PERRY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Perry man is sentenced to 15 years, 8 in prison, for hitting his girlfriend with a lamp. Thirty-three year old Joshua Scott pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in Houston County Superior Court, Thursday. In May of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon becomes a blank canvas for artists. Rich with history, Macon looks the same as it always has. However, there will soon be a pop of color. The Macon Arts Alliance and Macon-Bibb County Commissioners…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb's communication program is managed by the Office of Public Affairs. The office earned multiple recognitions for its efforts in providing information about the consolidated government and partner organizations. Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Public Affairs earned honorable mention in…
Newtown Macon hosting Flannels and Frost on Ocmulgee Heritage Trail MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Newtown Macon's Flannel and Frost event gives Bibb County residents a way to enjoy warm winter weather. The Economic Development Agency will host Flannels and Frost this…
Middle Georgia athletes made their college commitments official on National Signing Day 2019 Wednesday.
Thursday: Tomorrow will start with some patchy fog across Middle Georgia and highs getting into the upper 70's and low 80's. Expect plenty of sunshine and potentially record breaking heat. Friday: Behind our warmest day of the week, we will…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga - A tanker truck caught on fire in Milledgeville Thursday morning. That's according to Milledgeville- Baldwin County's Emergency Management Agency's Facebook page. According to the post, drivers are asked to avoid the Free Line Freeway between Vinson Highway…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested an Irwington man in connection with a burglary. On February 3, 2019, deputies responded to a construction trailer at 3051 Kumho Parkway around 9:00 a.m. Deputies say someone reported 39-year-old…
A man is dead and three others are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Monroe County Thursday afternoon.
A downtown restaurant improved its score tremendously after its most recent health inspection.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Water was restored after three days for residents at Crystal Lake Apartments. The complex had a past due water bill of $41,000. Macon Water Authority President Tony Rojas says that Wednesday night, the complex paid $16,000.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University (GCSU) voluntarily closed all dining facilities on February 6th. The North Central Health District and the Baldwin County Health Department were notified of 13 people who experienced gastrointestinal illnesses. The public…
Lego and Duplo kits are available for checkout in Macon-Bibb County libraries MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library gives kids more reasons to visit the library. Lego and Duplo kits are available for checkout in all four Macon-Bibb…
Bibb Sheriff's deputies need your help with four unidentified suspects entering vehicles The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says at least four unidentified suspects were involved in multiple vehicular burglaries in the Ivey Brook/Cold Creek Parkway/Mumford…
Bibb County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in west Macon.
Record Breaking heat: Temperatures made it into the 70's across Middle Georgia today, but this was just the start of our big warm up as we head through the week. Macon has a chance to tie or break the high…
MACON, Ga - Compound movement exercises are exercises that work on multiple muscle groups at one time. Allen Redmond, a personal trainer with Navicent Health’s Wellness Center, visited Daybreak to show a few examples of compound movement exercises. For a…
Thunderstorm safety was a subject for the Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Georgia Emergency Management and the Homeland Security Agency encourage Georgia residents to become proactive with preparing for severe weather.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dr. Quincy Hilliard worked with the Southwest High School symphonic band on Wednesday morning. Hilliard travels all over the world helping musicians, teachers, and students understand musical composition. This week he is working with bands throughout the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some people suffered gastrointestinal illnesses at Georgia College on Wednesday. This happened in the school’s dining hall. North Central Health District’s Michael Hokanson says 13 people reported stomach issues including diarrhea. Hokanson says that he can't confirm…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Signing Day took place around the country and Middle Georgia. Area student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to accept athletic scholarships from Division I and Division II college programs. Five Westside High School football players…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in an attempt burglary D&A Cycles. The burglary attempt took place at 5561 Thomaston Road on February 5, 2019 around 4:31 a.m. A Bibb Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While in church, your phone may be on silent, powered off, or in the car. Not so for one church. Macedonia Baptist Church in Macon started using Cash App three weeks ago for donations. Not because…
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say an off-duty Atlanta fire captain has been shot and injured during a robbery. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that police are looking for two people who approached Capt. Cecil Level and his fiancee Saturday in the…
