MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Bibb County Board of Education member, Terry Tripp, says she knows her experience is what the Macon-Bibb County government needs. “As a board member I learned so much about how to work about party lines, race lines, to get things done,” said Tripp. During that time, Tripp prides herself on helping to get the first…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jon Carson has spent a lot of time asking the residents of District 5 what they want for their community when the new government takes office. “A majority of them want a clean, safe, neighborhood… and of course jobs,” said Carson. Carson, who spent more than thirty years running and managing retail, says that’s why he’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For current Macon city council woman, Elaine Lucas, serving on the new Macon-Bibb Commission would be a new, but old task. “I know the process… and I’ve read the charter a number of times so I’m well versed in that,” said Lucas. She believes her experience is key when it comes to electing the best person…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Current Macon city councilman Louis Tompkins wants to continue his years of service to Macon and Bibb County by leading District 5. “The growing pains will be the inception and setting up of the new consolidated government,” said Tompkins. But, he believes his experience from council with budgets, personnel, leading, and working with people make him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paul Bronson says dilapidated homes are an eyesore in Macon-Bibb County’s new District 2, but he’s got a plan to put the homes back to use. “Transforming those homes into transitional homes for senior citizens, or army veterans that are coming back home from overseas,” said Bronson. Bronson, a U.S. Army Captain and a former firefighter,…
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Richard Petty will be at the 3rd Annual Racers Reunion on Saturday, August 31st in Byron, Georgia at the Historic Middle Georgia Raceway. The goal of this yearly festival is “to preserve, protect and celebrate the history and heritage of Middle Georgia Raceway while honoring the people, motor vehicles and venues that are part of motorsports history.” Raceway owner Tim Thornton…
Connect2Compete has teamed up with Quality Computer Systems to help deliver internet access for $9.95 a month to local families. Quality Computer System’s Brad Spiegel spoke with us about what they’ve been able to do to give affordable and fast internet access to local families. Details are in the interview, as well as on www.Connect2Compete.org. On the website, you can…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — He’s been out of the political arena for quite some time, but Theron Ussery says people with proven leadership need to run the new Macon-Bibb Commission. Ussery is running for commissioner of District 4. “With the mandates put on the new charter, there’s a lot of work to do… and I feel like I can work…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon city council woman Beverly Olson knows starting a new government from scratch is going to be tough, but she’s up for the challenge. She wants to serve as the commissioner for District 4. “I think the budgeting is going to be probably the hardest,” said Olson. In an interview with 41NBC, she talked about her…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mallory Jones believes in order for the new consolidated Macon-Bibb County government to get off to the right start it needs to earn the faith and trust of the public. “I’m a firm believer in transparency and accountability. Transparency without accountability doesn’t mean anything, so we’ve got room for improvement there in both governments,” said Jones….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon City Councilman Henry Gibson is asking a Bibb County Superior Court Judge to decide if Al Tillman should be allowed to remain in the District 9 commission race. A couple of weeks ago, Gibson filed a complaint with the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections. It said based on Al Tillman’s homestead exemption tax, he is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of NASCAR fans in middle Georgia got the chance to meet hometown hero, driver David Ragan. He joined members of his fan club at his dealership in Perry today, to get ready for this weekend’s Sprint Cup series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ragan says he’s amazed at the amount of support that comes from middle Georgia, and his…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The freshmen at Twiggs County High School are getting a head start on their future. Sixty-eight students signed the pledge agreement for the Heriff Jones Believe in You program stating they would finish graduation. The official ceremony was held on Monday, but students and teachers are welcome to sign their name to the year-long agreement all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Car break-ins continue to plague residents of a Macon neighborhood. The Highlands subdivision off Mumford Road has seen its share of burglaries this summer, and neighbors say Wednesday night they were hit again. “It happened just about a month or so ago too,” says resident Jodi Rigby. Rigby couldn’t believe it when, for the second time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A major mixup at the Bibb County Board of Elections causes nearly 800 voters to register in the wrong district, and those who already early voted cannot vote again. 41NBC confirmed that information with Elections Supervisor Jeanetta Watson Thursday afternoon. Watson says when the elections office sent out registration forms to District 2 and 3 voters,…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pamela Moss will spend the rest of her life behind bars after a jury found her guilty in the murder of a Henry County businessman. After two and half days of testimony and closing arguments Thursday morning, the jury came to its decision in 30 minutes. The defense tried to convince jurors Pamela Moss was insane…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When the FPD Vikings start their 2013 season in the newly renovated George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium Friday night, their playing field will bear a new name. Austin Childers was born with mitochondrial disease, which essentially zaps away the energy in his body’s cells. “There’s not a cure, so you just treat symptoms,” says Ashley Childers,…
<iframe width=”640″ height=”480″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/3FiEy6gMUDg” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After years of sitting empty, a former carpenter facility is being transformed into a ‘communiversity’. Milledgeville City Council members unanimously approved the resolution to repurpose the former Shaw building into the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Community Business & Arts Development Center. The more than 92,000 square foot vacant plant on South Wayne…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon City Councilman Henry Ficklin says he’s been walking the streets in District 2 and the residents have some big concerns about the new government. “I talk to people who are really just, you know, with a big question mark, what is going on in Macon,” said Ficklin. Ficklin says many people have said they are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Councilman Larry Schlesinger says when Macon and Bibb County merge he wants to represent the residents of District 2. When asked what his top concerns are for the residents of District 2 Larry Schlesinger said safe neighborhoods and jobs are big priorities. He says while bringing big businesses to Macon-Bibb County is a great thing, leaders…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of Macon’s hometown favorites is at risk of shutting their doors. H&H restaurant has been around for more than five decades dishing up Southern classics to the community, and to celebrities friends, like the Allman Brothers. After the federal economic crash during 2007, the small business saw a decline in profits, and still has yet…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Northeast High School football coach, Bruce Mullen, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — American Pride Bank will be taking over a gas station in middle Georgia and filling up gas tanks as part of a nationwide initiative called “Take Back Your Banking.”President and CEO, John Hall stopped by Daybreak with details on how to take advantage of the savings at the pump and the benefits of banking local….