Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Mount de Sales
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
Coaches’ Corner With Bill Shanks – Howard High School
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
Celebrate ‘National Chicken Wing Day’ In Middle Georgia With Neighborhood Favorites
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…
Bragg Jam 2013 Ends on a High Note
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 Animal Rescue Group Burglarized
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…
School Won’t be Delayed After Small Fire at Rutland High
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 Woman Arrested for Stabbing Man with Kitchen Knife
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 Officer Arrested, Charged with Giving Info to Accused Drug Dealer
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…
Body Discovered at Macon Motel
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…
Kathleen Teen Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Life in Sister’s Shooting Death and Arson
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…
5th Annual Kody Lucas Memorial Birthday Blood Drive To Help Save Lives
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…
Local Pastor Celebrates 39 Years in Ministry
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…
The Pros and Cons to “BYOD”
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
New Candidate Talks About Joining Bibb Commission Race
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…
Michelle Nunn Announces Bid for Senate, Makes Macon First Public Appearance
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 Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges Finds Support on Facebook
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…
Jones County Man Identifed in Fatal Hit-and-Run
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County sheriff’s office has released the name of the victim of the fatal hit and run in Gray. Marquis Deshaun Lawson, 28, lived on Wheeler Road where was hit. His body was found in a ditch Thursday morning by a passerby. The sheriff’s still needs help finding information in this case. Anyone with information…
Fort Hawkins Officials Break Ground for Visitor’s Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A project hat took years in the making broke ground Thursday at Fort Hawkins. A large crowd gathered in front of the fort to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Fort Hawkins Visitor’s Center. The log cabin building will be the new home to artifacts, memorabilia, and a theatre that shows a film on the fort’s history….
Little League Softball Teams Arrive in Warner Robins for Southeast Region Tournament
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The girls from Toccoa Little League are loud and proud and ready to represent the Peach State! Starting Thursday, girls from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia will duke it out at Little League Southeast Park. The tournament champion moves on to the World Series in Portland, Oregon. It’s…
Local Ambulance Company Gains National Honor for CPR Video Featuring Macon Rapper
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local ambulance company gains national recognition for coming up with a catchy way to teach CPR, all with the help of a popular Middle Georgia rapper. Mid Georgia Ambulance teamed up with Flocco Torres to make sure you’re ready when a scary situation happens. It’s a creative approach to help people learn the life-saving procedure. The…
Wilkinson County Family Hosting Bone Marrow Drive, Hoping to Find a Match for Son
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Antwon Coverson could grow up to be a track star, with a little practice he might master the breast stroke, or maybe there’s stand-up comedy in his future. Even though he looks like you’re average, rambunctious 5-year-old, Antwon’s parents know that every experience, could be his last. “I have to swallow those parent instincts and just…
Charges Dropped Against One Man in Zodiac Lounge Shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Charges were dismissed for one of the men accused in the Zodiac Lounge shooting, and according to Macon Police the incident was caught on camera. According to police, 27-year-old Jarrett Taylor was released from the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Friday. Taylor was one of the eight people charged with criminal attempt to commit murder…
Twiggs County Possibly Facing Sanctions Over Water System Complications
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Twiggs County may have to fund a new water system they already paid for. The county is facing sanctions from the government over a project that was supposed to be completed using federal grant money. The state’s department of community affairs told commissioners sanctions will be given out for failure to meet requirements using…
U.S. House Passes Amendment to End DoD Civilian Employee Furlough Days
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An amendment passed in the U.S. House of Representatives will cut civilian employee furlough days for Robins Air Force Base and other bases across the country for the next fiscal year. Georgia Congressman John Barrow wrote the bipartisan amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill that was passed on Tuesday. It still requires the…