Brothers killed after being struck by train in north Macon
Two brothers are dead after being hit by a train Saturday afternoon.
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Rain finally moves out of Middle Georgia!
Good evening, Heavy rain has been in Middle Georgia off and on all day, but we will finally see showers come to an end this weekend. The last of the heavy showers are moving through Georgia this evening and overnight…
"Christmas in the Ballpark" helps raise money for Rescue Mission
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Luther Williams Baseball Field. The Macon Bacon is having Christmas in the Ballpark Saturday. There will be hot chocolate, popcorn, crafts for kids and they'll play "How the…
Tattnall Square Academy holds annual Christmas program to benefit Kids Yule Love
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tattnall Square Academy students give back to the community for children in need through their 32nd annual Christmas program. The program includes various performances that feature Tattnall students from all grade levels. Students performed Musical and choral…
New turf excites Bibb Co. high school student-athletes and coaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Now that high school football is over, the Bibb County School District is working to improve its sports facilities. The Bibb County School District Athletic Department is scoring big. When student athletes step foot on the…
UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in crash along Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly traffic accident involving a pedestrian. It happened at the intersection of Mercer University Drive and Arlington Park around 1:30 Friday morning. Deputies report that 61-year-old Walter Kirtz of…
Thomas receives life sentence for murder of Elliot Mizell
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Houston County man will get life in prison, without parole, for the murder of 55-year old community volunteer Elliot Mizell. Friday morning, 25-year old Daniel Thomas went before a Houston County judge for his sentencing.…
Daybreak Interview - Christmas Celebration at Jarrell Plantation
MACON, Ga - If you enjoy nature, singing Christmas carols and cookies, you may want to check out the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Jarrell Plantation in Juliette. Derek Jackson, who's an Interpretive Ranger at the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site,…
Dublin Man Gets 20 Years For Spearheading Pimping Ring
MACON, Ga - A Dublin man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 5 years supervised release for spearheading an organized interstate pimping ring. According to Charles Peeler, the United State Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia,…
Bibb county deputies respond to bomb threats
Multiple businesses receive bomb threats through e-mail
GBI investigates death during traffic stop
22 year-old killed after physical confrontation with police
Heavy rain and storms move into Middle Georgia on Friday
Good evening, After all the rain over the weekend, we finally started to dry out...just in time for more rain to move into the area. Heavy rain begins to move in this evening, and will be continuing through much of…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help finding robbery suspect
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a robbery suspect.
Macon cemetery prepares for Wreaths Across America
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This weekend, families across the nation will remember the men and women who died defending our country. Wreaths Across America is a national day of recognition. For the sixth year, Riverside Cemetery is taking part in…
Your Pie Pizza raises thousands for Alzheimer's before opening its doors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pizza lovers, rejoice! Your Pie Pizza, on Poplar Street in Macon, is opening Friday afternoon. Before opening its doors, Your Pie raised more than $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association. For the past three days, the restaurant…
Hartley Elementary students receive bikes as gift for attendance, grades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Hartley Elementary Students were in for a surprise during the schools Christmas assembly. This year, 30 students get to take home a new bike before the holidays. Students are entered in a drawing for a chance to…
Georgia College student-athletes score in class, rank 1st in state for graduation rates
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Student athletes at a Middle Georgia college are succeeding on and off the court. Georgia College and State University ranks first in graduation rate among the state's NCAA student-athletes. Not only do the Bobcats win on…
Daybreak Interview: Tips To Avoid Unwanted Pests During The Holidays
MACON, Ga – The holidays are a time when most people bake, decorate their homes and spend time with family and friends. It can also be a time when unwanted and unwelcomed pests show up too. Ray Hess, who is…
Rain returns to Middle Georgia to end the week
Good evening, We finally made it back into the 60's today, but as the temperatures are on the rise, rain chances are on the rise as well. Rain shouldn't move in until later tomorrow, so expect dry conditions with mostly…
Milledgeville Police Department K9, handler win big award
K9 Falco and handler Officer Boyer recognized
Warner Robins Police host Coffee with a Cop
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In one last effort before the new year, Warner Robins Police Department held it's annual "Coffee With A Cop Day" at Cuban Island Cafe. Public Information Officer, Jennifer Parson says coffee with a cop gives residents…
Houston County man convicted in 2017 murder of Elliot Mizell
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Houston County man is convicted for the December 2017 murder and aggravated assault of a 55-year-old man in his Warner Robins home. In Houston County Superior Court, a jury convicted 25-year-old Daniel Thomas for the…
Teen arrested in stabbing of pizza delivery driver in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Warner Robins Police arrest a teen in connection to the stabbing of a pizza delivery driver. Officers arrested 19-year-old Devonta Mikal Williams. He is charged with Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault. The afternoon of December 4th, officers…
Law enforcement reminds businesses and shoppers be safe this holiday season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Christmas is less than two weeks away and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reminding shoppers and businesses, safety first. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office held a county-wide business watch meeting this afternoon. Businesses and law…
Macon groups launch music tour brochures
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Several Macon organizations are making it easier to connect to the city's music legends and history. Historic Macon, Visit Macon and Rock Candy tours released a music history tour brochure, Wednesday. In all, there are 20…
Two arrested for kidnapping, child molestation in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A man and woman are facing child molestation charges, accused of lying about a school field trip to lure a child in Laurens County. The Laurens County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Robert Lee Hall of…
