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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Daybreak is introducing a new segment that is sure to bring music back to it’s home in Macon. “Studio 41” is a weekly segment hosted by local artist Joey Stuckey who will be highlighting musicians from across middle Georgia. Each performer will have a chance to show off their skills. First up this week, a group…
MACON, Georgia (41/WMGT) – Are you looking for a way to celebrate and spend some romantic time with your loved one? How about ‘Death by Chocolate’, supporting a local museum, and checking your own ticker all at the same time? Thursday is a busy day for the Tubman African American Museum in downtown Macon. Starting with a FREE health clinic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We all have things we collect. Whether it’s stuffed animals, shoes, clothing, or even food we can all relate to collecting things we truthfully don’t really need. But how do you know when your collection crosses the line and becomes something more severe? Andi Willis, the founder of Good Life Organizing stopped by our Daybreak studio…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The “hump bridge” on Second Street will likely stay in place for use by pedestrians, but the road will veer off at that point and become a separate bridge, connecting it to Little Richard Penniman Boulevard. It’s all part of a revitalization of Second Street that will connect Gray Highway to Mercer University through a pedestrian…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local group is working to open a year-round charter high school in Peach County. The Byron Peach Charter High School Association submitted a letter of intent to the Peach County Board of Education and the Georgia Department of Education, outlining its plan to establish a charter high school. If approved, this school could open as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All the rain over the last few days is flooding the Ocmulgee River in downtown Macon. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for parts of the river between Fifth Street bridge and Spring Street. The river is normally four to seven feet deep. As of Tuesday, the water has reached 18 feet and is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon City councilwoman Elaine Lucas is throwing her name in the race for commissioner of the new consolidated government. Lucas is a life-long Macon resident. She served on city county for 25 years. Her goals are to improve recreation, support law enforcement, and make sure any promises made to the citizens are kept. Lucas says if…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Last time I gave the guys tips on how to add color to their winter wardrobe, this week it’s all about the ladies! For some reason a lot of people think that when it starts to get cold outside color is no longer an option. It’s not entirely their fault though, stores tend to offer more neutral…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After more than 40 years on Macon City Council, Ed DeFore has announced he’ll run for seat 6 on the new, consolidated government. DeFore tells 41NBC his biggest concern is reducing the city’s crime rate. “The main thing is concentrating on giving the people the best of everything, but to make sure they’re safe when they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- For some reason a lot of people think that when it starts to get cold outside color is no longer an option. It’s not entirely their fault though, stores tend to offer more neutral colors for fall and winter and offer bright colors in spring and summer. In actuality the season should only dictate fabrics -heavier/thicker ones…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Centerville city employee is sentenced to 20 years on probation for stealing taxpayer money. 32-year-old Cinnamon Hovezak pleaded guilty February 4th to fiduciary theft and computer forgery, after stealing the money and manipulating the transactions on the computer to hide the thefts. Her probation includes paying back $24,000 in restitution to the city. She…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The state house passed a series of bills today that would abolish partisan elections for most local races for Macon and Bibb County. The bills targeted partisan races for Mayor, County Commission, Coroner, Bibb County Board of Education, Macon Water Authority, and the Magistrate, Civil, and Probate Court Judges. It means you won’t see party affiliations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced crime has decreased for 2012. According to a news release, crime went down by almost 10%. There were a total of 2,478 uniform crime rate crimes reported to the sheriff’s office in 2011 compared with 2,489 in 2012. The largest decrease was shown in commercial burglaries. Major crimes like auto…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers presented its list of middle Georgia’s most wanted suspects Tuesday morning on Daybreak. Sergeant Robert Martin stopped in our studio to go over the list, and talk about how easy it is for you to call in a tip, and potentially receive reward money. Categories: Daybreak