MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you enjoy art, music, or dance, this Saturday there's a festival in Sparta that incorporates all of that. It's the 3rd annual Art in SpARTa Festival. Jeanette Waddell, the festival's organizer, visited Daybreak to tell us…
Friday: A passing cold front will be bringing more showers and storms to much of Middle Georgia. This will also keep the clouds in place for much of the day, with clearing by Friday evening. Behind the front expect windy…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - PepsiCo Recycling is continuing to expand its Zero Impact Fund, which offers eligible colleges and universities an opportunity to bring campus sustainability ideas to life.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Veteran Services makes sure veterans in Middle Georgia have access and information to their benefits. On Thursday, the organization held a "Supermarket of Veteran Services" at Central Georgia Technical College in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five Macon-Bibb Firefighters have been released from the hospital after being injured in a house fire Wednesday night. The fire started at one house on High Street in downtown Macon and quickly spread to a second home.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Nearly 1,000 young people have been working on different community service projects around the area. Future Farmers of America (FFA), have been doing activities the past two days to upgrade and beautify the community. Painting, cleaning, yard…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a man on the run for murder. Sheriff's deputies say the incident happened when they responded to a shots fired call in Bonaire, Georgia on Wednesday, April 24th…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help finding 35-year-old John Pierre of Macon. Deputies say that Pierre is wanted in connection with the following charges: Money Laundering Computer Crimes (Theft using Computers) Financial Transaction…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged parents for child abuse to a 5-week old baby. Deputies identified the parents as Crystal Harris Russell and James Russell. Eggleston Children's Hospital notified the Laurens County Sheriff's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects involved in several “Robbery by Snatching” incidents in north and east Macon. Deputies say that they arrested an adult male and a juvenile on Wednesday night. Authorities say that…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The 23rd annual Pan African Festival of Georgia celebrates the global impact of African culture through music, dance, food, film and art. Harold Young, from the Tubman Museum, visited Daybreak to talk about it. The Pan…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Perry Players are presenting the classic musical "Hello Dolly!" for the next two weeks. Bill Andrews, who plays Horace Vandergelder, visited Daybreak to tells us more about the show. The shows run from Thursday April 25th until…
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is working a house fire in downtown Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials in Macon announced an exclusive mountain bike trail at Arrowhead Park is re-opening.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Northside High School broke ground for their new gymnasium.
Eight students received college scholarships at the 14th annual Al Lucas Scholarship Memorial Reception Wednesday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp is adding millions of dollars in a new mental health fund to schools.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A family who expressed concern over a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project may soon find relief. 41NBC reported a story about a 16-year-old boy named 'Peanut' who suffers from a rare condition called Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident that happened on Emery Highway at Lakeside Road around 2 p.m. Authorities say that 53-year-old Eric Ashley of Lizella was traveling west by motorcycle on Emery Highway when a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Valdosta man for possession of a stolen firearm and marijuana. Deputies say the incident happened around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Authorities say deputies patrolled I-475 south near Hartley Bridge Road…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding two suspects wanted for first-degree burglary. Bibb County sheriff's deputies identified the two men as: Malik Addie, 21 Rashard Taylor, 21 Malik Addie and…
Eastman, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 1,000 students from Dodge County Middle, North Dodge County Elementary, and South Dodge County Elementary schools will board The Choice Bus due to a collaboration between State Farm® and the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation. The half-prison…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Chapter of the NAACP and Strategic Management Partners (SMP), the court-appointed receiver for Crystal Lake Apartments in Macon, are partnering to help former residents from the mid and high-rise buildings move. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Kicking off his statewide tour and celebrating his first 100 days in office, Governor Kemp spoke on the Heartbeat Bill. Kemp says that he strongly supports legislation that protects innocent life in our state. The bill is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help investigating a commercial armed robbery. The incident took place at the Access Loan Company on the 3300 block of Pio Nono Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies say that…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you're a fan of musical theater and the classic tv show "The Addams Family," the Warner Robins High School Theatre Department has a treat for you. Students will bring Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday and the whole…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities and avoid an injury. Allen Redmond, a personal trainer with Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, visited Daybreak to show us a few exercises to strengthen our cores.…
We have another few days of nice weather before our next chance of storms in Middle Georgia. Temperatures will climb to the upper and middle 80's through the end of the week. Expect a mix of sun and clouds during…
Many of us rely on technology, and that's no exception for government entities. Since everything is electronic in the Macon-Bibb County Courthouse, judges say it's crucial to have enough hands on deck for technological mishaps.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Now that the weather is warmer, you might see a snake in your yard.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Friends of the Library are working hard to set up for the 15th Annual Old Book Sale.
