WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Model Railroad club kicked off it's 5th annual Planes and Trains exhibit over the weekend. The show is free to the public and features massive display train sets equip with miniature towns,…

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Perry, people kicked off holiday shopping for a good cause. This year's Mistletoe Market at the Georgia National Fairgrounds was one of the largest yet. For $5, families could shopped at more than 200 vendors…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Different organizations around Middle Georgia held events, giveaways and dinners to help families out in need just in time for the holidays. An estimated 3,000 turkeys and Thanksgiving boxes were handed out across Middle Georgia on…

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Milledgeville woman who got a government grant to repair her home is demanding the city return and do the job right. 41 NBC first reported Mary Wesley had problems with her home in July that…

WARNER, Robins (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins is the city that believes everyday is Armed Forces Appreciation Day, and now there's a new park to celebrate it. Keep Warner Robins Beautiful, the city of Warner Robins and the Houston County Board of…

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is beginning its search for a new police chief. Thursday night, officers officially celebrated the retirement of former Perry Police Chief George Potter. Potter left the department in June due to health…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three teenagers were arrested for breaking into a van behind PL Cleaners on Mercer University Drive and stealing clothes. It happened Thursday night just after 11. 17-year-old Julian Jerren Kendrick was arrested and taken to the…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in macon are looking for suspects in a home invasion and armed robbery. It happened Thursday night around 8:15 at a home on Triple Hill Drive. The victim says three men wearing masks broke into…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon police are investigating two bomb threats Friday afternoon at two different locations. The first threat was called into Coliseum Hospital around 12:55 this afternoon. That threat prompted all non-essential workers to be evacuated while the…

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Florida-based Denny's franchise owner says a health care reform surcharge is "not to be implemented or considered at this time". John Metz owns more than 30 franchise restaurants including a Denny's in Byron. In an…

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Baldwin County Fire Rescue is working to make sure kids in the community get toys for Christmas. This year's toy drive is underway, and they're encouraging families who need help to apply with Baldwin County DFCS by…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of Rep. Kingston)– A representative from Congressman Jack Kingston's office will be in Wheeler County to meet with anyone who needs assistance with a federal agency during an upcoming Congressional "Day Office." "We hold these 'Day offices'…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of Twilight fans were at the Amstar 16 Theater in Macon for a private screening of Breaking Dawn: Part 2; but they're not all rooting for Team Edward or Team Jacob this time--these "Twi-hards" showed up…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Lake Joy Elementary School presents Fame JR. on Nov. 30, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 1, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Houston County High School Theatre.  Tickets are $10 at…

MACON, Georgia (Macon State College)-- Construction is scheduled to begin in January on a recreation and wellness center for the Macon Campus of what will be Middle Georgia State College. The $21.5 million center will be located on the north…

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County sheriff deputies arrested two men for stealing golf carts all throughout the county and they're still looking for other suspects. The sheriff's office arrested 36-year-old Billy Francis and his brother 31-year-old Emory Francis. Investigators…

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia - Today, Georgia health officials are celebrating the men and women who bring health to rural communities for the second annual Rural Health Day. Dr. Mark Senger is no stranger to the big city. He got his medical…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of Rep. Bishop) – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, joined Department of Defense leadership, corporate and business leaders, and military spouses at the Department of Defense's Military Spouse…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You may have heard talk about making local elections for the new Macon-Bibb County consolidated government non-partisan. But what does that really mean and why make the change now? Right now, candidates running for local office…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's downtown Macon's newest non-profit, and judging by the crowd gathered Thursday in the chilly weather, it might just be one its favorites. Between the volunteers, staff, other non-profits, and those who are utilizing its services,…

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - November is National Diabetes Month, and Wednesday a youth group in Gray lit up the sky in honor of those who suffer from the disease. More than a hundred people showed up at Gray United Methodist church…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- To help high school students with disabilities and their families plan for life after high school, the Houston County School System and Houston County Interagency Council will host its sixth annual Transition Fair.  The…

