Kemp tells republican voters they have more at stake now than ever before
Georgia's Republican Nominee for Governor Brian Kemp made several stops in Middle Georgia today as the countdown to election day continues.
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Stacey Abrams set to return to Macon Friday
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams is planning a return visit to Macon. Her Early Voting Bus Tour will roll into town around 10:15 Friday morning. She is scheduled to be at the Westgate Shopping Center parking…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in shooting death of Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - UPDATE (6:15 p.m.): Bibb County deputies made a second arrest in connection to a shooting Tuesday night that left a 16-year-old dead. 16-year-old Troy Jackson is in custody at the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center, according…
Community leaders host 24-hour prayer service in hopes to reduce crime
Leaders, clergy, business owners, local government from all over middle Georgia are hosting a 24-hour prayer service hoping to reduce crime.
Twiggs Co. Deputies Investigating Domestic Shooting
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic shooting that sent a woman to the hospital. Col. James Faulks, with the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, says a shooting call came in around 8:30 Wednesday morning at…
Daybreak Interview - Murder Mystery Dinner In Perry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend or next weekend, you may want to check out the Perry Players Murder Mystery Dinner. Tyler Bryant, from the Perry Players Community Theatre, visited Daybreak to…
Daybreak Interview - "The Curious Incident of The Dog and the Night-Time"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Thursday, students at Perry High School will present "The Curious Incident of The Dog and the Night-Time." Trajan Clayton and Levi Shelton, who are in the play, visited Daybreak to talk about it. You can…
Three Men Wanted For Seafood Restaurant Armed Robbery
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for three men wanted for an armed robbery in Macon. Deputies say it happened just after 10:30 Tuesday night at the Sharks Fish and Chicken Restaurant at 4351 Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies…
Leaders and citizens meet to denounce President Trump’s rhetoric
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local leaders, clergy, and citizens are meeting at the Macon-Bibb County Government Center for a press conference to denounce President Donald Trump’s rhetoric. 41NBC’s Tanya Modersitzki is there and will have more details on what their…
Laundromat Worker Arrested For Involvement In Armed Robbery
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's investigators have arrested an employee of a laundromat in Macon for her involvement in an armed robbery that took place where she works. Investigators say 47 year old Coretta Patrick, who's an employee of…
100 vases stolen off of tombstones at a Macon cemetery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect accused of stealing over 100 bronze vases from a cemetery. The incident happened at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens off Houston Road. They usually sit on the…
Houston County voter experiences computer glitches at the voting polls
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County woman says she's glad she double checked her ballot before hitting "submit." Election officials say due to a computer glitch, she had trouble voting for her candidates. Staff at the Houston County…
BCSO and Coliseum medical staff say beware of 'fake' Halloween candy
It's the scariest time of year for not only children but also parents. Officials want to make sure Halloween this year is still spooky but also safe.
Halloween activities around Middle Georgia
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- The weather is changing, leaves are falling which means fall has officially come to Middle Georgia. That also means its time for our favorite characters to come knocking on our doors. That's right, Halloween is just around…
Judge declines to put Georgia absentee ballot order on hold
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge won't suspend her order governing Georgia election officials' handling of absentee ballots and applications with mismatched signatures while the secretary of state appeals it. U.S. District Judge Leigh May last week ordered the state…
Local dentist office giving kids cash for candy to send to troops
A local dentist in Macon is buying candy from kids in the community for a good cause other than keeping the cavities away.
Man Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter In Deadly Fort Valley Shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Fort Valley man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a deadly apartment shooting. In Peach County Superior Court, 21-year-old Corey McKinney Junior was sentenced to serve 20 years, with the first 12 years in prison.…
Twiggs Co. Deputies Find Cocaine, Marijuana During Traffic Stop, Driver Charged
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A traffic stop in Twiggs County leads to an arrest, one half kilo of cocaine and two pounds of marijuana. The traffic stop happened on Interstate 16 around 1:20pm on October 23rd. Deputies say they noticed a…
Kemp and Abrams will have presidential guests at their campaign stops
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We're a week away from Election Day and the candidates running to be Georgia's next Governor we'll have some special guests at their campaign stops. A White Official confirms that President Donald Trump will be in…
Approaching cold front may bring severe storms to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moving across the mid-west has potential to bring strong and/or severe storms to Middle Georgia in the next coming days. Tuesday and Wednesday, a high pressure system will dominate the weather in the…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating west Macon hotel robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed a west Macon hotel Monday night.
3rd Annual Mommies of Angels brings families together after losing a child to domestic violence
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mother who lost her son due to an act of domestic violence, is letting others in a similar situation know they aren't alone. Felicia Williams lost her son when he was 2-years old. This happened…
Macon Jewish community comes together for victims in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 11 people were killed, and six others were wounded after an attack inside a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh over the weekend. The Jewish community in Macon is letting the families of the victims know they aren't…
UPDATE: GBI investigating woman killed during officer-involved shooting in Monroe Co.
Detectives with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating a deadly officer involved shooting in Monroe County.
