WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are 110 charter schools throughout the Peach State that offer alternative education options for students instead of attending a tradition public school. One of those special schools is located right here in Middle Georgia. Students at the Houston County Career Academy take more than just your traditional high school classes, like English and math….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community got a sneak peak at the design plans to revitalize the Second Street corridor in Macon. Project designers showed off a draft of the Second Street corridor improvements. It includes adding bike lanes, street car transportation, parks and building a public square at the intersection of Pine Street and Second Street. Residents, business owners…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s a place to go for second chances for some students in middle Georgia. The Houston County Crossroads Center is an alternative school that helps students with various challenges. “We all make mistakes and this gives them an opportunity to further their education,” said Houston County Crossroads Center Principal Dr. Ronnie Walker. The center offers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Poplar Street in downtown Macon, might as well be re-named Sesame Street. As the cast and crew of ‘Sesame Street Live’ get ready for their upcoming shows at the Macon Centreplex, a few familiar faces joined us in our studio to say hi. Elmo and Cookie Monster joined Daybreak, not only to highlight their musical, but…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The potential for a $5.2 million budget shortfall will lead to cuts and layoffs at Fort Valley State University. The university will make $3.8 million dollars in immediate cuts in order to maintain a balanced budget for the fiscal year of 2013. According to Fort Valley State University Vice President Canter Brown, lower enrollment, reduction…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Three of Wild With Kyle, took me to Georgia’s coastline in Savannah, to see what I could hook while fishing. Thanks to Miss Judy Charters of Savannah, for letting me tag along for a day of fishing. For this trip, we stayed in-shore. I boarded the 22 foot vessel was captained by Alan Collins, who…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 41 NBC’s Daybreak team has teamed up with some local animal shelters to keep you informed of Middle Georgia’s adoptable pets. Squishy is with Macon Purrs N Paws. He is a domestic, medium haired orange cat. Squishy is about 2 months old, up-to-date on vaccinations, and his neuter is included in the adoption fee. For more…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County’s longest running teacher has taught for nearly half a century. Perry Primary teacher Mary Hunt isn’t trying to set a record, she says she’s just doing what she loves. Inside her classroom, 5 and 6-year-olds keep Hunt on her toes. “They keep me going,” she said. Hunt may be going on her 47th year…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Symphony Orchestra is playing a new tune now that it has finally found a new conductor and music director. Passion, artistry and musicality are some of the qualities Ward Stare brings as the new conductor of the Macon Symphony Orchestra. “Creating an atmosphere is important for a conductor to do so that the musicians…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans to revitalize the Second Street corridor are underway and the City of Macon wants your input. Residents, business owners and local leaders are all pitching ideas on how to improve Second Street. The community drew out their own plans on how to improve this part of town, which included adding bike lanes, parks and green…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week 4 of The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with Bill Shanks is in the books, and we’ve got all the high school football scores and highlights from all around Middle Georgia! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by 41FirstAlert Weather App:In this week’s Coaches’ Corner, 41NBC spoke with Perry coach Stacey Harden and Mary Persons’ Brian Nelson to see…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Radio Hall of Fame’s 2012 Induction Ceremony is quickly approaching. For the first time in it’s history, the event will be in Macon. Ben Sandifer joined Daybreak to share information on the upcoming event. The induction ceremony is Saturday, October 20th at the Wilson Convention Center. Visit www.grhof.com for ticket information. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High calories and carbohydrates don’t have to stop you from enjoying the ultimate tailgating experience. Claire Monroe from Weight Watchers stops by Daybreak to share tips to keep you fit while watching the game. For more information, visit www.weightwatchers.com. Categories: Daybreak
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the early 1950’s, Dairy Lane was just a small spot for snow cones and peanuts. The diner that has since been taken over by owner Ben Walters now serves a lot more than just that. If you can get it on a bun, chances are you can find it at Dairy Lane. “We sell a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a person with a big heart but you don’t like giving money to the homeless because you’re not sure if it’s actually going to food or clothing, now there’s a meter for that, thanks to the Leadership Macon Class of 2012. “Nobody wants to have panhandlers downtown,” says councilman Rick Hutto. “Nobody wants to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon City Council is expected to vote on a $1.5 million SPLOST project at Tuesday’s meeting. The money would be used to create a new road, build sidewalks and improve storm drainage near Log Cabin Drive and Alton Avenue in Macon. At Monday’s committee meeting, nearly a dozen residents showed up in support of the project….
The percentage of voters believing that the country is better off since Barack Obama became president jumped seven points after the two political conventions, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Thirty-eight percent of registered voters now say the nation is better off, which is up from 31 percent in the August NBC/WSJ conducted before the conventions. Still,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education held a special-called meeting Monday night to discuss discipline issues within the school district. The meeting came after a number of safety incidents last week and an audit that showed under-reporting of crimes in schools. Superintendent Romain Dallemand started the meeting by saying it’s essential that students feel both safe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An autopsy will be performed tomorrow after the body of a 40-year-old woman was found inside her Macon home. Macon police responded to a welfare check just before 1:30 Monday afternoon at a home on River Ridge Drive. That’s when they discovered the woman’s body. The MPD Crime lab also processed the scene. Categories: Local News
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In true Wild With Kyle fashion, this week I’m pushing going extreme with my adventure/thrill seeking excursion. Thanks to the crews at Fast Track High Performance Driving School, and Atlanta Motor Speedway for taking care of this segment for me. It was because of them that I was able to do something I have wanted to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – TLC reality star and pageant sensation Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson became a celebrity over night. In the past month, ratings for the show “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” have soared and so have rumors about the Middle Georgia family. The show focuses on Alana’s over-the-top personality and catch phrases like “a dolla makes me holla”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Week 3 of The Endzone presented by SafeAuto with Bill Shanks is in the books, and we’ve got all the high school football scores and highlights from all around Middle Georgia! GAME OF THE WEEK presented by 41FirstAlert Weather App:In this week’s Coaches’ Corner, 41NBC spoke with Northside coach Kevin Kinsler and Westside’s Sheddrick Risper before this week’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A middle Georgia high school football player is leading by example–not only on the football field, but also in the classroom. Vanderbilt commit Nigel Bowden is a rare breed of football player. “It’s a crazy deal,” says Central head coach, Jesse Hicks. “He’s such a violent person on the field during a football game, but when…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – Faculty and staff have outlined a plan to increase graduation rates for the soon-to-be consolidated Middle Georgia State College. The new programs and initiatives have been set to meet the goals of Governor Nathan Deal’s Complete College Georgia plan. The plan aims to increase college graduation rates statewide and add 250,000 college graduates to the…