In their annual fall fashion, students and faculty of Alexander II Elementary School, took to the streets of downtown Macon to raise money and awareness for babies born prematurely. The group assembled outside the school and performed a dance routine,…

Schools around Middle Georgia are promoting substance-free lifestyles duirng Red Ribbon Week.  Events are held to steer kids away from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.  Wednesday students at Northside Middle School in Houston County listened to guests from the Georgia National Guard…

Milledgeville residents now have a new place to shop.  The brand new 93,000 square foot Kroger officially opened Wednesday complete with a floral section, state of the art produce, specialty items, a fuel center, soup and salad bar, and even…

Houston County residents and leaders celebrated the re-opening of two roads Tuesday. Lake Joy and Sandefur Roads are open for drivers.  The improvements were funded with 2006 splost dollars.  Changes include more lanes and a new traffic signal at the…

A Macon man who supplied Iran's military with equipment is sentenced to more than three years in prison and has to pay more than $100,000 in restitution. Michael Todd was sentenced today for shipping fighter jet and attack helicopter parts…

Mayhem ensued in Macon tonight as Spike T-V's Impact Wrestling rolled into town. Fans from around Middle Georgia came to scream for their favorite wrestlers. Things got ugly fast, but it's all in good fun. We spoke to one of…

Members of Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church are celebrating a new start after a tornado destroyed the Sparta church more than two years ago. Now, members are counting their blessings as their new  church opens its doors. Church member Antee…

Mayor Jimmy Faircloth joined us on the news at 6pm Wednesday with details about the second annual Perry Music Festival. From 10am-10pm Saturday the streets of Perry will be full of music. The public is invited to the free event…

There's a quiet farm in Gray, Georgia, that offers a unique opportunity for children and young adults with special needs. Shannon Milner's horses are being used as a form of physical and emotional therapy. "It's just something I've always wanted…

A teenager is at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in critical condition,after being hit by a car tonight. The 16-year-old female was crossing Moody Road in Warner Robins shortly after 8, when she was struck by a Toyota Camry.…

It's been almost a decade in the making, but soon a new power company will soon break ground in Toomsboro. The new 23 acre business will add 78 jobs to the town of around 420. Residents of Toomsboro say not…

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2012 list of Ten Places in Peril in the state-two of which are right here in middle Georgia. Historic Liberty Street in Milledgeville was added to the list. The street contains well-preserved…

Educating the children of Bibb County must be a priority for the entire community, that message came from Superintendent of Bibb County Schools, Dr. Romain Dallemand, as he met with city council members at City Hall Tuesday afternoon. The meeting…

Get your finest pink ready to go!  It's time to discover the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival royalty. The Director of Marketing and Sales with the festival Stacy Campbell joined us on the 41NBC news at 6pm with all the details…

After weeks of back and forth brainstorming between Macon City Council and the Police Department it looks like the Youth Violence Plan could be taking shape. Monday members of the public safety committee showed support of an updated plan presented…

The Hancock County Schools Superintendent is speaking out today for the first time since a fight at a football game sent a coach to the hospital. The fight broke out on Friday, October 14th, between Hancock Central High School and…

Macon Police are looking for the two masked suspects who held up the NuWay on Hillcrest Boulevard.  The incident happened Saturday shortly after 10pm.  The suspects displayed weapons and demanded money from the three store employees.  They left with an…

Macon Police are looking for a suspect involved in a fight that sent one man to the hospital.  Witnesses say a person known as "Rock" got into a verbal altercation with 29-year-old Howard Robinson Sunday, and that fight turned violent. …

A pastor arrested for protesting Warner Robins High School's Demon mascot is suing the city and the two police officers. Rev. Donald Crosby of Jackson says Officer Steve Warmack and Sgt. Harry Dennard used inappropriate conduct and "heavy-handedness" when arresting…

Bibb County residents are deciding whether a penny tax is worth paying. The money will pay for new fire stations, upgrades to the Bibb County Courthouse,and close to $40 million for parks and recreation improvements. $190 million dollars are at…

With the holidays right around the corner it's important to get in a healthy mind set as the temptations of bad eating approach.  A resource into the world of health is available for you November 1, the Central Georgia Regional…

On Friday, last minute preparations were being made for the 54th annual Sacred Heart Fall Festival in Warner Robins--one very energetic 7-year-old is getting ready to sell lemonade therel...but it's not just any lemonade. Annabelle Balducci is on a mission.…

Macon Police took $18,000 worth of drugs off the streets.  Police seized about 18lbs of Marijuana from 41-year-old Benjamin Jackson of Statesboro.  The arrest was made after a traffic stop on Interstate 16 Thursday.  The initial stop was made for…

