Public school students will soon be learning under a new set of rules. Common Core State Standards will be implemented in Georgia along with 47 other states beginning the 2012-2013 school year. Standard based instruction is nothing new for the…
WASHINGTON- The most detailed data yet on emissions of heat-trapping gases show that U.S. power plants are responsible for the bulk of the pollution blamed for global warming. Power plants released 72 percent of the greenhouse gases reported to the…
The Monroe County School Board voted Tuesday night to table the middle school consolidation plan. The move would place all 6th grade students at William Hubbard Middle School. 7th and 8th graders would relocate to Banks Stephens Middle School. Most…
Governor Nathan Deal outlined his goals to Georgia lawmakers in the state of the state address in Atlanta Tuesday night. Deal focused his speech on jobs, education, and the state's justice system. "Today, in America, with more than 13 million…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a purse snatcher. Around 8:40am Tuesday a male suspect stole a purse from a 54 year old woman in the Walmart parking lot on Harrison Road, knocking her to the ground and…
Georgia College gets national recognition for its online Master's program. U.S. News and World Report ranked The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business at Georgia College 44th among the 160 online MBA programs. Georgia College is one of only two…
If you're the parent of a Jones County middle school student, your child may have to change schools next year. Tonight, the Jones County Board of Education discussed a proposed map that redraws middle school attendance zones. Board members say…
Monday night, some Bibb County Residents spent the night at Saint Paul AME church hoping to be one of the first 250 people to get help with their power bill. Hundreds of people showed up this morning at Saint Paul…
Students of agriculture at Fort valley state university got a chance to experience a hands on farming exhibit Tuesday. The America's farmers Mobile Experience exhibit tours the country courtesy of Monsanto agriculture biotech company, and today it stopped right here…
Governor Nathan Deal echoed one goal at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues Breakfast-to make Georgia the number one place in the country to do business. Tax cuts for the construction industry, rewards for small businesses, and…
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…