Mercer fires men's basketball coach Bob Hoffman
Mercer University is looking for a men's basketball coach after firing Bob Hoffman Monday following the team's second losing season in three years.
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Medical Monday: Free pancakes and helping local children
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - If you're a fan of free food and giving back, Tuesday March 12th is your day. It's National free pancake day and IHop restaurants across the county will be offering a free stack of pancakes to…
Macon man dies after crashing van into several trees
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon was killed Saturday night after Bibb County Deputies said his van crashed into several trees. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 36 Marcus Carswell was driving down the 2700…
Macon man hit and killed by car while crossing Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon man was killed over the weekend after he was hit by a car. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 69 year old Michael Lorin was crossing the 3700 block…
UPDATE: Man missing from Jones County care home found
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Sheriff's Office says they found a missing person, who has a mental illness. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Roderick Turner walked away from the Miller and Sons Personal Care Home at…
East Macon Family Dollar store robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Family Dollar store in East Macon was robbed just after 8 a.m. Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, two men went into the store at 160 Emery Highway with their faces covered and demanded…
United Way of Central Georgia hosts 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The United Way of Central Georgia held their 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon Friday afternoon. The event highlights the past year’s campaign successes. The United Way recognized the following local community members for their contributions to…
AAASP/GHSA hosts 2019 State Wheelchair Basketball Championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs and Georgia High School Sports Association hosted its 2019 Wheelchair Basketball State Championship Game. The event took place Friday afternoon at the Macon Coliseum. Students who represented different disability groups…
Community hopes Georgia's first 'Hate Crime' Bill passes Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is one of five states that do not protect people against hate crimes. That's according to the NAACP. However, a bill passed by lawmakers brings the state closer to punishing those who commit hate crimes.…
Governor Kemp wants some of the toughest abortion laws in America
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia House approved a bill to outlaw abortions once a heartbeat can be detected in the womb. The House voted 93-to-73 during Thursday's legislative session. The legislation has some exceptions like rape and incest. A…
Bibb Sheriff’s deputies need your help: Two people entering autos, stole guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff’s deputies need your help identifying the people in the below surveillance stills. Surveillance Stills Deputies say the two people in the stills entered a car in the Highlands Subdivision off Mumford Road on…
Fire at Warner Robins apartment complex, no injuries or fatalities
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Firefighters battled a fire at Sandpiper Apartments in Warner Robins. According to Warner Robins Fire Chief Bobby Wood, there were no injuries. “Our fire crew did an outstanding job extinguishing the fire and making sure…
Bibb County School District holds annual Teacher Recruitment Fair, be prepared to interview
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Revise your resume and go prepared to interview on Saturday. The Bibb County School District hosts its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on 9 March 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at Rutland High School. The district…
Bibb Sheriff's deputies need your help: Man wanted for entering auto, credit card fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance help identifying a person of interest in connection to an entering auto. Deputies say that the incident occurred at the Northgate Village Shopping Center located at 3096…
Deputies arrest man in connection with burglary, still looking for second man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators and the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in connection with a burglary. Deputies say that 39-year-old Steven Earl Boutwell Jr. was arrested in Crawford County Georgia on…
Dublin preps for St. Patrick's Day
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Most people start planning for St. Patrick's Day at the beginning of March but Downtown Dublin starts their preparations, months in advance. If you have been downtown recently, you saw all the green ribbons on store buildings,…
Carlyle Place at Home changes its name to TrustWell
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Carlyle Place at Home, with Navicent Health is pleased to announce the launch and expansion of an innovative program for Georgia’s seniors. Carlyle Place will be changing its name to TrustWell. The new name provides opportunities beyond…
Daybreak Interview - Salute Military Golf Association Tournament
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - According to the latest U.S. Census data, there are nearly 700,000 veterans living in Georgia. Next Friday, you can honor those who served our country and still do by playing a round of golf. Ashful Williams…
Georgia House backs anti-abortion measure
Georgia joined several states moving to enact abortion restrictions. The state House passed a ban on most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
Warm temperatures and thunderstorms on tap for the weekend
Tomorrow: Clouds will increase through the day across Middle Georgia. Temperatures will warm back into the 70's through the day, with increasing moisture as well. Saturday: A cold front will begin to move across the southeast bringing the potential for…
Georgia Supreme Court rules ankle bracelets on sexual predators who complete parole unconstitutional
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sheriff's offices across Georgia must find new ways to monitor sexual predators. This comes after Georgia's Supreme Court ruled electronically monitoring predators unconstitutional. The ruling states sheriff's offices in Georgia must monitor sexual predators who've…
Library users invited to help move Jones County Library
Jones County Library needs your help GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County Library nears completion due to renovations. However, over 33,000 items must be moved from the temporary location. The library invites library users to help with the move. Currently checked…
Farmers work to protect crops from cold
Weather puts crops at risk MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia farmers are keeping an eye on their crops during this cold snap. Dickey Farms owner Lee Dickey says in mixed weather patterns of warm and cold, it puts crops…
Georgia Tourism awards funding to 14 tourism projects, including one in Dublin, Georgia
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tourism dollars are coming to Dublin, Georgia! Georgia Tourism awarded more than 64 thousand dollars in grant money to 14 new and expanding projects across the state and Dublin was one of the recipients. Georgia Tourism awarded…
Women in history honored at the 2019 Women of Achievement Induction Ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two women from history were honored for their success and influence in the community. The Georgia Women of Achievement honors and remembers female trailblazers from the past, each year. Dr. Leila Denmark and Mary Lyndon were recognized…
Wesleyan College and Visit Macon team up to show live views of cherry blossoms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon, Georgia is the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Wesleyan College and Visit Macon plan to share those blossoms with everyone. According to an EarthCam news release, Wesleyan College and Visit Macon teamed up to…
Perry finds answers and solutions to downtown parking
Perry residents have mixed feelings about downtown parking PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Perry continues to grow, so does the need for parking. Residents have mixed feelings about downtown parking. Some business owners say there’s enough parking. ”As of now,…
Daybreak Interview - Teacher Recruitment Fair for Bibb County Schools
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you're a recent college graduate or a certified teacher looking for you're next opportunity, there are schools in Middle Georgia that are hiring. The Bibb County School District is hosting a teacher recruitment fair this…
Warming trend begins tomorrow, ahead of weekend rain chances
Tomorrow: After a cold start on Thursday morning, we will see a wind shift as well as a nice warm up back to the upper 50's and low 60's. These high temperatures are still well below normal for this time…
Wednesday Update: 3 more tornadoes confirmed in Middle Georgia during Sunday outbreak, bringing the total to 11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed 3 more tornadoes touched down in the Middle Georgia area on Sunday during a tornado outbreak. The newest confirmed tornadoes are all rated EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita…
Bibb deputies investigating hit and run at downtown gas station
A man was hit by a vehicle while pumping air into his tire outside a downtown gas station Wednesday afternoon.
