MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A hometown hero was honored today at city hall with a Congressional Gold Medal, more than half a century after he was one of the first African American Marines to fight in World War II. 85-year-old Frank Johnson was one of about 20,000 African American Marines who received their basic training in a segregated facility called…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare’s new director spent the first day on the job listening. Sarah Tenon had a meet and greet at the Bibb County Courthouse Monday. She wanted to hear community concerns and answer questions before heading to her new office. First on her agenda is listening; listening to the community and listening to her staff….
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to my constant headache after riding a roller coaster 101 times without stopping, and my voice being hoarse after screaming like a little girl driving a race car 130 miles per hour, I thought it would be best to calm down just a little bit for this segment. My Georgia adventures took me back to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County students are becoming bilingual with the help of 25 teachers from China. Jinhua Dai is one of the instructors who came to Macon to teach Mandarin Chinese, but she is also gaining insight on what it is like to be inside an American classroom. “I thought it would be difficult, but it’s OK,” said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Teachers and students at Westside High School are taking a different approach to teaching and learning. Blended learning is a style of teaching that’s allowing students to take control of their education. “It allows the students to have more ownership of what they’re doing because I’m not the holder of all information,” according to Social Studies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s that time of year again, where floats, parades, concerts, and…fireworks are a part of homecoming celebrations? That’s the case in Fort Valley. Fort Valley State University has its list of events for the week long party ready to go. Wallace Keese, from F.V.S.U. stopped in our studio to invite everyone to Fort Valley to come…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday morning is back again (sorry). However, that means it’s time to introduce our Pet of the Week. Macon Purrs N’ Paws director, Anne Brennaman, stopped in our studio this morning with Van. Van has an incredible story, and now needs a home where he can get some well deserved attention. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police are investigating claims that an officer struck and woman and bicycle with a police car. It happened Saturday afternoon on Churchill Street. Mary Mike, 53, said she overheard an argument between an officer and a neighborhood teen. According to Mike, she went outside to calm everyone down when she ended up on the wrong…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week 5 of The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with FOX Sports 1670’s Bill Shanks is in the books and we’ve got your high school football scores and highlights from around Middle Georgia! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by :In this week’s “Coaches’ Corner”, 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with Lincoln County coach, Larry Campbell, and FPD’s Greg…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Raising awareness and money to support research for childhood cancer, couldn’t be any easier. Signature Salon owner, Nichole Mitchell stopped by the Daybreak studio this morning, to talk about why this is such an important event for her to get behind. Friday night, Mitchell is bringing Georgia singer Cole Swindell to play at the Cox Capitol…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s likely you didn’t even know it, but the state of Georgia has a ‘state plate’. Much like we have a state bird or a state flower, Georgia’s state plate is an icon for the Peach State. There’s no one who knows the history of the plate better, than the Transylvania Club’s Dianne Mathis. The plate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Charter schools provide different choices for your students’ education, but there are several hoops you have to jump through to start one. A controversial constitutional amendment on the ballot in November could make it easier to create new charter schools. House Resolution 1162 is asking voters if they want to re-establish the Georgia Charter Schools Commission….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Culinary Creations Chef Teddi Wohlford joined Daybreak to share a perfect recipe for Fall. In this week’s edition of Melissa’s Recipe Box, we made pumpkin spice muffins. Teddi uses her favorite recipe for pumpkin bread and embellishes it slightly to make a quick bread. It ends up being a tasty treat for morning, noon, or night!…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are 110 charter schools throughout the Peach State that offer alternative education options for students instead of attending a tradition public school. One of those special schools is located right here in Middle Georgia. Students at the Houston County Career Academy take more than just your traditional high school classes, like English and math….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community got a sneak peak at the design plans to revitalize the Second Street corridor in Macon. Project designers showed off a draft of the Second Street corridor improvements. It includes adding bike lanes, street car transportation, parks and building a public square at the intersection of Pine Street and Second Street. Residents, business owners…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s a place to go for second chances for some students in middle Georgia. The Houston County Crossroads Center is an alternative school that helps students with various challenges. “We all make mistakes and this gives them an opportunity to further their education,” said Houston County Crossroads Center Principal Dr. Ronnie Walker. The center offers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Poplar Street in downtown Macon, might as well be re-named Sesame Street. As the cast and crew of ‘Sesame Street Live’ get ready for their upcoming shows at the Macon Centreplex, a few familiar faces joined us in our studio to say hi. Elmo and Cookie Monster joined Daybreak, not only to highlight their musical, but…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The potential for a $5.2 million budget shortfall will lead to cuts and layoffs at Fort Valley State University. The university will make $3.8 million dollars in immediate cuts in order to maintain a balanced budget for the fiscal year of 2013. According to Fort Valley State University Vice President Canter Brown, lower enrollment, reduction…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Three of Wild With Kyle, took me to Georgia’s coastline in Savannah, to see what I could hook while fishing. Thanks to Miss Judy Charters of Savannah, for letting me tag along for a day of fishing. For this trip, we stayed in-shore. I boarded the 22 foot vessel was captained by Alan Collins, who…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 41 NBC’s Daybreak team has teamed up with some local animal shelters to keep you informed of Middle Georgia’s adoptable pets. Squishy is with Macon Purrs N Paws. He is a domestic, medium haired orange cat. Squishy is about 2 months old, up-to-date on vaccinations, and his neuter is included in the adoption fee. For more…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County’s longest running teacher has taught for nearly half a century. Perry Primary teacher Mary Hunt isn’t trying to set a record, she says she’s just doing what she loves. Inside her classroom, 5 and 6-year-olds keep Hunt on her toes. “They keep me going,” she said. Hunt may be going on her 47th year…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Symphony Orchestra is playing a new tune now that it has finally found a new conductor and music director. Passion, artistry and musicality are some of the qualities Ward Stare brings as the new conductor of the Macon Symphony Orchestra. “Creating an atmosphere is important for a conductor to do so that the musicians…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans to revitalize the Second Street corridor are underway and the City of Macon wants your input. Residents, business owners and local leaders are all pitching ideas on how to improve Second Street. The community drew out their own plans on how to improve this part of town, which included adding bike lanes, parks and green…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week 4 of The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with Bill Shanks is in the books, and we’ve got all the high school football scores and highlights from all around Middle Georgia! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by 41FirstAlert Weather App:In this week’s Coaches’ Corner, 41NBC spoke with Perry coach Stacey Harden and Mary Persons’ Brian Nelson to see…