Cochran Mayor Cliff Avant says a charitable act on his part has turned into a felony theft charge. "I want to see my accusers prove me guilty because I have not done anything wrong, nor have I done anything illegal,"…
This past Saturday, January 21, 2012, was certainly an eventful day weather-wise. All in all, there were two confirmed tornadoes in the Peach State -- both of which occurred in Middle Georgia. A cold front moved across the state on…
Convenient stores are often targets in the city of Warner Robins. "80% of the armed robbery in commercial areas are these convenient stores," says Mayor Chuck Shaheen. Now, the tables have turned. 11 convenient stores and their owners are charged…
Education for Macon's Youth, the city's political vision, and Macon's job market are big concerns for a lot of people. The Martin Luther King Commission met Monday at the Douglass Theatre to hash out those very issues.
The famous Blue Angels will soon take to the skies here in Middle Georgia. Monday base leadership announced details about the upcoming Robins Air Show set for April. Organizers expect around 100,000 people to attend the show, coming from multiple…
Monday marchers took to the streets in downtown Macon to take a stand against Roe V. Wade. A mass was held at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and dozens gathered for a pro-life rally in front of Macon City Hall. Demonstrators held…
A Macon County family is dealing with the devastating loss of their business. Henda Farm breeds chickens, and violent storms killed more than 1,000 of them. A tornado that touched down on Saturday destroyed the majority of the farm leaving…
20 people are injured on a Bibb County School bus Monday afternoon. According to a news release,an 18-wheeler struck the bus at the intersection of Gray Highway and Clinton Road at 2:45pm.Two employees and 18 students were transported to The…
Police are investigating after four men were shot at a Milledgeville nightclub early sunday morning.According to Detective Wanda Holsey, it appears the shooting stemmed from several fights inside the Level 3 Nightclub on East Walton Street. Three of the men…
13 people accused of commercial gambling in Warner Robins were arrested Friday. Warner Robins police searched eleven stores suspected of illegal gambling. Police say more arrests are possible. All 13 people were taken to the Houston County Jail. Businesses Searched:…
For years, buildings at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville have remained untouched, and unoccupied. Now, there's a plan for the nearly 2,000 acre campus. "We've lost an awful lot of our mental health capacity, treatment capacity over the last 25…
Within weeks ownership of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame could finally be out of the State's hands. NewTown Macon CEO, Mike Ford, says he expects Governor Nathan Deal to sign ownership over within two weeks. Ford says once that…
Vietnam War's Top "Ace" visited the Museum of Aviation Friday. Retired Colonel, Charles Debellevue got a chance to see the Museum's F-4D phantom fighter, just like the one he flew in Vietnam. Debellevue was one of only five fighter pilots…
According to the GBI, child killer Ryan Brunn, died by hanging himself with a sweatshirt in his Jackson Prison cell. Brunn was found in his cell yesterday afternoon and pronounced dead a little after 5:30pm. According to a news release…
Two middle Georgia Ryan's Restaurants have officially closed their doors, due to poor financial performance. The Ryan's on Presidential Parkway in Macon, and the Warner Robins location on Watson Boulevard will no longer serve customers in middle Georgia. In a…
Pulaski County and Hawkinsville city leaders are exploring the idea of a consolidated government, and they're starting by consulting the citizens. "We decided to form a citizen group to tell us if this is the way to go or not...…
A date has been set for the first hearing to seek the death penalty against murder suspect Stephen McDaniel. The first proceeding hearing will take place Wednesday, January 25, at 10am. The purpose of the hearing is to officially lay…
The Twiggs County School system brought parents and students together tonight for one mission, to reinforce the value of a college education.
For years, Jones County has been blamed for ozone emissions into the Atlanta area because of commuter traffic, costing the county millions; but now, there's a big push to get Jones County off that list. It's a problem that's plagued…
The leader of one of Middle Georgia's largest employers is retiring. Don Faulk, the CEO of the Medical Center of Central Georgia, will leave the hospital later this year.
