MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man on the run from police was caught just outside of Atlanta, Friday. U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Task Force arrested 21-year-old Roberto Thorpe in East Point, on Barge Road. Thorpe had been on the…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Crawford County High school employee, charged with five counts of child molestation went before Superior Court Judge, Phillip Brown, Friday for a bond hearing. Carlteze James Saffold, 28, of Roberta is also charged with multiple counts…
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- When a picture just won't do, wildlife enthusiasts find themselves opting for a mounted memory. Some people consider it art, but for owner of Casteel Taxidermy, Rodney Casteel, it's more of a favorite pastime. "Everybody's got…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a unique hobby--and one that helps the community stay safe during the holidays. A select group of individuals rides around and helps patrol for the Bibb County Sheriff's office. It's REACT--the Radio Emergency Associated Communications…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Numbers are in for the first full semester from the number of traffic citations issued from drivers speeding past school busses. Houston County's Board of Education voted to install cameras on several busses to make…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the cold weather continues throughout this winter, the Macon Fire Department wants you to be safe. On Thursday afternoon, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins and Safety Fire Commissioner Talph Hudgens held a gathering to show the…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire broke out Wednesday night just before 7 p.m. at the former Redding School on Eisenhower Parkway. About 40 firefighters fought the flames and managed to get the fire under control. Firefighters remain there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christmas is just around the corner and people are crowding into post offices, to get those last minute gifts shipped out. At times the line at the Peake Road Post Office was long. Although, there were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One business owner is forgetting about the debt his customers owe, and he's giving away computers to 16 families for the holidays. Quality Computer Services is spreading the joy to families in the Connect2Compete program who put…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Renovations at Monroe County's public library are almost complete! The facility is getting a brand new look. Construction crews are putting the final touches on a renovation project that is three years in the making. The…
A group of Warner Robins residents is disappointed after city council re-zoned property near their community. At Monday night's city council meeting, several residents showed up to ask leaders to re-think the change--but council voted to move forward with it.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Volunteers launched a program to provide free surgery for those who can't afford it. Leadership Macon partnered with the Medical Center of Central Georgia, the Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Volunteer Clinic to start…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents who haven't signed up for healthcare, now have a chance thanks to officials at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. They're preparing for a health care blitz, where medical professionals are aiming to help as…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two more people have been arrested for beating a disabled adult patient at a personal care home. 29-year-old Audrey Ray and 27-year-old Taketia Kine were taken into custody Monday. Ray is charged with battery for striking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police cars lined the front of Walmart on Harrison Road Monday night. There were no crimes going on. They were there for "Shop with a Cop." Every year, the Fraternal Order of Police teams up with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- State Representative Allen Peake is being slammed on social media for supporting Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect, Robert Reichert, and Monday he sent an e-mail defending his decision. On the "Georgia Gun Owners" Facebook page, three posts criticizing Peake,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 55-year-old Houston County man is dead after a fire engulfed his home. According to Houston County Fire Chief Jimmy Williams, Kenneth Lumpkin's remains were found inside the home located on 106 Anna's Way in Perry.…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base is the first air force base in the state to establish a bone marrow registry site. The new walk-in location is a part of the Department of Defense's way of getting the necessary bone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents from all around middle Georgia met with U.S. Representative Austin Scott to talk about concerns they have in the nation's capitol during a town hall meeting on Monday. Gridlock in Washington has left local business…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County investigators are working to find the man who took a cash register from the White Diamond Restaurant, at 497 South Highway 247. (VIDEO) He can be seen in surveillance video sneaking into the area…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County school district is putting its nose to the ground and sniffing for illegal items brought to schools. 41NBC's cameras were rolling as K9 officers randomly searched Ballard Hudson Middle School as part of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are looking for a robbery suspect after they stole money from a Family Dollar. A news release says a male entered the store located at 823 North Houston Road, took money out…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 55-year-old Houston County man is dead after a fire engulfed his home on Saturday. According to Houston County Fire Chief Jimmy Williams, Kenneth Lumpkin's remains were found inside the home located on 106 Anna's Way.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Don't take that glass of clean water for granted--it may have once been in a river or a stream. The Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program came to Macon Saturday to show people how to monitor our water sources.