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Funzy the Fox Game is growing in middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-The week-long interactive hide and seek game "find me Funzy the Fox" has been in the making since 2010. Founder and Bibb county Resident Bryan Scott is on a mission to help children and parents spend more quality…
Man wanted for armed robbery at Subway
Man robs clerk at gunpoint
Woman dead after girlfriend stabs her in front of police
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman is in jail for killing her girlfriend in front of police. Warner Robins Police have been to the couple's home at Foxwood Apartments off Watson BLVD several times over domestic disputes. This…
Matunda Ya Kwanzaa kicks off in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and many residents here in Macon are kicking off the first day at the Douglass Theatre. "It’s about continuity in the community and teaching our children about education in…
Flash Flood Watch issued ahead of our next rain event
Good evening, The sunshine from the weekend has now made an exit from our forecast for quite a while...sorry. A large weather system is moving through the middle of the country right now, bringing heavy rain and severe storms to…
Family welcomes first born on Christmas Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Santa was busy delivering presents on Christmas, and a Macon family received the gift of life. "It was a Christmas miracle. I didn't expect to have my first-born son on Christmas because his due date was…
Workout Wednesdays: Corrective Exercises To Avoid An Injury
MACON, Ga – Before you start your workout, you might want to do a few simple exercises so you don't injury yourself. Catalina Torres Lopez, from Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, stopped by Daybreak to show off some exercises for your shoulder…
Last Minute Shoppers are still Christmas Shopping
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stores are still busy this Christmas eve with last-minute shoppers looking for the perfect gift - less than a day before Christmas. There are shoppers who are still gathering last minute gifts before the big holiday.…
Central State Hospital lights up its Christmas tradition again
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An old Christmas tradition at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville is lighting up its quad again. The hospital had a Christmas display for many years, but due to a recent decline at the hospital and smaller…
Elderly Man Who Went Missing In Perry, Found Dead
PERRY, Ga - An elderly man that went missing in Perry early Sunday morning has been found dead. Perry Police say they found the body of 88 year old Willie Patterson near the Ramada Inn on Valley Drive in Perry.…
Fight In Car Leads To Man Being Shot in Abdomen in Macon
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Deputies are investigating a shooting that injured a man in Macon Sunday night. Deputies say it happened on Houston Avenue near Villa Crest Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. Deputies say there was a fight inside…
Video shows moments leading to woman being shot and killed, Macon's 40th homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb investigators are working this year's 40th homicide. Coroner Leon Jones is worrying that number will grow before the year is over. "40 homicides in Macon. This is not Atlanta, DeKalb County, this is Macon, Georgia,"…
Sun returns for the holiday weekend
Good evening, It is a chilly night across Middle Georgia as we experience our first night of winter. Saturday will be a nice day in Middle Georgia with highs in the mid-50's and breezy conditions hanging around through much of…
All-Star bowl gives high school seniors across Georgia scholarship chances
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some high school senior football players are getting one more chance to play before graduating. Student-athletes from across Georgia are hoping to score college scholarships this weekend. It's east Georgia versus west for the Georgia Sports…
Macon-Bibb County opens new Bert Bivins Fire Station & Sheriff Precinct
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) –The brand new, long-awaited fire station & sheriff precinct is ready to serve the Napier community. The Bert Bivins Fire Station and Sheriff Precinct is officially open. The brand new facility is named after district 5 commissioner…
Baldwin County, Milledgeville battle over service agreement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County are still battling over who is responsible for certain services. Now, the county says it will no longer provide library or animal control services within the city of Milledgeville. County…
Families in need receive new sports equipment for youth athletes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A team effort between the Macon Sports Hall of Fame, Macon Housing Authority, and BSN Sports is providing equipment for young athletes. BSN Sports is donating a couple thousand dollars worth of equipment to football players and…
UPDATE: Deputies investigating deadly shooting in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating another deadly shooting in the downtown Macon area. Around 1:00am Friday, a patrol deputy found a man with a gun shot wound lying at the corner of Poplar and Third…
Daybreak Interview -Performance By Central High School's Glee Club
MACON, Ga - If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, Friday morning's Daybreak guests can probably help with that. Central High School's Glee Club stopped by to perform some holiday songs. Click on the video to listen.
Macon man arrested, charged in multiple murders
A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning in connection to three separate homicide investigations.