Ryan Brunn, the man convicted of molesting and killing 7-year old Jorelys Rivera, was found dead in his prison cell in Jackson from an apparent suicide. Brunn was pronounced dead just after 5:30. On Tuesday Brunn plead guilty of luring…
Today, The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity kicked off its annual campaign to raise money. 2012's theme is Change for Every Dollar. The hope is to raise $285,000 to help at least 9 families this year. 6 families will get…
Childhood obesity is a big problem in the state of Georgia. A program through the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning could help reduce the number of kids who are overweight. Eating healthy starts early and according to the…
It may seem like a simple idea to read a book to kids, but according to Middle Georgia College, it's making all the difference in the world to the younger generation. President of Middle Georgia College, Dr. Michael Stoy, says…
Macon police officers are looking for 24-year-old Quinton Jackson after responding to a kidnapping call on the 1500 block of Clinton Road early Thursday morning. According to the Macon Police Department, Jackson entered the apartment of his ex-girlfriend's Vicky Briscoe.…
A Macon woman is arrested for lying to the police. Wednesday, police arrived at the Sprint Food Store on Anthony Road in response to an apparent snatching incident. That's when Jasmine Threatt told police she was robbed of $195. After being…
Tonight, a public meeting in Fort Valley draws a crowd of nearly 50 residents concerned about the street scape project. This plan has been in the works for more than six years now. It wasn't until 2010 when state funding…
Bibb County Commissioner Joe Allen is asking District 4 voters to re-elect him for another term. Allen says he has extensive human resources experience, which will help in the much talked about service delivery strategy. That plan will move 142…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Bibb County Chairman say they are both optimistic about about the state of the county. They credit the overwhelming passage of the SPLOST in November, which has help the leaders sing the same tune. The…
Macon Police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say broke into a car, stole DVD's and then returned them to a store. The man, seen in this photo, is around 6' - 6'3" tall, about…
Bibb County's educations system was the topic of discussion at the League of Women Voters meeting today. According to Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand, last year fewer than 50 percent of the students who entered 9th grade 4 years…
The Houston County District attorney says he will pursue the death penalty for Richard Sybert. Sybert is accused of killing Joni Clements last February. She was shot inside her home in Warner Robins. Houston County District Attorney George Hartwig says…
Fans who turned out to see Merle Haggard last night at the Macon City Auditorium were turned away. The 74-year old country music star was taken to the hospital and is being treated for pneumonia. He's cancelled all of this…
Macon Police are on the hunt for two men who robbed the Family Dollar on Bloomfield Road. According to police, two men entered the store Tuesday night wearing purple bandanas. One of the suspects hit an employee and stole several…
Mayor John Howard is barely one month into his service, and he's already making big promises to the residents of Forsyth. At tonight's council meeting, Howard pledged that within 30 days there will be a decision made about the long-debated…
As gold prices sky rocket, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says, so do the number of jewelry thefts. Tonight, Investigator Travis White, brought an ordinance to the Monroe County Commission that would help the Sheriff's office track down stolen metals…
Workers at Macon's Municipal Court have been working overtime and a lot of it. Tuesday night Macon City Council approved $39-thousand of overtime pay for two assistants in the municipal court. Two years ago, the department lost two positions because…
Macon Police have arrested a suspect in Macon's first murder of the year. Police announced that 17-year old Krystal Almaraz is charged with felony murder in the case. She was arrested by the U.S. Marshal's Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force…
Macon-Bibb County Department of Family and Children's Services building was closed this afternoon after a bomb threat. Macon Police Sergeant Reginald Washington told 41 NBC's Dustin Wilson that police were called to the building around 2 o'clock this afternoon when…
According to Investigator Thomas Stubbs with the Wilcox County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot twice by her on again off again boyfriend Monday night. Authorities found her conscious in a home on Tippettville Road. Her boyfriend was found dead…
The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank relies heavily on the support of holiday donations. Today Kroger announced their "Can Hunger" campaign will bring food to those who need it most and support a cause that lasts beyond Thanksgiving and Christmas.…
Tonight, one Bibb County leader is encouraging criminals who have served their time, to take back their lives. Pastor and Bibb County Commissioner, Lonzy Edwards, held a workshop aimed at ex-convicts who are ready to cash in on the pursuit…
The MLK day celebration continued Monday at The Tubman African American Museum. Elementary students from Burdell-Hunt and LH Williams Elementary school spent the day learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the struggles of African Americans during the civil rights…
Hundreds marched into downtown Macon to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Residents from North, East, South, and West Macon flooded to City Hall to honor a legacy. Patricia Fraley was one participant. she says, "This is our movement still…
Macon Police were called to the Golden Corral restaurant on Presidential Parkway early Saturday morning, after three men were approached by two men, one of whom demanded money. The three victims were working to try to start their car, when…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery incident that took place at the Murphy's USA convenience store on Zebulon Road. It happened Sunday, just around 7:00 am. According to the news release, a male dressed in all black,…
Macon police are on the lookout for a 1999 gold Dodge Stratus belonging to Ignacio Gabriel Armenta Contreras. The tag number is BYT 8223. The body of 23-year-old Contreras was found Saturday around 4:10AM on Mead Road, near the Allied…
Monroe County will soon see Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot. Currently, the unincorporated areas of the county aren't allowed to sell packaged alcohol on Sundays. Chairman James Vaughn of the Monroe County Commission says, Commissioner Joe Proctor brought the…
The city of Warner Robins officially opened Willie Lee Parkway today. The mayor of Warner Robins, the Mayor of Centerville, and construction workers were all at a news conference today to announce the opening. The road took about 8 months…
There's a certain smell in the air when you walk through the doors of the Macon Centreplex this weekend. It's a smell only a wrestler can appreciate, when all others try to cover their nose. 72 teams from across the…