The fifteen star-spangled banner waved proudly over Ft. Hawkins as Middle Georgians were greeted by music, fresh watermelon and a visitor from that past. That visitor was Col. Benjamin Hawkins, played by Ft. Hawkins Project Coordinator Marty Willett. "What better…
The Deparment of Defense is reporting that 29 year old Specialist Robert Tenney, Jr. of Warner Robins was killed in Iraq while supporting Operation New Dawn. According to a Deparment of Defense news release, Tenney died June 29th in Badrah,…
Today, Lieutenant Demetrius Ellison put on a display at the fire station, demonstrating the proper way to use fireworks. He says the most important part is keeping these explosives out of the hands of children. Parents who want to put…
Today, NewTown Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for two new additions to Second Street. Red Light Tobacco and Hush moved in right next door to each other. "This wasn't our only location we were looking at, but we thought…
Macon Police believe the body found early Thursday morning is 27-year-old Lauren Giddings, a former Mercer law student from Maryland. Investigators made the determination because of the location of where the body was found, even though forensics results have not…
Campgrounds across Middle Georgia are filling up just in time for the holiday weekend. The Twin Oaks Campground just outside of Perry, is getting ready for its visitors for the 4th, with the pool open and the flag flying. Cindy…
Macon Police say 25-year old Stephen Mark McDaniel is a person of interest in the Georgia Avenue homicide investigation. Police arrested him early this morning on unrelated burglary charges after he admitted going into one of his neighbor's apartments and…
41NBC's Brittany Gonzalez reports Macon Police have closed the city landfill to look for clues into the Georgia Avenue homicide investigation. According to city spokesman Clay Murphy, public works employees are helping police navigate the landfill as they look for…
Macon Police arrested Stephen Mark McDaniel of 1058 Georgia Avenue, Apartment 4 on burglary charges this morning. Based on the Bibb County Sheriff's office inmate information website, he was booked into the jail at 4:50am. Macon Police and investigators from…
Law enforcement agencies were on the road from 2 to 6pm yesterday reminding drivers to be extra cautious this holiday weekend, in the first ever Operation I-75 Slow Down. "What we're doing today, we want to go any direction toward…
The street shut down when Macon Police found a female's body at an apartment complex at 1058 Georgia Avenue, around 10 am. The case was ruled a murder and now Macon Police continue to follow leads by canvassing the area…
Five-time Grammy award winning singer, Wynonna Judd, made her way to Warner Robins·Thursday, for the upcoming Independence Day Concert honoring our men and women in the military.·· Judd will perform tomorrow with the band of the US Air Force Reserve.…
You will want to plan ahead if you plan on driving to Friday night's show in Warner Robins.· That's because police will have several roads blocked. Starting at noon, Third Avenue between Davis Drive and MLK Boulevard will only be…
Out on the links, early in the morning, eight kids step into their respected tee boxes on the driving range at International City Golf Course in Warner Robins. "Well, when you look at it, it looks easy, but when you…
A Macon man was found dead in Albany early this morning. When police responded to a shooting call, they found 20-year old Bruce Mullen lying outside with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, but was later pronounced…
A body found this morning at 1058 Georgia Avenue has been ruled a homicide. That's the same address where missing Mercer Law School graduate 27 year old Lauren Giddings lives.· MPD's investigative team and Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones are…
Middle Georgians celebrated the grand opening of the Amstar 16's IMAX theater Wednesday. State officials and theater owners say the new theater is sure to draw a crowd from all over Middle Georgia. State Rep. Allen Peake says he hopes…
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A new Georgia license plate will soon be cruising the streets, but not until a winner is selected. There are 8 designs in this year's license plate contest and one of the semi-finalists is right here in middle Georgia. Linda…
Last night, the Forsyth-Monroe County Drug Task Force brought in·five offenders who were indicted on federal drug charges. Sergeant Shawn Knight, of the task force, says its an effort to clean up the streets in Monroe County. "Kynette Park has…
The G.B.I. spent the day at the Wilkinson County Tax Commissioners office, searching computers and files after an allegation of theft. Tom Davis of the Milledgeville G.B.I., said the District Attorney requested the search. Davis says the G.B.I. is still…
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspects who broke into the Sisters Baptist Church on McCarty Road early Tuesday. Authorities believe there is more than one thief and it was not a random act. "They cut the…
Clean-up crews are working to put a derailed train back on the tracks near Juliette. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the train derailed around 10am near the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 87. The train is carrying…
Hundreds of young voters showed up to The Hummingbird in downtown Macon to learn more about the candidates running in next month's elections. Candidates for Macon Mayor, City Council, and the State Senate participated in Tuesday's rally.The Macon Matters Voters…
Macon City Council approved its 2012 budget Tuesday night. The budget means no tax increases for residents. The $74 million budget was approved unanimously. Council voted to move more than $120,000 to unallocated reserves. The money will come from getting…
The City of Macon honored 3 employees who each had more than 40 years of service Tuesday night. At a retirement ceremony the three unveiled bronze plaques in their honor all while being surrounded by former co-workers and city officials…
Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators have found the man they say is responsible for lighting a barn on fire in North Macon. 18-year-old Brian Andrew May, of Macon, was already behind bars and he is now charged with arson from a June…
Cigarette packages will show new graphic pictures, in an effort to encourage people to quit smoking, or to never even start. Dr. David Harvey of the North Central Health District says, these pictures are not exaggerating the dangers of what…
"Jane Doe" is a female in her mid-twenties. She moved to middle Georgia to take care of a sick relative. She never thought her own husband could give her a sexually transmitted disease, much less her whole world finding out.…
This summer beating the heat in Middle Georgia is tough. For local blueberry farmer Thaddeus Wach, the lack of rainfall means his berries are in danger of dying. "We would have some, but not nearly as much as we do…
A Macon teenager is facing a slew of charges for bad behavior. When police were called to break-up a fight Saturday in a parking lot on Log Cabin Drive, they found 17-year old Megan Williams causing a stir. Police say…
Crawford County authorities are looking for a missing man. A family member reported 50-year old Robert James Hooper missing last Tuesday. He lives on Horne Road and was last seen May 31st. Hooper recently lost his job as a truck…
Bibb County Commissioners approved the 2012 budget today with a 20-percent property tax increase. Commissioners Joe Allen and Lonzy Edwards voted against the plan. Chairman Sam Hart says the board had to raise taxes, even after cutting 24 positions and…
An 18-year old is charged with reckless conduct. Arma Harris of Bonaire accused of shooting a Warner Robins girl the stomach. Police say it was an accident. Harris spent the night in jail, following the Monday afternoon shooting. He's currently…
The Cancer Life Center at the Medical Center of Middle Georgia has joined the University at Birmingham Cancer Care Network to expand local access to leading care. The Medical Center is one of the first affiliates to be a part…
Investigators are still asking questions about the death of 18 year old Ashton Bartlet. The teen from Hawkinsville was shot and killed early Saturday morning around 3:30 am. Investigators say 32 year old Birago Blackshear was Bartlet's boyfriend, but her…
Bibb county residents are piecing their lives back together, after damaging lightning struck Middle Georgia. A West Bibb county apartment building and a home on the north side of town, both caught fire during Sunday night's storms. "Scary" was the…
Beginning in August, some middle Georgia families will see a change in the school system. Dublin City Schools will "officially" open it's doors as a charter school system this fall. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ledbetter says, "We're going to have three…
Senator Saxby Chambliss spoke to the Macon Rotary Club today, addressing what he says is the country's most important issue-the debt ceiling. The Q and A luncheon with the senator was held at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown macon.…
The Bibb County Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting that occurredSaturday afternoon. The shooting happened at 3372 East Royal Court in east Bibb County. Witnesses reported hearing an altercation between several males. 21 year old Durham Hogan began to run…
Warner Robins Police are looking for the person who robbed the Bank of America on Russell Parkway Friday. Police say a man entered the bank around 4:30pm and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect then left the…
A restaurant employee in Warner Robins was held at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Just after 3pm, police say a female manager at Captain D's on North Davis Drive was standing outside when a male approached her, showed a handgun and stole a…
21 year old Chandler Reid thought he had the flu when he went to the hospital in late February. That's when his heart failed and doctors at Coliseum Medical Center came to his rescue. "The next thing I know, I…
Investigators in Monroe County have uncovered a major drug operation.This is a picture of some of the marijuana plants they found Wednesday in rural Monroe County. In all, the Forsyth-Monroe County Drug Task Force seized $375,000 worth of plants and…
This morning, the U.S. Attorney's office in Macon announced that 7 people and five companies have been indicted in connection with exporting material for fighter jets and attack helicopters to Iran. A company called The Parts Guy LLC maintained a…
Bibb County School are encouraged by the CRCT results released today. Students improved in 24 out of 30 measured areas. The biggest gains overall were in Math. In a news release, Superintendent Romain Dallemand said, Though improving, we are not…
Macon Police arrest a man involved in an aggravated assault outside the Kroger on North Avenue. 30-year-old Mario Gerrard Douglas is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault with a gun. Tuesday around 3:30am, a worker employed by an outside agency…
A man wanted for murder in Philadelphia is arrested in Macon. Carl Smith was on a bus coming from Savannah Tuesday when Philadelphia Police alerted Macon Police, saying Smith could possibly be on his way through Macon. When officers saw…
Bibb County investigators are looking for the people who cut a hole in the wall at the Bass Package Store in North Macon. It happened early on June 17th. The store's surveillance video shows 3 people loading cases of alcohol…