MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County District Attorney David Cooke announced Thursday he formally withdrew the notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case of State of Georgia v. Stephen McDaniel. McDaniel is accused of murdering and dismembering Mercer law graduate, Lauren Giddings in 2011. At a news conference, Cooke said he recently met with the Giddings…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is gearing up to host it’s Teacher Recruitment Fair. The district’s coordinator of talent acquisition, Shannon Dotsikas stopped by Daybreak to share all the information prospective hires need to know. The Teacher Recruitment Fair is Saturday, February 23. The event will be held at Central High School and starts at 9A.M….
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A traveling baseball team from Dodge County is revving up its engines in a big way for the 2013 season. These guys might have the coolest nickname in all of sports; they’re called the “Dodge Vipers.” “My son helped a little on that one,” says head coach Chad Slaughter, whose son Logan plays on the team. …
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia court of appeals has temporarily halted tomorrow’s execution of convicted killer Andrew Cook. He’s one of two inmates that were scheduled to be executed this week, but last night, the other inmate, Warren Lee Hill, was given a last minute stay of execution. Both men are arguing the state is breaking the law by…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia congressman led midstate leaders in a mock legislative session Wednesday, showing them just how hard it is to balance the federal budget. Dozens of local leaders and citizens turned out for the event, held by Congressman Sanford Bishop at Vineville Academy in Macon. Among them, State Senator David Lucas, Macon City Councilwoman Elaine Lucas,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Senator David Lucas is calling a bill drafted by State Senator Cecil Staton racist. “As lawyers would say, prima facie, on it’s face it’s racist,” said Lucas. In a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Staton didn’t entirely disagree to his colleague’s charge. Staton says the bill, which would eliminate the taxing power of the Bibb…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The looming sequester cuts are only nine days away, and deadline is creating a sense of urgency for civilian workers and local businesses in our area. On Wednesday, Pentagon officials announced that if the automatic budget cuts go through March 1, thousands of civilian workers would have to take one furlough day of work per…
EASTMAN, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Eastman looks a lot different tonight after a fire destroyed two businesses. It started just before noon today at Soo’s Fashion. That’s on the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue. Store owner Ju Kim tells us he smelled something burning and then noticed smoke coming out of the back room. The flames then spread…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School Board members are starting to speak out today on news that State Senator Cecil Staton plans to introduce legislation that would remove their taxing authority to fund local schools to the new consolidated county commission when the new government takes shape next year. We’re working to talk to all of the Bibb County…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Firehouse Subs is heating up the Dublin Fire Department by donating thousands of dollars worth of life-saving equipment. When it comes to battling blazes, a firefighters first line of defense is not water, but his own equipment. Dublin fire officials say during these difficult economic times, replacing those necessary tools doesn’t happen as often as it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week, another local band showing off their stuff for Studio 41 with Macon jazz musician Joey Stuckey. Stuckey put lead singer Darin Curtis on the hotseat, to get the scoop on ‘Homeless Hill’, a group with an awkward name and an interesting story. Categories: Joey Stuckey Presents
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…