MACON, Georgia ( 41NBC / WMGT ) - Preparing for the cold. Temperatures will take another big dip tonight. Macon-Bibb County is making sure they are taking care of those who are most in need. A Warming Center is now…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia gave out the final round of Downtown Challenge Grants. In three years more than $2-million worth of projects have come from the grant. This final round of Downtown Challenge Grants…
MACON, Ga - The holidays can be a stressful time. Buying gifts, baking, entertaining guests can all be overwhelming. Lisa Seneker, who's the Assistant Director of Wellness Services at Medical Center Navicent Health, visited Daybreak to go over some basic…
Good evening, After a day of temperatures struggling to make it out of the 40's, we have another cold day on the way for Wednesday. The start of Wednesday will be especially cold, and with a breeze we will see…
For the first time in 20 years Macon-Bibb County Commissioners may increase liquor licensing fees for local businesses. Here's why.
Macon-Bibb county will be joining hundreds of cities across the nation to eliminate pedestrian deaths completely through a new initiative.
MACON, Ga - Four fire departments in Houston County have banded together to help one of their own. Houston County Fire Chief Jimmy Williams is currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer. Houston County's Assistant Fire Chief, Christopher Stoner, visited Daybreak…
Good evening, Cold air has moved into Middle Georgia behind a cold front that moved in during the Thanksgiving weekend. High pressure to our west will continue to send very cold air across Middle Georgia through the middle of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The downtown Christmas light switch is being flipped 'on' later this week. Organizers of the Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza are saying Macon is becoming a Christmas destination because of the light show. "Lights have always brought people…
The Board of Elections Office says a little more than 200 people came to cast their votes for Georgia Secretary of State and Public Service Commissioner.
It's a Monday many people actually look forward to--taking advantage of super deals from home. But it could come with some risks.
MACON, Ga – According to the American Chiropractic Association, 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Dr. Winston Jeshuran, with Coliseum Medical Centers, visited Daybreak to talk about back issues. Click on the video…
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man over the weekend who's wanted for a murder in Miami, Florida. Deputies said they arrested 27 year old Fred Erick Saint-Phard of Pembroke Pines, Florida just before 8 Sunday morning. Deputies…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating 41-year-old Thelonius McAuthor Sumpter, who is wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide investigation of 35-year-old Ryan Glover. Glover was found dead near Central City Park on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is all about giving and showing thanks. A local organization is making sure people aren't alone or without a full belly this Thanksgiving. "A lot of the families that we come into contact with, we're…
Good evening, Thanksgiving looks to be a really nice one across the southeast, but rainy days will be on the way just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Expect a chilly start across the area with temperatures in the 30's to start…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to talk with two men after an enclosed trailer was stolen over the weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 'Tis the season for giving! A food delivery app and a local restaurant want to make sure less fortunate families don't go without a Thanksgiving plate. "I think the biggest thing with Waitr giving back is we're local.…
Students from schools around Bibb County took some time out of their Thanksgiving break to put together hundreds of boxes of non perishable foods.
Bibb Deputies say while its the busiest time for holiday shoppers it's also a busy time for thieves searching for their next victims.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - New jobs are coming to Macon-Bibb County. Tuesday, the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority announced that Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems is openings a base of operations at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The company is based out of…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a plan to make Eisenhower Parkway a little brighter. The plan calls for installing 29 street lights along intersections of Eisenhower Parkway near Presidential Parkway, Bloomfield Road and Central Georgia Tech.…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two west side Macon overpasses are closer to becoming safer for drivers. Tuesday night, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering to replace the Tucker Road Overpass at Interstate…
MACON, Ga – Thanksgiving is almost here. If you're stressed out about what kind of sides to make this year, Texas Roadhouse has got you covered. Brittney Wesberry visited Daybreak to show us how to make a loaded sweet potato.…
MACON, Ga – The holiday season is upon us! If you're looking for a fun, family activity and a way to give back to the community, you may want to check out Houston Medical Center's Tree of Lights Ceremony. Melissa…
NASCAR's season is over, but local short tracks across the country are still in action.
