MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Stratford Academy got an ‘out of this world’ learning experience Wednesday. One by one, the students there lined up for their once in a lifetime chance to speak with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. “I was surprised that we could actually make contact and I was very happy that he could answer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Sciences featuring the works of Macon native Charles Ladson and other rising artists from the regional Master of Fine Arts programs. The co-chairs of the fundraising effort, Mary Pinson and Cason Wilkin stopped by Daybreak with details on the exhibition. April 18 is the “Meet the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday marks day three for the search of the missing swimmer who drowned in the Ocmulgee River on Monday. Searchers used a cadaver dog, to narrow down the area and they believe they know where the body is. Even though it ained, searchers still looked for the body of 24-year-old Aaron Austin Cross. Motorboats were back…
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every spring, students in Wilcox County dress up and head off to separate proms, one for the white students and the other for black students. But this year, that could all change. “It’s embarrassing to know that I’m from the county that still does this,” Keela Bloodworth said. When Wilcox County schools integrated 30 years ago,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia Regional Airport has one of five air control towers in Georgia expected to close this month. 41 NBC spoke with Air Traffic Manager Walt Alexander about the pending closures and what he and his staff will do. Alexander, who’s been at his position for 22 years, talked about what the pending closure means for…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County Ford changed hands, and that means about 30 employees are jobless. On Wednesday morning the lot full with trucks and cars looked ready for business, but Peach County Ford wasn’t open. According to two employees, who didn’t want their names released, on Monday afternoon a majority of the staff was told to find new…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s prom season in middle Georgia, and some Warner Robins High School students have a message for all students; Don’t Drink and Drive. From the start, it’s easy to see where the Youtube video is going. It’s no secret, the message is clear. “Watching it gives me the chills,” Freshman Callie Bruce said about the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Unique and friendly animals are the norm when you walk in the doors of the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, but the upcoming Pet Show allows you to show off your unique and friendly animal at the museum. April 14th will bring the 58th annual Pet Show on museum grounds. This is the chance…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There is no shortage of music and musicians in middle Georgia, and that especially holds true in Macon. Studio41 and Joey Stuckey bring you BeatStar XL, a local hip-hop artist who isn’t shy about getting his music out and making his name known on the streets. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s new animal shelter will hold nearly 140 animals, and the best part is, there’ll still be room for expansion. Tuesday night, architects from Tevis Architects and Dunwody/Beeland Architects presented the building’s design plan to the Bibb County Commission. The site will be located back off the road in a wooded area in the 4800…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 12-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a car in north Macon. Emergency crews were on the scene Tuesday afternoon off of Pierce Avenue near the intersection of Old Holton Road. A relative tells 41NBC the child suffered ankle injuries after he was hit by a vehicle. Angelique Talley lives in Bowman Creek…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the newest expansion of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail complete, local leaders say they’re one step closer to creating one of the largest river trails in the state of Georgia. The half mile stretch runs through Riverside Cemetery toward Amerson River Park. The newest addition has been in the works since 1998. The goal is to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new fitness center is moving into downtown Macon and the Dannenberg. One of middle Georgia’s most well-known health clubs, Kinetix, will fill the corner commercial space on the bottom of the building. Partners of the Dannenberg Project like NewTown Macon call Kinetix the perfect fit for this new addition to downtown living. “When we brought…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon City councilman Louis Tompkins says it’s time for the city and Bibb County to move forward to make the new form of government work, and he wants to be a part of it. In front of a group of supporters at city hall, Tompkins said his committment to service is what motivated his decision to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Twiggs County superintendent Dr. Valya Lee is one of five finalists for the superintendent position in Tuscaloosa County. Dr. Lee took on the role as Twiggs County superintendent in July 2010. During an interview with 41NBC in May 2012, Dr. Lee said “My proudest moment was when we got the test scores back from the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One week after a fire started in a mechanical room at the Rosewood Nursing Center in East Macon, an 82 year old resident has died from smoke inhalation. Coroner Leon Jones said Betty Smith passed away at 10:05p.m. Monday while in ICU at the Medical Center. He added this is a direct result from last week’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re looking for ways to eat healthy but still keep a grasp on your budget, it’s an attainable goal already within your reach. Each month 41NBC teams up with Community Health Works to provide insight and solutions to health concerns and issues facing middle Georgians. Eating healthy food that won’t break the bank is a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week on Studio 41 we’re bringing you the man with the magic fingers. Keyboardist Tom Rule stopped by to talk with Joey Stuckey in this week’s Studio 41. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon council committee wants the Bibb County Commission to prioritize its recreation spending. The appropriations committee Monday afternoon asked the commission to build the Filmore Thomas Recreation Center first when it starts spending penny tax funds. The measure was sponsored by Councilman Ed DeFore and passed unanimously. Defore told the committee the county’s children need…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crews have temporarily called off the search for the body of a Warner Robins man who drowned Monday in the Ocmulgee River near Amerson Water Works Park. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells us the search will resume at 7:30 Tuesday morning. A possible drowning call came into the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office around 3:30 p.m. …
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities have released the dramatic 911 tapes that came moments after officers shot and killed a Warner Robins man back in March. The emergency calls detail the minutes that led up to the domestic dispute on Huntwood Lane, ending with Warner Robins police officers shooting and killing Anthony Rawls. In the calls, dispatchers listen to an…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Russell Holt’s defense attorney has filed a change of venue motion seeking to move his client’s upcoming murder trial to a different courthouse. Holt, a former Georgia Department of Corrections probation officer, is charged with shooting his girlfriend Jessica Wolfe last March. Wolfe worked as a legal assistant in the Houston County’s District Attorney’s Office. The…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education voted to extend the current acting superintendent’s position. During a called meeting Monday morning, the BOE immediately went into closed session. According to the agenda, they were discussing “personal matters, future acquisition property, pending litigation.” The board met behind closed doors for more than two hours. When thy returned,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Our weekly Pet of the Week from Macon Purrs N’ Paws is not for the person who wants to be left alone while at home. Jack the cat is outgoing, friendly, curious, and loves to cuddle and purr with anyone willing to pay him some attention. He is about a year and a half old, fully…