A burglary suspect is on the loose and the Bibb County Sheriff's office needs your help finding him. Deputies say the man broke into the Marathon convenience store in West Bibb County early Thursday morning, and the Melody's Magic Market…

Four Crawford County Sheriff's deputies are taking fellow county leaders to court. In May, the deputies filed a complaint surrounding potential changes in the retirement benefits plan, but commissioners still haven't taken any action. On October 6th, Terry Berger, Johnny…

At tonight's Bibb County Board of Education meeting all the nominees for Bibb County teacher of the year were recognized for their hard work and excellence in education. The selection was narrowed down to the top five tonight. This year's…

Tonight, the Bibb County School District is celebrating a prestigious grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The GEAR Up grant will provide more than $19 million dollars for the school system over the next seven years. The money…

City leaders and residents auctioned off different items to raise money for low income and disabled homeowners as part of the "Rebuilding Macon" initiative. A flash mob from Theatre Macon got the festivities started by chanting "We can build a…

A newly drawn congressional district has a new candidate. Today Milledgeville native stephen simpson announced he's running for the 10th congressional district. His main platform is getting Georgia back to work. He plans to stimulate the local economy and the…

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - A worker at Robins Air ForceBase has been honored for his 60 years on the job.Friends,family, co-workers and base officials gathered on Thursday at theMuseum of Aviation to recognize the service of Sammy Dame,…

It's the Rolls-Royce of the BBQ competitions, the trophy on the mantel in the living room above the fireplace, and it's eluded Myron Mixon after a dozen attempts. The Jack Daniel's BBQ World Invitational is the most prestigious BBQ competition…

The fall season is underway, but colder weather doesn't have to put an end to eating local produce. In anticipation of National Food Day, on Monday, October 24th, Macon Roots brought local chefs to the Mulberry Street Market to show…

Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams is refusing to talk as he faces multiple federal charges. It's been a busy week for Mayor Chuck Shaheen. It all started when he got a phone call Tuesday morning from Councilman John Williams's…

The Macon Chapter of the League of Women Voters is looking to make an impact on the national level. The group has been looking at federal involvement in public education for several months now. League President, Jackie Mays, says the…

The Baldwin County Court System is taking steps to help individuals who suffer from mental health disorders and substance abuse problems before those issues take a toll on taxpayers. The county was awarded a $1.2 million federal grant. The Behavioral…

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.  - The Houston County Development Authority has approved a $30 million bond for the expansion of a plant in Perry. The expansion is for Graphic Packaging International, which makes cardboard beverage packaging. The expansion is expected to…

On Tuesday, the Houston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a new cell phone policy that will now allow cell phones on campus. School Operations Assistant Superintendent Linda Horne believes this will bring the previous policy up to…

According to a news release sent to 41 NBC from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams was arrested Tuesday and charged for getting money from a sale of a vehicle to the Warner Robins Police Department. If…

The Macon Smoking Ban hit another major road block Tuesday night at city hall. Just the chance of a smoking ban vote brought out local bar owners to city hall. And they voiced their concerns about restricting smoking in public…

Energy Assistance Programs will soon be offered in several Middle Georgia counties. November 1, people 65 and older can apply for assistance. December 1, all other eligible residents can take advantage of the assistance if funds remain. To find out…

A man who was a person of interest in a murder case in Macon now has a warrant out for his arrest.  Macon Police say 23-year-old Brandon Morrall is now wanted for the murder of Stephen Jackson.  Jackson was gunned…

You can Trek-or-Treat for a good cause over Halloween weekend. Jay's HOPE 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run sponsor Melissa Cowart has details about the event that helps benefit the foundation. Jay's HOPE offers support to local kids battling…

A toddler from Bonaire has died after being left alone in a bathtub. 2-year-old Nellie Fox was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the little girl's mother had left…

A 2-year-old girl from Bonaire has died after being found face down in the bathtub.  Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 2-year-old Nellie Fox was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at the hospital. Jones says the little girl was found at…

The day your Food Stamps get replenished on your card each month may soon change for some of you. Starting in November, Georgia will use a new formula based on the last two digits of the client ID to determine…

Tonight, children at Macon's Stone Academy are putting on their dancing shoes, and getting ready to hit theaters for a four day performance. After six weeks of learning the moves, and creating the costumes, the kids are ready to perform…

Monday dozens of residents met up at the Macon Bibb Wins headquarters to talk about one of the hot button issues on the November ballot, the SPLOST.  Young professionals hosted "Meet Up Monday" for all area residents, but wanted to…