MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It started as a test run. Hand-picked schools from several cities and counties across the country launched Connect 2 Compete last fall, and Bibb County was one of them. "We just knocked it out of the ball park, Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County students won't be making the switch to year-round school anytime soon. Since February, a task force made up of district staff has been weighing the option to make the switch to a 45 days…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Schools are receiving millions of dollars to expand math and science programs. The district has partnered with Robins Air Force Base to expand the National Math and Science Initiative's Advanced Placement (NMSI) program.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Breast and ovarian cancer are major concerns for women across the country and here in middle Georgia. After the recent news that actress Angelina Jolie underwent a preventative double mastectomy, a lot of women have questions…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When it comes to emergency response, time is of the essence. The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is using new equipment that helps deputies get information quicker and ultimately make the community safer. From inside the 911…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The fourth suspect in the Monroe County double homicide was arrested in Decatur Thursday afternoon. According to Supervisory Inspector John Edgar, with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, 17-year-old Dave'von Sapp was arrested around 1:40 near…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 17-year-old Robert Kane Rolison, the Hawkinsville teen charged with murder in the death of 19-year-old Middle Georgia State College student Jmaal Keyes, is being held at the Pulaski County LEC. Originally, Rolison was charged and held…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Spivey family knows the ups and downs of autism firsthand because their teenage son was diagnosed with the disorder when he was just 3-years-old. Now at 13-years-old Claxton Spivey is a typical teenage boy who…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for three suspects involved in a gas station burglary that happened early Thursday morning. According to Investigator Jamey Jones, the suspects entered through the side door of the Marathon Gas…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Stakeholders heard first-hand Wednesday exactly how a Base Realignment and Closure works, with President Obama calling for the restructure, commonly know as BRAC, in 2015. Robins Air Force Base's $2.9 billion annual impact is felt…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Jones County Sheriff's Office launched a free program to check on elderly, disabled, and home-bound people, and even kids who are home alone. It's called 'Are You O.K.?' Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece says it's…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a lift off of epic proportions, a drone took to the Eastman skies on Wednesday to be studied and tested for future technology. Crews with Area-I, a Kennesaw-based research and development company, spent the day…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milk-Bone donated a service dog to a young woman diagnosed with epilepsy on Wednesday. Rachel Hixon was presented with a service dog at the Robins Air Force Base commissary during a donation ceremony. She's like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County principal is being honored as the top principal across the Peach State. Dr. Amy Duke, the principal of Springdale Elementary School, was selected as Georgia's 2013 National Distinguished Principal. She was surprised by…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three qualified members are now sitting on the Milledgeville Ethics Committee. Last week, City Attorney Jimmy Jordan told 41NBC Baldwin State Court Judge Alan Thrower couldn't serve on the board because he is an elected official.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is making car history. The department is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to use a Kia as a patrol car. Last year, the sheriff's office bought two Kia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police and first responders are gearing up for this year's "Family Fun Fest." It is a night where children and family come out to Cherry Street Plaza to enjoy free food and activities, like line…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new marker now sits above 884 confederate soldiers' graves, honoring their sacrifice and dedication to the Civil War. Soldiers' Square inside Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon is the final resting place for 1,766 confederate soldiers,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School Board approved its anxiously awaited reduction in force of teaching staff Tuesday night. Board president Dr. Wanda West told 41NBC at least eight positions will be affected by the RIF, which is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon police and emergency crews shut down I-75 south Tuesday night after a pickup truck overturned, and a leaking propane tank was lodged underneath it. That's according to an officer near the scene of the accident.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A large fire that gutted a plant in Bibb County and displaced hundreds of workers has been ruled accidental. The fire at Pactiv Advanced Packaging Solutions was caused by spontaneous combustion. The company produces egg cartons…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Major changes are coming to Georgia's waterways just in time for the summer. A new law kicks off this week which lowers the legal alcohol limit for boaters. From the rudder to the road, state officials…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Rehab Hospital in Macon had a special event to recognize stroke victims and give participants the opportunity to step in their shoes on Tuesday. Every year about 750,000 Americans have a stroke or…
BYRON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – A ban on outdoor burning went into effect on May 1st in 54 Georgia counties, including Byron and the surrounding communities. According to a news release sent out by the Byron Fire Department, the annual…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP)- Human remains have been found by investigators in the disappearance of a Middle Georgia State College student, which is being treated as a homicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the remains were collected Friday in Hawkinsville. …
