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…
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some middle georgia kids got to stay up extra late Sunday night to welcome home moms and dads returning from deployment. Around 2 am Monday, the 116th Air Control Wing at Robins Air Force Base welcomed around 50 Guardsmen from a 3 month deployment to Southwest Asia. For Rebecca Laird, this is not…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A candlelight vigil in downtown Macon sparked a conversation about HIV/AIDS and the people who lost their battle to the disease. The ceremony at High Street Church in downtown Macon included music, speakers and prayer. Each person was asked to share the name of a loved one and a story about how they are personally affected…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just days after state officials shut down two day care centers in Warner Robins, the facilities’ owner is speaking out. Venetta Taylor owns the two Unique Tutoring and Individualized Children Academy locations at Russell Parkway and Evergreen Street. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning issued an emergency closing for the two centers citing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new monument will serve as a memorial to those who fought at the Battle of Griswoldville. Members of the Gen. Edward Dorr Tray Jr. Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans dedicated the monument on Saturday at Griswoldville Battlefield Park. The Battle of Griswoldville was the only infantry battle fought in 1864 during Gen. William…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It might not feel like December but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Warner Robins. For over 50 years, the annual Warner Robins Christmas parade has filled the streets with holiday cheer. Peggy Kay and her family said this weekend was no different. “I loved it,” Kay said, “it was so much…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Despite a hard fought battle in Saturday’s SEC Championship Game, Georgia fell to Alabama, 32-28. It’s the second straight conference title game loss for the Bulldogs. Down by four with less than a minute to go, Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray’s pass was tipped and intercepted by Alabama’s Dee Milliner. The game appeared to be all but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you would like to donate brand new toys for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign, there are three upcoming events in the Middle Georgia area that’ll give you the chance. This first happens this Saturday in Warner Robins. The American Patriots Motorcycle Ride will take place in the Walmart parking lot off of Russell Parkway….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools across Bibb County are getting a major technology upgrade. It’s all part of the Macon Miracle and bringing the classrooms into the 21st century. Forget the pencils, paper and textbooks—it’s all about computers, tablets, and smart boards. “They love being plugged in and using technology,” Northeast High School science teacher Chiquita Dinkins. Dinkins uses technology…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorneys Jason Downey and Lester Miller are asking the current Bibb School Board to let them in the room when discussing extending Dr. Romain Dallemand’s contract as school district superintendent. Downey and Miller were elected to the school board in November, but they won’t officially be in their positions until January, when their terms begin. In…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Blue Star Memorial Marker now stands at the Museum of Aviation, honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces. The Camelia District of the Garden Club of Georgia provided the marker to Robins Air Force Base during a ceremony Friday morning. The markers date back to 1946, and are a way of honoring…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking for a place to go enjoy Christmas and holiday decorations this season? Head to the Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville for a taste of its Southern Holiday Traditions decorations. The mansion has been set up and decorated to resemble what Christmas would have looked like in the home in the early 19th century. The mansion’s…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a police officer? Warner Robins police is giving you the chance to patrol the streets with an officer—via Twitter. WRPD is holding the first ever “Virtual Ride-Along” via Twitter on Thursday, December 6th from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Public Information Officer Tabitha Pugh will…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Air Force Reserve Band is kicking off the holiday season with its free annual holiday concert. The Emmy-nominated band will perform at the Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 6 at 7p.m. at the Museum of Aviation. The 43-piece concert band will play a variety of festive songs, including classics like “Frosty the Snowman” and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City council members representing the east side of town are holding a news conference on Thursday to discuss issues of concern for that area. The “East Side Summit” will be lead by city council members Elaine Lucas, Rick Hutto and Lonnie Miley. They are expected to discus a variety of topics concerning the East Macon. Lucas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anyone looking to help out some kids this Christmas and holiday season, and happens to ride a motorcycle, drive a car or truck, walks, or just has a giving attitude has the chance to make a difference in a child’s life. The Macon H.O.G. Chapter and Harley Davidson of Macon are teaming up for the annual…