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Educating the children of Bibb County must be a priority for the entire community, that message came from Superintendent of Bibb County Schools, Dr. Romain Dallemand, as he met with city council members at City Hall Tuesday afternoon. The meeting…
Get your finest pink ready to go! It's time to discover the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival royalty. The Director of Marketing and Sales with the festival Stacy Campbell joined us on the 41NBC news at 6pm with all the details…
After weeks of back and forth brainstorming between Macon City Council and the Police Department it looks like the Youth Violence Plan could be taking shape. Monday members of the public safety committee showed support of an updated plan presented…
The Hancock County Schools Superintendent is speaking out today for the first time since a fight at a football game sent a coach to the hospital. The fight broke out on Friday, October 14th, between Hancock Central High School and…
Macon Police are looking for the two masked suspects who held up the NuWay on Hillcrest Boulevard. The incident happened Saturday shortly after 10pm. The suspects displayed weapons and demanded money from the three store employees. They left with an…
Macon Police are looking for a suspect involved in a fight that sent one man to the hospital. Witnesses say a person known as "Rock" got into a verbal altercation with 29-year-old Howard Robinson Sunday, and that fight turned violent. …
A pastor arrested for protesting Warner Robins High School's Demon mascot is suing the city and the two police officers. Rev. Donald Crosby of Jackson says Officer Steve Warmack and Sgt. Harry Dennard used inappropriate conduct and "heavy-handedness" when arresting…
Bibb County residents are deciding whether a penny tax is worth paying. The money will pay for new fire stations, upgrades to the Bibb County Courthouse,and close to $40 million for parks and recreation improvements. $190 million dollars are at…
With the holidays right around the corner it's important to get in a healthy mind set as the temptations of bad eating approach. A resource into the world of health is available for you November 1, the Central Georgia Regional…
On Friday, last minute preparations were being made for the 54th annual Sacred Heart Fall Festival in Warner Robins--one very energetic 7-year-old is getting ready to sell lemonade therel...but it's not just any lemonade. Annabelle Balducci is on a mission.…
Macon Police took $18,000 worth of drugs off the streets. Police seized about 18lbs of Marijuana from 41-year-old Benjamin Jackson of Statesboro. The arrest was made after a traffic stop on Interstate 16 Thursday. The initial stop was made for…
A burglary suspect is on the loose and the Bibb County Sheriff's office needs your help finding him. Deputies say the man broke into the Marathon convenience store in West Bibb County early Thursday morning, and the Melody's Magic Market…
Four Crawford County Sheriff's deputies are taking fellow county leaders to court. In May, the deputies filed a complaint surrounding potential changes in the retirement benefits plan, but commissioners still haven't taken any action. On October 6th, Terry Berger, Johnny…
At tonight's Bibb County Board of Education meeting all the nominees for Bibb County teacher of the year were recognized for their hard work and excellence in education. The selection was narrowed down to the top five tonight. This year's…
Tonight, the Bibb County School District is celebrating a prestigious grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The GEAR Up grant will provide more than $19 million dollars for the school system over the next seven years. The money…
City leaders and residents auctioned off different items to raise money for low income and disabled homeowners as part of the "Rebuilding Macon" initiative. A flash mob from Theatre Macon got the festivities started by chanting "We can build a…
A newly drawn congressional district has a new candidate. Today Milledgeville native stephen simpson announced he's running for the 10th congressional district. His main platform is getting Georgia back to work. He plans to stimulate the local economy and the…
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - A worker at Robins Air ForceBase has been honored for his 60 years on the job.Friends,family, co-workers and base officials gathered on Thursday at theMuseum of Aviation to recognize the service of Sammy Dame,…
It's the Rolls-Royce of the BBQ competitions, the trophy on the mantel in the living room above the fireplace, and it's eluded Myron Mixon after a dozen attempts. The Jack Daniel's BBQ World Invitational is the most prestigious BBQ competition…
The fall season is underway, but colder weather doesn't have to put an end to eating local produce. In anticipation of National Food Day, on Monday, October 24th, Macon Roots brought local chefs to the Mulberry Street Market to show…
Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams is refusing to talk as he faces multiple federal charges. It's been a busy week for Mayor Chuck Shaheen. It all started when he got a phone call Tuesday morning from Councilman John Williams's…
The Macon Chapter of the League of Women Voters is looking to make an impact on the national level. The group has been looking at federal involvement in public education for several months now. League President, Jackie Mays, says the…
The Baldwin County Court System is taking steps to help individuals who suffer from mental health disorders and substance abuse problems before those issues take a toll on taxpayers. The county was awarded a $1.2 million federal grant. The Behavioral…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. - The Houston County Development Authority has approved a $30 million bond for the expansion of a plant in Perry. The expansion is for Graphic Packaging International, which makes cardboard beverage packaging. The expansion is expected to…
