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.
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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.
Two Shot During Fight At Macon Apartment
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two people are sent to the hospital following a shooting at a Macon apartment complex. The shooting happened just after 11:00 Tuesday morning at the Bowden Homes Apartments near Building 13 at 2301 Houston Avenue. Deputies…
Man Charged In Stabbing at Macon Apartments
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A stabbing at a Macon apartment complex leads to the arrest of one man, while another is sent to the hospital. 58-year-old Lamar Ross is charged with criminal attempt to commit murder and terroristic threats. According…
Warner Robins Residents On Shelia Drive Under "Boil Water" Advisory
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The city of Warner Robins is advising Warner Robins Utilities customers on Shelia Drive to boil their water. This advisory will be in effect for 24-48 hours depending on water testing. This is due to repairs…
FVSU sex investigation suspects turn themselves in
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- All seven individuals involved in a sex investigation at Fort Valley State University have turned themselves into the Peach County Law Enforcement Center. [caption…
MTA keeps Macon moving with new buses cruising the streets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority is rolling out some new rides. Starting Wednesday, seven new buses will cruise the streets of Macon. "Maybe we can get from point A to point B without [the bus] breaking down.…
Multiple systems to effect Middle Georgia's weather this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's weather this week will be effected by multiple systems this week including a hurricane in the Pacific, a cold front and a high pressure system. Tuesday There will be more clouds in the sky…
Home and business owners will soon have solar panels as an option for energy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia residents will soon have a new option to power their homes. The coalition running Solarize Middle Georgia is having a free informational meeting, Tuesday night. It's for families and businesses wanting to get solar…
After nearly 30 years, GBI makes an arrest in missing Macon woman's case
Nearly 30 years after the disappearance of a Macon woman, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has made a break in the case.
Pearson Farm loses pecans from Hurricane Michael
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many home owners and businesses continue to clean up from Hurricane Michael. Farms are also trying to pick up the pieces and lost crops. "Last year, we lost about 1,000 trees across our farm. It was…
Early Voting Satellite Locations Open In Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Early voting satellite locations open in Warner Robins. Voters can now cast an early ballot at the following locations: Houston Health Pavilion Conference Center 233 N. Houston Road Oct. 22 - Nov. 2 8am -…
List of men charged in FVSU scandal includes several public officials
A prostitution ring at Fort Valley State University involved several high-ranking public officials from across the state.
BCSO investigators find missing man's car as search continues
Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office have found the car of a missing Macon man.53 year-old John Fleming has been missing since mid-September.
Teen Shot in the Back During Fight With Twin Brothers
MACON, Ga - An 18 year old man is the hospital after being shot during a fight, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Sargent Clay Williams with the Sheriff's Office says a fight broke out between 18 year old…
Medical Monday: The Importance of 3D Mammography
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – During the month of October, Medical Center Navicent Health is Painting the Town Pink. It's a month long celebration for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Latasha Hill, Navicent Health's Lead Mammography Technologist, visited Daybreak to talk about 3D…
Another front arrives mid-week dropping afternoon highs in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Fall-like weather will continue this week in Middle Georgia, though cooler conditions are expected by the end of the work week as another cold front plunges south and drops afternoon highs. Monday morning, however, will feel…
Woman Arrested In Sabrina Long Missing Person Case
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents arrest a woman in connection to a 1991 kidnapping. GBI’s Perry Office arrested 46-year-old Melinda McSwain, Thursday. McSwain is charged with Kidnapping in connection to the Sabrina Long Missing Person Investigation.…
Arrest Made in 2017 Warner Robins Murder
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Warner Robins police make an arrest in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Rashaan Brack. Twenty-six year old Amard Lanay Watts is charged with the 2017 murder of Brack. On Saturday, May 6, 2017 officers responded to…
Recalled Salads Shipped to Georgia, Florida, South Carolina
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - GHSE, LLC is recalling approximately 738 pounds of ready-to-eat salad. The salad contain meat products that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product includes the 15.25-oz. clear plastic clam-shell…
GBI: 7 people charged in Fort Valley State University sex investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Macon District Attorney David Cooke announced Friday morning that the GBI issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the several month-long investigation into allegations of illegal conduct related to Fort Valley State University. Cooke says seven…
Hurricane Michael Relief: Hundreds line up in Dooly Co. for mobile pantry
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several communities in Middle and South Georgia are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Michael. Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and Georgia State Representative Patty Bentley teamed up to help families in Dooly County. At…
As colder months approach, experts talk space heater safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fall and winter may be a time for cooler weather but according to fire officials it's also the time of year when they see the most house fires. Fire Safety Instructor Jeremy Webb says it's because…
Local brewery owner strives to make Macon a 'beer destination' with new taproom
A local brewery is moving its operations into a space in downtown Macon and the owner believes it's another way to put Macon on the map.
Daybreak Interview - School Lunch Week Is This Week
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools across the country are celebrating school lunch week this week. It's educates students about healthy eating and encourages them to make good choices at lunch time. Timikel Sharpe, the Executive Director of School Nutrition for…