In a 3 to 1 decision Tuesday evening, Bibb County Commissioners voted to raise property taxes for the county. According to Commissioner Lonzy Edwards, the two mill tax increase is not the correct way to help the county. Edwards was…
It wasn't a day of shopping that brought the bomb squad to the mall, but it was certainly a day of excitement for the crew. The two man, one dog, Macon Bomb Squad team did a practice run of detonating…
Wednesday afternoon the Macon Branch of the NAACP offered a congratulations to Mayor Robert Reichert for his victory in the run-off election. The organization is urging Reichert to hire C Jack Ellis as the Chief Administrative Officer. The President of…
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant house on Jessamine Drive around 2:40 am Wednesday morning. According to Sgt. Ben Gleaton the fire started in a bedroom of the house. Gleaton says the tenants moved…
Digital Bridges is a venture of Georgia College with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.The project is a citizen-led initiative involving the innovative uses of technology to improve the quality of life of the community. Digital…
David Lucas' loss to Miriam Paris ends his 37 year political career. The race to fill State Senate Seat 26 started off close with Lucas ahead, but that lead slipped. In the end Lucas lost the race by close to…
Tucked away in South Milledgeville in what used to be a school playground sits 3 acres of community gardening space. The Milledgeville Gardening Association works to promote healthy and affordable eating in the community, Lin McKnight owns 2 plots in…
Cochran Mayor Cliff Avant says an investigation is underway for one of the city's police officers. He tells 41NBC allegations stem from Officer Josh Kester's behavior at a local Huddle House restaurant. The Huddle House manager declined to comment, and…
Macon Bibb County employees and volunteers continue to work to contain two dangerous diseases. Community members have been dropping off cleaning supplies to help the infected area. Parvo, which is spread through feces, can be fatal for dogs. Parvo can't…
Milledgeville is the Antebellum Capital, the last Frontier Capital, the Civil War Capital and at one time the State Capital. The building still stands today as a museum full of state history. We kick off “Middle Georgia Pride Milledgeville” with the…
Macon Police say they are temporarily closing the Macon Animal Shelter to avoid a mass euthanasia. An outbreak of parvo and giardia is to blame. Both are debilitating diseases for animals. Puppies currently at the animal shelter will be euthanized…
The future of SPLOST projects for Macon and Bibb County will soon be finalized. Today, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners agreed on a list of potential SPLOST projects to come for this November's ballot. They plan to meet with…
The Macon County Elementary School Bulldogs are barking up a storm! The school's new reading program called "BARK" stands for "Become a Reader in Kindergarten." On Friday, students and faculty invited parents to participate in a reading party. The kids…
In the mid-morning hours on Friday, an airplane touches town at Robins Air Force Base. The cargo is that of Army Specialist Mark Downer, a Warner Robins native who lost his life while fighting in Afghanistan. The funeral procession carries…
Ellie Loudermilk makes it her business to keep Perry's past an active part of the present "I love the people's enthusiasm for the history of Perry," says Loudermilk. She has the need to feed the people of Perry by satisfying…
Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand is recommending Westside High School Principal Laura Perkins' contract with the school be terminated. An ongoing investigation reveals Perkins misused school funds. Dallemand says because of "incompetency, willful neglect of duties, and other good…
U.S. Airmen from Robins Air Force Base are marching through Middle Georgia, in memory of those who died almost ten years ago on 9/11.Tuesday, The 78th Security Forces Squadron began their 146 mile leg of a march that began on…
When you think of Perry, what first comes to mind? For most, it's memories of cotton candy, maybe a ride on the agri-lift, or winning first prize in a cattle show. Either way, reflections of Perry more than likely include…
Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are on the hunt for two masked suspects. Late Wednesday night· 26 year old Priteshkumar Patel was robbed at the North Wood Apartments after one of the suspects pulled out a gun and demanded money. The…
A soldier from Warner Robins, killed in combat will be honored Friday as his body returns home. 23-year old Army Specialist Mark Downer was killed last Friday, when his unit was attacked by a rocket propelled grenade in Afghanistan. Downer…
If Ed Gadrix had his way, allowing horse tracks and betting throughout Georgia would be the number one way to turn around our slumping economy. "I think people realize that we have to do something about unemployment and budget shortfalls...this…
Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth joined us live in the studio Wednesday to talk about his city and why he's proud to call it home.
