A few dry days before rain returns to Middle Georgia
Good evening, We finally saw the sunshine after a few days, so enjoy it while it is here, because more rain is on the way by the end of the week. Tomorrow will be another nice day across the area…
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The End Zone: State championship edition
Scores and highlights from the state championship games
Fans and students of Warner Robins and Northside cheer on their teams
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students, families, and communities are excited for the GHSA State Championship games. Middle Georgia making its mark in the 2018 GHSA State Football Championships. "For three different teams from Middle Georgia to be going to…
UPDATE: GBI investigating after woman killed during warrant execution
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reports the woman killed in an officer-involved shooting is 25-year-old Kaley Dee Gay. Tuesday morning, Bibb County Deputies and the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force were serving an…
Warner Robins and Northside Highs say “good luck” as teams head to Atlanta
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins High School and Northside High School are wishing their football teams good luck before heading to Atlanta. The two Middle Georgia high school teams are competing in the state championships at the Mercedes-Benz…
Buying the right Christmas Tree before the holidays
BYRON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – As we get closer to the holidays, finding the right Christmas tree for your living room can be a challenge. "Basic things you would consider, before buying a tree, prior to cutting it, is just overall…
Laurens Co. youth detention center brings jobs and success for inmates
CADWELL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A youth detention facility is coming to Laurens County. The facility has one goal in mind, that's to set youth up for success when they leave the detention center. Cadwell RYDC is a multi-million dollar project, and…
Navicent, Coliseum adjust visitation policy for flu season
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Navicent Health says it is setting up its first line of defense as the flu starts to circulate. Starting Monday, Decemeber 10th, children must be age 12 or older to visit The Medical Center, Navicent Health; Medical…
Portions of Macon-Bibb landfill, parks closed due to heavy rain
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - With several inches of rain falling the past few days, Macon-Bibb County is closing parts of Amerson River, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, and the Walker Road Landfill. At Amerson River Park, the boat launch on the north…
Medical Monday: Everything You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation
MACON, Ga - Atrial fibrillation is an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow. Dr. Carmine Oddis, who's a cardiologist with Coliseum Medical Centers, visited daybreak to talk about it. Click on the video to see the…
Heavy rain, gusty winds, and cold temps hang around through the weekend
Good evening, We have a pretty active weather weekend ahead of us here in Middle Georgia with heavy rain, gusty winds, and chilly temps hanging out through the next few days. The weekend begins as rain starts to fill into…
Man wanted for assualt, carjacking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified 43 -year-old Jason Emerson Connell of Macon in the connection of 2 Carjackings. The first incident happened Friday morning in the 900 block of Patterson Street, near Napier Avenue. According…
Dr. Curtis Jones named Georgia Superintendent of the Year
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Schools Superintendent Doctor Curtis L. Jones, Jr. is the 2019 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) presented the award during a luncheon in Atlanta, Friday. Dr. Jones beat out four…
A Festival of Carols & Lessons this weekend at Trinity UMC in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor Craig Hutto was in this morning to talk about the church's upcoming service, A Festival of Lessons & Carols coming up this Sunday at 6:30pm. Here's a look at what you can…
Daybreak Interview: "A Christmas Chaos" At Veterans High School
MACON, Ga - If you're a fan of theatre or holiday shows, you may want to check out "A Christmas Chaos," next weekend at Veterans High School in Kathleen. Emmie Griffith and Maddie Hobby, who are in the play, visited…
Couple arrested, charged after murder near Central City Park
Two people are in custody after a murder near Central City Park last month.
Heavy rain and cold on the way for the weekend, and maybe some winter weather
Good evening, The cold weather has continued across the southeast. More cold weather is headed for Middle Georgia and it looks to move in with heavy rain as well. Tomorrow will be our last dry day for a while here…
Investigation lists Robins AFB as cause of plane crash, killing 16 service members
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An investigation found faulty work done at Robins Air Force Base is to blame for a deadly plane crash involving more than a dozen service members. 41NBC obtained copies of the investigation led by the Fourth…
Georgia Power shares with Macon-Bibb first responders its Storm Center for Winter Weather Preparedness Week
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When preparing for inclement weather Georgia Power shares information with first responders on what to do during storms. First responders from across the Peach State are getting a tour of Georgia Power's Storm Center. As a…
UPDATE: Man arrested in shooting at Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies make an arrest in condition to a morning shooting at Macon hotel. Deputies arrested 27-year-old Gregory Bernard Staten, Jr., at a home in East Macon Thursday afternoon. He is charged with criminal attempt…
UPDATE: Deadly crash shuts down portion of Interstate 475 northbound
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A portion of Interstate 475 is shut down due to a deadly crash involving two tractor trailers and two vehicles. The crash is on Interstate 475 northbound between Thomaston Road and Zebulon Road. According to Bibb County…
Daybreak Interview - Jingle Jog At Langston Road Elementary School
MACON, Ga - If you're a fan of 5K races, Langston Road Elementary School in Perry is hosting a Jingle Jog this weekend. Anna Henry and Dr. Elgin Mayfield visited Daybreak to talk about the race. The race starts at Langston Road…
Cold weather sticks around, but rain and maybe some winter weather is on the way
Good evening, After a cold day in Middle Georgia, expect a few more as we head to the weekend. Tomorrow will be another chilly day, but sunshine will be plentiful. Enjoy the sunshine, because we won't be seeing much of…
Bibb Sheriff's Office looking for 2 men after dollar store robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed a dollar store Wednesday night.
