MACON, Georgia (AFP News Release)-- The local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is pleased to announce that Hannah Vines has been recognized as its Teen Volunteer of the Year for 2012. Fourteen-year old Hannah lives in Warner…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 17-year-old Houston County girl charged with murdering her sister and setting her parents house on fire over the summer pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Carmen Collins' parents sat in the first row of the courtroom. Her…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Veterans High School is pleased to announce that it has realized its goal to build a livestock barn. The new barn measures 136 feet long and 48 feet wide. It is located on the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Veterans High School's cheerleading team won first place at the AAAA State championship this past Saturday. The Varsity squad members are pictured with their trophy, medals and championship t-shirts. The cheerleaders are: (from left,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff-Elect David Davis tells 41NBC he is relieved at the outcome of the case against Damon Jolly, who shot and killed Deputy Joseph Whitehead in 2006. Davis says Whitehead's death was a big blow…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AT&T News Release)-- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T has announced the activation of four new cell sites in Middle Georgia that is expected to enhance network…
MACON, Georgia (Bibb County Schools)-- The Bibb County School District's Welcome Center will host several events this month geared toward the community. Join members of the Welcome Center staff as the District recognizes National Parental Involvement Day on Thursday, November…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Fifteen teachers of Gifted and Advanced Placement students were honored recently by the Houston County Board of Education Gifted Department. Each teacher was presented $500 and a certificate as a recipient of the Houston…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)- The Houston County Sharks won the State Varsity Handball Championship this past Saturday at the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs State Wheelchair Handball Tournament. The championship playoff was held at the J. P.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)- Houston County High School's Varsity competition cheerleading squad won first place at the AAAAA State competition. The Varsity squad members are pictured with their trophy, medals and championship t-shirts. The cheerleaders are (from left): …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ready or not, here it comes! The lights, sounds, and music of the holiday season are upon us. As has now become a tradition in Macon, the Chick Fil A restaurant on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard,…
News Release from the North American Aerospace Defense Command: PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise flights this morning as they practice intercept and identification procedures. Exercise flights will take place over central…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is trying to secede from the United States. It's one of forty states using a website sponsored by the white house that gives citizens the chance to petition the government. According to the White House's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Damon Jolly received a life sentence for the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Joseph Whitehead. Jolly entered a guilty plea Tuesday. Whitehead was shot and killed in 2006, while serving a no-knock warrant. Before…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect is on the run after a gas station robbery in Warner Robins Tuesday afternoon. It happened at the Flash Foods store at 12020 Watson Boulevard, just off Exit 146 from Interstate 75. Warner…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've ever wanted to become a chef, the road to it just got a little bit easier. Helms College, which is a part of Goodwill Industries, recently received Title IV funding for federal aid. Essentially,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In less then two months, Georgia lawmakers will return to the gold dome, and Bibb County's representatives say this year they've got a lot on their mind. In front of a crowd of about 100, the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston Medical Center is expanding testing as it continues to look for people who may have been infected with Hepatitis C by a former employee. Houston Healthcare reached out to an additional 400 patients…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the U.S. Marshall's Office in Savannah, one of the three inmates still on the loose after escaping from jail Saturday evening. Cecil Nelson was caught sometime during the night, Monday. The U.S. Marshall's detective…
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Telfair County Elementary School Trojans honored local veterans with a special program of their own Monday. "They fight for our freedom and if we didn't have them, we couldn't be here today," said fifth grader…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Since election day, gun sales have boomed at some middle Georgia locations. Howard Reed, owner of Howard's Pawn and Jewelry in Macon, says his phone has been ringing off the hook since the election, and he…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jack Grantham, a World War II veteran, spent Monday remembering and honoring the young men that fought in his unit back in 1944. When Grantham was 22 years old, he was preparing to complete his final…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police officers are asking the Bloomfield Road community to be on the lookout for possible criminal activity in that area. Police are urging residents to call if you see an older model black Cadillac. Officers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is a sad story but it has a happy ending. Two dogs were found severely injured at a Macon home last week. The two pups are getting the help they need thanks to the generous…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An engineer with Norfolk Southern Railroad died Monday morning while working in Macon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 56 -year-old Steve Warren of McDonough fell off the engine of a non moving train. It…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A memorial now stands in Linwood Cemetery to honor Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis who acted selflessly and gave his life for his fellow marines. Randy Leedom recalls that moment when he was in Vietnam with Sgt.…
GLENVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigations believe a 14-year-old girl from Glennville who was abducted, may be on her way to Atlanta. According to Glennville Police, Cibrian and her abductor are traveling in a 2003 Black Chevy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a fire broke out at a home in East Macon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 60 year old Horace Maddox died from smoke inhalation. Around 12pm on Sunday a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's never too early for Christmas. Santa Claus proved that statement true when he arrived in Macon on Saturday at Bass Pro Shops. Kids waited for his arrival on their parents' shoulders, patiently waiting for Santa…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunday is set aside to remember all veterans past and present, but this year also marks the 50th anniversary of the United States' first involvement in the Vietnam War. Several gathered on Saturday at Walmart on…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in Taylor County will head back to the polls in December to decide who will represent the county in the County Commission District 4 seat. Elections Supervisor and Probate Judge Dianne Renfroe certified the election…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office received one of the highest awards at the Governor's challenge ceremony Friday afternoon. More than 500 law enforcement agencies from all cross the state met in Macon to honor it's top…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The father and stepmother charged with murdering a toddler had their first court appearance Friday afternoon. Antwon Davis, 20, and Amanda Davis, 36, are charged with felony murder in the death of Antwon's 18-month-old daughter Breazia…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It's her pioneer spirit and a fluke that got retired World War II veteran, Helen Denton to join the United States army. "My girlfriend wanted to join the service and she asked me to go…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've ever walked down Walnut Street in downtown Macon, walking toward the main entrance to Central City Park, you may have noticed in years past, an unsightly brick building on the right hand side of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools have named their 2013 Teacher of the Year.Westside high school marketing teacher Katie Wall received the award tonight at the annual gala at Anderson Conference Center at Goodwill. She's taught at Westside High…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Bibb Sheriff's office is investigating after the murder of an 18-month old Wednesday morning, and have arrested two in connection to the crime. The child's father, 20-year-old Antwon Dorez Davis of Macon is charged with Felony…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man has been indicted and charged with vehicular homicide after a train struck the car he was driving, killing his daughter and girlfriend. His mother, Betty Jackson-Lyons, wants everyone to know, her son is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's two people who are working to make sure that as Macon and Bibb County consolidate communication doesn't get lost in the merge. There's a team behind the team who's working to merge Macon and Bibb…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State patrol is investigating an accident that sent two people to the hospital after one driver was ejected from the car. It happened off state road 22 in Milledgeville. Witnesses say the driver of the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia's only independent lawmaker may switch to the the republican party, which would give the GOP a super majority in the General Assembly. State Representative Rusty Kidd says he'll make his decision based on what's best…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police Department is gathering more information after a teen was shot in the face Wednesday afternoon. According to Warner Robins Police Department spokesperson Tabitha Pugh, a 19-year-old Aeren Ledbetter of Centerville was shot…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Joel Taylor was shot and killed in his apartment in August just two days before his 26th birthday. Warner Robins Police Department spokesperson Tabitha Pugh said investigators are following strong leads. Taylor's mother Patricia said…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The controversial charter school amendment one has passed in the Peach State. That means a third state agency, the Georgia Charter Schools Commission, can approve charter school applications. It was ruled unconstitutional last year. Opponents say…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgians welcomed a familiar face to Vineville United Methodist Church Wednesday. Hannah Curlee, the first runner-up from season 11 of The Biggest Loser shared her inspirational weight loss story and tips to achieve health goals.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democrat David Lucas won State Senate District 26 seat. Spirits were high at David Lucas' campaign headquarters in downtown Macon where he was surrounded by friends and family. Lucas looks forward to representing District 26. He…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democrat David Cooke has defeated incumbent Republican Greg Winters for Bibb County District Attorney. Cooke supporters celebrated in downtown Macon Tuesday night. He started bright and early Tuesday morning making stops all over the circuit. He…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in Houston County didn't let the weather stop them from casting their ballots on Tuesday. Voters say it is a privilege and a right to vote, but what if you had no way of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Hutchings Career Center student is speaking out about violence in schools after being attacked with a box cutter. Anesha Henderson, 16, was attacked by a classmate while on her way to class in September. "Her…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Police Department received only positive reviews from a public forum at city hall Monday night. The forum was part of an assessment to determine if the department will be re-accredited. Every three years, a…