FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former U.S. Ambassador and civil rights advocate Andrew Young was in Middle Georgia Monday, raising money for students and challenging representatives to work together. Young was the keynote speaker at Fort Valley State University’s 26th annual Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon. The former congressman challenged legislators to work for the benefit of the community and…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time, since he announced his resignation, Fort Valley State University’s president, is speaking out. In September, the university announced its plan to layoff employees and cut the school budget in order to avoid a potential $5.2 million budget shortfall. Just months after, amid the brewing budget struggle, Dr. Larry Rivers announced he…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The father and son wanted for armed robbery and home invasion are also facing charges in Wilkinson County. Joseph Walter (pictured top) and Joseph Lee Pagan (pictured bottom) were arrested on Friday in connection with recent string of burglaries off Highway 112 in Wilkinson County. Investigator Thomas Taylor tells 41NBC the sheriff’s office started getting calls…
MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s former Democratic Party chairman announces he’ll run for a seat on the new, consolidated government. 25-year-old Danny Glover tells us he’ll run for the District 3 seat on the new county commission. He says this county has several issues that need to be fixed, and with the help of the community, he thinks those…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Bibb County Democratic Party are asking the Department of Justice to deny clearance on the four senate bills that call for nonpartisan elections in Bibb County. In a letter addressed to Assistant Attorney General, Thomas Perez, it says the new legislation goes against the consolidation bill the residents of Macon and Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you like running to help support a good cause, or you think you have what it takes to get up on stage in front of thousands of fans and sing for them, why not do both? State Bank and Trust of Jones County is sponsoring a Relay for Life race, as well as an event…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The time is now to get your kids enrolled in the Bibb County Pre-K Program. Daybreak anchor Kyle Warnke sat down with Lori Smith, the Pre-K Program Director to learn more about the 2012-2013 registration process. Registration ends on Thursday, February 28th. You can register your children from 8am to 5pm at the Welcome Center. For…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — From Wonder Woman to Thor, to middle Georgia’s own Ghost-busters, Comic Con in Warner Robins comic con brought out about 400 card players, characters, and of course comic-book fanatics. “We got a lot of different people with a lot of different interests that all come together,” said Mike McDaniel, co-sponsor of the Atlanta South Comic…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Congressman John Barrow wants to help his constituents with their taxes. The US lawmaker is hosting a series of tax preparation fairs across his district this week, and the first one will be held right here in middle Georgia. On Tuesday, February 19th, the congressman will be at 100 Waterford Trail, in Dublin. It’s a free…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Valentine’s Day may be over, but one Warner Robins based ministry is still, spreading the love. Almost 200 people, including Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen attended this year’s Because We Love You luncheon. The 5th annual event started as a way to show the senior citizens in the community some encouragement. The luncheon is hosted…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three days, several venues and over 80 screenings, the Macon Film Festival 2013 is now over. This year’s festival featured special guests Crystal Chappell, an actress from ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’; Steve Rash, director of ‘The Buddy Holly Story’, and actress and independent film star Mink Stole. Reality star Honey Boo Boo also made…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The controversy and concern surrounding the shooting death of a Macon man outside of Kroger, has prompted federal authorities to intervene. It’s been almost two months now, since Macon Police Officer Clayton Sutton shot and killed Sammie Davis, Jr. outside of the Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue. This past week, the family of Davis and local…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just one day after the Bibb School District announced it’s eliminating 53 jobs because of grant cuts, those who are losing their positions still had a lot of questions. The school district Friday held meetings with the affected employees, whose job cuts are expected to have a $4.2 million dollar impact when it’s all said and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon police officers are arrested for stealing firearms.26 year old Jonathan Graves is in jail after police say he stole a firearm recovered in an investigation, reported it lost, and then gave it to someone else as a gift. He’s charged with fiduciary and violation of oath of office. 27-year-old Adolphus Jones was arrested after…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Flicks, filmmakers, and fans are descending on downtown Macon today for the start of the 8th annual Macon Film Festival. The festival brings folks from around the world to catch screenings of independent films looking to make it big. This year in the lineup there are several big awards nominees, including a screening of the Oscar-nominated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Police Department will get 60 new tasers this fiscal year. Chief Mike Burns and Mayor Robert Reichert Thursday afternoon broke the news to the Public Safety Committee. Weeks ago, councilman Henry Gibson questioned why the police department didn’t have a taser requirement for officers. He says tasers could have prevented the December shooting death…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Women and men across the world stood up and danced today to raise awareness against rape and abuse. That included a group of high school students from Mount de Sales Academy in Macon. As part of a worldwide effort called One Billion Rising, women and men are taking a stand against abuse, and standing up for…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A three month drug operation in Dublin leads to dozens of arrests and hundreds of charges. Corporal Eric Roland with the Dublin Police Department Area Crime Enforcement team tells 41 NBC the operation started on October 17, 2012 and lasted through January 18. During the operation, 34 people were arrested on drug charges. Roland says eight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you live in downtown Macon and you need some dental work done, call Community Health Works (C.H.W.), they’ll set you up for free. Thanks to The City of Macon’s Community Development Block Grant, $15,000 has been awarded to Community Health Works to offer residents within city limits and who meet specific income criteria, free dental…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Filmmakers from across the world are gearing up to show off their latest flicks. Terrell Sandefur joined Daybreak to highlight this year’s 8th Annual Macon Film Festival. To get the most up-to-date information, and to see pictures of who is already roaming the streets of Macon, log onto Facebook and search ‘Macon Film Festival.’ Categories: Daybreak
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A convicted killer will have his clemency hearing next week, just two days before he is scheduled to die by lethal injection. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has invited representatives for condemned inmate Andrew Cook to meet with them this Tuesday at 9am at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, to advocate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was an emotional plea during President Obama’s State of the Union address as he called to reduce gun violence. One Macon family, torn apart by a bullet, agrees. Shar’bora Daniels was shot and killed when a stray bullet ripped through her family’s home in June. Since her death, the Daniels have been up in arms…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democrats Joe Allen and Henry Ficklin share a common philosophy, and a passion for public service, but the two have very different opinions on nonpartisan elections. Bibb County Commissioner Joe Allen says in order to be a good leader, above all, you need to be a person of service. “People have got to work with their…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tenth graders from across Middle Georgia had the chance to meet with business and education leaders to talk about their future. High schools from Houston, Peach and Dooly counties participated in this years Middle Georgia Career fair on Wednesday. Students met with businesses to figure out what they can do now to prepare for their…