Community members remember the life and accomplishments of Georgia H. W. Bush
Flags across the nation flew at half staff on Wednesday as the nation said goodbye to former president George H. W. Bush including Middle Georgia residents.
Freeman defeats Bittick in run-off election for Monroe County Sheriff
Brad Freeman came out victorious against Lawson Cary Bittick III with a majority vote in the run-off election for Monroe County Sheriff.
Byron man sentenced for stealing patrol car, prompting chase
BYRON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Byron man is sentenced to prison time for stealing a patrol car and leading deputies on a high-speed chase. Wednesday, 26-year-old Gator Leon Shaw pleaded guilty to theft by taking during a hearing in Crawford…
Workout Wednesdays: Muscle Contractions For Circulation
MACON, Ga - Deep breathing is not just a good thing to help with stress, it actually helps your body circulate blood. Catalina Torres Lopez, from Navicent Health's Wellness Center, stopped by Daybreak talk about the importance of muscle contractions…
Run-off election results
Results from local, state run-off elections
SWAT team deployed after disturbance, man wanted for questioning
A SWAT team was called in after a domestic disturbance Tuesday afternoon.
The City of Perry purchases 61 acres from Cherokee Pines Country Club to add parks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry is focusing on improving its quality of life. City council members and the mayor are looking for areas to improve outdoor recreation. "We've never had a park out in this area. We've…
County commissioner encourages voting on election day 'no matter the race'
Election day was on Tuesday and residents across Georgia went back to the polls to cast their ballots including those in Bibb County.
Business owners hope for 'fairness' in vote for alcohol code change
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners have an important decision to make. They'll vote to change the county's alcohol code for the first time in 20 years.
Macon man arrested for several financial, property crimes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested 25-year-old Forestt Paten Mander for several outstanding warrants last Saturday, December 1, 2018. The sheriff’s office has been looking for Mander after he ran from deputies a couple of weeks…
Two men wanted in card theft, fraud investigation
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted for questioning in a Financial Card Theft and Fraud Investigation. The two suspects used an unknowing victim’s personal information to purchase prepaid gift cards at a…
Driver stabbed while delivering pizza in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Warner Robins Police are looking for the person who stabbed a Pizza Hut delivery driver this afternoon. Police say a 57-year-old man was delivering pizza to a home in the 200 block of Keith Drive. The…
Daybreak Interview: "A Christmas Carol: The Musical"
MACON, Ga - "A Christmas Carol," is a classic holiday tale that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy curmudgeon who eventually learns about the true meaning of Christmas. Perry Players Community Theatre is presenting "A Christmas Carol: The Musical."…
Man Wanted For Dollar General Armed Robbery in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man who's wanted for an armed robbery. According to the Police Department's Facebook page, the robbery happened at the Dollar General on Watson Boulevard. The Police Department's…
Big cool down on the way for Middle Georgia
Good evening, A cold front moved through Middle Georgia today, but the cold air took its time to move in. Overnight temps will fall into the upper 30's under partly cloudy skies. Cool weather will hang around through much of…
Groups want to attract more minority patrons and businesses downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As downtown Macon continues to grow, some organizations are trying to make sure minority businesses do too. Another recipient of the Downtown Challenge Grant plans to up lift the downtown area by helping it become a…
North Central Health District gives free HIV screenings for World Aids Day
December 1st was World Aids Day and North Central Health District locations across Middle Georgia took Monday to continue observing the holiday.
Construction underway on a second Tesla charging station in North Macon
You may start seeing more of these high tech cars moving through city streets now that there's an additional charging station soon to be up and running.
Peach County Schools closing December 11 for GHSA title game
The Peach County School District will close Tuesday, December 11 when the Peach County High School football team plays in the GHSA AAA title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Identity Theft suspect rents apartment in Atlanta using victim's information
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Financial Crimes Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a male suspect, wanted for questioning in an Identity Theft Investigation. The suspect, pictured above, was reported using an unknowing victim’s personal…
Bibb County deputies searching for auto theft suspect
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Investigators need the public’s help identifying an auto theft suspect. The male suspect is wanted for questioning. Deputies believe the suspect was involved in stealing a silver in color, 2010 “Volkswagon…
Medical Monday: Safe Toys For Children This Holiday Season
MACON, Ga – The holiday season is upon us and many parents are busy trying to find and buy gifts for their children. Pediatrician Dr. Katherine Duncan, visited Daybreak to talk about safe toys to buy children. Click on the…
Severe storms possible Saturday
Good Evening, A nice day today will give way to rain and mild temperatures through the weekend Rain begins tonight and spreads throughout Georgia lasting through the day on Saturday. There will be the threat of severe storms mainly during…
Identity theft suspects open card accounts, shop in Atlanta
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s Financial Crimes Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two suspects, wanted for questioning in an Identity Theft Investigation. On October 19, 2018, it was reported that someone used an…
Baldwin Co. leaders seek solutions after disagreement over library funding
In Baldwin County, city and county officials are not on the same page when it comes to funding for the Mary Vinson Memorial Library.
Macon-Bibb County starts major improvements at West Macon Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Major improvements and renovations are coming to West Macon Park. Friday morning Macon-Bibb County held a groundbreaking ceremony for West Macon Park at 5018 Mercer University Drive. Improvements will include building a new entrance and raised scorer…