Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 17-21
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 21.
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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…
Tuesday will bring a break from storm chances
After a weekend of storms, including some severe storms, it's time we get a few dry days. Hope you enjoyed the first one today, because right now it looks like rain will be back by Wednesday. Tuesday will be another…
Reaching new heights: Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon
Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As one downtown gym closes, another opens. A rock climbing gym is in the planning stages. The owners of the Macon Rocks Climbing Gym say the nearest gym that's…
Kinetix Health Club closes its downtown location, sign says because of parking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kinetix Health Club in downtown Macon is closed for business. According to a sign posted on its door, it’s because of parking. The movers started removing equipment from the Third Street location on Monday. 41NBC reached…
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…
Perry man receives 20 year prison sentence for child pornography
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 23-year-old Brian Moody Ansley of Perry to 20 years in prison. This is according to a news release from the Houston County DA. The judge gave the sentence on June…
Warner Robins woman receives life sentence for killing girlfriend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 25-year-old Shaneka Renee Smith of Warner Robins to life in prison on June 24th. According to a Houston County DA news release, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of…
East Macon drive-by shooting leaves victim in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators charged a suspect with an east Macon shooting incident that happened on Friday night. Authorities say they obtained arrest warrants on a second suspect involved in the shooting. Investigators say that Lawanda…
Wounded man attempts to drive himself to hospital, hits phone pole
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in a parking lot near Villa Crest Avenue at Houston Avenue. Investigators say that the incident happened around 10:27 p.m. on Sunday. Investigators say…
Victim shoots attacker in attempted robbery near Rookery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A robbery victim shot his attacker in front of the Rookery on Sunday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened around 3:49 a.m. Deputies say that 30-year-old Brett Bledsoe was walking home and stopped to…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for much of Middle Georgia
Most of Middle Georgia is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 & 10pm. This means that conditions are favorable for any storms that form this afternoon to become severe. The main modes of severe weather expected this afternoon…
Baldwin High School hosts 7 on 7 tournament, aims to change lives of players
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin High School held its third annual seven on seven tournament under head football…
Facebook video shows deputy hitting woman, defending himself
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A video shared on Facebook involving a Bibb County deputy, is raising questions on social media. The video shows the deputy hitting a woman multiple times before taking her down. In the comments, people are concerned the deputy is using too much force.
Bibb County investigator buys teen a suit for wedding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigator went above and beyond his duties to help a teen trying to make money to attend a wedding.
Severe storms possible for Middle Georgia Saturday
Strong to severe storms will once again be possible for the Middle Georgia area on Saturday. Several rounds of storms will push into our area from the north bringing the threat for damaging winds gusts of 60 mph, heavy rain,…
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…
Two Macon residents are helping create change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents have visions to help improve their communities. Grant money from Emerging Cities Champion is helping recipients live out their visions.
Mercer professors receive $200,000 grant to attack opioid overdose
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University School of Medicine professors Dr. Bryant Smalley and Dr. Jacob Warren received a $200,000 grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to create a plan to prevent the opioid crisis in rural…
Free gun locks for citizens after shooting death of Jones County toddler
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. attorney’s office teamed up with Project Child Safe to distribute free gun locks in the area. The U.S. attorney’s office partnered with Jones County Sheriff's Office after a 2-year-old died in the hospital after being…
LIST: Thursday's severe weather causes power outages in Middle Georgia
Storms rolling through Middle Georgia are causing multiple power outages.
Planet Fitness Trainer in Warner Robins creating impact through Teen Summer Challenge program
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Planet Fitness launched its Teen Summer Challenge program in May. The fitness center wants to get teens into shape during the summer. Also, the program is free. The Warner Robins location is taking their part…
Baldwin County library system faces closure due to funding cut
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County Library faces a possible closure due to a decrease in funding.
