deliver internet access for $9.95 a month to local families. Quality Computer System’s Brad Spiegel spoke with us about what they’ve been able to do to give affordable and fast internet access to local families. Details are in the interview, as well as on www.Connect2Compete.org. On the website, you can…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — He’s been out of the political arena for quite some time, but Theron Ussery says people with proven leadership need to run the new Macon-Bibb Commission. Ussery is running for commissioner of District 4. “With the mandates put on the new charter, there’s a lot of work to do… and I feel like I can work…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon city council woman Beverly Olson knows starting a new government from scratch is going to be tough, but she’s up for the challenge. She wants to serve as the commissioner for District 4. “I think the budgeting is going to be probably the hardest,” said Olson. In an interview with 41NBC, she talked about her…