Hundreds of Children will have smiles plastered on their faces this holiday, thanks to the Middle Georgia community. With the help of several volunteers and organizations, at least 600 children will be given toys this Christmas. The Macon Rescue Mission,…
Macon police arrest a man for stealing from the city of Macon. Police noticed 28-year old Joseph Neal Moser around the 4300 block of Broadway, pushing a wheelbarrow with lawn mower engines, air conditioning coils, and two large pieces of…
Military Families celebrated the homecoming of their heroes Monday evening in Warner Robins. Around 25 members of the 689th Combat Communication Wing returned to Robins Air Force Base from Iraq.
Tonight, Warner Robins Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution to implement the Carl Vinson Pay Study, but they still have a lot of details to iron out. At last weeks pre-council meeting, the topic was hotly debated between councilman…
Tonight, three councilman say goodbye to serving the city of Warner Robins. Tom Simms, Bob Wilbanks, and John Williams sat in the council chamber for the last time. All three men served one term as members of council. "I'm just…
You can warm up at The Grand Opera House this winter whether you prefer music or laughs. The Executive Director of The Grand Betsy Fitzgerald joined us on the 41NBC news at 6pm with details of two popular shows coming…
Members of the Warner Robins American Little League Southeastern championship team got an exclusive, 'behind the scenes' tour of the Robins Air Force Base today. Players and coaches rode around the base and had the chance to get up close…
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending a nationwide ban on the use of any portable electronic devices while driving. The call for the ban came during a NTSB hearing focusing on a Missouri bus crash that left two people…
Only one death sentence was filed in Georgia this year, that's according to a new report from the 'Death Penalty Information Center'. Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty say this is part of a decline in death sentences in…
Come January 1st, Georgia employers will be forced to fork out more money for every employee they have. It's all to help pay back a $720 million federal loan the state took out to pay for unemployment benefits. In December…
The Museum of Aviation unveiled its Tuskegee Airmen exhibit today. 84-year-old Tuskegee Airman, Leroy Eley was at the grand opening. Eley spent most of his life flying airplanes and teaching people how to fly. Eley was only 17 years old…
Tattnall Square Academy is announcing a new addition to their community. Dr. Brenda Shuman-Riley will join the Tattnall family as the new head of school in June 2012. She says she's honored to lead a community that centers it's teaching…
A Houston County man is released on bond today after being charged with child molestation. 82 year old Shelley Simmons is known as the former voice of the Warner Robins Demons. That's according to a 1995 media guide from a…
Macon Arts Alliance and The 567 are launching a new program for local artists, but first they need a logo. The two groups are challenging young artists to come up with a design that will represent "Community Supported Art". This…
Six of the top church choirs in Georgia will take the stage this weekend and you're invited to watch them in action at the Cox Captiol Theatre. Rev. Leroy Reeves from Center Hill Baptist Church in Macon joined us on…
Tonight, discussion got heated at Warner Robins pre-council when the topic of city employees was brought to the table. Council looked at a resolution to approve the 1.5% cost of living pay adjustment increase for city employees. The increase is…
Many towns in middle Georgia are encouraging local shopping this holiday season. Residents of Perry say spending their dollars in town brings them a feelings of comfort and joy. "Let's shop local, let's keep our money in our town," says…
Bibb County has never welcomed a charter school into the district and Thursday the board of education continued that trend. The Bibb County Board of Education terminated a potential charter school Thursday. The Macon Academy of Excellence requested a charter…
An Americus man is sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for possession of child pornography. 41-year-old Urban Angry pled guilty back in September to one count of possession, after investigators found multiple images of children engaging in sexually…
Today, an anonymous tip leads Bibb County Sheriff's Office to a Montezuma man, who attempted to run over a Deputy on Tuesday night. 48 year-old Willis Plank was arrested around 10a.m. by deputies. During the arrest, deputies found stolen items from…
The Salvation Army in Macon is asking the public for help to make Christmas for needy families brighter. The non-profit organization is short 500 turkeys for Christmas boxes, and is asking the public to consider picking up an extra turkey…
According to Robins Air Force Base Spokesperson, Chrissy Miner, a celebration is planned to welcome home troops from the 689th Combat Communication Wing. The troop of about 25 has been in Iraq for the past 6 months. Miner says she…
NBA player Shaquille O'Neal had a run in with Middle Georgia law enforcement. O'Neal was driving on I-75 when Byron Police stopped him because his windows were illegally tinted for the state on Wednesday night. By law, there is a…
Wednesday students in Perry exercised their leadership skills hoping to gain national attention. Kids at Tucker Elementary showcased what they've learned through the book, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Guests were able to participate in student-led conferences, musical productions…
State Representative Allen Peake just dropped a House Bill that could potentially change elections for county officials. If it passes through the House and Senate, the bill will allow counties to petition their local legislative delegation to make county-wide elections…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert has a new director of external affairs. Wednesday Bibb County Board of Education Spokesperson Chris Floore was appointed to the position. He will replace Clay Murphey who has been the director since April. Floore says he's…
