MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two fugitives on the run from North Carolina authorities are behind bars. Joel Whitaker, 25, and Jessica Lynne Hinesley, 19, are in the Washington County Jail without bond. Both are from North Carolina. Whitaker is wanted…
Dublin, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - The feds are looking to make more arrests after busting a drug ring operating in Lauren County. Federal DEA agents, US Marshals and Lauren County deputies raided seven homes last Friday, and arrested 11 people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was a blazing scene in the drive thru of a Macon Burger King Friday morning after a car was burnt to a crisp. Jerome Sampson buys the same breakfast almost everyday from the Burger King…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of NASCAR fans in middle Georgia got the chance to meet hometown hero, driver David Ragan. He joined members of his fan club at his dealership in Perry today, to get ready for this weekend's Sprint Cup series…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The freshmen at Twiggs County High School are getting a head start on their future. Sixty-eight students signed the pledge agreement for the Heriff Jones Believe in You program stating they would finish graduation. The official…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Car break-ins continue to plague residents of a Macon neighborhood. The Highlands subdivision off Mumford Road has seen its share of burglaries this summer, and neighbors say Wednesday night they were hit again. "It happened just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A major mixup at the Bibb County Board of Elections causes nearly 800 voters to register in the wrong district, and those who already early voted cannot vote again. 41NBC confirmed that information with Elections Supervisor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County student will be charged after school officials say he brought a gun to Westside High School Thursday. It happened around 11:53 am. Director of Risk Management for Bibb County Schools David Gowan says…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pamela Moss will spend the rest of her life behind bars after a jury found her guilty in the murder of a Henry County businessman. After two and half days of testimony and closing arguments Thursday…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There's a ton of four-legged friends in Middle Georgia who could use help getting to a new home. Monroe County rescue, Save A Pet, needs help building a new shelter. The group has been housing animals…
MACON, Ga. (AP) - A Middle Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the death of an 87-year-old widow. Sources reported Wednesday that a jury deliberated for less than an hour before finding Andre Bonner…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The race leading up to Election Day in Warner Robins continued Wednesday, with more candidates qualifying, hoping to win a seat to represent the city. On day three of qualifying, two mayoral hopefuls filled out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon is becoming more metropolitan with the addition of reverse angle parking. City Work crews closed two blocks of Third Street between Pine and Oak Streets, Tuesday. City workers painted lines for Macon's first reverse…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 50 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Middle Georgians reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King's immortal words. "I have a dream...that my four little children will…
GRAY, Georgia (41NNC/WMGT) - Day three of the Pamela Moss murder trial was a battle of the mental health experts. A psychologist on the stand testified one of Moss' alter egos admitted Wednesday morning to killing Henry County businessman Douglas…
<iframe width="640" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3FiEy6gMUDg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After years of sitting empty, a former carpenter facility is being transformed into a 'communiversity'. Milledgeville City Council members unanimously approved the resolution to repurpose the former Shaw building into…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators described the bloody crime scene and how they found the body of a missing Henry County businessman during the second day of the Pamela Moss murder trial in Jones County. Before the lunch break, Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Macon's hometown favorites is at risk of shutting their doors. H&H restaurant has been around for more than five decades dishing up Southern classics to the community, and to celebrities friends, like the Allman…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins City Councilman Mike Daley said Tuesday he will run for re-election of Post 1. In an email Daley said he will qualify Wednesday at "high noon." He also sent the following statement: "I…
HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Helena police say a liquor store owner shot a man who was trying to rob her store. Helena Police Officer Robert Johnson says around 4pm Monday two men attempted to rob the Helena Package Store, and…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Bibb County students had the opportunity to learn about healthier food options Tuesday when the Governor's personal chef made a stop in Lizella. When kids get home from school, the first thing they head for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A candidate for Macon-Bibb commission wants to make it clear that other obligations won't stop him from serving effectively. Candidate Paul Bronson, who is running against Henry Ficklin and Larry Schlesinger for the District 2 seat,says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The music scene in Macon is about to get even bigger, with the addition of a brand new pops orchestra. This October at the Macon City Auditorium, the Macon Pops Orchestra will make it's big entrance…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators described the bloody crime scene and how they found the body of a missing Henry County businessman during the second day of the Pamela Moss murder trial in Jones County. Before the lunch break, Bibb…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Day two of the Pamela Moss murder trial is underway in Jones County. The jury started off the day by listening to a recorded interview between Moss and Henry County police officer Dean Watson. During the…
