MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local businessman wants to bring a church to downtown Macon, but city and state laws could stand in his way. "It's one of the oldest churches of the time of Christ," Michael Rizkalla said. Rizkalla…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon citizens get their chance to voice concerns and opinions to the mayor--in person. Mayor Robert Reichert held his monthly "Mayor's Night In" Monday night at City Hall. Around 10 different individuals and groups met behind…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Debra Ware calls herself a single soldier in a large battle for a cure. Her weapon of choice is a nicely worn multicolored Buick. Ware drives a car hand painted with over a hundred names of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Discipline has been the number one concern for many parents, teachers, administrators, and even school Bibb County School Board members since Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand rolled out his strategic plan. "He has continuously denied there are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a crazy-filled summer of gathering the craziest stories I could think of, Wild With Kyle kicked off again, for another season of extreme adventures. Last year's trips were exhilarating. This year, I wanted to push…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Macon and Bibb County declared this week as Gear Up Week, Monday morning. Gear Up is a federal program, aimed to get low income students into high school, and then through college. Gear…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City officials will meet Monday to discuss turning the second floor of a real estate office into a church. Liquor licensing requirements say there must be a minimum distance of 300 feet between churches and places…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A six month controversy over a fence in downtown Macon is finally over. "The wall kind of stuck with a lot of people, it became a branding mark for Roasted," Roasted Cafe owner Nick Rizkalla said.…
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon police need your help to find a man wanted for armed robbery. According to a press release, the robbery happened at the Domino's Pizza parking lot off Columbus Road around 2 a.m. Sunday. Police say a…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man was shot and killed during an arrest in Bleckley County Friday night. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office news release, two Bleckley County deputies went to arrest 31-year-old Rasheen Wright on theft…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Today, dozens of Middle Georgians came together to help U.S. veterans. The event called "Stand Down" was held at the VFW in Macon. State Representative Dr. James Beverly along with several other organizations and volunteers played a vital…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A consulting firm hired by the Bibb County School district released a report suggesting the school system make some big changes in safety and how it handles student discipline. The Bibb County School District requested a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is now charged with murder after police considered him a person of interest in the double homicide that happened last Thursday. According to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center website, Rodney Lanier Lowery…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The middle school at First Presbyterian Day School was named a National Blue Ribbon School today by the U.S. Department of Education. According to Department of Education's website, "the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public…
MACON , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Mosquitoes are becoming a big problem nationwide, and the spread of the West Nile virus has caused officials to try to figure out ways to stop the spreadof the deadly disease. There are several places mosquitoes can breed.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Representative James Beverly along with several sponsors and volunteers will be participating in a Central Georgia home front event to help make thetransition from active military duty to civilian life easier for U.S. veterans. Dr. Beverly said it is a challenge many U.S veterans deal with.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon has a lot of alleyways and they are actually the reason the city won an award for best design improvement. The Georgia Downtown Association honored Main Street Macon for its Alleyway Project. The city…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A crowd favorite is returning to Macon and it's set to give downtown a big boost. Friday is the first First Friday of 2012. It is making its return after the city tried to make it…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The "Emerald City of Dublin" is known for it's green scheme. When it came time to choose a color for the Theatre Dublin, interior designer Claire Livingston, decided it was time to mix in a different…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia officially kicked off its campaign Thursday morning, with the announcement of wanting to raise $4.25 million in its fundraiser. The organization's fundraiser is an effort to spread the money to…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County man can now start the process of building a school on his property after battling with county commissioners for three months. Bobby Duffy wanted to rezone his residential property to agriculture so he could…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month and a fifth grader in Middle Georgia who is fighting a tough battle with leukemia is helping take the lead to raise awareness. Joshua Thornton looks like any other…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's the 2nd day of the Democratic National Convention, and several delegates from Middle Georgia are attending the big event. Quentin Howell, who is running for State House District 145 in Baldwin County, and Paul Bronson have both been at the Democratic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 15 member Macon-Bibb County Consolidation task force met for the first time this morning. The group focused their first gathering on hammering out logistics for future meetings. Meetings will be held every 3rd Wednesday of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A group in Macon is moving forward with it's idea to install