PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Centerville city employee is sentenced to 20 years on probation for stealing taxpayer money. 32-year-old Cinnamon Hovezak pleaded guilty February 4th to fiduciary theft and computer forgery, after stealing the money and manipulating the transactions on the computer to hide the thefts. Her probation includes paying back $24,000 in restitution to the city. She…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The state house passed a series of bills today that would abolish partisan elections for most local races for Macon and Bibb County. The bills targeted partisan races for Mayor, County Commission, Coroner, Bibb County Board of Education, Macon Water Authority, and the Magistrate, Civil, and Probate Court Judges. It means you won’t see party affiliations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced crime has decreased for 2012. According to a news release, crime went down by almost 10%. There were a total of 2,478 uniform crime rate crimes reported to the sheriff’s office in 2011 compared with 2,489 in 2012. The largest decrease was shown in commercial burglaries. Major crimes like auto…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers presented its list of middle Georgia’s most wanted suspects Tuesday morning on Daybreak. Sergeant Robert Martin stopped in our studio to go over the list, and talk about how easy it is for you to call in a tip, and potentially receive reward money. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The newest members of the mammal family at the Museum of Arts and Sciences stopped by Daybreak for a sneak peek of this weekend’s “Mammal Mayhem” event. Animal curator Sharron Wilhelm visited the studio with some friendly ferrets to share the details of what is on the schedule for Saturday, February 16th. For more information, visit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are arrested, charged for operating a prostitution ring at a hotel in Macon. Officers arrested 21-year-old Katrina Denise Thompson, 30-year-old Miranda Louines and 20-year- old Mykevia Buffin and charged them with prostitution. 47-year-old Calvin Colbert was charged with pimping. All three women were released on bond, but Colbert remains in jail. Police wouldn’t specify…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Macon and Bibb County consolidate into one government, residents in Payne City feel uncertain about the future of their community. There’s less than 200 residents in this tiny town within a city but Payne City resident Phil Martin says that’s no reason to forget about it. “There’s nothing ever mentioned about Payne City. It’s like we don’t matter but…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was arrested in connection with last week’s armed robbery at CVS. Patrick Barrow, 56, was arrested and charged with armed robbery. Forsyth Police Chief Keith Corley said phones calls and tips led to Barrow’s arrest. Categories: Local News, Monroe County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Workforce Development Center has been years in the making, and now the project is finally getting off the ground. The multimillion dollar job training facility would be in Fort Valley at South Peach Industrial Park off of Georgia 341. The county will partner with Middle Georgia Technical College and other local industries…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Police are offering a gun safety class later this month. It will be held at the MPD Training Academy, Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Training Academy is located at 1166 Jackson Street in Downtown Macon. There are only 25 spots, and everyone has to bring their own…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GBI has arrested a suspect in the murder of a Sandersville man. 27-year-old Tyrone Gilmore was arrested Friday in the shooting death of Sammie Haynes, who was killed at his home on Floyd Street late Wednesday night. Gilmore was arrested several other times as a juvenile. Sandersville Police Chief Victor Cuyler does not believe there…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The number of Georgians applying for a weapons carry license is skyrocketing. “I’m not a gun nut, but I like having the security knowing that I can carry one if I want to,” gun owner and permit holder Stan Pantell said. Pantell applied for his Georgia weapons carry license three years ago. Now hundreds of people…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin High School was put on lock down Monday morning after a bomb threat was called into the school. Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office says the threat was called into the school around 7:55 am. The school was put on lock down while officers from the Milledgeville Police Department, the Baldwin County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon musician Joey Stuckey is enjoying his time climbing the CMJ Top 40 Charts for his latest album, Mixture. Stuckey, a jazz artist known for his high energy and edgy blues sound, also announced a new project he is teaming up on with Daybreak. ‘Studio 41’ will be a chance for local musicians to showcase their…
PAYNE CITY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative James Beverly spent the weekend talking with his constituents in Payne City, and a majority of them are still not in favor of consolidating governments with Macon and Bibb County. When the majority of Macon and Bibb County residents said yes to consolidation, the majority of Payne City residents, 9 of the 16…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Brides-to-be filled the streets of downtown Macon, as they headed out for a full day of wedding planning, cake tasting and more. The Georgia Bridal Show held it’s annual expo at the Macon City Auditorium Sunday afternoon. The event allowed couples to meet face-to-face with vendors from all across the state, in preparation for their big…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – At least two people are seriously injured after a car crash at the intersection of Russell Parkway and Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. Warner Robins Police Department spokesperson Tabitha Pugh, said the Sunday morning accident happened after one of the cars ran through a red light. No word on the extent of those injuries….
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Out of stock signs hang in a lot of local pawn shops and gun stores as sales for weapons and ammunition continue to surge. Pawn Smart in Byron only has a dozen guns left and very little ammunition, and all future merchandise is on back order. For owner David Hawkins, the biggest scare is the uncertainty…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws for Hope and Faith is continuing its’ rescue work throughout the Middle Georgia region, this time gaining a full pardon for animals in Jones County. Jones County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Giddons agreed to a one-week pardon, promising not to euthanize any animals until next Monday. Now the non-profit group is working to find homes…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral arrangements have been finalized for the Dublin couple killed in a fiery car pileup on Interstate 16. Clayton and Josephine Warnock died in the crash on Wednesday. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Tuesday at Jefferson Street Baptist Church. Over…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County animal advocates say a nice, new animal shelter is fine and dandy, but they want the shelter to be focused on the animals and not on the people of the community. Citizens got a chance Thursday night to offer input on the design of the new shelter. Gene Dunwody, Sr. and Jr. were there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia mayors are teaming up trying to figure out how to strengthen the local economy to withstand deep defense cuts on the horizon. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen appeared on the 41NBC News at 6, talking about the regional coalition of mayors formed to get through the sequester–the cuts in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The head coach of the Mercer women’s basketball team is on a mission. She wants to get her girls to give back, and this year, they’re doing it in Ghana, Africa. When she’s on the basketball court, sophomore, Alicia Leshae Williams has two things on her mind: dribble and shoot. But, she says life isn’t measured…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One westbound lane on I-16 in Laurens County is closed Thursday as transportation officials assess the damage from yesterday’s fatal crashes. The Georgia State Patrol is recreating the pile up to figure out what happened. Four people died and nine were sent to Fairview Park Hospital with injuries. Hospital officials say they were able to act…