Macon-Bibb County Health Department relocates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Board of Health has been talking about the need for an updated facility since 2015. After looking at different pieces of real estate, they have found a facility that is more up to date…
Bibb Sheriff's deputies arrest man with guns, drugs, abused dogs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit Investigators and S.W.A.T. deputies arrested a man with guns, drugs, and abused animals. Deputies say they executed a search warrant at the 2300 block of Mason Street on 3…
Amerson River Park needs your vote for Knope Award, cast vote by March 11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amerson River Park needs your vote by 11 March 2019. The Engaging Local Government Leaders nominated Amerson River Park for a Knope Award. The agency is honoring some of the best parks and open spaces in…
MGA finds new football coach after Kiwaukee Thomas
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University (MGA) announced former defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Victor Hall as the new head football coach. Coach Hall took over as interim on 9 February after the departure of Kiwaukee Thomas.…
Daylight saving time, change smoke alarm, prevent house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Daylight saving starts Sunday. It's also time to change the batteries in your smoke alarm. Fire Safety Educator for Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Jeremy Webb says that they visit many house fires where alarms do not work.…
GA Lottery
ATLANTA (AP) _ These Georgia lotteries were drawn Wednesday: All or Nothing Morning 04-09-11-12-13-14-15-17-19-20-21-24 (four, nine, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-four) Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $45 million Powerball Estimated jackpot: $381 million
Workout Wednesday: The importance of sleep for a workout
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the American Sleep Association, adults need to get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Allen Redmond, a personal trainer with Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, visited Daybreak to talk about why that…
New shopping center expected to be built in West Macon
MACON, Ga (WMGT/41NBC) - West Macon will be getting a new shopping center soon. According to a news release from JWA Ventures, Tobesofkee Crossing Shopping Center will be built on the corner of Thomaston Road and Tucker Road. It will be…
DA: 6 indicted in string of gang-influenced armed robberies
Bibb County grand jurors indicted six people Tuesday in a string of gang-influenced armed robberies in Macon-Bibb last year.
4 indicted in multiple 2018 Macon-Bibb murder cases
Four men were indicted by Bibb County grand jurors Tuesday following three separate murders in 2018.
WAGNER: Evans left department honorably, served honorably
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Brett Evans served 32 years at the Warner Robins Police Department. "Brett Evan is an awesome Christian man who loves the Lord. First, his family and then his career - he’s always served us well. I’m…
Macon-Bibb Commission oppose Senate Bill that takes design regulations from local government
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioners expressed their disagreement on Georgia Senate Bill 172. The bill takes away design regulations of buildings from local government. Currently, Senate Bill 172 sits in committee. House Bill 302 is similar to Senate Bill 172.…
2019 Women of Achievement recipients honored
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Career Women's Network of Macon announced its 2019 Women of Achievement award recipients. This years honorees are Dr. Penny L. Elkins and Theresa L. Robinson. Dr. Elkins is the Senior Vice President for enrollment management at Mercer…
National Weather Service confirms 8 tornadoes touched down over the weekend
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has completed most of their storm surveys from the storms that rolled through the southeast over the weekend. Crawford and Peach County: Rating: EF-2 Peak Wind: 115 mph Path Length: 6.7 miles This was…
Spencer Hawkins: Opening of severe weather season, be prepared with weather kit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - “We have the best emergency management team in the state.” That’s what the Director of Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Spencer Hawkins says about his team. Hawkins says that the crews were getting roads cleared moments…
Macon man arrested with drugs, stolen gun in car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with guns and drugs. Deputies say they responded to a call about a suspicious car on Log Cabin Drive and Napier Avenue on 2 March 2019 around 4…
Chief Evans on leave, mayor appoints Assistant Chief John Wagner as interim chief
UPDATE: Mayor appoints Assistant Chief John Wagner as interim chief WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Executive Assistant to Mayor Mandy Stella says that Mayor Randy Toms appointed John Wagner as interim police chief on 5 March 2019 at 11:30 a.m. The…
Monday Weather Roundup: Tornadoes confirmed from yesterday and freezing cold tonight across Middle Georgia
Sunday Tornadoes: Several tornadoes were confirmed today by the National Weather Service. We are still waiting on the official survey,so these are just preliminary confirmations. The Crawford/Peach County tornado started as an EF2 (114mph) and weakened to an EF1 before…
Warner Robins Councilman proposes new transit option
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- At the council meeting Monday night, Warner Robins Transit was brought to the table. Councilman Daron Lee announced that the City of Warner Robins is looking to add a transit option for its residents. He mentions that…