An early morning house fire on Wednesday in Cochran sends a man to the hospital.It happened around 4:30 am at 1073 Highway 87 North. According to Randy Windham, with the Cochran-Bleckley County Fire Department, the fire started in a bedroom…

A TaylorCounty man remains missing after disappearing on Dec. 18 in Macon. Mitch Posey had to come up with something to tell his brother's children when they asked where their dad was on Christmas morning. James "Trey" Byers has been…

Sporting a 'What Would Jesus Do?' tie, Mayor Chuck Shaheen of Warner Robins wears his faith openly. He says, "In my office we've got a cross with praying hands on it. Thats where I pray. Thats where I get on…

The Forsyth Police Department is warning motorists to avoid Interstate 75 at exit 185 (Highway 18) in Monroe Countybecause of an overhead sign that fell into the road. Northbound traffic is down to just one lane, and it could be…

A family dispute on sunday in Laurens County leaves a man dead and his step-son behind bars. Sunday, deputies arrested 36 year old Larrell Kitt, after his mother called police and told them he was assaulting her husband, 64 year…

The Taylor County Sheriff's office wants your help finding a missing man. 22 year old James Dudley Byers III was last heard from December 18th in Macon. According to Lieutenant Wallace Carpenter, Byers was last seen as he was picked…

Feagin Mill Middle School has found a way to raise money through recycling, and this fundraising effort puts Feagin Mill in the top 6% of schools across the nation for its recycling program. Thanks to  a partnership with The FundingFactory…

The band, 'theKey' is on their way to winning a recording session in Los Angeles, but they need your help to get there.  The group has been playing together for a little over two years, and now they have the…

Danny Harrison wants to take over the property lease for Macon Horizons, a company with land and an airplane hanger at the MiddleGeorgiaRegionalAirport. The only problem for Harrison is he needs the approval of Macon Mayor Robert Reichert to extend…

This winter in Middle Georgia has been colder than most. Since temperatures have dropped, many people have had to crank up the heat. Flint Sr. Energy Analyst James Jackson says, "The recommended temperature setting in the winter time is 68…

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert refuses to sign and approve a business deal at the MiddleGeorgiaRegionalAirport, even though it’s been approved by council members. Danny Harrison has been trying to acquire a piece of land and a hanger at the MaconRegionalAirport…

MACON, Ga.  - The chief executive officer of Georgians forPassenger Rail says his organization will be trying to fit commutertrain projects into plans for a regional transportation sales tax. Gordon Kenna of the passenger rail group says a Macon-to-Atlantacommuter line…

In March, Congress passed a law called the Affordable Care Act. It provides a one-time rebate of $250 to anyone who has reached the Medicare drug plan coverage gap in 2010. The gap is also known as the "doughnut hole."…

Warner Robins Police will have extra patrols throughout this week and into the weekend to help keep people from drinking and driving. Police tell 41 NBC they will be looking for drivers who are swerving, stopping and starting suddenly, as…

A missing Dublin man was found alive and safe on Monday morning in Americus, Georgia. Harrold Dean Wilson suffers from Alzheimer, and was reported missing back on December 23rd by friends when he failed to arrive in Kentucky from Dublin.…

Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested one suspect involved in a armed robbery Friday morning. According to deputies, 67 year old Gary Law was in the parking lot of the Dunkin Donuts on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, when a red…

Dublin Police need your help finding a missing man. 68-year-old Harrold Dean Wilson suffers from alzheimers, and went missing around 6 p.m. Thursday. Wilson was last seen at the bus station in Dublin wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, a…

A Macon woman is killed, after losing control behind the wheel.  According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 61-year old Margie Hogan Farley lost control of her SUV between Spring Street and the I16/I75 split around 4:30pm Thursday.  She was…

Putting too many people into a 15 passenger van increases the chance the vehicle will flip. Georgia's Office of Highway Safety teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N.H.S.T.A.) urging drivers of these large vans to be extra…

If you're looking for a place to spend Christmas, MountCalvaryLutheranChurch is preparing for its 7th annual Helping Hands Dinner.  You can get a hot meal from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Christmas Day.   All you have to do is show up at…

A dog that was beaten and burned in a home burglary a week ago continues to recover at a local animal hospital.  Oreo, an 8-month old Labrador retriever, is receiving antibiotics to treat an infection at the GriffinAnimalHospital.       A…

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Perry purchased the building just next door to it's property. Board members of the church threw around the idea of a possible daycare center or Sunday school. But the former doctor's office, turned thrift shop…

Crimestoppers gets a big grant to help track down criminals.  The Knight Foundation presented a check for a $100,000 today.  Macon's Mayor, law enforcement, and other city and county leaders were on hand to congratulate the department. In addition, the…

Doyle Beckham has been giving back to the community for 30 years by providing families with Christmas presents. Beckham is the owner of Beckham's Used Cars in Milledgeville and feels grateful he's in a place to help those in need.…

Flaff Chapel Baptist Church teamed up with Campus Crest Communities of Milledgeville to given 115 bikes to children today. Parents came to the church to receive the bikes they had previously asked and signed up for. Pastor Omer Reid of…

