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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tonight, technology was the talk of the town in Macon. Three fellows working with city leaders and citizens in the Code for America program opened the floor to resident comments, concerns, and suggestions. "There's so much…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community Health Works helped us compile a list of the top five health issues in Middle and obesity is on the list. County Health Rankings reports 31%of adults in Bibb County are obese, that's higher than…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County woman is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a mystery shopper scam. Now she hopes to warn others before they make the same mistake. Luvenia Lewis tells 41NBC she was told…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Macon Police officers are out of a job tonight...and two of them are facing criminal charges. Just after 5:00pm Wednesday, Macon Police announced that officer Freddie Fountain is facing termination for violating his oath of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Bibb County school was on lock down this afternoon after a police chase ended on school grounds. Hutchings career center was on lock down for about an hour this afternoon. According to police, two men were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District launched a new application on it's website, designed to allow parents and community members to offer direct feedback to district leaders. Through a series of drop down menus, you can share…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tickets are now on sale for the 30th anniversary of the Pinkest Party on Earth. A new store located on Mulberry Street, the Gift Shop is open now through April 1st, where shoppers can find everything…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Corrections is helping people who are visually impaired live independently. The Guide Dog Foundation Program at Burruss Correctional Training Center in Forsyth teaches inmates more responsibility, while training dogs to serve a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon City Council will vote on a new contract for Terminal Station, and if it passes, the building will be in the hands of the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority. The contract would place sole responsibility on MTA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tonight, Macon leaders heard new updates on the plan to transition 142 city employees to Bibb County. Since the city signed the service delivery strategy to transfers the employees, there's been a lot of concern about…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One Middle Georgia woman was surprised to find out she was living with diabetes, and that's the case for many people. The Georgia Department of Community Health reports Middle Georgia has among the highest rate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been less than a week since a Northeast High School student told police she lied about being sexually assaulted by 7 students in the bathroom at the school. Police say there was a sexual encounter…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Get ready for some football in middle Georgia. American Indoor Football's 2012 inauguaral season includes creating a team in Macon. The new team will be called Macon Steel, and will likely play an 10 game schedule,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Metal theft topped Monday's discussion as city council and Police Chief Mike Burns addressed Macon's top crimes of 2011. There were nearly a thousand metal theft cases in the city last year. Last week Macon forked…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A New York author encourages young professionals in middle Georgia to take a creative approach to their job search. Ari Kaplan's book, "Reinventing Professional Service", encourages people to start with connections when it comes to careers.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, a man known as 'Toddzilla' and his son, pass through middle Georgia as head they toward the west coast on foot. The Monroe, GA natives, Todd and Colin Gouge, decided to battle their bulge by…