Many local leaders of Macon and Bibb County have pushed the importance of the penny tax for months and Tuesday night it paid off. Even SPLOST supporters were surprised by a whopping 73% in favor of the tax and just…

A local business owner and a team of volunteers are helping revitalize one of Middle Georgia's favorite museums.  The landscaping at the museum is being redesigned. Old plants are being up-rooted and new plants are being put in. Janel Bailey, president…

Budget cuts could affect those who get help from the government this winter. The energy assistance program provided help for 5 thousand households last year. Jimmy samuel, Executive Director for the macon-bibb economic opportunity council, says several programs that help…

If you think middle Georgia is beautiful from the ground, consider a view from above. Milledgeville Aviation now provides discovery flight tours for those interested in learning how to fly or sight seers looking for beauty from the sky. "There's…

A Monroe County man has been arrested for shooting his wife in the face.  A news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened around 7:45pm Monday on Blount Road.  Deputies say 44-year-old Troy Ferrari shot his…

Supporters of the Bibb County SPLOST are saying a survey done by a Mercer University professor proves that more than half of the money accrued from the penny tax will come from non-residents. According to a recent study conducted by…

An illegal immigrant is in jail for selling alcohol without a license in Macon.  Police arrested Jograj Singh Thursday on Pio Nono Avenue.  He showed officers a South Texas ID that appeared to be fraudulent.  A call to immigration enforcement…

Several law enforcement agencies are investigating an arson in Baldwin County.  The fire happened Sunday at the Old Capital Mobile Home Park on Highway 49.  No one was home when the fire started. A $10,000 reward is being offered forinformation…

A woman was shot while walking down the street in Macon and now police are looking for the shooter. Macon Police found the 36 year old lying in the road on Paul Street Sunday.  The victim said she was just…

Macon Police are on the lookout for a man who attacked and robbed a Pizza hut store manager. Just before ten this morning, police were called to the pizza hut on 66 Riverside Drive. The store manger was returning to…

The men of 41NBC have many talents and we're showing you another one of their skills. I took a camera behind the scenes of the guys' photo shoot for the Intown Macon calendar. Trust me, it's hard for them to…

President Obama named November National Family Caregivers Month.  The Deputy Director of the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency Mark Wynn joined us on the 41NBC news to remind you that now is the time to turn to GEMA's Ready Georgia program…

Stephen Wilkerson, 54, died this weekend in Macon, GA. He was found by police Saturday night, November 5th in his apartment. The coroner stated Steve died of a heart attack. Derek Brown, 41 NBC General Manager, said in a statement:…

Animal lovers in Bibb County are urging voters to support the SPLOST. Monday morning several SPLOST supporters waved signs in front of the Kroger on Zebulon Road with their four-legged friends in hopes of encouraging residents to vote in favor…

Hunters found a human body in an open field while they were out hunting, Sunday evening. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. The body was found near the interstate, off of Rocky Creek Road. Investigators are comparing…

Local leaders say protecting Robins Air Force Base is their top priority. At a news conference on Friday, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart were surrounded by SPLOST supporters; this comes after an announcement yesterday involving…

A couple of Houston County schools got a special surprise this morning. First lady Sandra Deal was in town to present the National Blue Ribbon Award. Shirley Hills Elementary School was Deal's first stop, there she presented the ' Blue…

41 NBC News reached out to Rep. Austin Scott Thursday after Major General Robert McMahon announced that the Air Force is cutting more than 500 jobs at Robins Air Force Base as part of nationwide restructuring of the Air Force…

Macon Police arrest a man carrying away stolen equipment from a local business. They say 48-year old Jonathan Lamar Jackson, Senior had loaded up copper air conditioning coils, cell phones, and other stolen items from American Mechanical at 1178 Hightower…

Two Bibb County deputies are suspended after emailing inappropriate photos. According to Chief Deputy David Davis, Lt. Brooks Peterson and Lt. Glenn Brickle are suspended for five days after sending nude photos to their co-workers. Supervisors, Captain Mike Smallwood and…

Tonight, Middle Georgians are responding to the news of those job cuts at Robins Air Force Base. This community is just now coming face to face with the nation's economic woes. "We're behind the curve as far as other parts…

Reducing the national debt hits home Thursday, as more than 500 jobs are being cut at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. For the most part the cuts include office jobs that make sure the operation runs smoothly. 600…

Two Mercer students are facing felony charges after they were seen kicking a bear statue down College Street early Saturday morning. 22 year old Jordan McMahan and 21 year-old Chris Santiago were apparently drunk when a Mercer Police Officer saw…

Macon Police arrested 21 year old Deonte Marquis Kitchen in connection with Macon's latest homicide. 32 year old Aleino Culver was found in his 1992 car dead from a gunshot wound to the chest. According to Macon Police, this is…

