A job training program created in Georgia is gaining national attention. President Barack Obama is expected to model his plan to help long-term unemployed Americans after it. It's called the Georgia Works Program. Caroline Garrett signed up for the program…
Twiggs County Chairman Ray Bennett admitted in a hearing today to using county equipment to work on private property,that's according to commissioner Tommie Lee Bryant and concerned citizen Walter Ashby. Ashby accused Bennett and the other commissioners of contempt of…
September marks the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A Houston County family thought their lives would change after their 17-year-old daughter Angelica Rios was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma last May. Instead, Rios says the only thing that's changed is…
A Perry High School student fired a BB gun at another student on school grounds hitting him in the elbow and shoulder area. The victim has been checked out, but injuries were not serious. The student is now back at football…
It seems the pretty much the whole world is on Facebook or Twitter, so maybe it's no surprise when someone first posted a picture of themselves laying face down and acting like a plank of wood, it spread like wildfire.…
A Baldwin County Superior Court employee is currently being held in the Baldwin County Jail after an investigation led to a charge of child exploitation. Sheriff Bill Massee says Richard O'Neal was asked to go on administrative leave by Superior…
If the thought of 50 motorcycle riders all gathered together makes you a little nervous, you've never met the group of riders who gather in Elko, Georgia. Sure they have loud bikes, and their arms are covered in tattoos, but…
Thomas Thomas will resign from his position as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Macon. Thomas has been hired as the City Manager of Rock Island, Illinois. Mayor Robert Reichert says, "Mr. Thomas has served the city of Macon…
Most Payne City residents and business owners want nothing to do with the MedSafe Plant. Controversy surrounds the proposed location for the medical waste plant as it lands right in the middle of Payne City, near Freedom Park. "I'm through!"…
The celebration for the Warner Robins Little League players continues. Mossy Creek Middle School welcomed home it's 8 students who played in the world series. The chant "Warner Robins All Stars, let's go gators" could have been heard for miles…
19 year old Keyrod Butts is recovering from 4 gunshot wounds. He was one of 3 teenagers shot this past weekend at a birthday party on Eisenhower Parkway. He says the near death experience will change the way he lives…
Tonight, the city of Warner Robins officially welcomed home their youngest bunch of hometown heroes. The Warner Robins All-Star Little Leaguers were honored at their field with a big celebration thrown by city officials. "If we could have hit like…
Five teenagers all shot in less than a week and now one is dead. Macon residents are saying it's time the community steps up to make a difference. "It's so sad that this is happening, especially right here in our…
As the outrage from last week's violence grows, former Mayor C. Jack Ellis spoke with community members following Mayor Reichert's news conference on how to address the problem. Ellis says growing crime is the result of misplaced priorities on the…
The news conference inside city hall began with mayor Robert Reichert addressing the recent shootings in the city that left four young men wounded, and a fifth one dead. The mayor spoke of new initiatives he planned to implement to…
A bank in Perry is robbed this afternoon, and the gun-wielding suspect is still on the loose. It happened just after 1:30 at the CB&T on Main Street. The suspect demanded money while holding a semi-automatic pistol, and then got…
We wrapped up our 2011 Middle Georgia Pride Series by introducing you to Fort Valley's hometown hero. People who know her say she always has a smile on her face and she has a contagious personality. Miss Jo is the…
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport may not have many passenger flights taking to the air, but it could support the air maintenance and cargo industry. Macon Mayor, Robert Reichert, plans to head up a runway extension project to bring not…
It's the biggest employer in Georgia, and leaders are working to keep it that way. Hundreds showed up for the 2nd Annual Robins Region Progress Report to learn how to protect Robins Air Force Base. The base employees more than…
A 16 year-old Macon boy has died after being shot at a party this weekend. A gunshot wound to the head took the life of Arquentris Fountain. Macon Police say the shooting happened at a strip mall on Eisenhower Parkway…
Around 5:45 this morning, the BP convenient store on Roberson Mill Road was robbed for the second time in four days. It was the same crime, and the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office believes the same suspects who could be responsible…
If you want to see your name on the ballot for the upcoming elections, you've got this week to see it done. Most Houston County open positions have already opened for qualifiers to begin the process of possibly becoming the…
Dr. Romain Dallemand wants to see a change in the way things are done throughout the Bibb County school system, and he wants all teachers and faculty to be involved. Dr. Dallemand asked the club where they would like to…
Three teens were shot at a party. It happened Saturday, in the same strip mall as the indoor flee market on Eisenhower Pkwy. According to a news release, a fight broke out which lead to shots being fired. When police arrived they…
