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Firework safety before July 4th

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to keep citizens safe during the 4th of July weekend. Fire Safety educator Jeremy Webb says you must be 18 years or older to operate fireworks. Firework operation throughout the year…

Amazon gets ready to hire people, more than expected

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amazon is handing out badges and uniforms for employees' first day. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority gave a hiring update during Tuesday's committee meeting. Director Stephen Adams says Amazon is planning to hire 30 people by…

Woman charged with breaking into Macon church

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies arrest a Forsyth woman accused of breaking into a church. According to a news release, 37-year-old Quida Childress is charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespass. Just after 8:00 Sunday morning, deputies responed to…

Macon businesses raided for illegal gambling operations

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  Five Macon businesses were raided for illegal gambling operations. GBI’s along with the Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies issued the search warrants on June 25th. The stores violated Georgia’s gambling laws. The law enforcement agencies worked with the…

Help Perry name their new evacuation aircraft

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) 154 in Perry has a new aircraft and they need the public’s help naming it. AEL Program Director Jeremy Poole says that community involvement will build relationships with residents. The AEL…

Daybreak Interview - "But Momma, I Love Him"

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This weekend, S&S Productions is presenting…

Aggravated assault over the weekend sparks concerns downtown

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An early morning attack that happened on Cherry Street has some worried about their safety. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office received a call Sunday about an aggravated assault that happened at 3:49 a.m. near the Rookery. Frankies Boutique…

Macon Pride Event brings in large crowd

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It may have rained most of the day Saturday but a rainbow came afterward. That's what happened at Macon's first Pride Event. Tables and booths lined Third Street Park providing information on the services provided for the LGBT…

Macon man found guilty of sex with under-aged girl

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County jurors found a Macon man guilty of having sex with an under-aged girl on Friday. According to a Macon-Bibb district attorney news release, 26-year-old Quantez Dixon was found guilty of statutory rape. Jurors found…

Peach County hosts first ever Senior Citizen Cornhole Tourney

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A number of senior centers participated in a first-ever Peach Senior Center Cornhole Tournament today. The following senior centers gathered at Peach County Senior Center for the cornhole tournament: Crawford County Senior Center Warner Robins…

Make Music Day Macon Worldwide Celebration

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Make Music Day Worldwide Celebration made its way to Middle Georgia. The free event celebrates music from around the world on June 21st. It started in France in 1982. The event happened simultaneously with more than…

Macon house fire deemed as arson

Macon house fire deemed as arson MACON, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Fire Department is investigating a fire that started on the 1000 block of Crescent Avenue on Friday. Macon-Bibb County fire investigator Lt. Ben Gleaton deems the incident…

Dog of the Week: Lovebug

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Lovebug is a two or three year old catahoula mix. She's a bundle of energy who loves people and other dogs. Lisa Goss, a volunteer with All About Animals Rescue, visited Daybreak with Lovebug in the…

United Way of Central Georgia gears up for Day of Action

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – United Way of Central Georgia is gearing up for "Day of Action" in the Pleasant Hill community. The organization held a news conference at LH Williams Elementary school on Wednesday highlighting the upcoming events. The worldwide…

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