2 Baldwin State inmates charged with murder of another inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities charged two Baldwin State inmates with the murder of an inmate in June. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, authorities issued murder warrants to Timothy Paul Dunigan and Trinity Wayne Bussler on June 19th.…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for strong storms this afternoon and evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Middle Georgia until 10 pm. This means that any storms this afternoon and evening have all the atmospheric ingredients to become severe. Main threats with storms tonight…
Deputies still looking for Cook Out robbery suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are still searching for 22-year-old Jared Al Farley of Macon, who they say robbed the Cook Out on Brookhaven Road in June.
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…
The Middle Georgia gaming community hosts World Tour Tournament in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Reboot Retrocade Gaming Tekken World Tour Dojo Tournament is this weekend. This puts Macon on the map for the gaming community. Reboot Retrocade and Bar hosts local gaming tournaments. Now they will be a part of…
Macon's movie theater goes before judge for alcohol license
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's AmStar 16 went to court about an ongoing request to sell alcohol. The hearing took place on Wednesday. AmStar 16 requested a public hearing after commissioners voted down the alcohol license application. In April, commissioners…
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…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need help finding church burglary suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a suspect who broke into a church on Tucker Road in Macon. Deputies say that they responded to a call about a burglary at the Lutheran Church of…
Inmate executed for 1996 Milledgeville murder
UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request to halt plans by the state of Georgia to execute an inmate for a 1996 murder in Milledgeville. Lawyers for 42-year-old Marion Wilson Jr. had asked the nation's high court to…
Added holiday for Macon-Bibb employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County employees will have an extra paid holiday added to their calendar this year. Commissioners approved July 5th as a holiday, so employees can have a four-day weekend. This is a one time amendment for…
Macon-Bibb commissioners vote on how hotel motel tax money is distributed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb tourists will see a higher bill on their hotel bills. Commissioners approved the ordinance as to what agencies will benefit from the additional dollars. During Tuesday night's commission meeting, Macon-Bibb commissioners decided how the 8-percent…
Contour Airlines extends its lease at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contour Airlines is continuing services out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved the lease of terminal space in Middle Georgia Regional Airport for Contour. The county received a grant from the U.S Department of…
More storms possible in Middle Georgia through the week
This afternoon in Macon we finally saw heavy rain that will help us (at least a little bit) get out of moderate drought. Thankfully there is more rain in the forecast through the week and all of it should help…
Valmiera Glass in Dublin laying off 350 employees
Valmiera Glass In Dublin is laying off more than 300 employees.
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center set to hold town hall meeting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is giving veterans in Macon a chance to speak on ways to improve through the mission act. VA Medical Center officials plan to hold a town hall meeting…
Georgia Association of Broadcasting tour stopped in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Association of Broadcasters hit the road for its 85th Anniversary tour. Their fourth stop was downtown Macon. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) have served broadcasters in Georgia for 85 years. GAB President Bob Houghton…
Macon receives grant to improve under-served areas of community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Macon received a grant to work with under-served areas in the community by providing internet access and on demand services that will help residents apply for jobs and fix problems. Georgia Tech in partnership…
Two sentenced to prison for 2017 fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge sentenced two people to prison on Monday for the 2017 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Keenan Olajawon Guice. According to a news release from District Attorney David Cooke, 26-year-old Demarcus Colson pleaded guilty to the…
UPDATE: Georgia Academy for the Blind shooting threat was prank call
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Academy of the Blind Superintendent Dr. Cindy Gibson says that the shooting threat was a prank call. She says the police are looking into who made the call. Dr. Gibson says that safety is the…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 10-14
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 10 and Sunday, June 14.
Warner Robins council members receive pay raise
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins council members will see a 100% increase on their next paycheck.
Warner Robins city attorney signs new contract amid retirement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins city attorney signed a new contract Monday, stating he will stay until a new attorney is hired.
Heat and humidity stick around through the week in Middle Georgia
Today we finally saw a few showers and storms in the Macon area. Unfortunately this didn't amount to much as far as rain totals that would go to help our ongoing drought, but we will continue to see rain chances…