When word got out that Kumho Tire would open a production plant in south BibbCounty, the hope of economic success and job creation got middle Georgia excited. But that was in 2008, just before the economy tanked, delaying Kumho's production.…
One Pulaski County community gets national recognition. The Hawkinsville Better Hometown has been named an accredited National Main Street Program. The organization received the honor for its effort to strengthen the cities economy and protect the towns historic buildings.
Today, a judge heard from both the Bibb County DA's office and the attorney for Stephen McDaniel. They discussed whether it's appropriate for McDaniel's former employer to take the 25 year old to trial for two counts of felony burglary.…
Tonight, state representatives from house districts in middle and southern Georgia came together to allow you, the voters the chance to voice questions and concerns about redistricting in Georgia. At an open forum at Fort Valley State University, legislators took the…
The state released Adequate Yearly Progress numbers for schools across Georgia, and some Bibb County schools aren't making the grade. It's a scarlet letter on the Bibb County School record. For the 2010-2011 school year, 24 of the 39 schools…
Hundreds of job seekers in Middle Georgia we're in Perry Thursday, hoping to find work. The Department of Labor hosted their annual July event at the Georgia National Fairgrounds this year to accommodate more people. The Manager of the Houston…
Georgia ranks 15th in the nation for men who kill women in single victim homicides - most are a result of domestic violence. Wings, also known as Women in need of God's shelter is a local non-profit group in Dublin.…
The Bibb County School District is conducting an investigation at Westside High School. The principal, Laura Perkins, is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The district released a statement Thursday, saying it's not at liberty to provide…
Today, the state released AYP numbers for local schools. They answer the question- are local schools meeting federal benchmarks? In Bibb County, 24 out of 39 schools are not.· That includes all of the high schools in Bibb County: Central,…
Daniel Lee is the victim of a break-in and vandalism crime spree. He says he's been reaching out to law enforcement for years, but they haven't done enough to keep his home safe. "This house needs a home, and a…
Filmmakers Christine Anthony and Owen Masterson have made stars of Georgia farmers in their latest film. The documentary called "Grow" premiered tonight at the Cox Capitol theater in downtown Macon. The film deals with a whole new crop of farmers…
Macon Police are back at 27 year old Lauren Giddings' apartment complex looking for clues in her mysterious murder. Investigators continue to search through Giddings' neighbor Stephen McDaniel's apartment for any type of evidence. Police are still calling McDaniel a…
A Houston County Superior Court puts a Bonaire man behind bars on drug charges Wednesday. 41-year-old Lester Efford Jr. was found guilty of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. He's sentenced to 15 years, serving 8 of those in…
The Macon Police department rolled up in their mobile command vehicle, to flex their muscles in select Macon neighborhoods, in an effort to deter crime. The force is specifically targeting residential burglaries and entering autos. According to Major Robert Grabowski,…
Milledgeville Police are spending time in the classroom this month working to keep kids out of trouble. The Junior Police Academy targets children between the ages of 8 and 15 teaching them valuable life lessons. "If we don't get to…
It's clear the city of Macon supports Robert Reichert as their mayor, but he hasn't solidified a victory quite yet. It looks like there's going to be a runoff against former mayor C. Jack Ellis. Mayor Reichert leads the race…
Ward 5, Post 1 will continue to see a familiar face representing them. Lauren Benedict held her spot on the city council list, beating out fellow democrat Sarah Mincey Hunt. Benedict spent her evening watching the numbers come in at…
The State House seat for District 139 now belongs to democrat James Beverly. The Macon doctor spent his evening with family and friends in downtown Macon awaiting the news. Beverly beat democrat Anissa Jones for the seat, but congratulated her…
Central State Hospital in Milledgeville is hiring. Today, the hospital hosted a job fair seeking qualified health care professionals. It's greatest needs right now are, registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to fill positions in it's long term care facilities…
In an effort to keep young minds sharp, and prepare the freshman class for a new experience, four Bibb County schools are offering summer classes to help transitioning students. High school can be daunting, just ask the kids who are…
A Macon Police officer shot and killed a pit bulldog Monday evening as it was charging towards him. It happened on Clinton Road, near Shurling Drive. One person had already been attacked by two pit bulls and had to be…
Tonight Macon City Council members met with Middle Georgians to discuss their problems with Cox's recent removal of public, education, and government channels from their service. Many people say this is a disservice to people in the community who don't…
Tonight, parents and students in Peach County got a sneak peek at back-to-school fashion for fall, and it's all about uniforms. A new dress code for the county requires students to wear either black, khaki, or navy blue bottoms with…
A shoplifting suspect led Bibb County Deputies on a hot pursuit tonight, before crashing her vehicle. According to Sgt. Sean DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Belinda Diane Fitzpatrick was one of several shoplifters at the Kmart on…
Warner Robins City Council decided not to make a decision tonight about annexing two subdivisions in Houston County: Governor and Jasmine Estates. Two members opposed the ordinance, meaning it will be voted on once again at the next meeting. Last…
