The bells of St. Joseph in Macon are a familiar sound--calling parishioners and visitors to mass daily; but those sounds also fall on deaf ears...ears that long to hear the word of God, but don't know where to find it.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, Bibb County Leaders cleared up some misconceptions about employees transferring to the county. The process isn't just stirring up emotion from the people in limbo. Councilman Lonnie Miley is opposed to putting the employees through…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An handgun found at Central High School leads to a Code Red lockdown Friday morning. According to Bibb County School officials, the gun was found on Central High's campus during the first block. Campus Police immediately put…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon police are searching for 46 year old Timothy Kevin Marcus of Byron, who was arrested yesterday and released on bond for indecent exposure. Police have a new warrant and at least one additional charge that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cantrell Center 5K Road Race will take place on Saturday, February 25th at 8:00am. The event will close Osigian Boulevard from Georgetown Boulevard to Margie Drive. Officials noted that the event will affect traffic…
Down home cooking could do more than fill empty stomachs in Bleckley County soon. The School District was selected by the Georgia department of agriculture to pilot a program called "Feed My School." "I'm going try to grow squash and…
Changes to the Macon Miracle are giving Bibb County parents hope that their voices are being heard. Tonight, the school board listened to more feedback from community members, parents, and even the students themselves about Dr. Romain Dallemand's Macon Miracle.…
Vineville Academy of the Arts first graders are piloting a service project called Project Linus. The children are making blankets to donate to sick, traumatized, or otherwise needy children Houston County Medical Center Neo Natal Nursery and the Ronald McDonald…
It's being called a multi-media musical exploration. Portals is an unique show that's making a stop in Middle Georgia. Thursday the Macon Concert Association and Bright Blue Sky Productions announced the show will be coming to Macon this spring. Violinist,…
Every weekday morning at Mulberry Methodist Church the line is out the door. "In a year's time we will serve close to 50,000 meals every year," says Pastor Tommy Mason. Hundreds of Macon's homeless and needy fill the cafeteria at…
A woman is dead after a tree falls and kills her this afternoon in Macon. It happened on the northeast side of Bowden Golf course, at Lake Arrowhead. That's according to Bibb County Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley. 57-year-old Ethel Mae…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Air Force announced today that Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon will retire later this year. McMahon has served as the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center Commander since November 2010. He's been in the military for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's School Superintendent, Dr. Romain Dallemand, and board members are making time to hear what you have to say about the proposed strategic plan. They're hosting a public forum tonight at Southwest High School in…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County business owners and leaders are hopeful that they'll be lowering their gas prices soon. A new EPA report says, the metro Atlanta region meets the federal clean air quality standards. Jones county is classified…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At mid-afternoon at the Islamic Center of Middle Georgia, a call to prayer can be heard that happens multiple times each day; but for Muslims in the area, Islam isn't just about prayer. It's about service…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A lifetime educator is making a bid for the State's 2nd Congressional District. Ken DeLoach, a republican from Warner Robins, says it is time for the House of Representatives to become the people's house once again.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County investigators arrested 26-year old Kerry Dwight White Tuesday night at his home on Massey Road in Bibb County. He's charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Warner Robins continue to investigate a crash that's left at least one person with serious injuries. The accident happened just before 9:30 this morning at the intersection of Carl Vinson Parkway and Leverette…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tonight, after months of discussion, the Monroe County School Board votes to consolidate the middle schools. The process will begin at the start of the 2012/2013 school year. Even after weeks of open forums and discussion,…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - 19-year-old Latoya Berrian was beaten and set on fire in December of 1997. Despite the tiring efforts of Macon Police, no suspect has been identified in the murder case. For the Berrian family every passing year…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fort Valley State University held its Freshman Convocation today. The school's guest speaker was former "Divorce Court" judge, Mablean Ephraim. Hundreds of students packed the auditorium to hear Judge Mablean's message and inspirational story of how…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been called the "Mormon moment," but even with presidential candidate Mitt Romney gaining attention for the LDS Church, members in Macon say truly living their beliefs is hardly a momentary commitment--it's a lifestyle. Seth Hattaway…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge released Wilcox County Sheriff Stacy Bloodsworth from custody Tuesday afternoon on a $25,000 secure bond. His son, Austin Bloodsworth, and former inmate Willie James Carothers were also released on $25,000 bond. The three…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Works, Gregory Dent, has announced his resignation. He informed the board of directors and staff on about his decision to step down on Monday. Dent has served…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Applebee's is standing behind its neighborhood slogan. Six restaurants in middle Georgia will close for renovations.
After going through mid-year budget reviews city council members found some department heads are not following the law in how they spend tax payer's money. Now legal action could be around the corner.