Rain and gusty winds expected for Friday across Middle Georgia
Good evening, Rain moved into Middle Georgia overnight and has continued through the day and into this evening. More rain is on the way from Alabama as low pressure pushes through the area tonight. Not expecting much in the way…
Students and Faculty at Northeast High Partner with Mobile Food Pantry to give back
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and World Changers church are partnering with Northeast high school to distribute food to families in need before the holidays. Students and faculty are taking the challenge to stop hunger…
Monroe Sheriff Sworn In
Forsyth, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The new sheriff of Monroe County has been officially sworn in today. This afternoon sheriff-elect Brad Freeman was sworn in at the Monroe County Courthouse. He says he has a few things he plans to do…
Subaru Macon donates food and hygiene products to Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Subaru of Macon is driving some relief to the Daybreak Center on Walnut Street. "Stock the Subaru" is part of Subaru's "Share the Love" program. Subaru gave $250 to charity for every car sold this month.…
Macon abortion clinic plans put on hold
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Talks of a possible abortion clinic coming to Macon has caused some controversy since word of the clinic in May. Sidewalks at the corner of Walnut and Spring Street are empty and it's a lot quieter…
Daybreak Interview - Making Cupcakes Look Festive For The Holidays
MACON, Ga – With the holidays in full swing, baking may be something on your to do list. Felicia Howard, who owns Felicia's Cake Factory in Macon, visited Daybreak to show you how to make cupcakes look festive. Click on the…
Heavy rain on the way for Thursday
Good evening, Our stretch of dry weather has run out here in Middle Georgia as we end the week on a soggy note. A strong low pressure system will bring periods of heavy rain to much of Middle Georgia through…
The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program helps over 500 families, locally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Middle Georgia families are saying "thank you" to complete strangers this Christmas. "It's just hard this year, so we've had to reach out," grandmother of three Teresa Wilson said. Ashley Wilson is a single mother…
You can now take flights to Tampa out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Georgia's regional airport and contour airlines is now in service for flights between Macon and Tampa, Florida. Passenger, Christi Moore says that she is excited and ready for this trip and loves flying out of Georgia's Regional Airport. "It's better…
Grant recipients are announced for first On the Table Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is announcing winners for its first On the Table, Conversation to Action grants. In October, community members got together for good food and conversation to discuss issues and solutions in…
Shirtless man in Macon law office arrested for auto theft, burglary
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Covington, Georgia man is facing charges after deputies say they found him sitting inside a local law office with no clothes. David Bryant Walker, 31, is charged with Burglary-2nd degree-Felony, Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement-Felony, and…
Pedestrain hit, killed crossing Eisenhower Parkway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian. The accident happened around 7:00am Wednesday on Eisenhower Parkway near Log Cabin Drive. Deputies say 58-year-old Teresa Owen Gracia was crossing the road,…
Workout Wednesdays: Warming Up And Stretching Before A Workout
MACON, Ga - Warming up and stretching is a very important thing to do before you begin a workout. Catalina Torres Lopez, from Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, stopped by Daybreak show off some simple stretches you can do. For a full…
Warner Robins Police Looking For The Person Who Robbed A Gas Station
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the person who robbed a gas station Tuesday night. According to the Police Department's Facebook page, the robbery happened at the Citgo at 218 Martin Luther King Blvd just…
Clouds move in tomorrow, ahead of rain late this week
Good evening, Clouds have already started to increase across Middle Georgia this evening. Expect clouds to hang around through the day on Wednesday, before our next rainmaker starts to impact the area overnight. Low pressure will push in from the…
Houston County Student Develops New Medical Assistance App
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston county student is headed to the White House after winning a Congressional App Challenge. Houston County High School Student, Rumi Lee placed first in the eighth congressional district for her app. She is…
Bibb Co. Sheriff's Office recognizes pastors at Christmas luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office recognized community members, pastors, and law enforcement officials today. The Sheriff's Office held it's annual Christmas luncheon. People gathered over good food, conversation, and awards. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office recognized…
Houston Co. looks to become destination location for visitors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County's leadership is thinking of ways to attract more visitors. The county wants to become a destination location. "I don't think residents realize just how many of the people they see in their restaurants…
Man charged in deadly beating now Macon's 38th homicide
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The man accused of beating another man during a Father's Day cook-out is now facing murder charges. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it is now investigating Macon-Bibb's 38th homicide. Thirty-one year old James Patterson is now…
Daybreak Interview - How To Wrap The Perfect Gift
MACON, Ga - Christmas is just a week away and gift wrapping may be something that's left on your to list. Scott Mitchell, who owns Travis Jean Emporium in Macon, visited Daybreak to show you how to wrap the perfect present.…
Enjoy a few dry days before rain moves back into Middle Georgia
Good evening, We saw a nice warm day across Middle Georgia, with some areas getting into the 70's, but warm days will be making an exit through the week. Sunny skies remain through Tuesday with highs making it back into…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb DA says Lizella woman shot at officers, causing police to shoot back killing her
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb District Attorney's Office is releasing new information on the officer involved shooting that killed a Lizella woman, last week. D.A David Cooke says the woman, Kacey Gay, shot at officers causing Bibb County Deputy…
Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Board granted $24k to educate youth on safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is helping pedestrians arrive alive in Macon-Bibb. The office is renewing a grant for the Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board. With pedestrians "On the Move," the city and state are…
Two killed in Baldwin County crash
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two people are dead following a crash in Baldwin County over the weekend. The crash happened around 12:30 Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Vinson Highway and the Fall Line Freeway. According to Georgia State Patrol…
Medical Mondays: Holiday Safety With Navicent Health Trauma Surgeon
MACON, Ga – While the holidays are a time to have fun, it's also important to stay safe during your holiday activities. Dr. Benjie Christie, who’s a Trauma Surgeon with Medical Center Navicent Health, visited daybreak to talk about holiday…
Man Shot in Macon, Deputies Looking For Suspect
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Deputies are trying to find the person who shot a man in Macon over the weekend. Deputies say they were called to the intersection of Knightsbridge Road at Knightsbridge Place just before 11 Saturday night…
One Man Dead, Another Injured During Shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - Police in Warner Robins are investigating a shooting that left one man dead. According to Jennifer Parson, with the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call at the 300 block of Ridgestone…
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after downtown Macon shooting
One man is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday in downtown Macon.
Warner Robins Police investigating Saturday shooting
Warner Robins Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting.