36-year old Tyrone Bernard Green was arrested in Macon this morning. He was wanted for a New Year's Day rape and assault of woman in Douglas, Georgia. Douglas detectives found out that Green could be hiding at a home in…
A new road connecting Warner Robins and Centerville is helping bring the sister cities together. Willie Lee Parkway was extended past Kroger on Watson Boulevard into Centerville. Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen says talks about expanding the road began years…
Tonight, hundreds of Bibb County residents are already at Saint Paul AME Church hoping to ease some financial burdens this winter. Starting at 7:30 tomorrow morning, the Equal Opportunity Council is taking applications for energy bill assistance, but only 250…
A name change is unlikely for Rosa Parks Square after Macon City Council shunned the idea. Monday night Macon City Council strongly opposed re-naming the park and tabled an ordinance requested by the mayor. Members of the appropriations committee say…
Macon's new pay scale will bring additional raises for some city employees. Monday night Macon City Council approved a resolution that will bring 15 positions up to par with the pay scale.
The 2012 Georgia Legislative session kicked off today. Local leaders have one goal that's to get a consolidation bill passed. " This session for us locally is going to be all about consolidation," says State Representative Allen Peake. Legislators got…
Warner Robins Police were called to 1523 Moody Road Saturday after a man was shot in the head. They arrested 36-year old Antonio Woodard and charged him with aggravated assault. Witnesses told police Woodard was sitting in a car when…
The size and look of Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon could soon see a new look, but also a new name. Backed by a $10,000 gift by State Bank, Mayor Robert Reichert submitted a proposal to change the look,…
A hit and run accident leaves a Roberta man in critical condition. The incident took place on the 8700 block of Old Columbus Road in West Bibb County, around 12:30 Saturday morning. According to witnesses, 34-year-old Derrick Smith was in…
If you like to enjoy wild life areas around the state, you may have to pay up first. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources now requires a Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass for anyone exploring state wild life areas.
Perry Police have identified the body found in Perry Thursday afternoon as 32-year-old Tosheka Richards. Capt. Heath Dykes says the result of the autopsy shows no sign of foul play. He says the victim was likely dead for about 48…
Former Warner Robins City Council member John Williams' court date has been delayed until April 23. Williams tells 41 NBC, he's relieved at the delay after recent health issues, and that he'll have more time to review his case. U.S.…
An undercover narcotics operation leads Bibb County Drug investigators to two arrests. Thursday night, investigators arrested 36-year-old Terrell Granville Love from Loganville and 22-year-old Caleb Shawn Brown from Oakwood for drug possession with intent to distribute, among other charges. Deputies…
Today, Baldwin County honors a fallen hero with a lasting landmark. The street where Staff Sergeant Alex French, IV spent his early years was renamed in his honor. "He grew up here, he could've left, he'd been all around the…
The Georgia Forestry Commission spent the day clearing up some confusion today. Yesterday the commission burned nearly 400 acres close to the Jones-Bibb County lines. According to Chief Ranger, Howell Crutchfield, overnight winds moved smoke from the control burn to…
More than $18,000 worth of marijuana was found at a home in Sandersville.. Yesterday, Washington County deputies conducted a drug search at 429 Carver Street. According to the sheriff's office, Marcus Justice had two marijuana houses, 9 marijuana plants and…
Computers are becoming more and more indispensable every day but viruses seem to be a constant headache. A computer virus can lead to major problems like tracking computer usage, shutting down your computer, and recording your personal information. Jason Hickey…
A joint narcotics investigation led to the arrest of Rhine Police Chief Kip Herman Cravey. He was arrested last night, and booked into the Dodge County Jail. According to Captain Tony Winborn of the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Cravey was…
Monroe County Schools could soon see some new developments. The Board of Education held a public forum Thursday night to discuss consolidation and restructuring. Last month, Superintendent Anthony Pack proposed combining the county's middle schools, moving ninth graders to Hubbard…
The Dannenberg building in downtown Macon is one of many abandoned sites in the city's landscape, but that's all about to change. The grant money that was intended to redevelop the Atlantic Cotton Mill into loft housing, was re-assigned by…
Big changes are around the corner for Jeffersonville Road and Millerfield Road. Thursday night the Georgia Department of Transportation held a public meeting at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for residents in the area to see descriptions of the widening…
New immigration laws are having rippling effects on unlikely industries. The new laws now have the nursing staff at the Medical Center of Central Georgia scrambling to get their licenses renewed. This year, licensed professionals must submit more documentation to…
Hundreds of low income households in Bibb County will now have help paying their power bill this winter. Jimmie samuel, the Executive Director of the Macon Bibb Economic opportunity council says money is now available for low-income residents who need…
Captain Heath Dykes of the Perry Police Department says, the woman's body found on Thursday afternoon was identified as 32 year old Tosheka Richards. Dykes says the result of the autopsy shows no sign of foul play. He says Richards…
We now know who will be the judge overseeing Stephen McDaniel's murder trial. Bibb County district attorney Greg Winters tells 41NBC, Judge S. Philip Brown assigned himself to the case in an order signed Wednesday. Stephen McDaniel is accused of…
A new pilot program from Flint Energies, called Hot Summer Rebates, could save you a lot of money, and help you win 10 thousand dollars worth of new appliances. Flint Energies is looking for 450 residential members to reduce their energy…
The Georgia Forestry Commission is conducting a prescribed burn today, and it could bring a lot of smoke to several Middle Georgia communities, including Bibb, Jones, Twiggs, Johnson, Jones, Washington, and Wilkinson Counties. The fire will take place at the…
Stray dogs are roaming the streets in one Macon neighborhood. Today, one young man was the victim of a vicious attack. 19 year old Samuel Battle describes being attacked by a stray pit bull as a blurred memory. "It happened…
A place rich in history in Middle Georgia has gained popularity. People visiting The Ocmulgee National Monument jumped 12% from 2010 to 2011, according to monument superintendent Jim David. 122,722 visitors walked the grounds last year. 2011 marked the 75th…
Eight college campuses across Georgia, including 2 here in Middle Georgia, could merge into four to save money. A merger list is expected to be presented to the state board of regents next week. The proposal would merge Waycross College…
The building has been bought, the plans laid out, but the money isn't all there. For almost 2 years, the City of Unadilla has wanted a new city hall and this year they'll get it. In about a month ground…
The Houston County Sheriff's office is investigating a train accident that killed a pedestrian this afternoon. Authorities were on the scene for several hours collecting evidence. The accident happened at the 800 block of highway 247 in Bonaire. Emergency crews…
Dodge County Schools kick off the year with some extra money. On Tuesday, AT&T presented the Dodge County Board of Education with $100,000. The money is part of the company's "Aspire Initiative" that helps support at-risk ninth graders. It is…
A new landmark may soon greet drivers traveling down I-75 near Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Mayor and Council voted to move $30,000 from their tourism fund in order to help bring in a restored F-15 aircraft as a landmark…
If you want to sell alcohol in Warner Robins on Sundays, be prepared to dish out a little extra cash. Council voted tonight to amend an ordinance to raise the cost of a liquor license by $500 for all establishments…
One Middle Georgia school district kicks off the year with some extra money in its wallet. Tuesday AT&T presented the Dodge County Board of Education with $100,000. The money is part of the companies "Aspire Initiative" and it's the final…
Tonight, Warner Robins City Council kicked off the new year by presenting a united front to the community. As they went line by line through tonight's agenda, council voted unanimously to pass every ordinance and resolution on the table. Also on…
BibbCounty Employees could make more money, but the outcome for city employees transferring to the county remains up in the air.
It's expected to be another cold night in the area, but there are plenty of ways you can stay warm and keep your energy bill low. According to Georgia power if you want to save on your energy bill there…
If learning how to use a computer is something you need to master, but spending the money on training programs is out of the question, Washington Memorial Library in Macon has the answer for you. Free classes are being offered…
As the holiday weekend officially comes to an end, traffic accidents and injuries are down by a significant amount from last year. If you traveled the roads this holiday weekend, you probably noticed heavy traffic, heavy delays, and a heavy…
Macon Police's STRIKE Unit arrested three men in relation to shooting guns into the air, New Year's Eve. STRIKE officers were patrolling a neighborhood on Bob-o-Link Drive, when they heard gunshots coming from house number 2828. When police walked up…
Here's a video look back at some of the top Middle Georgia stories covered by the 41NBC News Team during 2011.
The Peach County fire department and the Byron fire department were on the scene. The fire started just after 1pm this afternoon at 1141 Chapman rd in Bryon. Thick black smoke could be seen for miles along highway 75 south just…
10 furry friends of Macon Animal Control could have a new home just in time for the New Year.
Legendary blues sensation, B.B. King will be performing at the Macon city auditorium with some local musicians. E.G. Kight, an artist from Dublin, says she originally planned to do a show in Pennsylvania for New Years Eve, but changed her…
The chilly months of winter bring with it the increased risk of fires caused by space heaters. Fire Prevention Director, Chief Larry Smallwood of the Macon Fire Department, urges those who use space heaters, to use practice when it's plugged…
WMGT general manager Derek Brown, announced today that an agreement has been reached with DIRECTV regarding retransmission of 41 NBC programming. The news release stated, "Morris Network, which owns and operates six television network affiliated television stations, and DIRECTV, which…
University of Georgia researchers could be less than three years away from producing a vaccine for cancer. Right here in Middle Georgia, our own specialists are making medical history in the field of oncology. They've completed two breast cancer prevention…
Management of Terminal Station could be changing hands soon. New Town Macon revitalized the look of the downtown building, but some city leaders say more can be done to bring in business to the facility.