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…

With the mercury rising into the triple digits, the summer months can be rough. LawnStar Owner Mickey Bass says, "I drink probably twelve to fourteen bottles of water a day and I mix in a couple of Gatorades and I…

Mercer's new head football coach Bobby Lamb·welcomedtwo new members to the Bears' family. Caroll McCray was brought on as the assistant head coach and offensive line coordinator. Jeff Farington was named defensive coordinator. Both men have experience on the field…

A woman who's been named one of America's best songwriters, is bringing that talent to Middle Georgia. Folk musician Lucinda williams is coming to the Cox Capitol Theatre, to help raise money for the venue, and the Capricorn Recording Studios…

Storms moving through Middle Georgia Tuesday night damaged parts of Wilkinson County High School. Principal Wayn Gasaway says part of the roof over the school was blown off of the building exposing three classrooms and a storage room.  He says…

Macon Police are looking for two people who robbed a local SunTrust branch this afternoon. According to a police news release, a woman walked into the bank at 3201 Vineville Avenue and gave the the teller a note demanding money.…

A special ceremony was held Tuesday night for Sylvia McGee, a 35-year veteran for the Bibb County school system. The retirement party was a way for family and friends of McGee to wish her well. The group gathered at Central…

In a unanimous decision, Macon City Council voted Councilman James Timley as their new leader. Timley was the President Pro-Tem, and served in the Ward II, Post I seat. Timley said, despite past councils having differences and disagreements, that is…

The Macon Water Authority Amerson Water Treatment Plant had temporary equipment failure Tuesday, causing some customers to go without water for about an hour. Tonight, the Authority is asking customers to refrain from using water outside until the system is…

The current drought isn't just affecting rivers it's now drying up local businesses in Middle Georgia, because water levels are extremely low throughout the area. It's keeping visitors and their dollars out of local economies. Lee Slade with the Pulaski…

Plans are underway for the new Warner Robins Law Enforcement Center. On Tuesday, city officials and residents celebrated with an official groundbreaking at the LEC's future location - just off Watson Boulevard. "We've had some set backs in years so…

CANTON, GA - A 13-year-old boy this month found a ring embedded in the Georgia soil in Dublin and tracked down relatives of the man who lost it 50 years ago. Kelvin Foskey tells the Cherokee Tribune that his son…

There's a very unique plant growing in Warner Robins, one that most people have probably never seen, or much less heard of. Buddy and Judy Miles planted the cactus 18 years ago in their backyard, and hoped that one day…

Questions remain about the $18-thousand missing from Macon's Animal Control department. Monday night Macon City Council's appropriations committee received an audit report that found a number of inconsistencies.  The report showed flaws in the process of documenting when animals are…

A copper thief from Perry is sent to prison for 25 years. Today the Houston County Superior Court sentenced 35-year-old Boris Watkins to serve 14 of those years behind bars without the possibility of parole. Last week, Watkins was found…

The focus for Bibb County Recreation Centers is shifting from young kids to grown ups. Chairman Sam Hart says commissioners want to turn them into "wellness" centers, which he says will help attract more adults. Starting in July, the county…

Today, 33 new residents and six fellows joined the staff at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in the "white coat ceremony". This is the first time the hospital participated in this tradition that is held at academic hospitals throughout the…

Police found a body on Monday behind a vacant home in south Macon. Macon police identified 49-year-old Elwood Solomon. Friends and family say they last saw Solomon on Saturday around 11PM at his house located on 515 Moreland Avenue. He…

The Macon Police Strike Team was busy this weekend on detail, making multiple arrests around the city. Police heard gunshots behind the former Miller Middle School where they found 19-year-old Shavez C. Flewellen.  The suspect threw a loaded gun to…

Early Monday morning police arrested a Warner Robins man they've been looking for since last week. 43-year-old Frank Garmon, Jr. was arrested at America's Best Value Inn on Watson Boulevard. He's charged with Robbery by Intimidation and Theft By Deception.…

