LIKE THE LOOK: Fresh Sneakers for the New Year

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a new year and for many of us that means updating our wardrobe! Well if you’re still sticking to your fitness regime then you know a fresh pair of sneakers can do more than make you look good, they’ll make you feel good too! There are a ton of choices when it comes to…

Twiggs County Commission: Tension-Filled Talks Over Budget, Other Issues

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tension filled the room as each agenda item was discussed amongst the Twiggs County Commissioners, a majority of them newly elected. It’s only the second week of 2013 and Tuesday the commissioners met for the third time this year. At a special called meeting inside the Twiggs County Courthouse, several items were brought up for discussion….

CrimeStoppers Needs Your Help Solving Crimes

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — CrimeStoppers needs your help keeping the streets safe. Sgt. Robert Martin stopped by Daybreak with who you need to be on the lookout for this week. Remember, you will be rewarded for any information that leads to an arrest. Call CrimeStoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME. Categories: Local News

Family of Five Homeless After Fire Destroys Jones County Home

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A family of five is homeless tonight, after a fire destroys their home in Jones County. A call came in to the Macon-Bibb Fire Department around 7:30 tonight that a fire broke out at 3643 Champion Drive. 41 NBC’s Jasmine Williams spoke with the Battalion Chief on the scene. He told her the blaze likely started…

Neighbors Believe Shootings Near Freedom Park Are Likely Gang-Related

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police responded to two shootings just blocks apart from each other Saturday afternoon and neighbors believe the recent violence is gang-related. The first shooting happened at Freedom Park around 2 p.m. Authorities say a teenage boy was shot in the arm near the basketball court. At around 3 p.m. near Morgan Drive, Macon Police officers…

Start New Year With Resolution To Get Organized

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Did you know that just behind making a resolution to lose weight or get in shape, the next most popular promise, is to get organized? Andi Willis with Good Life Organizing, stopped by Daybreak to talk about how easy it is to get organized in your home, in your life, and in your family. You can…

Middle Georgians Make New Year’s Resolutions

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s the last weekend of 2012. Middle Georgians are ready to ring in the new year and rise to the occasion. Many people make the popular New Year’s resolutions to work out, eat right or quit smoking. But a lot of people in the area are promising to be a better person in 2013. Joseph Hatcher…

The Casserole Shop Bakes up Dangerously Addictive Dip

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Casserole and Bakery Shop on Forsyth Road makes life a lot easier for families on-the-go. Owner Tommy Sadler puts some of the best ingredients together so that you don’t have to take time out of your busy day. “People think of a casserole and you think of a green bean, sweet potato, but it’s more…

Customers Return, Exchange Gifts on Day After Christmas

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you didn’t spend the day playing with your new gifts, you most likely spent the day returning what you didn’t want. Wednesday, the Best Buy on Presidential Parkway in Macon was a hot spot for people trading in their gifts for something else, or cashing in on gift cards. The crowd wasn’t too overwhelming for…

Traffic Deaths During Christmas Holiday Up From 2011

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The number of traffic deaths during the Christmas holiday are up from last year. According to the Georgia State Patrol’s website, there were 685 crashes this year–that’s 396 more than last year. Officials are reporting 300 injuries and a total of 17 deaths across the state.  Last year, there were only four fatalities during this period….

Nursing Homes Kick Off “Share a Moment of Love This Holiday” Campaign

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even though Christmas is over, it’s never too late to spread holiday cheer. Georgia’s nursing home leaders are kicking of a state wide campaign to share a moment of love with the elderly. “Eerybody loves company,” nursing home resident Mary McNeal said. McNeal lives at the Peachbelt Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warner Robins. She…

UPDATE: Arson Believed Cause of Christmas Day Fire

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department believes arson is to blame for a Christmas Day fire that destroyed a family’s home. According to fire investigator Sgt. Ben Gleaton,  a fire was reported just before 5 Tuesday morning at a home in the 2700 block of Village Green Drive. When firefighters arrived minutes later, the house was engulfed in…

Local Artist Stops by Daybreak to Share Music

 MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During Christmas time you can’t help but be reminded of that special someone. 41NBC’s Jerry Houston sat down with local artist Milton Lewis who’s spreading a little love this holiday season. Take a look. Categories: Daybreak

Macon Singer Set To Debut on B.E.T., Gives Us A Sneak Preview

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local singer Prince Neo is looking to make a name for himself. He’s been singing and performing all his life, and is ready to take the next step to move forward in his career. Thursday night at 8:00, he will appear on B.E.T.’s hit show, Apollo Live. Before you catch him there, he stopped by our…

Last Minute Shopper? Macon Arts Alliance Has You Covered

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attention procrastinators! If you still have some people left on your list to buy a gift for, check out what the Macon Arts Alliance has to offer. Now through December 21st, the Macon Arts Alliance in downtown Macon, is hosting an exhibit called the December Trunk Show. With it, you can buy hand-crafted, locally created goods…

Kali Dancers Show Off Their Moves Before ‘Nutcracker’ Premiere

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you can’t make it out this weekend to catch the Urban Nutcracker on stage, (or maybe you just can’t wait until Friday evening to catch a glimpse) we’re bringing the stage to you this morning. The girls from the Kali Dance Studio stopped by our Daybreak studio, to give us a special performance of The…

Holiday Miracles 12-19-12: The Garrison Family

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three years ago, Will Garrison found out he had cancer. He had surgery to remove it from his body, but it’s come back. “I can show y’all,” says Garrison.  “It was on my arm.  It’s going up to my esophagus now, and they’re going to do surgery next probably January or February.  (I’m) getting it…