MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a room filled with pink, the 2013 Cherry Blossom festival’s official artwork was unveiled. Artist Sterling Everett was inspired by Sunday brunches in Washington park when he painted this year’s piece titled “Macon’s Bountiful Beauty”. The painting includes Mercer University’s Law School, camellias and tons of cherry blossoms. This is Everett’s third year working with…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – West Laurens High School has scored big with two of its graduating seniors committing to play football for major universities. Travosier Mitchell is a strong safety. He will be playing football next year at Georgia Southern University. He’s only been playing for three years. “I just worked hard in my position, what needs to be done…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Demon Country, four Warner Robins High football players committed to three different colleges all across the nation. Defensive End Bryson Bagley and defensive back Shane Bowie committed to College of the Redwoods in California. Bagley who said he loves to travel is looking forward to the move. “I figure why not go to California,”…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Northside High football players signed to two different schools, all to play Division I football. Receiver Keshun Hill and offensive tackle Taylor Lay committed to Georgia Southern University. Receiver Robert Davis and linebacker Trey Payne will be heading to Georgia State University. Signing Day at Northside High School was reminiscent of this year’s Super…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School wide receiver Malik Broughton pledged four years to Albany State University Wednesday afternoon. Broughton chose Albany State University after deciding that he wanted to stay close to his friends and family. “It’s close to home so my dad can come to all my games,” Broughton said. His proud parents stood behind him on…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four seniors from Perry High School are set to begin the next chapter of their lives playing college football. Some are staying close to home, but others are traveling as far as North Dakota. These signatures mark the first words of a new chapter for these Perry High School seniors. “It’s a new start for me…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – ESPNU was on hand Wednesday morning in Dooly County for high-profile prospect Montravius Adams’ signing ceremony. The whole student body of Dooly County High School was there to watch 5-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams choose between Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and Georgia. Live on ESPNU, Adams made his decision. He’ll play for Auburn University. “The family, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high speed chase starting in Houston County ended when a jeep lost control and hit a building. Warner Robins police spokesperson Tabitha Pugh tells 41 NBC the police department issued a “be on the lookout” alert for a yellow jeep that was reported stolen around 6 p.m. Wednesday off Park Avenue. Officers spotted the car…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilcox County wide receiver will spend his college years in the ACC. Johnathan Howard Wednesday signed his letter of intent to head to the University of North Carolina. Surrounded by family sporting Tar Heel colors, Howard decided to sign with UNC because he feels he’s got a good chance to get a lot of playing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five different players from one Macon school made their college decisions final Wednesday. Westside High School will keep four of those players in the Peach State while one will move north to Tennessee. They almost couldn’t fit them all behind one table. The five young men have spent the last four years making their coach a…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s office and school officials are investigating after a special needs child was left on a school bus for nearly six hours Tuesday. It happened Tuesday morning, after the driver completed her morning route. Jones County Schools Superintendent William Mathews says he suspects the bus driver did not follow protocol of checking each…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Police Chief Mike Burns and unit commanders met Wednesday during their annual retreat to review upcoming budgets, crime activity from last year, and discuss items on the agenda needing improvement. Chief Burns said he is happy with last year because the crime was the lowest it has ever been in the city. With consolidation approaching…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC) – Four people are now confirmed dead after a tanker exploded in Laurens County that’s according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The call came in at 8:12 this morning about the accident on the westbound side of I-16 between exits 35 and 36. According to the Laurens County Emergency 911 Center multiple cars were involved in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum Guild is inviting all dads and daughters to it’s 18th Annual Father/Daughter Dance Friday, February 8th. Amy Alderman with the Museum of Arts and Sciences joined Daybreak to talk about the upcoming event and share details of how you can spend your time dancing the night away. The dance starts at 7P.M. and fathers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Purrs N Paws’ Anne Brennaman joined Daybreak to show off this week’s adoptable pet. She brought “Buffy,” a 9 week old kitten with her who is in need of a loving home. For more information on Buffy and other pets available for adoption, head to www.maconpurrsnpaws.com. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to keep you informed and up to date on the latest health news, Daybreak is teaming up with Macon-based non-profit, Community Health Works. Each month we’ll bring you information on a disease or condition, and inform you on healthy ways to combat that illness, or prevent it when possible. Chris Kiker with Community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In 2011, Macon artist Roland Brown turned his passion for the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Terrell Suggs into a music video. “It’s My Time” has received almost 22,000 views. Suggs actually made an appearance in the video after hearing the song and Tweeted it out to his more than 125,000 Twitter followers. “I went to Baltimore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County judge is trying to determine if the school board followed protocol when voting to renew the superintendent’s contract. After hours of testimony in court from Bibb School Board members and staff, Superior Court Judge Ed Ennis decided he needs to review certain pieces of evidence. The hearing was for a lawsuit Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia teenagers who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out now have a chance to earn their diploma, thanks to a former NBA star. Magic Johnson’s Bridgescape Center celebrated its grand opening Friday morning on Northside Drive in Macon. It’s located in the Ashley Park Office Complex. The school is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recovers more than 100 marijuana plants, which at full growth could have been worth around $210,000 in street value. An investigation led to the office’s drug unit serving a search warrant Thursday afternoon at 6941 Thomaston Road in west Bibb County. 34-year-old Scott Eugene Seymour, Jr. was arrested in connection with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge has yet to make a ruling to temporarily stop the payments for a lease between the Bibb County school district and a non-profit organization working with the Macon Promise Neighborhood. During Friday’s hearing, Superior Court Judge Edgar Ennis listened to testimony and arguments revolving around former Bibb schools’ Chief Financial Officer Ron Collier’s lawsuit….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Born in separate countries, at different times Hannah and Abby Vines are complete opposites. “She’s all about the animals and insects and I’m more into music and art,” said 13-year-old Hannah. Their night and day differences don’t seem to matter because they are sisters. After having two kids of their own, parents Sam and Christine…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s not every day camels, ponies, horses, and trapeze artists are seen in Macon, but now through Sunday that’s what you can expect inside the Macon Centreplex. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is here once again. This year’s ‘fully charged’ edition features a new Ringmaster, new acts, a light show and singing and…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For race fans at Watermelon Capital Speedway’s SpeedFest 2013, the on-track action was exciting despite numerous cautions. But for many of the racers at the track, the annual event provided an opportunity for fathers and sons to work together to carry on the tradition of families in racing. NASCAR legend Bill Elliott of Dawsonville has never…