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the second time this week, authorities in Monroe County are investigating an accident at a railroad crossing on Indian Springs Drive. On Tuesday morning, a Norfolk Southern train collided with a red Chevy Cobalt on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've ever driven through the North Georgia town of Cleveland and you didn't know what to look for, you would likely drive right past of the world's most famous hospitals. Forget Johns Hopkins or the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Since January, more than 40 thousand pounds of trash has been taken of the streets in the city of Macon. "We saw how Columbus was using people in the community that were either prison details, LEC…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Sanford Bishop opened the doors to his new congressional office in Macon on Monday. Bishop, along with members of his staff and elected officials in Macon, celebrated the day with a ribbon cutting,and open…
PERRY, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is trying out some new equipment to make their jobs more effective and a little easier. They're experimenting with new license tag readers and 41 NBC rode along with an officer…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Forestry Commission could have a full report on the cabin fire on Nick Cabero Road as early as this week. On Friday, authorities searching for the body of a missing Middle Georgia State College…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The kids at St. Joseph's Catholic school got the chance to be a part of history on Monday. Students, faculty, and staff signed their names on the final beam that is going up as part of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of four people charged in the death of a Macon secretary last year pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to murder, sodomy and several other charges. 19-year-old Michael Brett Kelly entered a plea agreement to Judge Howard…
JULIETE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Macon teenagers were arrested and charged with murder in the deaths of two Juliette men. Authorities are also looking for a fourth suspect who is at large. According to a news release from the Monroe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police responded to a possible hostage situation early Monday morning, but it turned out to be fake. According to a news release, MPD responded to the Pine Ridge Apartments on Clinton Road around 4:40 a.m.…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities are investigating the death of a Laurens County doctor who was hit and killed by a vehicle while jogging Sunday morning. Laurens County Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley says 58-year-old Dr. John Mithcell Bahouth was jogging…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Eastman man was found dead in his home and investigators are now calling it an apparent homicide. A family member found Gregory Giddens' body in his apartment at the corner of Page Street and Sixth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The search is for Middle Georgia's next star is just beginning! This weekend, Ken's Pro Sounds kicked off its 2nd annual Middle Georgia Star Search. Talent from across the area showcased their sound for a chance…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon woman is arrested and charged for possession of methamphetamine and making terroristic threats. Macon police arrested 58-year-old Luisa Campbell friday afternoon at 4506 Marion Avenue. Police were sent to the residence in reference to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Byron man is dead after a car wreck on I-75 saturday night. The accident happened near Hartley Bridge Road. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones say 87-year-old Robert Gamble was driving a Honda SUV when he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man known for some of Middle Georgia's favorite barbecue passed away early Sunday morning. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said Douglas Fincher, the owner of Fincher's Barbecue, died of natural causes while at his home…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities searching for the body of a missing Middle Georgia State College student found new evidence in burned cabin debris. On Friday night, investigators sifted through fragments of a home off of Nick Cabero Road in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There was 'Slippin' and Slidin'" and a little "Tutti Frutti" at Mercer University's commencement, as rock 'n' roll legend Little Richard received an honorary degree. The Macon native shared the stage with 500 hundred Mercer graduates…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The search continues for the body of a missing Middle Georgia State College student, just one day after a Hawkinsville teen was charged with murder in the case. Authorities are searching a two county wide area…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - The Richard Penniman house in the Pleasant Hill historic community has been a landmark in the area for years. The Georgia Department of Transportation bought the home, which will now serve as a Community Resource Center. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While you celebrate Mother's day this weekend, the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare shelter hopes you'll consider adding to your family. Bibb County is sponsoring its first ever adoption event and is picking up a large portion…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County commissioners got a first look at requests for the 2014 fiscal year budget on Friday. Commissioners heard a summary from the finance department which outlined requests from each agency the county works with. Chairman…
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – The College Hill Alliance unveiled a new Washington Park sign on the corner of College Street and Washington Avenue on Friday. The sign is a part of a Knight Neighborhood challenge grant that was put…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities are now searching for the body of missing college student Jmaal Keyes in an area surrounding Pulaski and Bleckley Counties. According to Investigator Todd Lowery of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the search for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fourth grader William Ford had never played a game of chess until this school year. Now his love for the game has helped him become a mastermind on the chessboard and inside the classroom. "It helps…