Nearly 1300 Republicans came out to the Fish Fry in Perry this weekend. At this year's event for the first time, a straw poll drew hundreds of supporters out to campaign for their candidate. Herman Cain was the big winner…
The suspect in a home invasion that happened in Warner Robins yesterday has racked up two more charges. 30-year-old Kirk Jaburee Solomon now faces two more armed robbery charges in addition to the three filed against him yesterday. Police say…
Today, Judge William Shurling ruled Bibb County District Attorney Greg Winters meant the 'burden of proof' in charging 25 year old Stephen McDaniel with the felony murder of 27 year old Mercer Law grad Lauren Giddings. It took Judge Shurling…
Tonight at the Perry Business Expo, residents got a big surprise as dancers crawled onto the floor and broke it down, in Perry's first 'flash mob'. There was food and freebies, and with one fist pump, a flash mob. 42…
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Law enforcement agencies here in Middle Georgia have a new tool to fight the bad guys. The Byron Police Department, Macon Police, and the Peach County Sheriff's Office are a few local agencies who are using Facebook. Lieutenant Byran Hunter…
More middle Georgians are turning to The Salvation Army for food and shelter. "If another 10 people, 10 women or women and families came to the Salvation Army we would have to look at some emergency set up," says Major…
Earlier today, Birch Communications announced a newly acquired company from Florida will bring 50 jobs from the Phillippines to the United States. Half of them will be located right here in Macon. President and CEO, Vincent Oddo, says this new…
According to a Macon Police news release, two 16-year olds were shot at a bus stop in Macon. The news release says the teenagers were waiting to catch their school bus when a vehicle drove by slowly, firing shots. It…
Events ranging from a concert, to a golf classic will take place this weekend in honor of Mike Weaver. This morning, Stephen Adams sat down with 41 NBC's Rachad Hollis on Daybreak to talk about the 4th Annual Weaver's Weekend.…
The Warner Robins Little League team dropped a heartbreaker in the Little League World Series. WRALL lost to Keystone, Penn. 7-5. Once again the Warner Robins boys faced an elimination game. Tuesday night they took on the home team of…
A new telephone scam could cost you hundreds, even thousands of dollars, and victims right here in Middle Georgia want you to beware. A woman who asked not to be identified right here in Macon could face a hefty phone…
Tonight, Macon City Council unanimously voted to support the county's SPLOST, even though the commissioners did not make any changes after council reviewed the list last night. Nearly $165 million dollars will be spent on the four main catergories: Economic…
Deep inside the Fort Valley State University Campus there's something very unique going on. It's a project called "Aqua Culture." Farmers learn harvest fish to create another income source.It's become a new tool for farmers. Dr. Patrica Duncan says, "The…
Today, the Jones County Board of Commissioners held a meeting to approve district changes and maps. The 2010 Census showed an increase in the county's population, creating an imbalance in the representation by each district. Both the Board of Commissioners…
The man accused of murdering Mercer Law graduate Lauren Giddings, now faces seven counts of sexual exploitation of a child. 25-year-old Stephen McDaniel is already in the Bibb County Jail on that Felony Murder charge, and for two burglary charges.…
Macon Police arrested a Conyers man, after finding $5,000 worth of suspected drugs in his possession. An officer, with the help of his K-9, arrested Robert D. Hinton last Wednesday on I-16. The officer pulled him over for failing to…
Downtown Fort Valley is making a comeback, and Aarons is the driving force. "It's the best deal, no one can beat our prices, because we really want to get our customers in the store," says General Manager, Barry Simmons. That's…
In a news conference this morning, Secretary of State Brian Kemp rules in Bibb County's favor in long standing border war between Monroe County. Millions of dollars in tax revenue were at stake in this long standing dispute. According to…
Two men are in jail for breaking into a car and then running away. That's according to a news release from the Macon Police. The incident happened Sunday at the CVS pharmacy on Gray Hwy around 8:40 pm. Macon police…
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Tonight, Macon City Council President, James Timley, had his work cut out for him as many disgruntled council members discussed the county's changes to the list of SPLOST projects. Earlier today, the county nixed the $27 million plan to renovate…
Macon-Bibb NAACP president David Booker says the proposed list of penny tax projects doesn't fairly represent low income residents, African Americans or senior citizens. Booker believes projects like the completion of the Tubman Museum would help economic growth, and shouldn't be…
The Forsyth-Monroe County Narcotics Task Force arrested five people in connection to a meth lab. Task Force members discovered an active meth lab on 188 Ruby Road in High Falls, along with methamphetamine on August 8. Those involved include: 37-year-old Emory…
During his sophomore year at Fort Valley State University, Dr. Larry Rivers claimed that he would come back to be the president of his alma mater. "I am so happy about being the 8th president of Fort Valley State University."…
Today Robins Air force Base joins the list of ways to help Middle Georgia bounce back from a tough economy. President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Chris Clark, spent the in Macon for a "Power Luncheon." Clark…