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the state's largest solar farms is getting ready to flip the switch in Washington County, transforming a vacant rural area into a 'bright spot' for the city of Davisboro and solar energy across Georgia.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A steady crowd of voters flowed through the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections office Monday. It was the first day of early voting. "I'm here to complete my civic duty as a voter," said Frank Mack.…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia congressman is kicking off his 2nd annual tour that highlights the Peach State's economic impact. On Monday, Congressman John Barrow began his week-long "Made in Georgia" tour, where he visited more than 10 manufacturing companies throughout South…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Qualifying for the upcoming November elections started on Monday in Warner Robins. After Mayor Chuck Shaheen announced last week, he won't be running for re-election, qualifying for his seat opened up Monday. Three of five…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is charged with nearly 600 counts of identity theft and fraud after a joint operation with Bibb deputies and the U.S. Secret Service. 26-year-old Jaydeep Patel is behind bars at the Bibb County…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Residents in Jones County are breathing a sigh of relief after commissioners voted not to raise taxes, a discussion that outraged many who say they already pay enough. Dozens showed up for Monday's commission meeting. "I do…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Opening statements and the state's first witnesses were called Monday during the first day of the Pamela Moss murder trial. Jury selection began at 9 a.m. Dozens of potential jurors filled the rows of the courtroom.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Not far from the sanctuary, Pastor Vertise Rozier's congregation is hard at work in Hope's Kitchen as they prepare for this week's community feast. "It's about giving back to the community and doing what Christ would…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured after he was hit by a car on I-75 Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, Deputy T. Campfield was assisting the Forsyth Police Department at the scene of…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As investigators piece together the hit-and-run case in Gray, family and friends remember the victim in prayer. In song, the family of Marquis Deshaun Lawson, carried a cross to his crash site. Lawson was found dead…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Butts County man dies in a one vehicle crash Friday night in Monroe County. Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Allison Selman-Wllis tells 41NBC 47-year-old Terry Smith of Flovilla passed away after his injuries from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Campus Police are investigating a bomb threat at Elam Alexander Academy at Northeast High School. The school received the bomb threat Friday, at 12:15 p.m., according to a release from Bibb County…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Indonesian biker stopped in Warner Robins on his ride for peace around the world. Jeffrey Polnaja has traveled to 78 countries trying to spread world peace. He's committed to meeting people he's never met…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mobile Veteran's Center stopped for the first time in Milledgeville on Friday to help vets learn what benefits they can receive. The 38-foot mobile counseling center from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United States Preventative Services Task Force recently recommended an early detection screening for lung cancer. The federal recommendation could lead to insurance companies paying for CT scans for heavy smokers. Medical Center of Central Georgia…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of car break-ins that happened in one neighborhood all on the same night. Captain Brad king tells us early Tuesday morning, nine cars were broken into in…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A familiar face in middle Georgia has a new gig. Stacy Campbell has served as president and CEO of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce since last April. Next spring, she'll start work as Director of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon police spokeswoman Jami Gaudet has confirmed to 41NBC that investigators found nothing in Friday's search for the remains of slain Mercer Law grad Lauren Giddings. The GBI Crime Scene Unit, Macon Police and Houston County Sheriff's…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fourth suspect is behind bars after Monday's double homicide in Houston County. According to a release, the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested 19-year-old Amy Patricia Walker Thursday at around 3 p.m. She's charged with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb county inmates are cleaning up neighborhoods across Macon and saving taxpayers money at the same time. The City of Macon and Bibb County Sheriff's Office have joined forces to rid the city of deteriorating neighborhoods…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A group of middle Georgia state senators and legislators hit the Go Fish Education Center in Perry Thursday night to mix and mingle with the business community. The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 12th…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Congressman Austin Scott was in Perry Thursday night for a brief visit with state legislators and local business leaders. Scott spoke with 41NBC about the NSA. "You'll see us, I believe over, the next several weeks…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A candidate for Warner Robins mayor officially opened his campaign Thursday night. Current City Councilman Mike Brashear, who's served on council for the past two years, held a kickoff party at his headquarters on Watson…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Imagine swimming across a river and in just a matter of a few hours the water level rises and the current is faster, leaving you stranded. The Milledgeville Fire Department says it has responded to several…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are investigating after a woman accused State Senator David Lucas of choking the grandson of his wife's political opponent. Kinya Miller filed a report with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, saying Lucas walked…