2019 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame class being inducted Saturday
The 2019 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame class is being inducted this weekend.
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UPDATE: Macon-Bibb County Commissioner pulled over for DUI can still serve the people
Update on Virgil Watkins MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon-Bibb County Commissioner spent time in jail this morning. He's charged with driving under the influence. Georgia State Patrol pulled over Commissioner Virgil Watkins around 1 a.m. near the corner of…
Go Red Luncheon informs women on heart disease prevention
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Around 61 million Americans suffer from heart disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fifty-two percent of those number are women. At the annual Go Red for Women Luncheon, sponsored by Houston…
Macon-Bibb commissioner Virgil Watkins arrested for DUI
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins has been arrested for driving under the influence, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and a detective with the Georgia State Patrol. Lt. Sean Defoe, with the Sheriff's Office, confirmed…
Daybreak Interview - Rediscovering yourself after a break up or set back
MACON, Ga (WMGT/41NBC) – It can be tough to bounce back from a bad break up or a set back in life. Some people seek help to get them through difficult times. Licensed therapist D. Renee Smith visited Daybreak to give…
Perry High students dance into 5th annual Roaring 20s party
PERRY, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Faculty, staff, and students at Perry High School danced their way into their 5th annual Roaring Twenties party. As a result, they learned about the era through an interactive experience. U.S. History teacher Shawn Wiley uses silent…
2019 Georgia National Rodeo kicks off in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Middle Georgia, grab your cowboy boots. The 2019 Georgia National Rodeo kicks off in Perry. Rodeo professionals from all across the country are in Perry this weekend. Marketing Director Keaton Walker says, “We are expecting over 15,000…
Georgia College grad students look to find cause of fatal bacteria in Puerto Rico
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia College graduate student finds out why some Puerto Rican residents got sick and died. The student makes her thesis about the bacteria, Leptospira. Puerto Rico native Zamara Garcia Truitt, says as a child, she…
Mentor's Project of Bibb County held 20th college and career day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County held its 20th college and career day. The following non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities gave students advice about education and careers: the Community Foundation, the Peyton Anderson Foundation, Middle Georgia State…
Crystal Lake Apartment residents receive second notice of water shut off within two weeks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Residents of Crystal Lake Apartments are receiving a second notice of their water being shut off, within a two-week time span. MWA says the complex is still not paying its water bill, and has an outstanding past due balance.…
Larry Curtis fills District 6 council seat in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Larry Curtis was sworn into the Warner Robins District 6 city council seat on Monday evening. He fills the seat of the late Councilman Mike Davis. Supporters packed Warner Robins City Hall for Curtis’ swearing-in.…
A big warm up is on the way through the week...oh yeah, and more rain
Tomorrow: Once again we will see the chance for scattered showers and potentially an isolated thunderstorm. As a warm front continues to lift from the south we will also see a big warm up across Middle Georgia with highs making…
Kids With Talent: Zarea Bland and African Dancing
MACON, Ga - African dance is a fusion style type of dance that's connected to the continent's rich musical traditions. 17 year old Zarea Bland has practicing this style of dance since she was 3 years old. She gave a…
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners, Crystal Lake residents meet for update on complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the Crystal Lake Apartments crisis continues, former residents and the county learn that this situation doesn't qualify them to receive emergency government funding. It leaves the county and organizations to create new solutions. Brenda Kitchens…
Black History Parade happens this weekend in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Black History Month Parade happens Saturday in Warner Robins. Samantha Thornell says that people can expect to be dressed like important figures in African American history. "We're showing African American history ranging from 1619 slavery to…
Gas leak at Georgia College contained, operation resume as scheduled
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College says a gas leak that was reported earlier has been contained. All classes and operations will resume as scheduled. Georgia College originally reported a gas leak detected at McIntosh and Wilkinson Streets. Students and…
Congressman Bishop invites high school students to participate in congressional art competition
ALBANY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. invites high school students from Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District to participate in the 37th Annual Congressional Art Competition. This is according to a news release from Bishop's office. “This competition is…
Georgia lawmakers discuss replacing voting machines
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers are discussing replacing the voting machines. According to the new Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, current voting machines are 17-years old. House Bill 360 is in sub-committee to hear ideas on new equipment. Raffensperger…
Hundreds of code violations written at Crystal Lake Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been 12 days since some residents from Crystal Lake Apartments were evicted. Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins says code enforcement went to the complex again Tuesday. This time to inspect the other units.
Houston County transgender deputy fights for healthcare
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A transgender police officer in Warner Robins is threatening a lawsuit against Houston County for not covering her transgender-related health care treatments. Sergeant Anna Lange says county officials ignored her attorney’s request to talk about…
More rain and warmer temps on the way
Wednesday: After a cold, rainy day today we will see an increase in temperatures as a warm front lifts into the area. This will continue our rain chances through the day, but will allow our highs to make it back…
2 dead after crash on Interstate 16 in Bleckley County
Two people are dead after a traffic accident on Interstate 16 Tuesday night.
