Georgia senate bill to merge 3 HBCUs fails, but discussion continues
State Representatives are expressing disapproval for a senate bill that would combine some of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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The old Boeing Facility will house a new aerospace program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia's Aerospace Industry is expanding and plans use the old Boeing Facility at Middle Georgia Regional Airport to do it. Through a unique and rare partnership between Macon-Bibb County, Central Georgia Technical College, and Robins Air…
Medical Monday: Child Abuse Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The Director of Crescent House Kem Sanderson and Navicent Health joined Daybreak to discuss signs that the public can watch for when it comes to child abuse or neglect –…
New outdoor classroom at the Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There's a new outdoor classroom available at the Museum of Aviation. Students and teachers are excited about it! The outdoor classroom has been a three year project for the National STEM Academy. The room offers different…
Macon man arrested with drugs, intent to distribute
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man who possessed drugs with the intent to distribute. Sheriff’s deputies patrolled Hillcrest Avenue and Inverness Avenue on April 6th around 2 a.m. Deputies say they saw a male who…
Macon man arrested with stolen gun, possession of drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Macon man with a stolen gun and drugs. Deputies say they patrolled Houston Avenue near Eisenhower Parkway around 2 p.m. on April 7th. That’s when they noticed a Honda Accord…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies make arrest for auto theft, drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in a stolen car. Authorities say it happened when deputies saw a stolen Chevrolet Impala at the Cobble Hill Apartments at the 3000 block of Rice Mill Road…
Bridge replacement means 150 day road closure in Dodge County
EASTMAN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Georgia Department of Transportation is closing Milan-Chauncey Road in Dodge County for approximately 150 days. Crews are replacing the bridge at Sugar Creek due to its age and condition. The current bridge built in 1956.…
Kroger looking to fill 600 positions with one-day job fair
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Kroger is holding a one-day job fair across three states, including Georgia. The event is an effort to fill more than 600 full-time and part-time positions. The job fair will take place at stores in Georgia,…
Patients First Act helps make medical care more affordable for rural Georgians
Patients First Act gets signed into law MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp recently signed the Patients First Act into law. Some rural Georgia physicians say this makes healthcare more affordable, but what about access to healthcare in rural…
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia Monday
After a weekend of scattered showers and warm temperatures in Middle Georgia, we look ahead to a chance of strong storms by Monday afternoon. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts, but an isolated spin-up tornado, as well as…
Deputies investigate robbery, bomb threat at Macon credit union
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday morning robbery and bomb threat. It happened just before 10:00am at the Robins Financial Credit Union at 4066 Hartley Bridge Road. According to a news release, a female pulled into…
Scattered Storms hang around through the weekend
Tomorrow: Saturday will be a cloudy and warm day across much of Middle Georgia. We will see a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly by the afternoon. Highs should stay mainly in the upper 70's with a few areas…
Walk With a Doc gives people a chance to ask questions while promoting better health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Navicent Health invites everyone in the community to its first "Walk With a Doc" event in hopes of encouraging better health. The event happens at Central City Park this Saturday. It will be held on the first…
Firefighters stair step climb to honor 9/11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - To honor those who lost their lives during 9/11, local firefighters plan to participate in a stair climb. This event is a mixture of firefighters and citizens who plan to climb 110 flights of stairs. Some…
Jones County Library reopens after renovations
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State and local officials gathered at the newly renovated Jones County Library to reopen the building with a ribbon-cutting event. After some issues with the building, the library needed to move to a temporary location for…
Macon woman arrested with drugs, gun, deputies looking for man who fled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman with drugs and a gun on April 3rd around 12 p.m. Deputies say they patrolled Ibex Street and Houston Avenue. That’s when they saw a male fail to…
Warner Robins man indicted in fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man has been indicted for shooting a man in Byron. It happened in 2017 at 136 Twin Lakes Court. The indictment was returned in Peach County Superior Court this week. David Lee Billings, 58,…
Macon DA: Seven people indicted in Fort Valley State University sex investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New developments today in an investigation that has lasted for more than a year, and a story we first reported in October. The seven people facing criminal charges after a sex investigation were indicted this week, according…
Daybreak Interview - Mammal Mayhem at the Museum of Arts and Sciences
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you're a fan of animals and are looking for an educational activity to do with the family, the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon has something for you. It's the museum's annual Mammal Mayhem…
Rain hangs around through the weekend
Tomorrow: A low pressure system has started moving in across Middle Georgia this evening bringing showers to much of the area as well as widespread cloud cover. Severe storms are not anticipated, but heavy rain and some gusty winds will…
Owner: Georgia Doom's home game Sunday postponed, team working to reschedule
The Georgia Doom's home game Sunday against the Carolina Predators has been postponed, according to team owner Kevin Adkins.