Despite initial concerns of safety after the recent murder of Mercer Law graduate Lauren Giddings, the Mercer Police Department says protecting students remains a number one priority as they enter the fall semester. "We know that the students that come…
A college in Middle Georgia received national recognition. The Princeton Review named Georgia College one of the "Best in the Southeast." The colleges and universities on the list are chosen primarily for their excellent academic programs. This is GCSU's 5th consecutive…
Wednesday Houston County students took a stand against bullies. Kids at Russell Elementary cheered as they took part in an anti-bullying rally. The celebration comes after students spent two weeks learning about the negative effects of bullying, both at school…
The telecommunications company, Com South has been around for a hundred years. They're known for helping people stay connected. Most middle Georgians know them for their motto: "Neighbors Serving Neighbors." "In a digital age today people can't really live without…
It's less than one week before election night, and the political mud-slinging is in full throttle. Senate District 26 candidates, David Lucas and Miriam Paris, both received letters of approval from the Georgia Association of Educators. The letters were sent…
Tuesday night, Police arrested 44 year-old Alfred Degroat after they say he cut 2 people on the arm. It happened at the College Park Apartments in Macon around 9:30 pm. According to a news release, Degroat was involved in an…
The possible tax increase for BibbCounty hits close to home, raising property taxes by 20 percent. After increasing the millage rate by two mills, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners hosted a public hearing to find out how residents feel…
Three years ago, Donna Welch started having health problems. That's when she tested her well water for lead, mercury, and arsenic. She didn't tested for uranium. The thought never crossed her mind until recently, when other Monroe County residents found…
Residents in Houston County will get to vote on an extension for an education penny tax this November. The one percent sales tax for an additional five years will help fund important Houston County School projects, like technology upgrades, more…
7:40a.m. The bell rings, and students are in their seats at Bloomfield Middle School in Macon. "I'm excited man," rookie teacher Michael Scott says. Scott just graduated from Mercer University, and is going to teach band and music to the…
Get your party shoes ready as Macon prepares to celebrate what would have been the 70th birthday of music legend, Otis Redding! Mark your calendar, September 8-10 will be a fun-filled weekend all about remembering and celebrating Otis Redding and…
Funeral arrangements are set for Army Specialist Mark Downer. The Warner Robins native was killed Friday in Afghanistan when his unit was attacked with a rocket propelled grenade. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Southside Baptist Church on South…
Today, followers of Pastor Onslow Ross were in downtown Macon to show support for the man they say was wrongly sentenced to ten years in federal prison. In 2008, Ross was convicted on several counts of bank fraud and money…
On Monday, members of Macon City Council got an inside look at the city's recreation centers. City Council President James Timley hopes the tour helps council members determine how much is fair to put towards the city's parks and recreation…
City Supply gives residents a free place to drop-off their used plastics and cardboard and then sells the recycled material to local businesses at a discounted rate. City Supply collects recyclable plastics and shreds them. The business started a few…
Bibb County Campus Police add 15 new police cars to its fleet. The cars are apart of the 2010 Capital Improvement Program funded by the Education Special Options Local Sales Tax. Chief Daniel DeCoursey says, "What we've had to do…
Army Specialist Mark Downer of Warner Robins died August 5, after his unit was attacked by enemy forces. Downer and his unit were in the Kandahar Province when insurgents attacked them with a rocket propelled grenade. Downer was a combat…
Macon Police have arrested an E-4 classified US Airman they believe was involved in the shooting death of Anthony Harris last Friday. Police say 22 year old Steven J. Holsey was picked up on a murder warrant today for the…
A man wearing a sweatsuit in 83 degree weather is in jail for what he was hiding under there. 18-year-old Joseph Stillwell was carrying a sawed-off shotgun with no handle, about sixgunshot shells, and a butcher's knife, a pair of wire…
A race, a chase, running a police car off the road, and crashing on the interstate, put a Macon man behind bars Friday. 31-year-old Lewis Wimberly II is in jail for speeding all over Macon early this morning, and not stopping…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal collision this afternoon in South Bibb County near 6771 Houston Road. Investigators tell 41NBC News that a white Cadillac Escalade driven by a 68-year old woman crossed over the center line…
According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 57-year-old Eugene Wynn died in a house fire in Macon Friday morning. The fire started in the back of the house around 6:25 AM. Wynn lived at 444 Bay Street, near downtown Macon.…
The debate on how to refund Macon's Fire and Police pension continued this afternoon and a resolution seems out of reach. "It makes me think real hard about why you are always singling out the chairman… real, real hard," said…
Tonight, Macon City Council met to discuss Bibb County's vision for the SPLOST, if voters decide to pass the tax on the November ballot. Bibb County's penny tax wish list includes $42 million designated for recreation and cultural arts. Council…
For more than 100 years, the building·on the corner of Main Street and Heritage Boulevard has sat as a staple in historic Byron. "I was a teenager then," says Lillian Williams, customer. She's referring to her photograph on the wall…
CivilianJobs.com hosted a career expo at the Courtyard by Marriot Conference Center in Warner Robins on Thursday. More than 25 employers and 300 job seekers attended the event. For many service members, making the transition from military life to a…
It wasn't quite a full house, but that's only because there are more than 3,000 seats inside the Centreplex in Macon. Teachers and employees of the Bibb County School System spent their Thursday morning inside the Centreplex, listening to motivating…
We're taking you to a place in Byron where you're sure to walk out with more than you went in for. That's probably why the Big Peach Antique Mall continues to boom, and it's Byron's booming business. "We've got everything…