Workout Wednesday: High-intensity interval training
MACON, Ga - High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a technique where you give your all to short, intense exercises followed by a long recovery. Allen Redmond, a personal trainer with Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, visited Daybreak to talk about…
Water shut-off scheduled for all units at Crystal Lake Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crystal Lake Apartments’ residents woke up to a letter from Macon Water Authority on their doors Wednesday morning. It’s a notice saying water is being shut off in 30 days. MWA Chief Financial Officer Guy Boyle…
Suspect arrested for multiple beer thefts and battering an officer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies served five warrants to 38-year-old Michael Antoine Cornelius around 1:30 a.m. on February 20, 2019. Deputies arrested Cornelius for stealing multiple cases of beer from several gas stations in east Macon. Deputies…
International military students visit Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- American and international military, law enforcement, and civilian students visited the Museum of Aviation Wednesday morning. The students are from Fort Benning and are attending the Command and General Staff Officer Course at the Western Hemisphere Institute…
Kudzu Seafood Company is moving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Kudzu Seafood Company is moving to a bigger location. After serving gulf coast seafood for four years in downtown Macon, Kudzu Seafood will jump a block down the road. The new location will be on Poplar Street.…
Retired Macon-Bibb fire inspector wins state award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local retired firefighter wins Fire Inspector of the Year for the state of Georgia. Retired Fire Prevention Director Larry Smallwood, received the honor at the 47th Annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
National "Drink Wine" Day and misconceptions with wine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A glass of wine may keep the doctor away. Furthermore, there are several misconceptions about wine drinking according to the "Rehab 4 Alcoholism" website. Nutrition Specialist Alli Kerr says there are several tips wine consumers should…
Scattered showers stay in the forecast for the week
Tuesday: Tomorrow will likely be another cloudy and cold day across Middle Georgia thanks in part to a wedge front. This front will set up as high pressure to our northeast and push cold air through the mountains and down…
Daybreak Interview - Atlanta Motor Speedway's NASCAR Weekend
MACON, Ga - NASCAR drivers are revving their engines once again. The country's biggest stock car racing series kicked off it's 2019 season with the Daytona 500 this past Sunday. This weekend, the biggest stars in motorsports will be visiting…
41 Lifestyle: Macon Pastor makes difference with community projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dominique Johnson pastors Kingdom Life Church. The church started 7 years ago and has around a hundred members. “We do the major things that the Bible call for us to do like feed the hungry and clothe…
Man sentenced for 1987 murder, conviction affirmed by Supreme Court of Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a news release from Houston District Attorney George Hartwig, Willie Winters' 2016 murder conviction was unanimously affirmed by the Supreme Court of Georgia. The Houston DA says that Winters was sentenced to life…
Navicent Health nurse helps dogs with donated human pacemakers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Like humans, dogs are at risk for developing cardiac complications that interfere with their quality of life along with their life span. Now, thanks to a partnership between Navicent Health and the University of Georgia's College of…
Teen Summit tackles important issues for African American youth
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - “Seventy percent of all in-school arrests are black or brown kids.” That's what Dr. Tiffany Pogue said at the Teen Summit on Saturday afternoon. The summit had music, gift bags, and a game truck to…
Warner Robins Police looking for man who robbed an Arby's
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Warner Robins are looking for a man who they say robbed an Arby's restaurant. According to a post on the Warner Robins Police Department's Facebook page, the robbery happened around 10 Sunday night…
Two men wanted for trying to rob Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for two men who they say attempted to rob a station in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, two men wearing dark clothes, with their faces covered attempted…
Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators looking into inmate's death
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to determine how a Bibb County Jail inmate died over the weekend. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, corrections deputies found 40 year old William Homan unresponsive in his cell…
Two men arrested for stealing from several cars in Macon
MACON, Ga - Two men have been arrested for stealing items from cars in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 22 year old Deshae Floyd and 22 year old Quenshon Robinson are the two men who were arrested.…
Medical Monday: Keeping Your Medication Safe, Disposing of it Properly
MACON, Ga - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Pharmacist Dr. Sarah Haddock, with Coliseum Medical Centers, visited Daybreak to talk about keeping…
Middle Georgia teacher job fair looks to hire 200 teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia teaching agency wants to hire 200 teachers. The Regional Educational Service Agency holds a teacher job fair at Westside High School on February 23rd. The event at 10 a.m. The agency needs teachers for:…
Macon man charged for drug trafficking with home drug lab
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon man is facing drug trafficking charges after a postal inspector found a chemical substance being shipped to his home. According to a news release, 41-year-old Tavern Downing Senior is charged with Trafficking Schedule One Controlled…
Shooter identified in deadly shooting in Hawkinsville, still under investigation
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Eastman GBI office is helping Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigate a shooting that happened on Friday, February 15th. According to a GBI news release, the shooting occurred around at 6:18 pm outside of Henry Way Apartments. …
Animal welfare shelter at capacity after 25 dogs seized for dog fighting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare says it needs the public's help. Deputies seized 25 dogs in a recent dog fighting charge to Joseph Grayer of Macon. Deputies say when they performed an animal welfare check at the home…
Mayor Reichert talks about crime and blight in State of Community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayor Robert Reichert says blight and crime are big concerns. Reichert addressed more than 500 people during the State of the Community luncheon. He says, "a community isn't loved because it's great, a community becomes…
Bibb Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Jones, named National Superintendent of the Year
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) -Bibb County School District Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Jones, has been named National Superintendent of the Year by the AASA, The School Superintendents Association, at their 2019 National Conference on Education in Los Angeles, CA. A check was…
Warm, rainy weather on the way for the weekend
Friday: Clouds are staying in the forecast for much of Friday and into the week. Temperatures will be climbing into the upper 60's through the day Friday with a southerly wind that will usher in more moisture (get ready for…
Two shot outside food market in Warner Robins, suspect arrested
WARNER ROBINS, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) – A shooting in Warner Robins ended with two people sent to the hospital and a teenager in police custody, according to Lt. Kent Bankston of the Houston County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened around 7:30 Thursday…
Daybreak Interview - Walk Against Domestic Violence
MACON, Ga - According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Georgia ranks 9th in the nation for the rate at which women are killed by men. Baldwin County High School is honoring victims of domestic violence as well as…
Rep. Scott explains 'no' vote for Homeland Security, funding bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The bill Congress passed to avoid another government shutdown included funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including some money for border security. It did not include the help Representative Austin Scott wanted for Georgia communities working…