MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Outrage and controversy surrounding George Zimmerman’s acquittal spread to downtown Macon on Tuesday. Nearly a hundred people filled the streets calling for justice in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The impact of the verdict out of Florida continues to be felt across the nation and in Middle Georgia. “He was walking home,” said Liz Rice,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a spectacular collection of birds coming to the Museum of Arts and Sciences this weekend. Animal curator Sharron Wilhelm and special guest ‘Georgia,’ a Moluccan Cockatoo stopped by Daybreak with details on the upcoming ‘feathered frenzy.’ The annual Bird Day is Saturday, July 20 from 10A.M. to 4P.M. For more information, visit www.masmacon.org. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The lyrics of Ray Charles “Georgia on My Mind” are all that remain on the inside of the former Georgia Music Hall of Fame; symbolic for the two years the building sat seemingly forgotten after losing funding from the state. “We can continue to cherish and take care of the music heritage in the state because…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The rescue group that helps animals in need is now in need itself,and searching for a permanent home. Macon Purrs N Paws is in the midst of a smelly situation at its current location and it could possibly get them evicted. In May, the organization’s neighbors on Rocky Creek Road complained about a strong smell coming…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For years, folks have flocked to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to see Broadway’s biggest hits…but now, The Grand Opera House in downtown Macon is bringing those shows to Middle Georgia. The theatre has been repurposed through the years–but recently, it’s found it’s real purpose. “Those big shows have the spectacle, I mean that’s what it’s…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crawford County kids are expanding their culinary horizons with an hour long lesson at Dickey Farms. Farm Fridays is a class that introduces youngsters to new foods and new ways to eat. The program is a yummy way to teach kids how the food on their plates gets to them. Farm Fridays creators Andrea Seagraves starts…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been a week since the shooting outside the Zodiac Lounge in downtown Macon left three people injured and one teenager dead. At a vigil for 17-year-old Jamonni Bland Thursday, family and friends said they believed Macon has a problem and called for an end to the violence. “When is it gonna stop?” asked Bland’s mother,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s central services department has a new home. Thursday, the mayor and other city leaders gathered to cut the ribbon at an open house ceremony. Macon Central Services’ staff and workers held the celebration at their new building locateed at 1000 Seventh Street. A small crowd made up of city officials and employees listened as Mayor…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A U.S. Congressman wants to eliminate furloughs for Department of Defense civilian workers. Monday, automatic cuts went into effect, resulting in 11 furlough days between now and September 30 for civilian employees, including the ones at Robins Air Force Base. Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), who represents the 12th district of Georgia, fiiled legislation that would put…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Agriculture knew about the injured horse at the home of a Macon man who is facing animal cruelty charges. Equine Manager Matt Thompson tells 41NBC his department first learned about that horse’s condition in May. He says the department went out to Raymond Carlisle’s home off Walden Road several times. A vet…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chick-fil-a restaurants nationwide are celebrating Cow Appreciation Day on Friday. Customers who visit one the restaurants dressed head to toe as a cow will receive a free combo meal. The ninth annual appreciation day also lets customers receive a free entrée of their choice if they are wearing any cow spotted accessory, such as a hat,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The X-Mart on Emery Highway was robbed again early Friday morning. The suspect walked in, showed his gun, and demanded money. He ran away once he got the cash. The suspect is described as a male in his early 20’s and is approximately 5’9 and 179lbs. The suspect was wearing all black with a mask covering…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help after a man robbed a Circle K gas station in North Bibb county late Thursday night. Witnesses say an armed black male grabbed two beers and then demanded money from a cashier.The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount. No one was injured. The man is described as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The message Thursday was clear at a vigil for 17-year-old Jomanni Bland: End the senseless violence. Bland was one of four who were shot last Friday outside the Zodiac Lounge in downtown Macon. “It’s time out for it,” says Pastor Roland Stroud of Power Life Church. “We’ve got to work together as a community. It’s not…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week, thousands of civilian workers at Robins Air Force Base took their first furlough day and one local credit union is helping create the financial plan to help make up the difference. Robins Federal Credit Union is just minutes away from the base gates, consumer lending manager Shane Reagan is standing by with a…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County schools will open later this year, and have a shorter calendar as a result of state funding cuts. Superintendent John Douglas sent a news release to 41NBC with the automated phone message that is going out to parents to notify them of the change. It says: “Hello! Hope everyone is having a great summer….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon-Bibb County firefighter is in critical condition at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. He was hit by a car as deputies and other fire fighters responded to a traffic accident this morning around 9:40 on I-75, near Sardis Church Road. 18 year old Nayef Mohammd Shroof of Warner Robins was identified as the person…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators found malnourished and injured animals at his home. Investigators do not have an exact number, but believe there could be close to one hundred animals at the home off Walden Road. 41NBC was the only camera rolling as equine inspectors from the Georgia Department of Agriculture…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials are calling Cordele’s inland port the connector job creator of Middle Georgia. The port in Savannah is one the busiest in the country and the direct rail connect to Cordele is an attempt to bring some of the coastal money inland. “We’ve been working on this for a while now,” said Bruce Drennan, the Cordele-Crisp…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After more than seven decades, the first state trooper to die in the line of duty here in the Peach State is honored with a special memorial. Georgia State Patrolman Sgt. William Frederick Black, Jr., of Macon, died while on the job in December of 1940 after he was shot during a routine traffic stop. Wednesday,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A big-name retailer is teaming up with a local peach orchard to get fresher produce in its local stores. Walmart has teamed up with Lane Southern orchards to get local fruits and vegetables inside their stores. Walmart’s Vice President of Produce and Floral, Dorn Wenninger, believes finding farmers close to their stores will enhance the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to a federal court filing, slain Mercer Law graduate Lauren Gidding’s accused killer Stephen McDaniel denied that he murdered and dismembered Giddings. Tuesday, Floyd Buford one of McDaniel’s attorneys filed McDaniel’s answer to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lauren’s parents, William and Karen Giddings. On June 17, the Giddings filed a 23 page complaint…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County elections are no longer in limbo, now that a federal judge has ruled when voters can cast their ballot. Candidate for Macon-Bibb County District 4 commissioner Mallory Jones filed the lawsuit against the supervisor of the Bibb County Board of Elections, the board, and the Bibb County Commissioners over the election delay last month….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A unique artist graced Shadow Sound Studio in Macon for this week’s edition of Studio 41. Joey Stuckey sat down with Chris Glover. For more information, check out Studio 41’s Facebook page. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents