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…

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…

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…

Macon Police are on the look out for two men who tried to steal an ATM machine from Flash Foods on Vineville Avenue. According to police, two male suspects drove their maroon colored pick-up truck through a glass wall at…

41NBC's Rachad Hollis interviewscandidate for the Macon City Council, Ward 5 post 1 seat Lauren Benedict.Benedict talks about what she brings to the table if re-elected.

Macon City Council members unanimously voted Monday to let the people decide in November whether alcohol should be allowed to be sold on Sunday. However, many local liquor store owners aren't thrilled about the decision. Some told 41NBC that Sunday…

The whole state benefits from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center based in Forsyth. “We blow things up, we shoot things, we wreck cars, we do all that neat stuff,” said Terry Duffey, GPSTC Division Director. Nearly 1,000 acres of…

The Dodge County community is mourning the loss of an elected official. The suspected suicide of Commissioner Archie Dupree Sr. has family and friends shocked. Commissioner William Howell asks, "What in the world went wrong?" Friends of Dupree say they…

A medical waste processing plant could be coming to Payne City near ball fields and local restaurants. Residents in the area have questions and concerns about the plant.  "You're changing your story. Because this doesn't sound like somebody who's going…

If walking across, or driving down Pine Street in front of the main entrance to the Medical Center gives you a headache, the passageway is about to get a little bit less stressful. G.D.O.T. and Macon mayor Robert Reichert announced…

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday evening to honor the memory of Lauren Teresa Giddings. The 27 year old Mercer Law graduate was a devout Catholic and member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Macon. "These last few days have been…

Debra Warren Brown was arrested today and charged with murder. She's accused of shooting and killing her husband, 52 year old Mitchell Reid Brown early this morning during a domestic altercation. According to a news release from Lt. Jimmy Black…

Tommy Veal is a man on a mission. Despite having a handicap of his own, he spends his life giving back to others through a moving ministry. "Normally I was the problem, but it feels pretty good being the solution," says…

  Jubilant cheers and the roar of rockets filled the air as Space Shuttle Atlantis left for orbit. Seeing the massive shuttle leave the earth could be one of the last fond memories for the Space Program. Now many NASA…

Fort Valley State University will welcome a new class of students starting today. The college celebrated it's grand opening of the Military Resource Center. It's a facility that will help veterans and their families with every aspect of college life.…

History was made today in Florida, as the final space shuttle took offfrom Kennedy Space Center. Weather ended up being no concern for Atlantis, and no major issues were reported during take off. All eyes were on the sky early Friday…

Frank Walker went to Lanier High School with Macon legend Sonny Carter.  Walker knew the former astronaut before he joined NASA and before Carter became a doctor.  He says, even in the early days Carter excelled.  "He was an all-star…

Dooly County volunteers brought 2 cadaver dogs to help Macon Police· search for murdered 27 year old Lauren Giddings' remains. The dogs focused their search near Mercer Law School, The Rose Hill Cemetery, railroad tracks near the Ocmulgee River, and…

"Golf is one of the hardest things I believe to ever try to master and for amputees it gets worse." After Frank Selby lost his left leg in motorcycle wreck, the Macon resident pushed through tough times to continue an…

NASA officials are counting down the hours to the final launch of the space shuttle Atlantis. People from across the globe have gathered in Florida for the event including 41 NBC Reporters Kyle Warnke and Dustin Wilson. They’re bringing us…

More than 30 homes in Milledgeville are getting a face lift, thanks to the volunteers at River of Life. The church-based organization works on various home improvement projects to help those in need. Group leader Steven Stewart says, "We represent…

Macon City Council members decided to hold a hearing for former Director of Public Works Richard Powell. Mayor Robert Reichert fired Powell in February and Powell says that decision was unfair. City Council President James Timley said the hearing will…

Forget the addage that men can't feel pampered. If you need a face cleansed, nails filed, or back rubbed, this is the place for you. "Especially the micro derm abrasions and the pore cleansing facials are very important." Pure Men…

On Wednesday afternoon Macon Police and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to the Department of Family and Children Services on Oglethorpe Street. Dozens of people where forced to wait outside the building for more than 30 minutes while officials investigated.…

Dublin has become home to many industrial distribution centers because of it's location. One business that seems to be booming in the area is Parker Aerospace. It's small business-feel and big corporation attitude makes them a huge employer of many…

Warner Robins Police responded to a call reporting a robbery from the Bank of Perry. Public information officer Tabitha Pugh says the incident happened around 1:50. She says they are looking for a male suspect. Bank of Perry is located…

At a news conference Wednesday Macon Police Chief Mike Burns says through DNA samples, the body found outside the Barristers Hall Complex last Thursday has been positively matched as that of 27 year old Lauren Giddings. Police have also confirmed the…

Tonight, parents, teachers, and citizens of Peach County heard about the vision each candidate has for the future of schools in Peach County. Dr. Dennis Carpenter, Joe Ann Denning, and Dr. Christy Johnson were chosen by the Board of Education…

Many of you have been asking for an address to send the family of the deceased Mercer Law Grad, Lauren Giddings, your condolences. Tonight, Macon Police released an address if you'd like to send the family a card or flowers.…

  If you're in the market for a car and think getting a used one will save you money, you might want think again. Industry experts say used car prices are up close to 30% CEO of Riverside Ford Terry…

Today, Bibb County Commissioners considered prohibiting people from lighting up at the beaches with a goal of cutting back on littering. "It's going to deal with not just not smoking but littering on the lake and trying to keep the…

The Laurens County Landfill is the first in the state to start a bio-solid composting program. The innovative process keeps fees down for customers and helps the landfill earn money. Solid Waste Director Michael Snipes says "There's more to this…

Macon Police has expanded its search for clues in the apparent murder of Mercer Law grad 27 year old Lauren Giddings to sewer drains near her apartment. According a news release, the City Engineering Department joined the homicide investigation because…

Byron Police Chief Wesley Cannon tells 41NBC the robbery took place at the BB&T on 102 Highway 49 South. It happened just after 3pm.  The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Cannon says no one was hurt…

Hundreds of people came out to Lake Tobesofkee today to beat the heat and celebrate the holiday. Tressie Brown's daughter shares America's birthday, and she still remembers the day she was born. "When Heather was born 17 years ago she…

Imagine bracing the middle Georgia heat without air conditioning for more than 12 hours. After their power was knocked out by a fallen tree, that's exactly what the Perry family dealt with this Fourth of July. The couple remains without…

EASTMAN, GA- Authorities say a plane has crashed in Dodge County. Kathleen Bergen with the Federal Aviation Administration says the plane left a private airfield about 8 a.m. Monday and crashed into trees. She said the  plane was either an…