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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be another election in Macon-Bibb County for the District 2 commission seat after a judge's order Tuesday afternoon. Commission candidate Henry Ficklin and his legal team called for a hearing after they found 48…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are 1800 angels waiting for people to make their holiday wish come true. On Monday, the Salvation Army put up it's community angel tree at the Macon Mall. Each angel represents a young girl or…
PERRY, Macon (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs, or GDCA, selected the city of Perry as one of 19 towns selected for 'Georgia's Main Street Start-up Program.' "'Main Street Start-up Program' is all about growing Georgia's downtowns, so…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Laurens County Sheriff's Office arrested 73-year old Roy Waters and charged him with murder. The coroner pronounced 62-year old Melvina Dunlap dead at the scene. According to a news release from the sheriff's office,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Warner Robins man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday after he pleaded guilty to killing his wife. According to a news release from Houston County District Attorney George Hartwig, 47-year-old Jose…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Crawford County magistrate judge is heading to prison after she stole money from the court. Andrea Peterman, who served as the county's chief magistrate judge and Probate Court clerk, must serve 160 to 180…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you're planning on frying a turkey this Thanksgiving, the city of Macon's got a list of safety suggestions to follow so you don't burn your bird, or yourself. The list includes the following suggestions: Keep…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Councilman and former candidate for Warner Robins Mayor, Daron Lee, has decided not to endorse a candidate in the runoff race for the mayor's seat. In an e-mail sent to 41NBC, Lee wrote: "After much…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation has some lane closures for motorists as they prepare to travel during this holiday week. Starting Monday, November 25 through Tuesday, November 26 one lane will be closed for slab repairs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Police made two arrests in connection with last week's gun store robbery. According to a news release from MPD, 17-year-old Shamarko Newson and 19-year-old Joshua Logan are behind bars after officers received a tip from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident that happened in East Bibb Friday afternoon. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 44-year-old Sidney Jackson died at the Medical Center of Central Georgia Friday. Jones says…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Roberta man is facing charges for stealing gasoline from a fire truck. According to a news release from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Quatavin Harris is a member of Fire Station 7 in Crawford…
The best shots squared off Saturday at the Byron Lions Club annual turkey shoot. The most accurate shooter won a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of the club. The shooters took aim at paper plates with targets on them just beside the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was the shot that rang around the world 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in his motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The president's death left the nation in shock and disbelief.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County is getting a big boost to it's local economy, thanks to a new paper manufacturing plant set to break ground in early 2014. A news release from Governor Nathan Deal's office says Aspen Products,…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Texting and driving--it may not seem like it, but it was an emotional subject for the Taylor County High School family today. They celebrated the life and reflected on the death of one of its young…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An event Friday night at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center will help raise money for a service dog for a teenage girl who has Type 1 diabetes. 14-year-old Rebecca is insulin dependent. She has to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No charges will be filed against state Senator David Lucas (D-Macon) after allegations he assaulted the 14-year-old grandson of his wife's political opponent. Lucas and wife, current Macon-Bibb District 3 Commissioner-Elect Elaine Lucas, were involved in…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a two hour special board of commissioners meeting, the Twiggs County Public Library is open again after closing its doors earlier this week. Library board officials met with the board of commissioners to try to…
MACON, Georgia (41MNC/WMGT) -- The search for a superintentent in the Bibb County School system continues as the school board met tonight for their monthly meeting. At Thursday night's meeting, the company who's helping with the hiring process, Georgia School…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One Macon teen is dead and another is injured after an apparent drive-by shooting Thursday night. The shooting happened outside a home at 2008 Cedar Avenue in South Macon. Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon attorney, and a man with a famous name is hoping for your vote in the 2014 race for state senate. John F. Kennedy, a republican, is running for the District 18 seat currently held…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is sending off some of its own for deployment in Afghanistan. More than 200 Georgia National Guardsmen of the 48th Infantry Brigade will deploy to take part in Operation Enduring Freedom. They're expected to conduct…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - A stolen motorcycle and two chains saws landed a man in jail, after he tried to sell them to undercover officers, Thursday. Jones County Sheriff Investigator Kenny Allen says 46-year-old Kenneth Reitz tried to sell…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A driver arrested for running down a cyclist, made his first appearance in magistrate court, Thursday and was denied bond. Michael Shaun Bryant was taken into custody Wednesday, by Crawford County deputies. He was wanted for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of people working in Georgia is at its highest since November 2008, according to the Department of Labor. The state's unemployment rate went down to 8.1 percent in October. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Thieves stole more than 64 handguns and rifles during a smash and grab robbery, Thursday. The burglary happened around 12:30 a.m., at Classic Firearms on Columbus Road. The heist was caught on surveillance video tape.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One lucky Macon man is the "king of the castle" and he's got $65,000 to prove it. Steve Bell is the national winner of the "Dove Men plus Care Hair" contest. He and his family, met…