MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twenty seven Macon-Bibb County Fire recruits are now officially firefighters. The fire department held a graduation ceremony for the recruits Friday, at Central Georgia Technical College. It was the largest firefighter graduating class.Family and friends along with fire officials filled the auditorium to congratulate the recruits for successfully completing the 12 week training course. Fire Chief…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sounds of jack hammers and fork lifts fill the air near Centerville City Hall where a new law enforcement center is under way. “Last week we came in it Monday and the exterior walls were coming up and it was all real nice and almost within the next day there were welders up there and…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County man pleaded guilty to murder for duct taping an elderly man in a chair and leaving him to die almost five years ago. Jones County District Attorney Fred Bright tells 41NBC 25-year-old Tyrone Richardson (pictured top) pleaded guilty to murder, armed robbery, false imprisonment, and burglary Monday morning in court. Richardson and the…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the suspected gang members wanted for his involvement in a brutal gang beating turned himself into authorities over the weekend. According to Wilkinson County jail records, 21-year-old Malcom Daniels (pictured top) turned himself into the sheriff’s office on Sunday. Daniels was one of 11 suspected members of the gang known as “Group Development” who…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Rutland High School football coach, George Collins, 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 Warner Robins High School football coach, Bryan Way, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
GLENWOOD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wheeler County man is facing murder charges after he shot his brother-in-law, according to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Roger Bryant tells 41NBC sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting at Apple Village Apartments Sunday morning. Bryant says 47-year-old Steve Sutton shot 47-year-old Butch Anderson. GBI Special Agent in Charge Todd Lowery says the…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with John Milledge Academy football coach, J.T. Wall, 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 Mount de Sales’ football coach, Robert Slocum, 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 Howard High School’s football coach, Barney Hester, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday is National Chicken Wing Day! To celebrate the occasion, Chief Operating Officer of Buffalo’s Cafe Shaun Curtis and owner of Francar’s in Macon, Carl Fambro both stopped by Daybreak with their signature chicken wings. Buffalo’s Cafe shared half of it’s sauces and signature blue cheese dressing. Francar’s has 40+ wing sauces to share and are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bragg Jam 2013 ended on a high note this weekend as thousands of people flocked downtown to listen to great music and shop local. Organizers estimate more than 3,000 people visited the city this weekend; stopping by stores, museums and restaurants. “Ideally people come down here, bring their kids, have a good time, and then it’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon animal rescue group is picking up the pieces after burglars broke in and stole cleaning supplies. Volunteers at Macon Purrs ‘n Paws made the discovery on Saturday morning at the location on Rocky Creek Road. Director Anne Brennaman told police it appears the thieves came in through the back of the building and pried…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Rutland High School roof fire won’t delay the start of school. The blaze broke out Friday while a welder was working on the roof. Bibb Schools’ Risk Management director, David Gowan, says sparks ignited some insulation around one of the building’s A/C units. Gowan says thanks to the contractor’s quick actions, the accident caused minimal…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville woman is in jail after police accused her of stabbing a man with a large kitchen knife. Major Reggie Hill says Kiera Davis is charged with aggravated assault. Hill says she got in a fight with Tyrone Davis, no relation, at his home Thursday evening. She went into the kitchen and returned with a…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Reynolds police officer was arrested and is facing charges for abusing his access to private police records of Georgia citizens and then sharing that information with an accused drug dealer. The police chief says he was shocked to find out one of his men was helping the bad guys. “He was a great officer,” Reynolds…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Police are investigating a death at a motel on Houston Road. That’s according to Bibb County coroner Leon Jones. Authorities say it happened at the Magnolia Court Motel and the body was found just before 10 a.m. No information has been released regarding the victim or how the person died. Stay with 41NBC for the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Kathleen teenager accused of shooting and killing her 12-year-old sister and then setting the family home on fire pleaded guilty in court Friday morning. During a hearing, Carmen Collins pleaded guilty to malice murder and first degree arson. She originally pleaded not guilty up until two weeks ago when she admitted to the shooting death…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Kody Lucas was an old soul, wise beyond his years. He’s widely known for his 5 year battle with an Anaplastic Astrocytoma, a brain tumor causing him to undergo surgeries, chemo, therapy, and countless blood transfusions. Diagnosed at the age of 14, doctors said he had a 20% chance to live 2 years, but he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are times when a story comes along about a person who is doing something incredible, just by doing their job. This weekend there is a big celebration happening at the Pentecostal Temple in Macon, to honor Pastor Larry Dunning for his 39 years in church ministry, and everyone is invited! The Pentecostal Temple is on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’ve heard the term “B-Y-O-D” or bring your own device, but what exactly does it mean and what are the advantages and disadvantages to this concept? The owner of Quality Computers, Brad Spiegel, stopped by Daybreak with some information. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new candidate has entered the race for Bibb County Commission District 6, and he says it’s all thanks to his one year old daughter. Chhor Chav, a civilian employee at Robins Air Force Base, says he wants people to look at Macon and say it’s a great place to live. The California native who’s planted…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Michelle Nunn made Macon’s Jeneane’s Cafe her first official public appearance after announcing she’ll run for the U.S. Senate to fill Saxby Chambliss’ seat when he retires. She went table to table, shaking hands, and introducing herself to lunchers. “This is my sort of home country and my family’s home country,” said Nunn. Nunn, a Perry…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man facing animal cruelty charges has hundreds of followers coming to his defense on Facebook. Raymond Carlisle was arrested earlier this month after investigators found malnourished and neglected animals at his south Bibb County home. His lawyer says it is rare to find such outpouring support from the community in a case like…