Gathered in the classrooms at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, children between the ages of four and 16 gather together to strengthen one another and ask questions. All of the kids are children or grandchildren of breast cancer survivors. While…
Dublin Police are working around the clock to solve a murder. Neighbors say they heard a gun shot late Saturday night, near West Moore and Roosevelt Streets. According to Dublin Police Chief Wayne Cain, the call came in at 11:37…
Macon County’s largest city receives a top honor! The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Division of Tourism named Montezuma one of the states “Great Small Towns.” Montezuma was chosen for the Downtown Development Authority's proactive efforts to build the tourism…
Monroe county deputies are also looking for a man they say is responsible for breaking into the same church threetimes now, within the last two months. Oakgrove Holiness Church was broken into May 31st, June 16th, and July 3rd. Monroe county sheriff,…
The Bibb County Board of Education unanimously selected Elizabeth Blair-Ricks to be the new principal for Southwest High School. She is currently the assistant principal at Central High School. Superintendent Doctor Romain Dallemand says he believes Blair-Ricks will be able…
The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a murder tonight. It happened around 6 Friday evening, at the home at 119 Jay Drive. Police say 30-year-old Ebony Smith shot and killed her husband, 30-year-old Brian Smith. She then tried to…
On Friday Secretary of State Brian Kemp spent 4 hours searching around the Ocmulgee River in hopes of ending the century long border-war between Bibb and Monroe Counties. "I felt like it would help me in my decision making process."…
During the month of July, State Bank and Trust Company will be gathering school supplies for donation to local schools. Donations may be dropped off at any State Bank branch location thru July 29th. For more information contact Chris Marrion…
Tonight, the Houston County Sheriff's Office is searching for the those responsible for entering several cars, and setting fire to a shed and vehicle in the Old Hickory Subdivision. Between 2 and 4 in the morning yesterday, the Houston County…
Tonight, Warner Robins City Council met to discuss the agenda for the next meeting. A hot topic that got residents talking was the annexation of two communities in Houston County: Jasmine and Governor Estates. Residents can expect big perks from…
Thursday Cochran Police arrested 49-year-old James Tripp of Cochran for driving under the influence, taking the life of one person and seriously injuring another. Investigators say 22-year-old Tiffany Herman was killed, when Tripp rammed his truck into an SUV, also carrying…
Forsyth Mayor, Tye Howard, joins us in the 41NBC studio to share with you what he feels makes his city stand out!
A four year cancer survivor in Houston County is giving back to the community. Perry High School graduate Kody Lucas has battled a brain tumor since 2007. He recently had a relapse, but he isn't letting his fight with cancer…
It's a little white house tucked back in the country that is easily overlooked, but the building couldn't have a greater mission. C.A.R.E. stands for Child Abuse Reporting Enforcement, but children aren't the only ones helped inside. Anyone who is…
This morning, the Peach County Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Joe Ann Denning as the new superintendent for the district. She is a 24 year veteran with the school district.· Most recently, Denning served as director of student…
Macon City Council member Lauren Benedict is calling for community leaders to set up an urban redevelopment task force which would focus on eliminating the housing blight in local neighborhoods. Urban redevelopment is a major issue being focused on by…
WPGA TV Filed a complaint in federal court against Cox Cable. Cox Communications sent a letter to the Macon TV station back in mid June, informing them they were being removed from Cox Programming on July 28th. The Cox letter…
Restoring houses in downtown Macon could create widespread benefits for the city, that's according to Historic Macon, MercerUniversity, and the College Hill Alliance. The groups showed off one of their newest houses on Ross Street today, to Macon City Council's…
Macon Police have a new home in theVillage Green Neighborhood.Community leaders unveiled a substation in Precinct 4 Wednesday afternoon. Officials hope the new office will lower crime in what's considered a high risk area.The substation shares space with the…
If filling your gas tank every week is enough to drive you crazy, a non-profit organization could help ease the burden. The Clean Air Campaign is a statewide initiative, which is paying people to carpool to work. It also offers…
A grand jury indicted a man who allegedly killed convenient store ownerDanny Patel. Patel owned and operated Lina's Food Store for more than a decade off of Irwinton Road in Milledgeville. Baldwin County Sheriff's Office have been working the case…
After the bulk of OSHA citations were handed down last year, Major General Robert McMahon told the media and the Robins Air Force Base Community the buck stops with him. And over the last nine months he's completely changed safety…
If you've ever been to Forsyth, the people there would tell you, the best pizza in town is Jonah's on Johnston street. Jonah's is a brick oven bistro and bakery, that has some people saying, " It's the best pizza…
Macon Police announced this morning they're sending new evidence to the FBI in connection to the Lauren Giddings homicide. Macon Police spokesperson Jami Gaudet says the evidence was collected when "they conducted a search warrant Tuesday... of Stephen McDaniel". Gaudet…
In an effort to ease transportation issues within the Bibb County School District, seven new school buses have been added to the fleet. The buses are on display at Central High School, where the final 'bells and whistles' are being…