CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Musella siblings are out of jail on bond after being chard with 2nd degree child cruelty by negligence. 18 year old Mark William Fogleman and his sister 22-year-old Sarah Fogleman bonded out of the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who pleaded guilty to murder almost 30 years ago, walked out of a Houston County Superior Courtroom a free man, Thursday. After listening to facts and witness testimony a jury found Timothy Johnson not…
A Milledgeville City Councilman has been asked to resign tonight. It's a decision that comes months after a citizen accused the official of breaking the ethics code. The City of Milledgeville's ethics board ruled in late August that city councilman…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville pastor accsued of molesting four young girls was released from the Houston County jail early Friday morning. According to the jail's website, 54-year-old Wiley Leverett was released on a $25,000 bond around 8 a.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As middle Georgians prepare for the holiday season, one Macon church is doing it in a *very big way. Harvest Cathedral is holding the South Macon Christmas Tree Lighting and Family Experience this Saturday. For the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson made a stop in Milledgeville to hold a town hall meeting to talk with residents about issues they have about things in Washington D.C. and also in their community. "I'm a political…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The downtown area in Macon defines the city--a quaint, yet thriving area for businesses and residents to enjoy. But the area is even more than that--in fact, it stretches farther than Cherry or Poplar Streets. Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to charitynavigator.org, organizations receive 41 percent of their donations during the last few weeks of the year, because people are looking for a tax deduction. Better Business Bureau President Kelvin Collins says donors need to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The defense attorney for a man accused of murder nearly three decades ago, asked the judge for a mistrial. Wednesday, is the second the day of the Timothy Johnson murder trial. Johnson is accused of killing…
McRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Telfair County sheriff's deputies are working with the communtiy to fight crime and they're using social media to do it. Business owners in Telfair County, like Faye Drake, are always keeping an eye out for one…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former Forsyth city councilmen were sentenced to time in federal prison Tuesday. According to United States Attorney Michael Moore, James Calloway will serve 24 months in prison and pay a $7,500 dollar fine. Desi Hansford…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Living the tough life--that's saying it lightly when it comes to living in poverty. On Tuesday afternoon, a group of about 100 people got to experience a taste of just what it's like to be flat…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The results are in, and Randy Toms is the next mayor of Warner Robins. Toms upset Joe Musselwhite tonight, racking up nearly 1,500 more votes than the retired Warner Robins Public Works Director. Toms is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 30-year- old murder trial resumed Tuesday, in a Houston County Courtroom. Timothy Johnson is being is retried on murder charges stemming from a 1984 homicide case. At that time Teresa Stanley was working at a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia mayors are teaming up to make this Christmas season bright for the patients at Central State Hospital. The 55th Annual Mayors' Motorcade brought leaders and community members together to donate Christmas gifts, and toiletries…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The newest city council members in Forsyth are taking steps to save the city money, and they're doing it, every way possible before the year is out. As the city of Forsyth prepares for the holiday…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County commissioners spent the first part of their meeting Tuesday morning reminiscing and honoring Bibb commissioners as they prepare to leave their posts when Macon-Bibb consolidates. Houston County Chairman Tommy Stalnaker presented all four Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department and police officers responded to a fatal accident on Interstate 16 east bound near Spring Street. 41NBC was on the scene as the emergency services investigated the accident. According to a…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Struggling farmers aren't unheard of in middle Georgia, which is part of the reason why Ken Powers wanted to do something to help farmers in need. "My granddaddy was a Godly man, a hard worker, a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon police say they caught one suspect red-handed, and another not too far from the scene of a crime Sunday night. 39-year-old Stevenson Alexander and 41-year-old Stacey Canady were arrested and charged with burglary. Police say…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Board of Education is meeting Tuesday night to review a plan for re-zoning elementary schools. In a newsletter sent home to parents, a chart shows that enrollment numbers are significantly lower in K.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 30 Payne City residents crowded into Payne City Hall to meet with State Representative James Beverly, District 143 and Macon Mayor Robert Reichert. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the role Payne City…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new wave of technology is hitting the classrooms in one Houston County middle school. More than 100 Feagin Middle School students are using a new software program called Padlet, which allows them to exchange…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of Warner Robins residents will have the chance to choose who they want to represent them as mayor and in the Post 1 seat in city council. Warner Robins mayoral candidates aren't taking any…