Tonight, the Martin Luther King Commission held an open forum at the Douglass Theater to discuss concerns surrounding the community. The 'Macon Miracle' and consolidation stirred up a lot of emotion from both the panelists and the residents in attendance.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tom Ridgeway was born blind; but he's never let that stop him from having a good time. And with the Chit-Chat club at Macon's Temple Beth Israel, it's a chance to talk it up with others…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Today the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority unveils new additions to its fleet of buses. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority has 5 brand new buses, 3 of the buses were added last week to the fleet. The Elderado bus…
ABBEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) Wilcox County Sheriff Stacy Bloodsworth remains in custody as 41NBC learns more details about his alleged abuse of 3 inmates and other federal charges. The sheriff faces a maximum of 100 years in prison for tampering with a…
WARNER ROBINS,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested two Macon men for stabbing a Lowe's employee who caught the pair shoplifting. 58-year-old Alfred Thomas and 62-year-old Robert Broady are charged with Aggravated Assault and Felony Shoplifting. Employees…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday hundreds celebrated President's Day at Fort Valley State University at the 25th annual Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon. Attorney and motivational speaker, Wille Gary, was the keynote speaker. This is one of the universitie's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man died Sunday morning in Macon after being stabbed, and now a woman is behind bars charged with his murder. 20 year old Courtney Cortez Thomas was pronounced dead at the Medical Center of Central…
BONAIRE,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Author, retired professor, and Holocaust survivor Dr. Eugen Schoenfeld, tells his story of survival to dozens of students at Bonaire Middle School. Schoenfeld spent 3 months in a concentration camp in Warsaw. Students at Bonaire say they were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Breast cancer, specifically among the African American community, is on the rise in Middle Georgia. Twiggs County has the highest number of late-stage diagnosis for breast cancer in the area at 45%, according to the Central…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday federal prosecutors announce an indictment accusing the Wilcox County Sheriff, his son and two others of violating the rights of an inmate. The 14-count indictment lists charges against Wilcox County Sheriff Stacy Bloodsworth, his son…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County SPLOST Committee met for the first time today to establish some ground rules. In their first meeting, the committee made up of seven community members got right down to business. The big agenda item…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Justin Timberlake, Amy Adams, and Clint Eastwood are heading to Middle Georgia. If you've got baseball skills, you could be hitting the big screen alongside these Hollywood stars. Tomorrow morning, casting directors will be at Luther…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The most awesome machines in motorsports are coming to the Macon Centreplex tomorrow. The Monster Jam features 10,000 pound, 1,500 horsepower US hot rod monster trucks and will be led by the legendary Grave Digger. Drivers…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Today, the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee spent the morning in Warner Robins strategizing on how to best protect Robins Air Force Base from a potential round of base closures. GMACC Executive Director, Major General David…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County parents are searching for answers, and they're still not getting any. Across the district, today, principals held meetings to help clear up questions surrounding Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand's strategic plan. "The frustrating part is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday the Macon Film festival kicked off a weekend of movies made by local and upcoming artists. The festivities started at the Cox Capitol Theater and the 567 in downtown Macon. 41NBC caught up with three…
The city of Warner Robins could spend more than $28.6 million to upgrade its Wastewater Treatment plant. Thursday afternoon city Council and Mayor Chuck Shaheen met with the Haskell Company to talk about the proposed extension of the Sandy Run…
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT)-After nearly a decade The Bush-era policy, No Child Left Behind, no longer exists in Georgia, and educators are thrilled. Teachers in Houston County tell 41NBC No Child Left Behind put too much pressure on one end of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We've heard of heart attacks and how they usually start with chest pains or shortness of breath. But one Warner Robins man didn't have the usual symptoms of heart disease. If he didn't listen to…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Police arrest two employees at a metal recycling company for purchasing stolen car parts. More than 20 automotive transmissions where stolen from a home on Antioch road. Police were able to track down the transmissions from two…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Thursday Sports Hall of Fame leaders announce the museum will stay in Middle Georgia. Governor Nathan Deal approved a lease for the building that allows the hall to continue operating in Macon. The Bibb County Development Authority…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tax day is getting closer and closer, and local organizations want to help you get the most out of your hard earned money. The City of Macon, United Way and the IRS are announcing free tax…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -During a news conference today, District 1 Commissioner Lonzy Edwards announced he's running for another term. Commissioner Edwards represents both east and south Bibb County, and has served since 2007. Edwards made the announcement at the commissioner's board…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you love the city of Macon, why not express it in writing? That's what five Macononites are asking everyone who loves the city of Macon to do. Their goal? Show people that Macon is truly…