Workout Wednesdays: The Benefits of Self Massage
MACON, Ga – Massage doesn't just relieve stress, it circulates blood as well. Catalina Torres Lopez, from Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, stopped by Daybreak talk about the importance of the benefits of self-massage. For a full list of classes at Navicent…
Daybreak Interview - Regional First Lego League Robotics Tournament
MACON, Ga - This weekend, middle school students from across Middle Georgia will be using Legos for educational purposes at the 4th Annual Middle Georgia Regional First Lego League Robotics Tournament. Tournament Director, Stephanie Johnson, stopped by Daybreak to talk about it.…
Fort Valley man killed in tractor crash
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Fort Valley Man is dead following a crash on a rural road in Peach County. Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks reports 60-year-old Jamie Lee Willis was driving a small tractor along Chestnut Hill Road in…
A few dry days before rain returns to Middle Georgia
Good evening, We finally saw the sunshine after a few days, so enjoy it while it is here, because more rain is on the way by the end of the week. Tomorrow will be another nice day across the area…
The End Zone: State championship edition
Scores and highlights from the state championship games
Fans and students of Warner Robins and Northside cheer on their teams
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students, families, and communities are excited for the GHSA State Championship games. Middle Georgia making its mark in the 2018 GHSA State Football Championships. "For three different teams from Middle Georgia to be going to…
UPDATE: GBI investigating after woman killed during warrant execution
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reports the woman killed in an officer-involved shooting is 25-year-old Kaley Dee Gay. Tuesday morning, Bibb County Deputies and the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force were serving an…
Warner Robins and Northside Highs say “good luck” as teams head to Atlanta
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins High School and Northside High School are wishing their football teams good luck before heading to Atlanta. The two Middle Georgia high school teams are competing in the state championships at the Mercedes-Benz…
Buying the right Christmas Tree before the holidays
BYRON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – As we get closer to the holidays, finding the right Christmas tree for your living room can be a challenge. "Basic things you would consider, before buying a tree, prior to cutting it, is just overall…
Laurens Co. youth detention center brings jobs and success for inmates
CADWELL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A youth detention facility is coming to Laurens County. The facility has one goal in mind, that's to set youth up for success when they leave the detention center. Cadwell RYDC is a multi-million dollar project, and…
Navicent, Coliseum adjust visitation policy for flu season
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Navicent Health says it is setting up its first line of defense as the flu starts to circulate. Starting Monday, Decemeber 10th, children must be age 12 or older to visit The Medical Center, Navicent Health; Medical…
Portions of Macon-Bibb landfill, parks closed due to heavy rain
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - With several inches of rain falling the past few days, Macon-Bibb County is closing parts of Amerson River, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, and the Walker Road Landfill. At Amerson River Park, the boat launch on the north…
Medical Monday: Everything You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation
MACON, Ga - Atrial fibrillation is an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow. Dr. Carmine Oddis, who's a cardiologist with Coliseum Medical Centers, visited daybreak to talk about it. Click on the video to see the…
Heavy rain, gusty winds, and cold temps hang around through the weekend
Good evening, We have a pretty active weather weekend ahead of us here in Middle Georgia with heavy rain, gusty winds, and chilly temps hanging out through the next few days. The weekend begins as rain starts to fill into…
Man wanted for assualt, carjacking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified 43 -year-old Jason Emerson Connell of Macon in the connection of 2 Carjackings. The first incident happened Friday morning in the 900 block of Patterson Street, near Napier Avenue. According…
Dr. Curtis Jones named Georgia Superintendent of the Year
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Schools Superintendent Doctor Curtis L. Jones, Jr. is the 2019 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) presented the award during a luncheon in Atlanta, Friday. Dr. Jones beat out four…
A Festival of Carols & Lessons this weekend at Trinity UMC in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor Craig Hutto was in this morning to talk about the church's upcoming service, A Festival of Lessons & Carols coming up this Sunday at 6:30pm. Here's a look at what you can…
Daybreak Interview: "A Christmas Chaos" At Veterans High School
MACON, Ga - If you're a fan of theatre or holiday shows, you may want to check out "A Christmas Chaos," next weekend at Veterans High School in Kathleen. Emmie Griffith and Maddie Hobby, who are in the play, visited…
Couple arrested, charged after murder near Central City Park
Two people are in custody after a murder near Central City Park last month.
Heavy rain and cold on the way for the weekend, and maybe some winter weather
Good evening, The cold weather has continued across the southeast. More cold weather is headed for Middle Georgia and it looks to move in with heavy rain as well. Tomorrow will be our last dry day for a while here…
Investigation lists Robins AFB as cause of plane crash, killing 16 service members
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An investigation found faulty work done at Robins Air Force Base is to blame for a deadly plane crash involving more than a dozen service members. 41NBC obtained copies of the investigation led by the Fourth…
Georgia Power shares with Macon-Bibb first responders its Storm Center for Winter Weather Preparedness Week
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When preparing for inclement weather Georgia Power shares information with first responders on what to do during storms. First responders from across the Peach State are getting a tour of Georgia Power's Storm Center. As a…
UPDATE: Man arrested in shooting at Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies make an arrest in condition to a morning shooting at Macon hotel. Deputies arrested 27-year-old Gregory Bernard Staten, Jr., at a home in East Macon Thursday afternoon. He is charged with criminal attempt…
UPDATE: Deadly crash shuts down portion of Interstate 475 northbound
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A portion of Interstate 475 is shut down due to a deadly crash involving two tractor trailers and two vehicles. The crash is on Interstate 475 northbound between Thomaston Road and Zebulon Road. According to Bibb County…