Good evening, After a day in the mid 60's and a few isolated showers, we will see a big cool down on the way through the end of the week. High pressure will be keeping us clear and cool through…
A woman was arrested Monday after a November 3 hit-and-run sent a child to the hospital.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office has opened an internal investigation into the Warner Robins Police Department following the arrest of an officer. Deputies arrested Officer Andrew Hernandez after a woman arrived at Houston Medical Center with…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made a fifth arrest in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Kendrick Davis. The teen was shot and killed the night of October 30th while walking at the corner of Warpath Road…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people are getting ready to hit the road for their holiday plans. Members with the Georgia Public Safety Office says hundreds have died due to car crashes, this year. "Think about the first thing…
Just ahead of the holidays, a Macon teen is giving back to her community in a major league way. 17 year-old Karsen Ochs is trying to 'Strike Out Hunger'.
Good evening, The sun has been hanging around through much of the weekend, but we will have some clouds to start the day on Tuesday. A cold front has ushered in clouds across Middle Georgia this evening and will be…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Nathan Deal's special session came to an end on Saturday with a passed multi-million dollar spending plan for the Hurricane Michael relief effort. It marked the end of a packed five day-long special session called…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senior citizens in Macon-Bibb have their own facility to hang out. The Elaine Lucas Senior Center opened its doors Monday morning. Now that the Elaine Lucas Senior Center is open, seniors tells 41NBC they finally have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving is this Thursday and a local sorority chapter is making sure some families in Macon don't go without a Thanksgiving dinner. The Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is handing out boxes…
MACON, Ga - Two people have been arrested by Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies for their involvement in an armed robbery in Macon. Deputies arrested 18 year old Juan Malik Parker and 27 year old Jasmine James. Deputies say Parker robbed the…
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the person who shot a Macon man while he was in his house. Deputies said it happened Saturday night just before 9 in the 3300 block of Thunderbird Road. Deputies…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A driver is taken to the hospital after his truck is hit by a school bus. The crash happened around 2:45 Friday evening on Eisenhower Parkway and Romeiser Drive, near Interstate 475. Sgt. Linda Howard with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are at the start of the holiday season, and with that comes the spirit of giving. "Everybody looks at Christmas as a time to receive gifts, but so many do give and if you're able…
Downtown Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza is soon to be back and better than ever this year with more lights, more space and more activities.
Officials in Monroe County are trying to rebrand and using feedback from residents to do it. They say branding is key to moving Monroe County forward.
GEORGIA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can't win the Georgia governor's race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp. Her speech Friday effectively puts a stop to the contest. The final result had been in doubt for…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office solves two cold cases from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s thanks to a recent confession. Investigators say 78-year-old Samuel Little confessed to killing over 90 women over four decades across the United…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit executed four search warrants in Houston County for violations of Georgia’s commercial gambling laws. Agents also made four arrest in connection to illegal gaming: Kevin Huggler, 37, Warner…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Milledgeville Police Department’s Specialized Patrol Unit (SPU) is receiving a $4,600 community grant from Washington EMC’s Operation Round Up program. Operation Round Up is a community development program funded by the voluntary contributions of Washington EMC customers…
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for it's help finding three men wanted for breaking into cars. Deputies said the men broke into cars at different locations in the Skipperton Road Area in Macon…
MACON, Ga - Five people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving an SUV, a van and a tractor trailer in Macon. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies said the crash happened just before 4 Thursday afternoon on Shurling Drive.…
MACON, Ga - A car crash in Macon killed a man. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies say the crash happened on Forsyth Road near the Tucker Road just before 12:30 Friday morning. Deputies say a white Chevy Classic broke down and was…
A judge has sentenced Isaac J. Culver III and his company, Progressive Consulting Technologies, for his involvement in the multi-million dollar fraud case.