Bibb County shows out as early voting numbers continue to soar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Early voting continues across the state ahead of the November elections. Last weekend voters could cast a ballot on Saturday and Sunday in Bibb county. More than 1,400 people voted on Saturday, and 1,743 people came out…
Shots fired during armed robbery on Radio Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help investigating a personal armed robbery of a motor vehicle and aggravated assault. The incident happened Sunday, October 28th, at 9:00 p.m. on the 1100 block of Radio Drive. Herbert…
Fight At Cigar And Hookah Lounge, Ends With Shots Fired And Car Crash
Centerville, Ga - Police in Centerville say a fight that started at Cigar and Hookah Lounge ended with shots being fired and a car crash. According to Centerville Police Captain Billy Boney, a fight broke out at at the Chocolate Room,…
Three Macon Businesses Involved In Armed Robberies
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating three armed robberies that happened in Macon over the weekend. Splash and Dash Armed Robbery Deputies say the first one happened at the Splash and Dash Laundromat at 2081 Pionono Avenue just…
Dry and warm leading up to Halloween, rain arrives afterwards
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The last week of October will start off nicely with lots of sunshine and dry conditions thanks to a high pressure system building up over the mid-west and southeast. This system will cause air to sink…
Family holds 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk for woman who was killed by boyfriend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A family continues to remember a woman whose life was taken due to an act of domestic violence. Friends and family of La'Smockie Fountain say she had a contagious smile, she was a wonderful mother to her four…
Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare is having "Howl-O-Ween" Adoption Party, half price fees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some furry friends are looking for a "furr-ever" home. This weekend the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare is holding its "Howl-O-Ween" Adoption Party. Kids and adults can wear their costumes. There will be goodie bags of candy for…
Man Receives Life Sentence for Deadly Bar Shooting In Houston Co.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A life sentenced is handed down to a man convicted of shooting and killing two brothers in Houston County. Following a three-day trial, a jury convicted 27-year-old Travis Thomas, Jr., in the murders of Kenny Hart,…
Bibb County Deputies Looking For Man That Stole Woman's Car
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Deputies are looking for man who stole a woman's car in the parking lot of the Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon. Deputies say this happened Thursday night around 9 p.m. Deputies say 47 year…
Daybreak Interview - Fright Fest At Six Flags Over Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Halloween is less than a week away. If you're a fan of roller coasters and getting scared, Six Flags Over Georgia's Fright Fest might be for you! Six Flags Over Georgia's Communication Manager, Divina Mims, visited Daybreak to…
Deal announces emergency session to allot funding for hurricane relief aid
Governor Nathan Deal announced an emergency legislative session to amend the state's budget after devastation in Middle and South Georgia.
"I knew, and I could do something about it," woman has double mastectomy to reduce risk of breast cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins mom says she has a family history of breast cancer, and is making sure history doesn't repeat itself. Victoria Sanders hasn't been diagnosed with breast cancer, but she's taking precautions by having a double…
Rev. Sharpton Talks Elections, Georgia Ballots In Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Civil rights activist and talk show host Rev. Al Sharpton made a visit to Macon, Thursday afternoon. Sharpton was the keynote speaker at the National Action Network Southeastern Regional Conference. The luncheon was held at New Life…
Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrates Success
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon's international Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating this year's success and planning for 2019. Thursday morning, festival organizers gave several awards to community groups and people who helped with this year's festival. They also celebrated their 21…
Daybreak Interview - National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Saturday, October 27th, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. It's hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration. CVS Pharmacies will be participating in the day long event which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of…
Man Crashes Car on I-75 in Macon, Pronounced Dead At Hospital
MACON, Ga - A car crash in Macon killed a man. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened Wednesday night just after 10 p.m. on Interstate 75 Southbound at the Hartley Bridge Overpass. Deputies say 40 year…
Colder air moves into Middle Georgia today, widespread rain arrives tonight
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Our mild and mostly dry weather this week in Middle Georgia will come to an end this afternoon. While widespread rain arrives tonight, colder air moves in throughout the day. A high pressure system over the…
Robins AFB opens Air Force Advanced Technology and Training Center in Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base opened its doors to the new high-tech center Wednesday evening. Scientists, engineers, educators and students are able to collaborate with Robins experts to help advance technology. The sharing of ideas can…
South Bibb Rec Center starts Phase II project, includes 23 tennis courts for future tournaments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A place to play and work out continues to grow in south Bibb County. Where South Bibb Recreational Center sits on Houston Road, it was once filled with pecan and cotton fields. Now, it's acres of sport…
Missing man's mother:"They got the car, but they don't have my child"
A missing man's mother is now desperately seeking answers after the discovery of her son's car in Macon. John Fleming has been missing since last month.
As Bowden prepares for re-open, staff welcome new youth program
Bowden Golf Course is just a few days shy of its grand re-opening and officials at the course say they're excited about a new youth program coming soon.
Judge: Election officials must stop rejecting absentee ballots and applications because of mismatched signature
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge says Georgia election officials must stop rejecting absentee ballots and absentee ballot applications because of a mismatched signature without first giving voters a chance to fix the problem. U.S. District Judge Leigh May on…
Daybreak Interview - Houston County High School Presents "Aida"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This weekend Houston County High School's Theatre for Performing Arts will present Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical "Aida." Adonis Gibson, who plays Radames, and MaryGrace Moore, who plays Aida, visited Daybreak to talk about the show.…
Dry weather Wednesday before rain chances rise in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will increase by the end of the work week in Middle Georgia, but in the meantime, dry weather ensues Wednesday. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, a cold front moved from north to south. This…
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority presents new plan to eliminate blight
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is proposing a new plan for cleaning up the county's blighted commercial buildings.
County leaders consider cutting employee benefits to save money
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners say they're in a much better place this year financially, but some residents say it still isn't enough.