WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is encouraging residents to fight dirty. It's all a part of a national program aimed at creating eco-friendly communities. For the next 90 days Warner Robins is taking part in the Great…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Special Olympics athletes are gearing up for the GEICO Road Race this weekend. The Georgia Area 7 Team has been busy practicing at East Macon Park. Nandi Issac is one of 1,300 participants who will hit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's an issue nobody wants to deal with or have happen to them. Having a fire or natural disaster destroy their home and take away all the things in life we've ever known. "That's a very…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a one in 2 million situation. Debby Stone and her daughter Amanda are celebrated a rare birthday Wednesday--a birthday that's only come 14 times for Debby, and six times for Amanda. "I can never…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, dozens of parents and community members took to the streets. They marched from the Music Hall to the Bibb County Board of Education Office. They were hoping Dr. Romain Dallemand or at least all the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police are investigating vandalism that happened in broad daylight at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A thick, yellow powder-like substance filled the 25 thousand square foot church in Warner Robins Tuesday afternoon. We're told by the pastor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Jerry Modena promoted nearly 20 deputies Wednesday. Eight were promoted to the rank of senior lieutenant, these deputies are responsible for 20-40 officers. Ten were promoted to the rank of junior lieutenant, who…
Milledgeville Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened Wednesday night on Vinson Highway. 19-year-old Laura Baswell, of Eatonton, was declared dead just after midnight. That's according to Baldwin County Coroner John Gonzalez. Baswell's body was sent to the GBI…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) An early morning blaze has left a hand full of Heritage Homes Apartments residents homeless. It took Perry firefighters almost 5 hours to extinguish the blaze. Resident Bonita Mack witnessed the fire and says, "I started running…
Members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church are saddened after learning that their place of worship was destroyed by vandals. Inside of the sanctuary, the culprits damaged the pews, altar, and even the fire extinguishers. The damage is so bad…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Millions in federal grant money could be pumped into the education systems in two Macon communities. Tindall Heights and Unionville were awarded a 500-thousand dollar Promise Neighborhood planning grant.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tonight, the Peach County School Board continues to explore what the school year would look like if they move back to a five day school week. Superintendent Joe Ann Denning presented a proposed calendar at…
MACON,Georgia (41nbc/WMGT)-Now that local leaders have had a chance to review the plan to consolidate local governments in Bibb County, they're starting to speak out about what it calls for. The consolidation bill would consolidate city and county governments in Macon…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Twiggs County Superintendent Dr. Valya Lee resigns from her position due to personal family matters. Tuesday, Twiggs County Board Chair Terralon Chaney confirmed both Dr. Lee and Director of Operations Dr. Ken Sanders will both be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School officials are inviting the public out to voice their concerns on the Macon Miracle plan. The forum will be held on March 1st at Central High School at 6pm. The school is located…
Severe weather safety is something that I talk about constantly on the air (So much so that you're probably long tired of me talking about it!). Being aware of the possibility of dangerous weather, however, can potentially safe your life!…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of Bibb County parents and residents who call themselves, "The Bibb Schools Supporters," are taking to the streets to stop the board of education from voting on the Macon Miracle. Two of the group…
Department heads toed the line Monday at Macon City Council as the appropriations committee reviewed mid year budgets.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The SPLOST is back on the ballot in Monroe County. Next Tuesday, voters will decide if they want to see it continue in 2014. Water is a common resource, and a common problem in Monroe County.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Law Enforcement and the Georgia Legal Services Program talked to teens about dating violence. Dozens of young women showed up to find out how to avoid becoming a victim of dating violence.They talked about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - House legislators have come to terms on a plan to consolidate city and county governments in Bibb County. The plan was formally presented in the state house today in Atlanta. It calls for a county-wide vote…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The thought of it might make you cringe, but have you ever stopped to consider what exactly you put on your hands every day? From shopping carts to computer keyboards, germs and bacteria are a…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two people are in jail for destroying crops and farmlands in Washington and Johnson Counties. According to a news release from Washington County Sheriff Thomas H. Smith, a seven month investigation showed that 29-year-old Delwin Clements…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Bibb County students are on their way to Atlanta after winning the district spelling bee this past weekend. 5th grader Billy Chung from Vineville Academy took home first place, and 6th grader Junus Searcy won…
After a year long investigation, a drug trafficking operation that moved thousands of pounds of cocaine from Mexico into Georgia is dismantled. 5 drug dealers involved in the operation, with ties to middle Georgia, are convicted.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A popular lounge in Macon is celebrating more than 40 years in business. You're invited to attend a First Friday party in its honor. Grant's Lounge is celebrating it's 41st anniversary in the park on Poplar…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crawford and Bibb County Deputies arrest four men in connection with a burglary that happened in Byron. Johnny Giles, James Moore, Leonard Partain and Jason Sauls are charged with 11 counts of burglary. All 4 are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pinkest Party on Earth is right around the corner. Saturday is your chance to get your car decked out for the occasion. The "Think Pink Kickoff" is Saturday at ACME Paint and Decorating located at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Police are looking for a man who was arrested Thursday for indecent exposure, but released on bond hours later. Officials say they have a new warrant and at least one additional charge on 46-year-old Timothy…
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…