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,…
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…
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…
Mercer University shows its school spirit in a different way.
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, 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…
Two veteran suicides happened within a span of two days at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities in Georgia.
Here are this week's Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
State Representatives are expressing disapproval for a senate bill that would combine some of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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…
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 –…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
The Georgia Doom's home game Sunday against the Carolina Predators has been postponed, according to team owner Kevin Adkins.
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
Tomorrow: Enjoy a nice sunny day across Middle Georgia tomorrow, because we are not going to be having a nice day like this for a while. Clouds will increase as we move through the afternoon and temperatures will make it…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins wants to increase tourist travel, and it's turning to a travel and tourism expert for help. Bill Geist joined the Georgia Historic Heartland Travel Association meeting today. Geist is the chief instigator for a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Tubman Museum just added a special artifact to its inventory, and it plays a huge role in Macon's music history. The reel to reel recorder from WIBB Radio arrived at the museum today. James Brown recorded…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University introduced former Purdue Boilermakers assistant coach Greg Gary as the new men’s basketball head coach Wednesday at a news conference in the Hawkins Arena. Coach Gary helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16…
A man faces multiple charges after being arrested Wednesday following a routine probationer's residence check.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is dead after being hit by two cars in Warner Robins Tuesday night. Police responded to Watson Boulevard at Knodishall Drive around 9:30pm. According to Warner Robins Police, 51-year-old Jessie Ray Ramirez was crossing the street when…
EASTMAN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Eastman Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation make an arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing. Agents arrested 38-year-old Alexia Williams. She's charged with one count of Malice Murder, one count of Felony Murder and one…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial arts practice that's used for both defense training and to make you healthy. It's also a great way to teach balance and help you cool down after a workout. Catalina…