CGTC offering evening childcare program for students
Central Georgia Technical College's Warner Robins campus will offer an evening childcare program this fall, thanks to a $35,000 grant.
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Child Abuse Symposium keeps conversation going about child abuse prevention
Crescent House, a service of the Children's Hospital at Navicent Health, is keeping open dialogue about child abuse prevention.
Georgia Academy for the Blind honors military families
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate and honor the sacrifices and experiences of military children.
Downtown businesses to remain open during 'Brooklyn' filming
The HBO series 'Brooklyn' is filming one of its episodes in downtown Macon starting this weekend, which means some roads will be closed.
Hump Bridge construction begins, mayor calls it the "grand entrance of downtown"
It will soon be easier to access downtown Macon. The Second Street Corridor project will connect all of Macon to downtown.
Music bar coming to downtown Macon this summer
Downtown Macon's revitalization continues.
Woman wanted for shooting man in stomach on Lawton Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help locating a woman wanted for shooting a man. The incident happened on the 3400 block of Lawton Road around 11 a.m. Deputies say 27-year-old Dereck Perkins and 24-year-old Keirra Niesha…
The Masters' Life: Par 3 Contest Experience
If you happen to be at The Masters on a Wednesday, there’s one must-see marquee event and that’s the Par 3 Contest. A time when you can get a little bit more exposure to the players. A great time to get some pictures and interactions.
Workout Wednesday: Safe lifting techniques to avoid a back injury
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Lifting weights is a great to work on your core, legs and arms. When you're lifting, you need make sure you're doing it the right way so you don't get a back injury. Catalina Torres Lopez,…
Northeast High School student wins more than $10K in essay competition
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Northeast High School announced Travion Solomon as the winner of the “Eastside Out Loud Scholarship” essay competition. Members of the Griffith Family Foundation awarded Travion with a scholarship for $10,000 with an additional $2,000 from the…
Historic Capricorn Studios set to reopen in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University is set to re-open the historic Capricorn Sound Studios in downtown Macon by the end of this year. The recording studio captured and defined the 1970s Southern Rock sound with a roster of talented…
Bridges near Mercer University painted orange
Mercer University shows its school spirit in a different way.
Commissioners, Board of Education President have heated discussion about BOE being member of Land Bank Authority Board
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During the Macon-Bibb Tuesday morning committee meeting, there was a heated discussion about having someone from the Bibb-County Board of Education on the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority Board. Currently, four people serve on the board…
Macon-Bibb Municipal Court moving into County Courthouse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - After years of talking about moving the Macon-Bibb County Municipal Court to the state courthouse, commissioners are giving the project the green light to do so. However, the county struggles to find small businesses and…
Dublin VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator calls veteran suicides national problem
Two veteran suicides happened within a span of two days at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities in Georgia.
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores April 1-8
Here are this week's Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Sunshine and dry weather returns for Wednesday
Tomorrow: High pressure moves back in across our area, bringing clearing and sunshine to the area as well as breezy conditions. Highs will be back in the 80's and upper 70's by the afternoon. This will likely be the nicest…
Two men arrested on Burton Avenue for possession marijuana, gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men who possessed marijuana with the intent to distribute. Deputies say that the incident happened on April 8th around 1:30 a.m. when they patrolled Burton Avenue and Sharon Avenue. That’s…
Deputies arrest man in east Macon with marijuana, intent to distribute
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in east Macon with marijuana with the intent to distribute. Deputies say the incident happened when they patrolled Shurling Drive and New Clinton Road on April 7 around 12:30…
Dr. Curtis Jones is honored as National Superintendent of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Superintendent, Doctor Curtis Jones, was honored after being named 2019 National Superintendent of the Year in February. Dr. Jones has more than 20 years of experience and is involved in many community organizations. He says he's…
Severe storms possible overnight tonight, through Tuesday
Tonight: Strong storms will be possible overnight in the southwestern portion of Georgia. Right now we are watching for the possibility of storms forming in Florida and pushing into the area during the early morning hours. Because these will be…
MGA set to bring new enrollment center and residence hall to campus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are two new additions coming to Middle Georgia State University in Macon. MGA is set to open a new student residence hall and enrollment center on its Macon campus in 2020. Vice President For Enrollment…
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.
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…