WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Marilyn Wendler was only 11 years old, but she remembers November 24, 1964, like it was yesterday. “I remember walking in the back of this huge airplane sitting on the side in a hammock seat,” she says, as she sits in a similar seat inside the same C-130 airplane that rescued her when she was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For some people, The Salvation Army is like the ‘lost and found.’ The organization is known around the world for helping those in need and the groups in middle Georgia are no different. When Wayne Ellerbee’s life decisions caused him to fall on hard times, he turned to the group known for “doing the most good.”…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The United Way of Central Georgia teamed up with Jeff Smith Auto for its annual auto raffle. 41 NBC’s Daybreak Anchor Melissa Lee was live at the dealership Thursday morning to tell viewers how to purchase tickets and snag a chance at winning a brand new car. Jeff Smith Auto’s General Manager Jay Hilliard said…
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….
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
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…
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…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every once in a while a story comes along, the kind where as a reporter, you aren’t exactly sure what direction the story will go. A couple weeks ago I received an email from a viewer, asking if there was anything I could do to help the Holter family in Warner Robins. When I read…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For one Macon family, a happy holiday turned into a nightmare on Christmas Day. An early morning blaze destroyed their entire home in the west part of the city, and officials believe arson played a role, but the gift of giving is helping them see a little light at the end of the tunnel. Brittany Hadley…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Jeezy was in Macon Monday giving back to the community. The Unionville native returned to his roots to hand out toys for the holidays. Parents and children filled the Booker T. Washington Community Center to meet the rapper and receive a free gift. Young Jeezy gave away about 200 gifts he bought with his own…
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, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A hundred dollars for a 4 night stay at a motel seemed like a bargain to Keith Thomas, Jr. “It’s right around Christmas time so money is not top notch, you don’t have a lot of money, you’ve got Christmas, we decided to stay over here.” However, Thomas had no idea his room was already occupied….
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…
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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — From wedding cakes and smash cakes, to coconut and strawberry frostings, Amanda’s Cakery can whip up just about anything to satisfy a sweet tooth! Owner Amanda Meadows said, “We have 12 different flavors everyday.” Meadows started off as a baker’s assistant, a college student just trying to pay her way through school. Now she makes everything…