WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miller Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School are two of only three schools in the state designated family-friendly. The Georgia Department of Education’s Family-Friendly Partnership Award will be given annually to Title I schools that go above and beyond to make families feel welcome. Miller Elementary Principal Gwendolyn Pearson-Kilgore said the school hosts workshops, organizes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast High School student who claimed she was raped by 7 boys, and then recanted the allegations, is filing a lawsuit against the Bibb County School District for the way they handled the situation, citing sexual discrimination. The girl–who was a special needs student at the school–and her mother, both referred to in the suit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Legislative Delegation has a lot of work to do. State representatives and senators heard from local leaders on Tuesday to find out what they wanted tackled during the upcoming session. Think of it as a Christmas wish list, and the Bibb Legislative Delegation is Santa Claus. Local leaders from several organizations met to share…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon State now offers a path for students who want a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, but don’t necessarily need a teaching license. Francesca Jordan-Stephens is a full-time mom, wife, and employee who is also taking advantage of earning a college degree in her spare time. “I previously attended college years ago, prior to marriage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you need some order in your life now that Thanksgiving is over, the table has been cleared, and (hopefully) your in-laws are out of town, let Andi Willis of Good Life Organizing help you out. Willis helps people organize and simplify their lives with creative techniques to get the clutter out, and the efficiency in….
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – If you’re looking for a unique gift this holiday season, how about handmade jewelry from used gun ammunition? Spent Rounds Designs out of Vienna makes one-of-a-kind jewelry from used shotgun shells. “Spent rounds. I don’t believe you can get a name that is more relevant to the product,” Andy Thompson said. Andy came up with the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Before you head to the store for your Black Friday shopping experience, middle Georgia organizations are asking you to think about buying something for kids who might not otherwise get a gift this holiday season. Kids Yule Love, a non-profit program started by Bibb County Commissioner Joe Allan in Macon, has caught on around middle Georgia….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Daybreak anchor Melissa Lee welcomed you into her kitchen to share a special edition of the weekly segment “Melissa’s Recipe Box.” Pumpkin chip muffins are a family favorite at the Lee household and they’re enjoyed each Thanksgiving. They’re best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon City Council reached a 7-7 tie Tuesday night in a resolution that would transfer the historic Terminal Station Building from the city to the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority. At the start of the meeting, former Macon mayor C. Jack Ellis addressed the council, saying the city had worked too hard to obtain ownership of the building…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jay’s Hope is gearing up for it’s 3rd Annual Blind Wine Tasting. The fundraiser supports families in the middle Georgia area who have children with pediatric cancer, while raising awareness of the disease. Stephanie Steinbart stopped by Daybreak to share all the details on the upcoming event. The tasting event is Thursday, November 29th at The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’ve been hearing the unmistakable sounds of those little red bells ringing for a little more than a week now across middle Georgia. The bells and red kettles of the Salvation Army, are a great reminder of those living all around us, who need our support and help. But the Salvation Army wants to remind everyone,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What’s in a name? At Yummo Yogo it’s eight flavors of frozen yogurt, 40 toppings, and a hundred combinations of smoothies all wrapped up in one location. “We have the frozen yogurt, we have about 100 different flavors to choose from, eight a time,” said co-owner Rick Umberger. Umberger enjoys seeing his customers mix and match…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If counting calories is top priority for you this year, check out what Weight Watchers has to offer for your Thanksgiving feast. Claire Monroe stopped by our Daybreak studio, to show off and compare some healthy, lower calorie choices for this year’s dinner. We put pie, stuffing, and sweet potatoes head to head against the Weight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Aptly and affectionately nick-named ‘Batman’, this week’s Pet of the Week is a Yorkie-Poodle named Bailey. Sarah Tenon from Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare, brought in the four and a half month old Monday morning to our Daybreak studio. Bailey is a special needs dog, born without a kneecap. However, it hasn’t stopped him from wanting to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first week of the GHSA playoffs is in the books! FOX Sports 1670’s Bill Shanks has all your high school football scores and highlights from around middle Georgia on The Endzone presented by SafeAuto! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by :In this week’s “Coaches’ Corner,” 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spoke with Peach County coach Chad Campbell…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the best parts of the holiday season, is the combination of traditional, and new flavors you find this time of year. Blue Bell Creameries offers both this season. The ice cream maker is staying with its traditional flavor of Peppermint Ice Cream, but has a new addition to the line up this year- Gingerbread…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s the night die hard Twilight fans have been waiting for. The premiere of Twilight, Breaking Dawn Part 2 hits theatres tonight across the nation. A local group, called ESME’s Heart, is teaming up with the Marines and Toys for Tots, to collect toys for kids in middle Georgia. So if you’re planning on catching the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re in the military, about to get married, or were recently married while serving and didn’t have a formal wedding, this deal is for you. As part of Brides Across America, Bravura Bridal in Cumming is giving away free wedding dresses Thursday and Friday. These aren’t already used, or out of style dresses either. They…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This time of year, being thankful for what you have is on everyone’s mind. But what about those who struggle with everyday life, and are unsure of where their next meal is going to come from? This weekend, there is an opportunity to get a free Thanksgiving meal, complete with all the fixings. But there is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sergeant Robert Martin with Macon Regional Crimestoppers stopped by our Daybreak studio Tuesday morning, to go over the list of middle Georgia’s most wanted. Martin reminds everyone that if you have a tip that leads to an arrest you want to call in, Crimestoppers will not ask for any personal information, and you will remain anonymous….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If paying too much for groceries and items at the store, have you ever thought about utilizing the wonderful world of coupons? Rudy Randall is what you call an ‘extreme couponer’. She stopped by our Daybreak studio, to talk about how fun and easy saving money can be, and to talk about her upcoming appearance on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local organization is taking the initiative to do something positive to inspire Macon’s youth. 41 NBC’s Jerry Houston sat down with Clarence Thomas to get the scoop on the upcoming Helping Hands, Helping people Youth and Family Day. The event will take place this Saturday, November 17th at the Frank Johnson Community Center from Noon…
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Elementary School Trojans honored local veterans with a special program of their own Monday. “They fight for our freedom and if we didn’t have them, we couldn’t be here today,” said fifth grader Sawyer Floyd. Floyd is just one of the hundreds of students at TCES who says veterans are freedom fighters. Fourth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Since election day, gun sales have boomed at some middle Georgia locations. Howard Reed, owner of Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry in Macon, says his phone has been ringing off the hook since the election, and he can’t keep some guns in stock. Since Tuesday, sales have gone up from about 20 guns a day to around…