Bibb County School District employees are getting a surprise one-time bonus, and the sale of a former school site was approved.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An ordinance to bring lesser punishment to those caught with less than an ounce of marijuana in Bibb County is on hold. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman decided to table the proposal during Tuesday's committee meeting.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Karats and Keepsakes owner Julie Evans has thrown the Cocktails and Cupcakes Benefit for 13 years. Evans started the event after her nephew received an autism diagnosis. She wanted to give caregivers and parents a chance…
Here are this week's Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s gang and drug investigators along with the Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force found a man wanted for murder. Investigators say that the Waynesboro Police Department wanted 27-year-old Cyrus Dion Mincey of…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you're a fan of anything with a motor, this weekend Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton is hosting its 6th annual Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama. It's a two day automotive festival that has everything from hot…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Calling all movie buffs! This week, you can enjoy 116 feature length and short films at the 6th annual Milledgeville-Eatonton Film Festival. Jeremiah Bennett, the co-founder of the film festival, visited Daybreak to tell us more about…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A teenager is in the hospital after being shot in Warner Robins Monday night. According to Warner Robins Acting Police Chief, John Wagner Jr., the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Kathleen Bynum Drive just…
After a warm and sunny day, we will see clear skies which will be conducive for viewing the Lyrid Meteor Shower. The Lyrid Meteor Shower is so called because it appears to radiate from the constellation Lyra. Although it will…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Commissioners Al Tillman and Virgil Watkins filed an ordinance to decrease penalties for small amounts of marijuana.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Keep Warner Robins Beautiful hosts its 'Chunk-A-Junk' Program this week in an effort to keep the community clean.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Georgia High School Association selected Luther Williams Field to host two high school baseball state championship games this year. Four teams total will play during the three-day span. Monday, May 20th, one series will play…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lisa and Sundee Tutherow own the Cookie Bar in Warner Robins. They also have an interesting story. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina ripped through Florida, Lisa lived in Tampa. The hurricane devastated some of her friends…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's National Volunteer Appreciation week and Medical Center Navicent Health honored their volunteers with a luncheon at the Marriott in Macon. These volunteers donate their time while raising money to help support some of the hospital’s patients.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a group of men on the run. On April 21st, deputies say they patrolled Hollis Road and Newburg Avenue around 7 p.m. That's when deputies say they saw…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County Sheriff’s investigators recovered nearly $100,000 in stolen goods. This according to the Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. Sheriff Reece says that deputies arrested and charged Christopher Tolen and James Carr with 30 counts…
PERRY, Ga. (AP) - The suspect in the 1975 death of a teenager in Georgia has died before she could be put on trial. Georgia news outlets report that 16-year-old Cheryl White and then 18-year-old Mary Jane Stewart were roommates…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Peachtree Corners man with a stolen gun around 4:45 a.m. Deputies say they stopped a silver Ford Fusion for speeding near Hartley Bridge Road. They identified the driver as 35-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the Parkinson's Foundation, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. That's why occupation therapist, Jennifer Peth, from Navicent Health's Rehabilitation Hospital, visited Daybreak to talk about the…