The Macon Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a white SUV involved in the theft of an ATM machine. The theft occured around 4:10 am Wednesday at the Murphy Oil at 1402 Gray Highway. UPDATE:MPD have…

Two contradicting themes were brought to the table of Macon City Council Tuesday night as the city pay scale debate continued.  Some council members said a flawed pay scale is better than no pay scale, while others said the pay…

Animals in local shelters are getting a visit from Santa Paws.  Hart’s Petuary is collecting everything from leashes and bowls, to toys and food for homeless animals.  It's the third annual "Rainbows Paws and Santa Clause" event.  The donations gathered…

While most places are closed on Christmas, you can be sure the U.S. Postal Service will be working here in Middle Georgia. If you're concerned your holiday package won't make it to your friend or relative in time for Christmas,…

Hits like Tutti Frutti and Good Golly Miss Molly made Little Richard a household name, and now a group in Macon is planning on restoring his favorite childhood home. Richard Penniman grew up in Macon's Pleasant Hill neighborhood during the…

Christmas came early on Tuesday for hundreds of families in Middle Georgia because of the Salvation Army. Tuesday, was the first of three days set aside to give 2500 families their Christmas Food Box and Toys. More than 200 volunteers…

The Public Service Commission voted Tuesday to allow Georgia Power to raise electricity rates to its customers. For average customers, the increase will add nearly $11.00 to a montly electric bill. A spokesperson for Georgia Power says the increase is…

Senior citizens from Macon were given a free lunch today at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center. Organizer Melvin Flowers has been giving local seniors the opportunity to enjoy a free Christmas lunch for seven years now. Flowers says senior citizens…

If you think you have what it takes to be the next Cherry Blossom t-shirt designer it's time to get to work.  Festival organizers are calling all 7th graders to college students to capture the theme of "The Pinkest Party…

Warner Robins Police arrest two teens for an armed robbery that happened Monday night, and they're still looking for two more suspects.      17-year-old Kendarius McKenzie and a 16 year old juvenile are charged with Party to the Crime of…

Sunday, December 26, 5 p.m. UMOJA: Unity Day Celebration at the Douglass Theatre, Free – the 2010 Kwanzaa kickoff event for Macon with live cultural entertainment and tradition, Free Monday, December 27, 6:30 p.m. KUJICHAGULIA: Youth Self-Determination Night at the…

Cerebral Palsy is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. It can hinder the ability of the legs, arms, or hands. Jeremy Sloan, a student at MercerUniversity, battles cerebral palsy everyday. Sloan grew up with health problems, fought through…

Macon Police arrest a man for the murder of Ronald Howard that happened last week.  20-year-old Sharonte Terrell Davis was arrested Monday.  He came to the Macon Detectives Bureau to turn himself in just before 3:30pm.  On Wednesday, 41 NBC…

A Musella man is charged with the murder of a 61 year old woman.  Monday Crawford County Police arrest Jerry Odell Hicks for the murder of Kaye Elkins that happened in March.  Elkins family called the Crawford County Sheriff's Office…

"Soldiers Empowerment Group Assisting Military Individuals" is also known as SEGAMI. It's a non-profit organization that assists uninsured veterans who are struggling financially. SEGAMI distributed it's first healthcare grant on Monday outside of Mt. Olive CME Church in Fort Valley.…

Warner Robins Police are looking for the man who held up the USA Dollar Store at 1621 Moody Road on December 19th. According to investigators, a black male entered the store, pulled out a revolver and demanded money from the…

Police have ruled a shooting in Crawford County a suicide. According to police, 19 year old Ross Eric Jones Junior shot himself in the head while playing Russian Roulette. Police recovered a .32 caliber revolver at the scene, and believe…

Kroger has recalled the following products:· Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128· Pet Pride Cat Food sold…

Macon Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Saturday afternoon at the Shoe Show store on Pio Nono Avenue. According to a store employee, the same man who robbed Shoe Show on December 9, 2010 returned to the…

The Macon Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that took place just after midnight Saturday morning at 2280 Arrowwood Drive in Macon's Bloomfield area. Police spokesperson Jami Gaudet says 19 year-old Vonn Gibbons was babysitting 7 year-old Jalon Griffin. Gibbons…

Controversy swirls around Macon Mayor, Robert Reichert’s new proposed city pay scale. "We're not chop liver, we come out here and we work just as hard as anybody else. We're out here all day, every day. 10 hours a day…

A Warner Robins church is opening their doors to the public this weekend for “A Walk through Bethlehem.”  This is an interactive drama at ShirleyHillsBaptistChurch.  This is the 14th year that church members have transformed the area into the city…

Macon Outreach at Mulberry gave many in need a special way to warm up Friday.  The church sanctuary was filled with people who heard a gospel message of music and peace.  While the people were busy singing and dancing, volunteers…

A WashingtonCounty deputy is hit by a car while on duty.  According to the Sheriff, officers were responding to a house fire last night when Lt. Mark McGraw was struck by the car.  McGraw was helping control traffic, when a…

A space heater destroys a Middle Georgia home and now the Baldwin County Fire Department is urging you to take some precautions.  Friday just before 9:30am, Baldwin firefighters responded to a mobile home on Lake Laurel Road.  The home and…