MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Current Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel says he’s not done serving the citizens of Macon and Bibb County. In an interview with 41NBC, Bechtel says while it’s going to be a challenge, he believes the new government will be able to reduce it’s operating budget over time. But, that means being fiscally responsible from the start….
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As 41NBC wraps up Superintendent Week on Daybreak, Amanda Castro sat down with Baldwin County’s Superintendent Geneva Braziel. Mrs. Braziel shared her expectations for the school year and what’s ahead for students. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for something to do outdoors this weekend, the Ocmulgee National Monument has just the thing. Superintendent Jim David stopped in with details on the first ever Butterfly Bio Blitz. The event is open to the public and encourages participants to collect data and identify different species of butterfly on the grounds. The blitz…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Coliseum Oncology Nurse Beverly Stanley stopped by Daybreak to raise awareness of the disease and share details on free lab testing during Macon’s Beer Festival. The Macon Beer Fest kicks off Saturday, August 24 at 3p.m. It is a fundraiser for Pints for Prostates, which is an organization that…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A group of middle Georgia state senators and legislators hit the Go Fish Education Center in Perry Thursday night to mix and mingle with the business community. The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 12th annual “Legislative Appreciation Reception” to honor the people who serve Houston County, and represent them at the state level. Local…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Congressman Austin Scott was in Perry Thursday night for a brief visit with state legislators and local business leaders. Scott spoke with 41NBC about the NSA. “You’ll see us, I believe over, the next several weeks dealing with the NSA issue in a fairly aggressive manner. We’re going to find a way that protects people’s right…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This morning, we continued our conversations with superintendents in the Middle Georgia area by talking with Bibb County’s interim leader Dr. Steve Smith. 41NBC’s Melissa Lee listens as he shares what he needs to move Middle Georgians forward. Categories: Daybreak
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Imagine swimming across a river and in just a matter of a few hours the water level rises and the current is faster, leaving you stranded. The Milledgeville Fire Department says it has responded to several situations just like that at the Oconee River Greenway this year. Now the chief is working with community leaders to…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Windsor Academy football coach, Jimmy Watts, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are investigating after a woman accused State Senator David Lucas of choking the grandson of his wife’s political opponent. Kinya Miller filed a report with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, saying Lucas walked up to her 14-year-old autistic son Wednesday evening at Lakeview Apartments, where Lucas’ wife, District 3 Commission candidate Elaine Lucas,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The week-long discussions with Middle Georgia school superintendents continues this morning in Houston County. Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee sits down with Superintendent Robin Hines as he talks about his expectations for the upcoming school year. Categories: Daybreak
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee sits down with Peach County Schools superintendent Joe Ann Denning as she discusses her expectations for the upcoming school year. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nationwide budget cuts have trickled down into the preschool classrooms across Middle Georgia. Automatic federal spending cuts required Head Start programs, a free preschool care to low-income families, to scale back by %5.27. In Bibb and Monroe Counties, Head Start Director Pamela Brown is learning a lesson in subtraction this school year. So far, she’s cut…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Sheriff’s deputy suspended after he was arrested in Spalding County following a bar brawl had only been on the job for four months. Crawford County Deputy Scott Richard Bruce was involved in the fight Aug. 18, at the Country Rock Bar and Grill, located at 2700 North Expressway in Spalding County.Bruce and an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the school shooting scare in Atlanta unfolded Tuesday, Bibb County school officials were watching. David Gowan, Director or Risk Management at Bibb County Schools, says his team is working to create an even tighter security effort around the classrooms, so they’ll be ready in a similar situation. “Our board has funded phase 1 of a…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Perry High School football coach, Erik Soliday, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Central Fellowship High School football coach, Chris Oxford, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Mary Persons High School football coach, Brian Nelson, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Southwest High School football coach, Joe Dupree, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UPDATED: Houston County deputies have identified the victims in Sunday’s double homicide. They are 30-year-old Shaland McConnell and 32-year-old Ruben Miranda, both of Jonesboro. Investigators say neither of them had identification when their bodies were found in a wooded area off North Houston Lake Road Monday. Deputies say the two were shot to death at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Be prepared to be amazed by this week’s artist in Studio 41. Host Joey Stuckey sat down with Stephie Rae to talk about her music. To connect with Joey and Studio 41, you can go to www.41nbc.com/studio41. If you would like to find out more about Stephie, you can visit www.stephierae.com. Also don’t forget to like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for two men who robbed an adult store late Tuesday night. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the X-Mart on Emery Highway around 11 p.m. The release says the suspects approached two of the clerks who were outside smoking,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three hours of witness testimony and evidence review at Tuesday’s hearing, the Milledgeville ethics board is continuing the probe into a complaint filed against a city council member. Local business owner and photographer, Danielle Fields filed the complaint accusing Milledgeville city council member Phillip Joiner of misusing city funds and taking money for training and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen says he’s not running for re-election,but he is running for city council. Tuesday afternoon, Shaheen announced he’ll seek the post 1 seat in November. That’s council man Mike Daley’s seat. Shaheen says he’s running for council because he wants to run to fix the city charter, so it has either a…