donation meters for the homeless. Leadership Macon Class of 2012 hopes to install "donation stations" that would resemble parking meters. The money collected would…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins pleads with the United States Congress to come together and pass the nation's budget. Tuesday night at the council meeting, mayor Chuck Shaheen and council asked Congress in a resolution…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Macon Public Works Department is now ranked in the top five in the nation for their quick response to addressing problems using the Internet program, "See-Click-Fix." Macon resident, Josh Rogers, walks his dog on Ross…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Police Department responded to a rash of criminal activity that took place in the last few days, according to a news release, with several suspects being arrested on an assortment of charges. On Sunday,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Police Department is searching for an individual in connection to a double homicide that occurred last week. Rodney Lanier Lowery, also known as "Rock", is considered a Person of Interest. He is a black…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Police are looking for Rodney Lanier Lowery. He's a person of interest in the double homicide that happened on the east side of the city last Thursday night. Lowery, aka "Rock" is described as 5'10''…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Commissioners are expected to vote on a controversial rezoning issue near Anderson Road Tuesday. Bobby Duffy wants to a build a new school but is facing opposition from the county and his neighbors. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Whether it's the orange and black details etched inside of the massive building, or the majestic views that overlook the new home of the Mercer Bears football and lacrosse teams, it's hard not to be impressed…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peanut farmer Rodney Dawson says there's a lot of different ways to eat peanuts. "A lot of people like to boil peanuts," says Dawson. He also says you can't boil what you don't have. Last year…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of runners pounded the pavement for the 36th annual Labor Day Road Race. The course led through downtown Macon to the finish line at Central City Park, where everyone gathered to eat, relax and enjoy…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Northside High School football player is recovering after he was shot in the back. 17-year-old Austin Roberts was shot near Wendan Way Sunday night shortly after a confrontation. He ran for help toward the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - So far, five people have lost their lives in traffic accidents across Georgia this Labor Day Weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, those crashes happened in Douglas, Cobb, Henry, and Madison Counties. The…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police arrested a woman, accused of beating her dog with a club. Police got the call to a house on Ward Street. According to a news release, preliminary investigation suggested Miranda Delphine Thomas…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police are investigating their second shooting of the month that left one man dead. Police arrived on the scene at 101 Woodcrest Circle on Thursday night just before 11. 25-year-old Joel Taylor was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for the man who robbed the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard, Thursday night. According to a news release, the suspect walked into the store with one…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon police are investigating a double homicide that happened on the east side of town late Thursday night. Two men were found dead after a shooting in East Macon, but police do not believe either of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County leaders gathered at the Douglass Theater to kick off the Iron Men's Health Fair. The health fair will be during prostate awareness month. Mayor Robert Reichert, Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart, and Chairman of the Iron Men's Health Fair Jimmy Mills attended the breakfast at…
MACON, Georgia (41nbc/wmgt)- More vaccinations are coming to Walmart, and they are just in time for the flu season. Twenty-seven hundred Walmart stores nationwide will begin offering vaccinations for more than just the flu and pneumonia. The vaccinations will be offered at kiosks inside the stores operated by Mollen…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff Office says advances in DNA technology and laws helped solve a 14-year-old rape case. In December 1998, a local woman was attacked and raped as she walked home on Ben Giddens Road.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man could face charges after threatening to kill police officers and then leading them on a chase across two cities. Police used Facebook to keep the residents informed and safe. Warner Robins…
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing Bibb County man is located safe Thursday morning. 56-year-old William Stan Green went missing Thursday, August 23rd. According to Lt. Sean DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Green contacted his family this morning. He's…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary after two antique vehicles are stolen from a residence in East Baldwin County. According to Captain Brad King, investigators responded to a call from a residence on…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new bond hearing is set for the 17-year-old Kathleen teen charged with the murder of her sister. Carmen Collins is expected to appear in court September 13. Public Defender Nick White says he wanted to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will be evaluated at the Houston County Medical Center after police say, he made threats toward officers and then led them on a chase. According to a news release, officers were…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – James "Eddy" Clements was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon for hiring two men to kill his wife. Clements showed little emotion during the sentencing. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Hurricane Isaac tears through the Gulf Coast, we're reminded here about our own emergency preparedness, but what do we do with our pets in the event of a disaster? The State Animal Facility for…