Tuesday-Thursday: High pressure is situated to our south through the next few days. This will send warm and humid air into the southeast. The southwesterly winds will bring temperatures that are much higher than normal. A small chance of rain…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There's a new bar opening downtown and it'll be chill! Jeremy Jackson started 'Daiquiris and More' at 378 Second Street beside The Capitol. They plan to serve alcoholic beverages in the form of frozen daiquiris and slushies!…
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say a shooting outside The Varsity restaurant in midtown Atlanta has led to a major street closure during the morning rush hour. Police tell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that one person was shot on Spring Street before…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners vote on hotel tax increase MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During the Macon-Bibb Commission meeting tonight, commissioners will vote on a hotel and motel tax increase. If approved, the tax will go from 7-percent to 8-percent. Local legislators will…
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 fatal Macon shooting Macon, GA – A Macon man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday. According to the Office of the District Attorney, 57-year-old Robert Dewitt Cummings III pleaded guilty to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- President Donald Trump lays out the agenda for his third year in office. The State of the Union Address is given to a joint session of the United States Congress. The address includes a budget message and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men after finding a stolen gun and drugs Monday evening. Deputies say the arrest happened on Pansy Avenue near Bluebell Street when the patrol deputy noticed a Nissan Altima traveling without…
Macon Mayhem visit students at Lindsey Elementary WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Mayhem hockey team visited students at Lindsey Elementary School today. They encouraged students to stay active and to maintain a healthy diet. Macon Mayhem's Taylor Love says that…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for two people who are accused of robbing a Family Dollar. According to a post on the Police Department's Facebook page, the robbery happened Saturday night at the Family…
MACON, Ga - February is National Heart Month and the folks at Coliseum Medical Centers want to make sure you're staying on top of your heart health. Liana Rogers, the EMS Coordinator For Coliseum Health System, visited Daybreak to talk…
Game Stop Robbery under investigation MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Game Stop located at 1473 Gray Highway. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Monday. Deputies say a male suspect entered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local community leaders work to improve Unionville. Bibb County Sheriff's office and Unionville residents initiated the cleanup project. The community cleanup organized by Bibb County Sheriff David Davis and the community partners took place Monday afternoon at…
International World Cancer Day raises global awareness MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- February 4th is International World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day raises global awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. The American Cancer Society expects more than 1.7 million new cancer…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Dueling Piano Bar is new to Downtown Macon, but it's already made a name for itself as the place to be on the weekends.
Georgia College and another university student organization raises $1 million MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and another university student organization raised $1 million. The fundraiser supports Medical Center Navicent Health's new children’s hospital. Along with Navicent Health officials, Georgia…
WorkSource Macon-Bibb holds graduation for participants MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - WorkSource Macon-Bibb held a graduation for its manufacturing fundamentals program Friday morning. Graduates went through a twelve-week program. It consisted of education and work/life skill coaching. Participants interned with a Macon-Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands of people will be watching the Super Bowl, not just for the game, but for the half-time performances and commercials. One of the commercials is created by a Macon native. Lewis Williams is a Chief…
Country music stars Drake White and Travis Denning will perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival this year.
Two people face drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon led to the discovery of 80 pounds of marijuana.
A Macon man faces possible prison time after being accused of participating in a complex scheme to defraud the Bibb County School District.
This Weekend: After a big warm up today, clouds will keep us a little cooler on Saturday. We can also expect some spotty shower activity on Saturday morning, with dry weather anticipated overnight on Saturday. A big warm up is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the 2800 block of Millerfield Road on January 4, 2019. The call regarded an aggravated assault and auto theft just after 7:00 am. Deputies received reports that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With the beginning of February, it's also the start of National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
A 68-year-old woman was treated by paramedics for minor injuries after being assaulted and robbed while sitting in her car Thursday.
Friday: A nice day is on the way to end the week here in Middle Georgia. Temps will warm into the 60's by tomorrow afternoon, with plenty of sunshine on the way. Winds will be shifting to be from the…
A former GMC Bulldog will play in Super Bowl 53 Sunday.