MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The cost of consolidating Macon and Bibb County is growing. The technology committee needs another $57,000 dollars to help with software upgrades for the public safety committee. Macon’s Chief Administrative Officer Dale Walker says this request is on top of the $73,000 dollars the committee already paid to Schafer Consulting. The firm helped come up with…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (41NBC/WMGT) — Congressman Sanford Bishop says it would irresponsible for the President and Congress to allow America to fall off the fiscal cliff. Yesterday, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met for the first time, one-on-one, behind closed doors. Leaders on both sides are now showing signs of compromise. Republicans are agreeing to tax hikes on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A timeless Christmas tradition is getting ready to kick off in Middle Georgia. Dancers, both young and old, are perfecting their steps for this year’s performance of the Nutcracker. “It’s a tradition. I’ve been coming before I could be in it,” dancer Tift Palmer said. “Without Nutcracker and Christmas, it wouldn’t be Christmas time for me…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The search for Perry’s new police chief is down to two finalists: J.T. Ricketson and Steve Lynn. 41 NBC caught up with Ricketson at the GBI office in Milledgeville. He is currently the special agent in charge of the Middle Georgia Regional Drug Enforcement Office. He says he has almost 30 years of experience working with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Superintendent of Bibb County Schools officially accepted his new contract for another three years in the position. Dr. Romain Dallemand’s new contract begins January 1, 2013 and runs through December 31, 2015. At a called board meeting on December 3, members voted 5-3 to extend the contract. The new contract will replace the original, which…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Are you interested in adopting an animal but can’t make it out to the shelter during the work week? That’s why the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Center offers Saturday hours. Tomorrow marks the second Saturday the shelter is open and officials say so far, the new hours are working well. “The first Saturday was awesome,” Sarah…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today marks the last first Friday of the year, and many of you are gearing up to hit the streets of downtown Macon. There’s a mixer happening where you can get to know other professionals in the community. I sat down with the planners of this year’s Jazzy Noel event at the Douglass Theatre to get…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re ready to hear a live concert of Christmas music, The Band of the Air Force Reserve is playing in Warner Robins Thursday night. The concert begins at 7:00p.m. at the Museum of Aviation. Seating is limited, and typically there are more people who come than can fit in the building, so getting to Robins…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve have never seen or heard of Poppin’ P.J. and Rockin’ Wendie, ask your student about them. After all, they show up weekly in half of all Bibb County classrooms. The team started poppin’ and rockin’ their way into classrooms three years ago, when a principal noticed P.J. and Wendie had a unique way to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry Animal Control Officer Angie Reed said the animal shelter in Perry is overcrowded, rundown and needs major improvements. But she does the best she can with the makeshift building. Reed has worked in animal control for three years now. “It’s for a new shelter,” Reed said. This time she feels Perry City Council is strongly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorney’s Jason Downey and Lester Miller say the Bibb County Board of Education invited them to take part in a discussion that’s set to happen before they officially occupy their seats on the board. The invitation is a response to Downey and Miller’s request to be involved in meetings and discussions related to the business of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a ‘secret’ shop in Macon especially for children that gives them a chance to buy gifts this holiday season. Santa’s Secret Shop at the Museum of Arts and Sciences is the perfect one-stop shop for children. It offers many different high-quality, pre-wrapped items priced within a child’s budget. All the gifts range from $1 to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tybee Island Social Club Owner and Executive Chef Kurtis Schumm stopped by Daybreak for a special edition of Melissa’s Recipe Box. The restaurant is known for its fresh catches, great pairings, and laid back setting. Chef Schumm shared what he calls, “Tybee Island Skillet Seared Diver Scallops.” Tybee Island Social Club is located at 1311 Butler…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve ever wanted to give back during the holiday season, but you’ve never really had the money or time to get out and help people in the community, now there’s a day set aside just for that. The season of giving hits the web in the Peach State on Thursday for the first ever Georgia…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early this morning, Washington County deputies busted who they are calling the biggest meth dealer in the county. 52-year-old Nick Daniel and his 24-year-old son Kevin Daniel were arrested after deputies served two search warrants on their house on Jordan Mill Road in Sandersville. Deputies recovered meth, crystal meth, and several stolen firearms. Sheriff Thomas Smith…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson says House Speaker John Boehner’s proposed plan for the U.S. economy is a starting point for negotiations. Now, it’s time for both parties to put personal politics aside. “That’s the problem. You’ve got too many people playing the blame game, and the partisan game and not enough people playing the people’s game…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies helped seize 60 lbs. of high-grade marijuana, valued at $250,000. At a news conference earlier today, Bibb County Sheriff Jerry Modena said it all started with a tip to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office. Butts County Sheriff, Gene Pope says his deputies found out a container of marijuana was going to be delivered to 661…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Teachers at Howard High School got a crash course in how to use a device that could one day save their students’ lives. The Bibb County School District received 86 free EpiPen auto-injectors to distribute to schools.The devices are used to inject epinephrine into the bloodstream in case of a life-threatening allergic reaction. Junior EpiPens are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mayor of Macon is speaking out after the city’s Appropriations Committee voted to turn down an ordinance that would have provided thousands of dollars to cover consolidation costs. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert is “disappointed” with the Appropriations Committee’s decision to not fund consolidation costs. The committee voted Monday night and turned down the ordinance that…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayors from across the state are pulling together to give gifts to patients of Georgia’s mental health and retardation hospitals. The motorcade kicked off the annual donation for Central State Hospital. Trumpets filled the air, cars and motorcycles covered the streets and crowded gathered to watch the parade. “It’s a day we look forward to every…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County woman is dead after she was shot in the chest during a fight at a gas station. Macon police spokeswoman Jami Gaudet identified the woman as 65-year-old Linda Hunnicutt. Gaudet says the shooting happened around 1:15 at Murphy’s Express on Gray Highway, just past Shurling Drive. Hunnicutt and a 73-year-old man got into…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Lions Club is one step closer to developing a handicapped-accessible park. On Monday night, Warner Robins City Council approved to lease land to the club. The park will be located at the intersection of Moody Road and Pleasant Hill Road. Warner Robins Lions Club Randall Dodd said this park has been four…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To help get you into the Christmas and holiday spirit this year, we’re bringing a local artist into our studio each week during the month of December, to play some music live for you during our Daybreak morning show. To start the month, Louise Warren of Macon came in, and gave an acoustic performance of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon Police officer ended up in the emergency room early Saturday morning, after a man punched the officer in the face. 23 year old Deja Antonio Grier is charged with aggravated battered on a police officer, aggravated assault, and possesion of marijuana. Around 2AM Saturday, downtown bike patrol officers responded to a fight on Cherry…