MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Nile Virus has made it’s way to the Peach State and local health officials want to make Middle Georgians are on high alert. “There are about 21 cases in the state of Georgia that number does include three deaths,” Jennifer Jones with the North Central Health District said. According to the CDC, 47 states…
IRWINTON, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT)- Wilkinson County Schools were dismissed just after 2:00pm Friday afternoon, for some sort of emergency. A teacher at Wilkinson Primary School told a 41 NBC employee who has a child there, that it was a bomb threat. But that has not been independently confirmed with the police department or sheriff’s office. The 41 NBC employee described the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Renowned playwright Shelton Land stopped by Daybreak to share details on his upcoming production, “You Get Back, What, You Put Out.” Land is an ex-felon who served more than 7 years in prison. Upon his release, he started a non-profit organization called Land Mindz. The group offers help to former offenders, recovering addicts, and the homeless….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Richard Sybert wiped away tears Thursday as he testified to shooting and killing Joni Clements. “I confessed to this, that’s why all three of us are here today. I became a man, that’s a coward sitting right there,” Sybert said from the stand. Clements is accused of hiring Robert and Richard Sybert to murder his wife…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new middle Georgia traveling football and cheerleading squad starts its first season on Saturday. The Mid Georgia Thundering Herd is based in Monroe County and will play other teams from the metro-Atlanta area this fall. Most football organizations emphasize hard work on the football field. The Mid Georgia Thundering Herd is no exception to that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirty lucky kids from the Boys & Girls Club got the chance of a lifetime on Thursday afternoon. Academy Sports and Outdoors on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins is opening its doors to the public for the first time on Friday, but the sporting goods store welcomed its first customers a day early–with a shopping…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Robins airman earns high honors for his heroism while serving in Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Gene Jameson is a hero and it’s all because of his actions on August 20, 2011 while stationed in Afghanistan. “We got attacked by insurgents,” Sgt. Jameson said. “It ignited one building and that building kind of spread to other…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – If you like beer, or you want to learn more about the craft of brewing beer, head to downtown Macon this weekend. The Macon Beer Festival will be held Saturday, August 25th. This is more than just a chance to drink beer, though. The event, sponsored by the Macon Rotary Club, will offer men over…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Robert Sybert testified at the James Clements’ murder-for-hire trial Wednesday that Clements offered money and an escort to kill his wife. James Clements’ is accused of hiring Robert and Richard Sybert to murder his wife Joni Clements. Joni Clements was shot and killed in her home in Warner Robins. According to Robert Sybert’s testimony, Clements talked about Joni…
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The menu may change everyday, but the service has remained the same for 20 years. The Meal Ticket Cafeteria is known around Macon County for it’s soulful servings. Customers trickle in Monday through Friday for their favorite lunch item. Lenton Hayes says, “It’s just good eating, it’s good eating.” The recipes are all thanks to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election day is here. Tuesday is your final chance to cast your vote in Georgia’s primary. There are several races on the ballot including the democratic runoff between Georgia State Senator Miriam Paris and former State Representative David Lucas for State Senator from District 26. Both candidates are pounding the pavement on election day and asking…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen has died after running a red light Monday evening. According to Houston County Coroner Danny Galpin, 17-year-old Kyle Hillock was struck broadside by a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 96 and Thompson Mill Road. Galpin says the incident happened around 6:30P.M. Update- The Houston County Sheriff’s Office was back on the scene of a deadly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rock ‘N Soul Benefit Show is this Saturday, August 25. Solid Gold Sock Hop owner, Ben Sandifer stopped by Daybreak with details on the event honoring fallen Sergeant Rodney M. Davis. Davis is a Macon native who received the Medal of Honor after he was killed in Vietnam almost 45 years ago. For more information…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are your Labor Day weekend plans looking a little boring right now? Head to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Start your weekend Thursday with race qualifying, then charge full-speed into the weekend with a different race every night. Ed Clark, owner of Atlanta Motor Speedway, stopped in our studio Monday morning, to talk about what you can expect…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every Monday morning we bring you a pet, or sometimes multiple pets who are in need of adoption in middle Georgia. This week we have four animals who need a good home. Watch the video to find out more about getting animals into your home, and out of shelters. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the perks of being in T.V., is having fun with my job, and being able to show that to viewers. Since August 17th is my Birthday, I wanted to take “ya’ll” around town, to show you some options of what you can get for free when it’s your Birthday. I hope you enjoy watching…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon musician and songwriter, Joey Stuckey, stopped by the Daybreak studio to play some Friday morning jams. Stuckey is promoting his newest album, Mixture, a combination of jazz, blues, and rock n’ roll. Stuckey also surprised Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke, by singing him ‘Happy Birthday’. You can get all the latest on Joey Stuckey, what he’s up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Many people swear when they start eating healthier, their grocery bill goes up. It turns out many healthy foods are actually less expensive than junk food. Claire Monroe with Weight Watchers joined Daybreak to share some tips. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An organization aimed at protecting teachers from abusive administrators was in Macon on Wednesday, protesting the controversial ‘Macon Miracle Plan’. The Metro Association of Classroom Educators, or MACE for short, held up neon signs in front of the Bibb County Courthouse in protest of Bibb Schools’ superintendent Romain Dallemand’s strategic plan, which received both widespread acclaim…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cox Capitol Theatre Board of Directors announces Tim Obelgoner, the general manager of Hummingbird Stage and Tap Room in downtown Macon, has taken over management duties at the theater. Obelgoner and his staff will absorb the existing staff and add additional staff in order to dramatically increase the utilization of the downtown landmark. “The Cox…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AT&T is asking a state agency to force a small, privately owned Middle Georgia telephone company to raise its rates. Public Service Telephone Company is a family owned phone provider that serves residents and businesses from the Columbus city limits to the Macon city limits. AT&T wants the Georgia Public Service Commission to force the private…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Josie’s Restaurant has been serving Middle Georgians for more than three decades. It all started because of one woman’s dream. Cynthia Williams, Sharon Oglesby, and Brenda Dean are sisters now running the family business. The restaurant is named for their mother, who they say always loved to cook. Cynthia said, “This is her dream and we’re…
McINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – McIntyre, Georgia is getting national attention because of a hit TV show on TLC, but some people say it’s not portraying their town in the correct light. “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” premiered last Wednesday with great ratings, but it’s getting mixed reviews in the small Middle Georgia town where it’s filmed. “A dollar makes me…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Board of Education tabled the vote to install cameras on school buses. The board voted to postpone the decision on the installation of 20 cameras on school bus crossing arms. American Traffic Solutions would handle most of the installation. The cameras would be used to catch violators passing the buses while children are…