Macon man arrested for counterfeit money, drug possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for drug and counterfeit money possession around 1 a.m. Deputies say they witnessed a Lincoln Town Car speeding on Williamson Road near McEvoy Drive. Authorities say the car showed…
"Green fireball" races across Middle Georgia sky
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Some folks were in the right place at the right time this morning as a "green fireball" was spotted across the region just before 7 am this morning. If you saw a green glow in the…
Downtown Milledgeville project is preserving history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Milledgeville is working to update and beautify historic downtown. The city is working on the fourth phase of its downtown Streetscape Project. It's a $1.2-million project. It includes landscaping, lighting, roadwork, sidewalks, and…
City of Milledgeville accepts loan applications for businesses, blight removal
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Milledgeville is attracting new business throughout Baldwin County with a loan that's available to entrepreneurs. The loan can help start a business or eliminate blight. As of January, Baldwin County has a five percent…
Milledgeville makes upgrades to Central City Park
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The City of Milledgeville is making improvements to Central City Park. Park guests can now enjoy an additional pavilion and grills. The new pavilion is located at the south end of the park. The park also has…
Kids With Talent: Tanijah Colbert Sings "Colors of the Wind"
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Tanijah Colbert is an 8th grade student at Howard Middle School in Macon who loves to sing! She visited Daybreak to perform "Colors of the Wind," from the animated Disney movie Pocahontas. Colbert says she's been singing…
Dry weather forecast to be short-lived in Middle Georgia
Tomorrow: Enjoy a nice sunny day across Middle Georgia tomorrow, because we are not going to be having a nice day like this for a while. Clouds will increase as we move through the afternoon and temperatures will make it…
Warner Robins turns to tourism expert to enhance strategy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins wants to increase tourist travel, and it's turning to a travel and tourism expert for help. Bill Geist joined the Georgia Historic Heartland Travel Association meeting today. Geist is the chief instigator for a…
James Brown artifact gets new home at Tubman Museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Tubman Museum just added a special artifact to its inventory, and it plays a huge role in Macon's music history. The reel to reel recorder from WIBB Radio arrived at the museum today. James Brown recorded…
Mercer University introduces Greg Gary as men's basketball head coach
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced former Purdue Boilermakers assistant coach Greg Gary as the new men’s basketball head coach Wednesday at a news conference in the Hawkins Arena. Coach Gary helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16…
Man arrested on multiple charges after probationer's residence check Wednesday
A man faces multiple charges after being arrested Wednesday following a routine probationer's residence check.
UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in roadway accident in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is dead after being hit by two cars in Warner Robins Tuesday night. Police responded to Watson Boulevard at Knodishall Drive around 9:30pm. According to Warner Robins Police, 51-year-old Jessie Ray Ramirez was crossing the street when…
Arrest made in deadly stabbing in Eastman
EASTMAN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Eastman Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation make an arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing. Agents arrested 38-year-old Alexia Williams. She's charged with one count of Malice Murder, one count of Felony Murder and one…
Workout Wednesday: Tai Chi to help you cool down post workout
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial arts practice that's used for both defense training and to make you healthy. It's also a great way to teach balance and help you cool down after a workout. Catalina…
2 caught, 1 still on the run after shooting in Warner Robins
Warner Robins Police arrested two people and are looking for a third after a shooting Tuesday.
Macon Publix workers volunteer at Masonic Home of Georgia
More than 7,500 Publix employees volunteered throughout the company's seven-state service area Tuesday as part of the organization's "Publix Gives Day."
Embraer plans to bring more jobs to Macon
Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services announced plans this week to double its Macon workforce from 100 to 200 employees.
Mercer School of Medicine faculty members receive $5.5 million grant
Two Mercer University School of Medicine faculty members received a $5.5 million dollar grant to fight maternal and infant mortality.
Museum of Arts and Sciences add new exhibits
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is making improvements.
Macon Water Authority buys B&G Water Company
The Macon Water Authority bought B&G Water Company Monday for $300,000.
3 die in Baldwin County crash
Three people died in a car accident in Baldwin County Tuesday.
It’s a wrap for 2019 legislative session; Here's an overview of bills impacting Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia representatives say it’s been a productive 2019 legislative session.
Warmer weather moves in ahead of late week rain chances
Tomorrow: After a cool start tomorrow morning, we will see a quick warm up back into the 70's. Expect plenty of sunshine through the day and well into Thursday as well. Thursday: Thursday afternoon we will see our temperatures back…
Fort Valley State placed on temporary lockdown
Fort Valley State University was placed on a temporary lockdown Tuesday night.
Remaining Crystal Lake Apartments residents start packing up
Remaining residents at Crystal Lake Apartments are packing up to move out by the end of the month.
Family, friends, FVSU community mourn the loss of two students
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley State University community is mourning the loss of two students after a crash Saturday night. FVSU sophomores Precious Waters and Kearsten Robinson died in an automobile accident while driving on Woolfolk Road,…
Overnight rain will leave cool conditions for Tuesday
Tonight/Tomorrow: Rain will move in across Middle Georgia overnight with the best chances for rain during the early morning hours Tuesday. Many of us should be done with the rain by around 10 am. Thunderstorms are not expected as the…
Medical Center Navicent Health offers Parkinson's boxing class in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Navicent Health offers a new program to help Parkinson's patients take control of their disease. Rock Steady Boxing’s goal is to improve the quality of life through non-contact boxing. This program provides a community for those diagnosed…