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley man charged with felony murder for a fatal fight pleaded not guilty in Houston County Superior Court Wednesday. 45-year-old Robert Lee Gill is charged with three counts of murder, and one count each…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Major development plans are in the works for the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Local leaders met on Wednesday to brainstorm ideas that will be used to create a new master plan. The first step of the…

MACON, Georgia (AFP News Release)-- The local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is pleased to announce that Hannah Vines has been recognized as its Teen Volunteer of the Year for 2012. Fourteen-year old Hannah lives in Warner…

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 17-year-old Houston County girl charged with murdering her sister and setting her parents house on fire over the summer pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Carmen Collins' parents sat in the first row of the courtroom. Her…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Veterans High School is pleased to announce that it has realized its goal to build a livestock barn.  The new barn measures 136 feet long and 48 feet wide.  It is located on the…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Veterans High School's cheerleading team won first place at the AAAA State championship this past Saturday.  The Varsity squad members are pictured with their trophy, medals and championship t-shirts. The cheerleaders are:  (from left,…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff-Elect David Davis tells 41NBC he is relieved at the outcome of the case against Damon Jolly, who shot and killed Deputy Joseph Whitehead in 2006. Davis says Whitehead's death was a big blow…

ATLANTA, Georgia (AT&T News Release)-- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T has announced the activation of four new cell sites in Middle Georgia that is expected to enhance network…

MACON, Georgia (Bibb County Schools)-- The Bibb County School District's Welcome Center will host several events this month geared toward the community. Join members of the Welcome Center staff as the District recognizes National Parental Involvement Day on Thursday, November…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)-- Fifteen teachers of Gifted and Advanced Placement students were honored recently by the Houston County Board of Education Gifted Department.  Each teacher was presented $500 and a certificate as a recipient of the Houston…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)- The Houston County Sharks won the State Varsity Handball Championship this past Saturday at the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs State Wheelchair Handball Tournament.  The championship playoff was held at the J. P.…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (Houston County Schools)- Houston County High School's Varsity competition cheerleading squad won first place at the AAAAA State competition. The Varsity squad members are pictured with their trophy, medals and championship t-shirts.  The cheerleaders are (from left): …

News Release from the North American Aerospace Defense Command: PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise flights this morning as they practice intercept and identification procedures. Exercise flights will take place over central…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is trying to secede from the United States. It's one of forty states using a website sponsored by the white house that gives citizens the chance to petition the government. According to the White House's…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Damon Jolly received a life sentence for the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Joseph Whitehead. Jolly entered a guilty plea Tuesday. Whitehead was shot and killed in 2006, while serving a no-knock warrant. Before…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect is on the run after a gas station robbery in Warner Robins Tuesday afternoon. It happened at the Flash Foods store at 12020 Watson Boulevard, just off Exit 146 from Interstate 75. Warner…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you've ever wanted to become a chef, the road to it just got a little bit easier. Helms College, which is a part of Goodwill Industries, recently received Title IV funding for federal aid. Essentially,…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In less then two months, Georgia lawmakers will return to the gold dome, and Bibb County's representatives say this year they've got a lot on their mind. In front of a crowd of about 100, the…

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston Medical Center is expanding testing as it continues to look for people who may have been infected with Hepatitis C by a former employee. Houston Healthcare reached out to an additional 400 patients…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the U.S. Marshall's Office in Savannah, one of the three inmates still on the loose after escaping from jail Saturday evening. Cecil Nelson was caught sometime during the night, Monday. The U.S. Marshall's detective…

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jack Grantham, a World War II veteran, spent Monday remembering and honoring the young men that fought in his unit back in 1944. When Grantham was 22 years old, he was preparing to complete his final…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police officers are asking the Bloomfield Road community to be on the lookout for possible criminal activity in that area. Police are urging residents to call if you see an older model black Cadillac. Officers…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is a sad story but it has a happy ending. Two dogs were found severely injured at a Macon home last week. The two pups are getting the help they need thanks to the generous…

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An engineer with Norfolk Southern Railroad died Monday morning while working in Macon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 56 -year-old Steve Warren of McDonough fell off the engine of a non moving train. It…