Students in Bibb County may spend more time in the classroom. According to spokesperson for the district Chris Floore, Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand is considering year-round school.  Floore says, a decision on whether to implement the change will be announced…

Leaders at Robins Air Force Base are working to cut 516 civilian positions. In a news conference Thursday morning, Major General Robert McMahon announced how a nationwide Air Force restructuring plan would impact Robins AFB. McMahon says the military predicts…

Two incidents during the early morning hours on Thursday, leave Macon Police looking for multiple suspects. The first was a commercial burglary at the Academy Sports Store on Eisnehower Parkway. According to police, three men broke in the store through…

Tonight, Macon and Bibb County residents sat down with state leaders to talk about merging together under one government. "We talk about Macon like Macon is separate and Bibb County is somewhere else. Macon is Bibb County," says Macon resident,…

Nine more Bibb County Schools have been added to the list of schools making Adequate Yearly Progress. They are Riley, Barden, Brookdale, Bruce and Williams Elementary, Howard and Bloomfield Middle, Price Education Center and Howard High School. Superintendent Dr. Romain…

The United States Air Force just released information that will mean big changes for Robins Air Force Base. The Air Force is restructuring Air Force Materiel Command Centers and cutting 1,000 civilian jobs nationwide.  In a news release, Air Force…

A news website called "The Daily Beast" listed the 30 brokest cites in America and the city of Macon made the list along with 3 other Georgia Cities. Four Georgia cities made the list. The city of Macon is ranked number fourteen.…

Firefighter medic James Weeks spent more than two years battling accusations of child molestation. "I was accused of molestation of my two children," says Weeks. In 2009, his oldest daughter claimed she had been molested by Weeks. For the next…

Macon police are investigating a late evening armed robbery. According to Sergeant Fred Carmichal, a 911 call came in around 8:40 tonight from the Citgo convenience store on the corner of Concord and Broadway. Carmichal says, two men entered the…

A major department store is kicking off the holiday shopping season with your chance to take advantage of a big sale while benefiting local non-profit groups.  Event Coordinator and Sales Manager with the Belk at the Shops at River Crossing…

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office found a major drug operation in Cochran Monday afternoon. Investigators collected evidence from four grow houses from 2356 Long Street Rd.

Confusion and frustration-certainly not what was on Macon Public Safety Committee's agenda today, but that's what happened. The committee met to see about passing $300,000 for the Youth Violence Plan. The money would cover salaries, benefits, and uniforms for one…

CORDELE, Ga. - A Roswell-based provider of technology-based services that allow banks and other businesses to provide financial service to people without traditional bank accounts is beginning an operation in Cordele. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports  Gov. Nathan Deal says Chexar…

The season of giving is upon us and one organization is asking you to give what you can.  The Salvation Army of Central Georgia Director of Development Peggy Steele joined us tonight with details about the Red Kettle Kick-Off. The…

Warner Robins High School hosted its 9th annual locks of love event today. Several students donated their hair to the non profit organization that creates high quality hair prosthetics for kids in need. Locks of Love provides hair-pieces to financially…

Today wraps up Energy Awareness month, and Robins Air Force base is taking extra steps to cut down on energy costs year round. More than 25 thousand people work at robins air force base and each year the base spends…

The Bibb County sheriff's office and community members are mourning the loss of a dedicated leader tonight. Retired Sheriff, Raymond Wilkes, passed away Saturday. Wilkes served the Bibb County Sheriff's Office for 40 years. He began his career in 1952…

Mercer University officials are apologizing tonight after two students allegedly destroyed a decorative fiberglass bear in Macon's Tattnall Square Park. The themed bear was 1 of 6 recently placed throughout the College Hill Neighborhood by the Macon Arts Alliance. According…

Seized drug money is helping to build a training facility that will sit on 14-acres of land, donated to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. Those same dollars bought more than half the fleet of patrol vehicles. Twiggs County Sheriff Darren…

Military deployment is hard on the entire family, but it's the children who hurt the most when a parent is sent, sometimes unexpectedly, to serve our country.  Children from military families at Matt Arthur Elementary in Kathleen, now have a…

Jackie Fort saw the apartment on Pursley Street as an easy target. "He saw the opportunity to steal something," says resident Freddie Hollingsworth. Late Thursday night, Fort's plan backfired. "The dude let loose on him, and we heard about six…

An attempted robber who was shot while breaking into an apartment unit in Macon, has been identified. Police say 50-year-old Jackie Fort was shot to death by the tenants he was trying to rob at Pursley Court Apartments. Bibb county…

Animal lovers are urging voters to head to the polls. On Thursday, local animal groups and Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart rallied behind the SPLOST in hopes of improving the Macon-Bibb Animal Control Shelter. According to the interim director of…

A Howard High School 9th grader is in custody tonight, after Bibb County Campus Police found him with an unloaded gun at school. A student alerted a teacher about the weapon around 9am. The school went into a code red,…