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on illegal gambling.  Gambling machines have been removed from a dozen establishments. Sgt. Clay Wiggins says this investigation isn't over yet. No arrests have been made at this time. If you have…

The Macon Police STRIKE Unit spotted a rolling meth lab early Friday morning in the Village Green neighborhood. 42-year-old David Neel Doles and 37-year-old Ron Christopher Killgo are charged with manufacturing drugs. In addition, Doles is charged with felony obstruction…

One middle Georgia couple is battling cancer by working as a team. The Gamundi’s story show's the influence a wife can have on her husband's health. "Two years ago I was dealing with what I thought was the Georgia crud,…

A change in leadership at Tattnall Square Academy was announced today. The schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to replace headmaster, Larry Collins, who held the position the last two years. The Board Chairman tells 41NBC the vote was made…

Whoever thought the world of Twitter would get you the dream of a lifetime? For a woman in Jeffersonville, Georgia, Twitter made her dreams a reality. Patty Cleveland follows NASA's 'Tweetup' on Twitter. By following 'Tweetup', and then filling out…

Today a Middle Georgia family gets a helping hand from a local pool company. 4-year-old Madison Barfield can't speak, walk, or use her arms.She has a rare condition called 'Rett Syndrome' that effects the nervous system. “She's my world. She's…

If you're thinking about selling your home, you might want to consider renting it instead. "We do have a lot of landlords who are renting their properties because they can't sell them for what they owe on them," says Anna…

Macon Animal Control is missing money. An internal audit by the city shows an $18,000 discrepancy. After attending budget hearings last week, Macon City Councilman Tom Ellington says the revenue line was projected to be flat - despite the increased…

Some students in middle Georgia are using summer vacation as a time to train to be leaders. Students with the Bibb County Mentors Project took part in a youth leadership academy on Wednesday. They were given the tools to be…

The group behind the "A Little More Soul" music video about Macon, is now offering $25,000 to pen your own piece of music about the city. The Gateway Macon Initiative wanted to find a unique way to get Macon noticed…

The future of the old Atlantic Cotton Mill is up for grabs. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and city council members, sat down to discuss possible options for how to spend the $1.5 million originally designated to re-develop the building. Since…

About a dozen residents on Hitchcock Road in Jones County are mixing bleach with their contaminated water to kill germs. County Administrator Mike Underwood says if those residents want clean water, at least ten families have to dish out a…

Today, the Centerville Police Department said goodbye to Sergeant Woody Hudgens, Jr. The officer was killed last Friday, June 9th in a motorcycle accident. "He's going to be dearly missed and there's a hole in my heart," says Sergeant Phillip…

SPARTA, Ga.- A convicted killer who escaped from Hancock State Prison is back in custody. State and local officials combed parts of Middle Georgia on Monday for 27-year-old Richard Joel Jenkins, 27 who escaped Sunday night. The state Department of…

Macon City Council voted Monday to allow Macon Police to set up a "mini-precinct" in the Village Green and Bloomfield neighborhoods. The South Macon neighborhoods have seen plenty of crime in the past years. According to Police Chief Mike Burns, having extra…

The House and Senate Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee held a listening session, to hear what citizens had to say about how the state will re-draw its district lines. "It's a very important process," State Senator (R. Dist. 18) Cecil Staton says.…

Warner Robins is drawing the attention of creative people and as a result is creating more jobs. President and CEO of Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce Ed Rodriguez says businesses in the city are becoming leaner and meaner. "They're more…

A national program called Main Street Designation is a push for cities with downtown areas to revitalize using a four point strategy: organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring. Over the past year, the city of Macon has been utilizing all…

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert is giving you a chance to tell him what's on your mind. Tonight at 5:30, he will welcome residents to city hall to share their questions and concerns. There is a five minute limit, so that…

On a small lake in Gray, Georgia, Eddie Altman prepares for his evening ritual on the dock behind his house. He sets up his stereo, puts in a C.D., and sets his cowboy hat on his head. Then, he lets mother…