MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) – Rep. John Barrow explained to 41NBC that he’s been focused on helping small businesses in his district while the nation’s Democrats gathered to nominate his party’s president, Barack Obama for re-election. Barrow is running for re-election for the 5th time, in Georgia’s newly drawn 12th Congressional District, which in the last presidential election voted for Republican…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The United Way of Central Georgia officially kicked off its campaign Thursday morning, with the announcement of wanting to raise $4.25 million in its fundraiser. The organization’s fundraiser is an effort to spread the money to more than 30 other non-profit middle Georgia organizations. The campaign started off with a breakfast at the Edgar H. Wilson…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sweet taste of the South is what you can find in Teddi Wohlford’s latest cookbook. The local chef, caterer, and national best selling author stopped by Daybreak to share one of her favorite recipes. Teddi will be at Barnes and Noble in Macon Thursday, September 6th at 7P.M. for a book signing. For more information,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Solar panels are helping the Macon-Bibb Fire Department save energy and lives at the same time. The stations on Northside Drive, North Peak and Pine Road in Bibb County all have solar panel systems. Each station has two panels that help power one of the department’s most important resources: water. The system is designed to power…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s an entire cast from Monroe County who’s getting ready to perform a hilarious musical called, “Nunsense.” Ladonna Olivieri with the Backlot Players stopped by Daybreak to share the story line and reason for the show. Olivieri hopes the comedy will entice Middle Georgians to come out and support The Rose Theatre and the Forsyth community….
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In this week’s edition of Melissa’s Recipe Box, Daybreak Anchor Melissa Lee headed up to Atlanta Motor Speedway to find out what’s fueling race fans and drivers. The chefs at AMS shared some of the foods revving up the taste buds on Pit Road. “With the support of Coca Cola partnering with Atlanta Motor Speedway, we…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A group in Macon is moving forward with it’s idea to install donation meters for the homeless. Leadership Macon Class of 2012 hopes to install “donation stations” that would resemble parking meters. The money collected would be distributed to local shelters and groups through the Macon Coalition to End Homelessness. “It will give a new face…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Birds that stalk, birds that play, and birds that…paint? Yup, you read right. If you go to the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon this weekend, you’ll see all of those types of feathered friends. The ‘Birds of Prey’ exhibit, along with some others who are much more friendly, will show off what they do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and there are plenty of opportunities for Middle Georgians to support a great cause, while learning about the disease. Founding director of Jay’s HOPE Foundation, Cindy Gaskins joined Daybreak to talk about some upcoming events. Thursday, September 6th kicks off the community-wide prayer service at Christ Chapel on Bass Road…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Commissioners are expected to vote on a controversial rezoning issue near Anderson Road Tuesday. Bobby Duffy wants to a build a new school but is facing opposition from the county and his neighbors. The Clayton County Public School teacher own six acres of land off of Anderson Road and Boxankle Road in Monroe County….
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you have a need for speed, the Richard Petty Driving Experience has just the thing for you. RPDE provides you with the gear and a race car. You can get behind the wheel or ride-along shotgun. Head driving instructor Brad Noffsinger said, “We have 8 lap programs, 16 lap programs, 24 lap programs, all the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week one of this year’s The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with Bill Shanks is in the books, and we’ve got all the scores and highlights from all around middle Georgia. Scores from Week One: Baldwin 33, Jefferson County 14Bleckley County 31, Hawkinsville 0Central Fellowship Christian Academy 46, John Hancock 14Dodge County 61, Dublin 7Dooly County 21,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Good Life organizer Andi Willis joined Daybreak for the third time Friday to talk about organizing in the kitchen. She says it’s important to get organized in the kitchen because so much time is spent in it. She shared tips and tools on finding homes for your pots, pans, and knick-knacks. You can learn more about…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NASCAR driver David Ragan made a stop in Perry Thursday afternoon on the eve of the sport’s race weekend in Atlanta. The 2011 Coke Zero 400 winner held a Fan Club Day at his Ford dealership, meeting fans, taking pictures and signing autographs. The Unadilla native wasn’t the only local celebrity at the event; former Georgia…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff Office says advances in DNA technology and laws helped solve a 14-year-old rape case. In December 1998, a local woman was attacked and raped as she walked home on Ben Giddens Road. Sheriff Jeff Hinson received a letter stating that a California inmates DNA matched the case in their system. Thanks to…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During the first weekend of August, three separate muggings happened in Washington County. Luckily, a few residents were already working to bring a women’s self-defense class to Sandersville. During her 20 years of marriage, WSNT-AM radio host Nancy Craig never really thought about how she would defend herself, because her husband was always by her side….
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When Jan Francis started to miss food from home in England, she decided to open up the British Pantry in 2004. “I needed my Bisto for my gravy…that’s what started it,” said Francis. Six years later, Francis added on a tea room to serve lunch and desserts which only added to it’s success. “It was something…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – In part two of our ‘Get Organized’ series this week, Andi Willis of Good Life Organization in Perry, stopped back in our Daybreak studio to give some tips on how to organize your picture collection. Good Life Organization helps people get their lives organized and uncluttered, to make life just a little more simple to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local volunteers and organizations are joining forces to clean up the north side of Warner Robins. Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, Keep Warner Robins Beautiful, Houston Habitat for Humanity and New Hope International Church are working to revitalize the Sewell Circle and Camellia Circle area. New Hope International Church has worked in the community for…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilkinson County officials say an online security breach led to an emergency dismissal for schools. On Friday, Wilkinson County schools were released an hour early after officials learned of a “potential threat”. According to authorities, a Wilkinson County student accessed the user names and passwords to PowerTeacher. PowerTeacher is a classroom management system used to store…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Isaac churns toward the Gulf Coast, the Peach State is still in prepare mode. Even though Middle Georgia may not see severe weather, local agencies are gearing up just in case. The local chapter of the American Red Cross isn’t taking any chances. “Its important that we are constantly prepared or constantly prepared as we…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Today, students at Macon State College spent some time enjoying the new activity center and cafe at the Warner Robins campus. The grand opening was held this morning to celebrate the new 3,000 square-foot building. The activity center includes a ping-pong table, pool table, cafe, and an Xbox 360 and Wii gaming area. James Hagler, Director…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – If you have clutter in your life, and in your home, maybe you (like me) could use the help of a Professional Organizer. Andi Willis stopped in our Daybreak studio at 41 NBC, to offer some insight and tips on how to declutter, and make your life just a little less hectic. Willis is a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Nile Virus has made it’s way to the Peach State and local health officials want to make Middle Georgians are on high alert. “There are about 21 cases in the state of Georgia that number does include three deaths,” Jennifer Jones with the North Central Health District said. According to the CDC, 47 states…