MACON, Gordon (41NBC/WMGT) – The last suspect wanted for his involvement of allegedly abusing elderly patients in a Gordon personal care home turned himself in to police. Owen Pearson walked into the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Sunday, after a warrant…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Ocmulgee Drug Task force busted up a drug ring and found thousand of dollars worth of methamphetamine. Six people were arrested during the Thanksgiving drug raid, and now they are facing felony drug charges. Ocmulgee…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In preparation for consolidation on January 1, 2014, several Macon and Bibb County departments are moving into new homes this week. The following offices are set to consolidate and move into new locations during the week…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Polish off your boots and get ready to dosey doe on the dance floor! Macon's newest venue is bringing country music to downtown. 41NBC caught up with the owner who hopes you will take a ride…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To get in the holiday spirit, Darlene McLendon with the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce stopped by 41 Today to tell us about this year's "Hometown Holidays Parade." This year's theme is "All I Want for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 200 service men and women are headed on a 10-month, voluntary mission to Afghanistan as part of 'Operation Enduring Freedom.' The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a sendoff ceremony before deploying the soldiers on Sunday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon man who left a nursing home on Friday has returned. According to Macon police, 63-year-old Jimmie Johnson checked himself out of Heritage Healthcare on 2255 Anthony Road on Friday. He was last seen entering a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Small shops and businesses line the streets of downtown Macon, hoping customers will stop by. Saturday marked the third annual Shop Small Saturday in Macon, a holiday sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which encourages…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A steady flow of customers streamed in and out of the Kmart located at 156 Tom Hill Blvd. By midday Friday more than two thousand people had shopped at the store on Thanksgiving Day and on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of small businesses around middle Georgia are getting ready to open their doors for Small Business Saturday. Amanda's Cakery has been open for almost three years, and has built a loyal customer base. Cupcakes, cookies,…
It's an easy gift to give, and it helps so many people. It only takes about a little bit of your time. The Red Cross set up a blood drive at the Centerville Mall today in hopes of collecting more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saint Luke Baptist Church, took their message of giving to the streets, Thursday. Every year the church serves a free thanksgiving meal to those who are less fortunate. This year they held "Feed the Hungry for…
PERRY, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) -- Black Friday shopping is already chaotic enough--and tonight it was outright scary for Perry shoppers after someone called in a bomb threat to a Walmart, according to Perry Police. 41NBC's Chief Meterologist Chris Simmons was in…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A few middle Georgia families are pushing Thanksgiving back a bit, and getting a head start on Christmas. Not for Black Friday, but for Christmas trees. Randy Matthews and his family decided they'll get to Thanksgiving…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, one Middle Georgia church delivered home-cooked meals, and hope to members in the Macon community. More than 25 volunteers from New Birth Baptist Church on 1830 Williamson Road brought dishes from their table to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, formerly known as the Macon Rescue Mission, is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for thousands of less fortunate people. Hundreds of donors and volunteers will feed more than 1,000 elderly and…
It was freezing out tonight--but that didn't stop shoppers from lining up nearly two days early, to be the first in the store on Black Friday. And believe it or not, the grocery store was packed too--all in preparation for…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As middle Georgians prepare to hit the road for the holidays they might run into a furry friend during their trip. Car accidents involving deer are up in Jones County and the sheriff's office wants to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crimestopper tip landed an alleged kidnapper behind bars. The U.S. Marshals South East Regional Task Force and Macon Police "Strike" Team arrested Brandon Howard, at the America's Best Inn located at 4951 Romeiser Drive, in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For some students on the verge of graduating high school, the Edge Academy is just what they need. It's a computer based program where students can gain initial credit or make up credits that they…
A little pre-holiday spirit filled the air tonight at the Bloomfield Community Center in Macon for the annual Thanksgiving in the Neighborhood. Several organizations and small businesses collaborated to provide a thanksgiving meal. A comedian as well as a dance…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With the holidays comes great food, laughter, and family time. But for the Salvation Army in Warner Robins, it's been tougher than ever this year to provide for needy families. With the downturn in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is urging anyone traveling now, through the end of the year, to be even more alert on Georgia's roadways.Harris Blackwood, the director of the GOHS, stopped in Macon Monday to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There's 'Trouble in Toyland', and studies from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group show toy safety is at the top of its chart. Georgia Public Interest Research Group (GPIRG) program associate, Michael Sikora, believes parents need…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark you calendars to skate at the Macon Centreplex. The cost for skaters of all ages is $10. Hours for these dates: Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 25-27 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Municipal Court is giving traffic violators, a second chance to pay their traffic citations, and at a discount. The city court is offering traffic violators, amnesty. However they only have the month of December to…