Macon man arrested, charged in multiple murders
A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning in connection to three separate homicide investigations.
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Rain and gusty winds expected for Friday across Middle Georgia
Good evening, Rain moved into Middle Georgia overnight and has continued through the day and into this evening. More rain is on the way from Alabama as low pressure pushes through the area tonight. Not expecting much in the way…
Students and Faculty at Northeast High Partner with Mobile Food Pantry to give back
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and World Changers church are partnering with Northeast high school to distribute food to families in need before the holidays. Students and faculty are taking the challenge to stop hunger…
Monroe Sheriff Sworn In
Forsyth, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The new sheriff of Monroe County has been officially sworn in today. This afternoon sheriff-elect Brad Freeman was sworn in at the Monroe County Courthouse. He says he has a few things he plans to do…
Subaru Macon donates food and hygiene products to Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Subaru of Macon is driving some relief to the Daybreak Center on Walnut Street. "Stock the Subaru" is part of Subaru's "Share the Love" program. Subaru gave $250 to charity for every car sold this month.…
Macon abortion clinic plans put on hold
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Talks of a possible abortion clinic coming to Macon has caused some controversy since word of the clinic in May. Sidewalks at the corner of Walnut and Spring Street are empty and it's a lot quieter…
Daybreak Interview - Making Cupcakes Look Festive For The Holidays
MACON, Ga – With the holidays in full swing, baking may be something on your to do list. Felicia Howard, who owns Felicia's Cake Factory in Macon, visited Daybreak to show you how to make cupcakes look festive. Click on the…
Heavy rain on the way for Thursday
Good evening, Our stretch of dry weather has run out here in Middle Georgia as we end the week on a soggy note. A strong low pressure system will bring periods of heavy rain to much of Middle Georgia through…
The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program helps over 500 families, locally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Middle Georgia families are saying "thank you" to complete strangers this Christmas. "It's just hard this year, so we've had to reach out," grandmother of three Teresa Wilson said. Ashley Wilson is a single mother…
You can now take flights to Tampa out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Georgia's regional airport and contour airlines is now in service for flights between Macon and Tampa, Florida. Passenger, Christi Moore says that she is excited and ready for this trip and loves flying out of Georgia's Regional Airport. "It's better…
Grant recipients are announced for first On the Table Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is announcing winners for its first On the Table, Conversation to Action grants. In October, community members got together for good food and conversation to discuss issues and solutions in…
Shirtless man in Macon law office arrested for auto theft, burglary
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Covington, Georgia man is facing charges after deputies say they found him sitting inside a local law office with no clothes. David Bryant Walker, 31, is charged with Burglary-2nd degree-Felony, Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement-Felony, and…
Pedestrain hit, killed crossing Eisenhower Parkway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian. The accident happened around 7:00am Wednesday on Eisenhower Parkway near Log Cabin Drive. Deputies say 58-year-old Teresa Owen Gracia was crossing the road,…
Workout Wednesdays: Warming Up And Stretching Before A Workout
MACON, Ga - Warming up and stretching is a very important thing to do before you begin a workout. Catalina Torres Lopez, from Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, stopped by Daybreak show off some simple stretches you can do. For a full…
Warner Robins Police Looking For The Person Who Robbed A Gas Station
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the person who robbed a gas station Tuesday night. According to the Police Department's Facebook page, the robbery happened at the Citgo at 218 Martin Luther King Blvd just…
Clouds move in tomorrow, ahead of rain late this week
Good evening, Clouds have already started to increase across Middle Georgia this evening. Expect clouds to hang around through the day on Wednesday, before our next rainmaker starts to impact the area overnight. Low pressure will push in from the…
Houston County Student Develops New Medical Assistance App
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston county student is headed to the White House after winning a Congressional App Challenge. Houston County High School Student, Rumi Lee placed first in the eighth congressional district for her app. She is…
Bibb Co. Sheriff's Office recognizes pastors at Christmas luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office recognized community members, pastors, and law enforcement officials today. The Sheriff's Office held it's annual Christmas luncheon. People gathered over good food, conversation, and awards. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office recognized…
Houston Co. looks to become destination location for visitors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County's leadership is thinking of ways to attract more visitors. The county wants to become a destination location. "I don't think residents realize just how many of the people they see in their restaurants…
Man charged in deadly beating now Macon's 38th homicide
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The man accused of beating another man during a Father's Day cook-out is now facing murder charges. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it is now investigating Macon-Bibb's 38th homicide. Thirty-one year old James Patterson is now…
Daybreak Interview - How To Wrap The Perfect Gift
MACON, Ga - Christmas is just a week away and gift wrapping may be something that's left on your to list. Scott Mitchell, who owns Travis Jean Emporium in Macon, visited Daybreak to show you how to wrap the perfect present.…
Enjoy a few dry days before rain moves back into Middle Georgia
Good evening, We saw a nice warm day across Middle Georgia, with some areas getting into the 70's, but warm days will be making an exit through the week. Sunny skies remain through Tuesday with highs making it back into…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb DA says Lizella woman shot at officers, causing police to shoot back killing her
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb District Attorney's Office is releasing new information on the officer involved shooting that killed a Lizella woman, last week. D.A David Cooke says the woman, Kacey Gay, shot at officers causing Bibb County Deputy…
Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Board granted $24k to educate youth on safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is helping pedestrians arrive alive in Macon-Bibb. The office is renewing a grant for the Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board. With pedestrians "On the Move," the city and state are…
Two killed in Baldwin County crash
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two people are dead following a crash in Baldwin County over the weekend. The crash happened around 12:30 Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Vinson Highway and the Fall Line Freeway. According to Georgia State Patrol…
Medical Mondays: Holiday Safety With Navicent Health Trauma Surgeon
MACON, Ga – While the holidays are a time to have fun, it's also important to stay safe during your holiday activities. Dr. Benjie Christie, who’s a Trauma Surgeon with Medical Center Navicent Health, visited daybreak to talk about holiday…
Man Shot in Macon, Deputies Looking For Suspect
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Deputies are trying to find the person who shot a man in Macon over the weekend. Deputies say they were called to the intersection of Knightsbridge Road at Knightsbridge Place just before 11 Saturday night…
One Man Dead, Another Injured During Shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - Police in Warner Robins are investigating a shooting that left one man dead. According to Jennifer Parson, with the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call at the 300 block of Ridgestone…
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after downtown Macon shooting
One man is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday in downtown Macon.
Warner Robins Police investigating Saturday shooting
Warner Robins Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting.
Brothers killed after being struck by train in north Macon
Two brothers are dead after being hit by a train Saturday afternoon.
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