A new head of school is announced for Tattnall Square Academy. Dr. Brenda Shuman-Riley will start next summer. She's replacing interim leader Dr. Michael Drake who stepped in when Headmaster Larry Collins was voted out of the position. Shuman-Riley is…
Wednesday two firefighters involved in the rookie hazing that happened back in September appealed their punishment. Firefighter Chris Hughes who was terminated, and Private Joshua Brewer who was demoted from Sergeant presented their case. James Radford, the attorney for both…
The expected travel volume nationwide will be the second highest in the past 10 years. AAA says it expects 91.9 million Americans will travel during the year end holiday travel season. That's a 1.4 percent increase from last year. December 23rd- January 2nd…
Hundreds said goodbye to former State Senator Robert Brown. Brown took his life on December 8th. It was a showering of respect for a man known to many as a passionate leader who always stood up for what he believed…
A holiday favorite 'Miracle on 34th Street' is bringing cheer and family fun to The Grand Opera House. Arts Marketing Director for the theatre Cindy Hill joined us with details about the musical theatre show making a stop in Macon…
Today, more people use smartphones than ever before--and as they head to the store to shop for Christmas, these gadgets come in pretty handy. "They use it to save money, they use it to become more knowledgeable, and it really…
If you need to get away from the grind of daily routine, and the hustle of non-stop life, Ram Branch Farm in Fort Valley offers a unique escape to slow down. The philosophy of the farm is simple; get out…
HOUSTON COUNTY, GA - The Houston County Board of Education approved school calendars for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years during the Dec. 13, 2011, Board meeting. The calendars are similar to the model used for five years since 2007-2008.…
The newest group to set the political vision for the city of Maconwas sworn in at city hall as council members stepped into office. Only two out of the 15 seats changed leaders. Henry Gibson will take over Ward 2,…
Tonight, children in Middle Georgia passed out hot meals and winter essentials to those who don't always have the luxury of sleeping or eating in the same place every night. The Mentors Project sponsored the annual Christmas party for hundreds…
Local singer-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew is sure to wow you at his upcoming show, Christmas at the Capitol. He joined us on the 41NBC news at 11pm with a taste of what to expect. Christmas at the Capitol featuring Mike Kinnebrew…
Despite the struggling economy, there's no shortage of holiday cheer in downtown Macon; but, as more and more people travel to the mall and other department stores for their holiday needs, it's easy to forget the little guys. "We really…
As Social networking sites become more popular, one site wants to make sure it's users are reporting suspicious behavior. Facebook is aiming to help prevent suicide. The social-networking web site is launching a program today that enables users to instantly…
The non-profit Kids Yule Love needs an extra hand collecting gifts for kids here in Middle Georgia this Christmas. One business stepped in to help the group continue giving for the 25th year. Employees at Birch Communications donated toys and…
Christmas came early tonight for nearly 100 hundred children in Macon. The Fraternal Order of Police's annual "Shop with a Cop" event brought dozens of officers out to Walmart on Harrison Road. They escorted children up and down the aisles,…
Macon City Council will welcome in new members Tuesday as they inaugurate the new leaders who won in this year's election. After nearly a decade of service, Councilman Mike Cranford will be replaced by Henry Gibson. Cranford is a true…
The rain Monday morning may have caused a fatal accident in North Bibb County. The single car crash happened at 8:30am in front of the Overlook at Arkwright Office Park. The driver, 27-year-old Divay Chaudhry, lost control of his vehicle…
3 people remain in jail after a routine traffic stop in Twiggs County. It turn out to be a major discovery of thousands of dollars worth of drugs. According to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 6.6 pounds of…
Hundreds waited in line for hours, trying to be the first 100 in the door to win free wings for a year. Buffalo Wild Wings opened its first restaurant in middle Georgia on Monday. The next closest is in Columbus.…
Today, 26 year old Stephen McDaniel plead not guilty at his arraignment on 30 charges of child sexual exploitation. McDaniel was charged back on November 15th for images investigators found during their search for clues in the gruesome murder of…
Six people have been arrested for drugs and fiream possession, after Macon Police's Narcotics and Strike Units served warrants on Napier and East Napier Avenues. Carlo Grier was charged with Probation Violation. Grier and Kemal Jones were charged with Intent…
Macon police arrested two men after they robbed Jim Shaw's Seafood Restaurant Saturday evening. The two men, 18 year-old Tavoris D. Thomas, and 20 year-old Michael J. Edmonds entered the restaurant just before 11:00 p.m. The men were armed and…
The Macon Police Swat Team made several arrests in a drug bust late Friday afternoon. Around 5 p.m., police hit two locations with drug search warrants, a house at 1961 Napier Avenue and a building at 2031 East Napier Avenue.…
The Macon Police Swat Team made several arrests in a drug bust late Friday afternoon. Around 5 p.m., police hit two locations with drug search warrants, a house at 1961 Napier Avenue and a building at 2031 East Napier Avenue.…