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tis the giving season, and if you haven't heard of Toys For Tots, it's a great way to give back to the community. The program, organized by the Marine Corps, provides toys for needy families at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Beulahland Bible Church's Youth with Voices, and Chosen Generation youth choirs are getting ready for a historic performance. The groups are combining for the first time, thanks in part,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Traffic came to a halt for more than four hours on Riverside Drive, Friday. The snarled traffic was due to an overturned dump truck, which trapped the driver. The collision brought traffic to a stand still,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Meals on Wheels is facing a big challenge after budget cuts forced the Macon-based organization to limit the number of new people it serves this year. A simple knock and a friendly smile. You may think…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who was once a pastor was hit with a 30 year prison sentence, and told never to return to Houston County. Terrance King was convicted of statutory rape, and aggravated child molestation, after having…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Stephen McDaniel murder trial has been pushed back and now several key pieces of evidence have been thrown out. During a pre trial hearing Thursday, Superior Court Judge Howard Simms threw out the statements McDaniel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ring in the New Year Macon style with the annual Cherry Blossom Ball drop. The event is taking place once again in the heart of downtown Macon this year, and a ball decorated with pink christmas…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fort Valley's first mayor in 16 years took her oath of office this evening. Mayor-elect Barbara Williams was sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall. About 60 people packed into the council chambers to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon police are investigating after a woman is found dead in a motel room this afternoon. We don't know much about Toma Kenny, known to her family as Tomalee, or how she died. Kenny decided to…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lane Southern Orchards farmers harvest pecans at the peak of fall season. The company dedicates more than 1,000 acres at its Sandersville location to producing the nut that many people will use around the holidays, and…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Imagine a major tornado hitting in Macon, buildings destroyed, and people scattered everywhere. Well that was the case Thursday, for some Miller Motte Technical College medical students. Injured people were everywhere crying out for help. Other lifeless…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Macon church is lending a helping hand for needy and less fortunate families this holiday season by opening their 6th annual Christmas store. "It's hard enough during the year, but when Christmas comes, you want…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're interested in adopting a pet for the holidays, now is the perfect time to get one in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School System is celebrating big news tonight: the graduation rate made huge gains. According to the Georgia Department of Education, Bibb County's rate went up by a significant amount from 2012 to 2013.…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For Rodney Crosslin, Christmas started early--way early. The Dublin resident dedicated the entire year to creating a musically-synced Christmas light display in his front yard, made up of thousands of lights. "My little brother thought I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – River Edge Behavioral Health Center held its inaugural Christmas Gala for more than 250 residents and their families on Wednesday morning. The organization partnered with Central High School's fine arts program to provide musical and dance…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "One Macon! Our Vision, Our Future" steering committee has a strategic plan for Macon- Bibb County's future. Wednesday, community leaders gathered at Mercer University to learn what they can do to help create more wealth for…
DUDLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to a firefighter on the scene, at least one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a bad wreck Wednesday evening in Laurens County. It happened at the corner of Highway 80 and Old…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Hancock County who turned 105 recently, is being celebrated by her community for all of her years of service. "I always wanted to be a school teacher." It's a mentality that's driven Mrs. Jamie Kennedy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 25 years, two east Bibb County roads are getting much needed upgrades. Bibb Commission chair Sam Hart announced this morning, he signed an agreement with the Georgia Department of Tranportation that will use $2 million…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The curtain opens Wednesday night for a Christmas tradition! This year's Nutcracker of Middle Georgia features hundreds of local dancers performing the timeless classic. 41NBC got a sneak peek of the sights and sounds of the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the end of an eventful term for one Milledgeville City Councilman--and for him, it's the beginning of life after a term he'll never forget. After a controversial end to his four-year term, Phillip Joiner's last…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The state of Georgia recently passed a law requiring all new and current employees to complete a fingerprint background check to work in the child care industry. According to a release, by January 1, 2014 all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In January the Macon Police Officers will swap in their blue uniforms for grey ones to become part of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The beginning of the new Macon-Bibb County consolidated government is approaching and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Macon looking to keep their environment clean, have a chance to learn how, at the premier of Adopt-A-Stream training workshops. The Macon Water Authority (MWA) along with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The welcome center in Perry has a new look, and also has a new tenant. The Georgia Artisan center, that's the first of its kind in the state, showcases local artisans and their handcrafted works. The…