Step inside the Summer's Landing Assisted Living Home in Warner Robins, and you will find a woman who is anything but ordinary running the activities for the residents. Mary Kiger is the Activities Director, and she has organized the Fall…
On Tuesday, the Houston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a new cell phone policy that will now allow cell phones on campus. School Operations Assistant Superintendent Linda Horne believes this will bring the previous policy up to…
According to a news release sent to 41 NBC from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams was arrested Tuesday and charged for getting money from a sale of a vehicle to the Warner Robins Police Department. If…
The Macon Smoking Ban hit another major road block Tuesday night at city hall. Just the chance of a smoking ban vote brought out local bar owners to city hall. And they voiced their concerns about restricting smoking in public…
Energy Assistance Programs will soon be offered in several Middle Georgia counties. November 1, people 65 and older can apply for assistance. December 1, all other eligible residents can take advantage of the assistance if funds remain. To find out…
A man who was a person of interest in a murder case in Macon now has a warrant out for his arrest. Macon Police say 23-year-old Brandon Morrall is now wanted for the murder of Stephen Jackson. Jackson was gunned…
You can Trek-or-Treat for a good cause over Halloween weekend. Jay's HOPE 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run sponsor Melissa Cowart has details about the event that helps benefit the foundation. Jay's HOPE offers support to local kids battling…
The arrest of Florida murder suspect and MS 13 gang member, Manuel Eric Ramirez, has Monroe County residents locking their doors tonight. Ramirez was found hiding out at the Holiday Cove Apartment Complex, which is just a short distance from…
A toddler from Bonaire has died after being left alone in a bathtub. 2-year-old Nellie Fox was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the little girl's mother had left…
A 2-year-old girl from Bonaire has died after being found face down in the bathtub. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 2-year-old Nellie Fox was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at the hospital. Jones says the little girl was found at…
The day your Food Stamps get replenished on your card each month may soon change for some of you. Starting in November, Georgia will use a new formula based on the last two digits of the client ID to determine…
Tonight, children at Macon's Stone Academy are putting on their dancing shoes, and getting ready to hit theaters for a four day performance. After six weeks of learning the moves, and creating the costumes, the kids are ready to perform…
Monday dozens of residents met up at the Macon Bibb Wins headquarters to talk about one of the hot button issues on the November ballot, the SPLOST. Young professionals hosted "Meet Up Monday" for all area residents, but wanted to…
If you purchase prepaid wireless minutes in Macon or Bibb County, a new fee is headed your way. Monday afternoon Macon City Council's Appropriations Committee voted to adopt a 911 charge of 75 cents for every prepaid wireless purchase.
After 11 days of fried food, carnival rides, and musical guests the 22nd Georgia National Fair came to an end. This year's fair broke several records. It had the Best First Friday attendance and the Best First Saturday Attendance. Overall,…
A 15-year-old Weaver Middle School student is arrested for making three bomb threats to his school today. The school was evacuated for about 45 minutes, after the 8th grader's calls. Bibb County deputies, firefighters, and district police responded to the…
It's virtual reality, but its proving its point; don't drink and drive, and don't text and drive. Sitting in the parking lot at Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, a normal car is turned into a state-of-the-art simulator to teach…
The City of Rochelle is recovering from what residents say is the worst storm they've ever seen. Catherine Rogers describes Thursday's storm as, "Scary, scary, scary." She says everything happened quickly. "First a little breeze came by, then it got…
People were lined up before 7 am this morning at the AT&T store in North Macon. They wanted to be the first to get their hands on the iPhone 4S. It's the 5th generation in Apple's smart phone family. "It's…
At tonight's pre-council meeting, a $25,000 item on the purchasing bid list raised many questions from council members. The item is a study commissioned by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission. It would create a master plan for recreation in the…
Macon Police arrest two people in the murder of an elderly Baldwin County man, and one of the suspects is his stepdaughter. 23-year-old Ashleigh Ricks and her boyfriend, 36-year-old Andre Brown are accused of robbing and killing 72-year-old Mandle Charlie…
A new business in the Historic District in Byron is creating quite the buzz, and it hasn't even opened its doors yet. It's been Wayne Davidson's dream to open up a tattoo parlor. "I'm tired of digging ditches and climbing…
Cochran Police Chief James Sanders announced he will retire, less than two weeks after Mayor Cliff Avant is arrested on felony theft charges. In a news release, the mayor says council called Sanders a liar after this incident, making this…
A group of volunteers at the Georgia National Fair, are helping a very specific group a people. Their services include a place to clean, wipe, and give moms a private room to feed their babies. The Baby Comfort Station is…
Tonight, Richard Powell is just days away from returning to his job as Macon's Public Works Director. After nine months of back and forth in the appeals process, council finally decided to reinstate him late last night. "I am still…
Dozens of students are safe Wednesday night after a Wilkinson County school bus slid off the road. School Superintendent Dr. Aaron Geter Jr. said the bus made a wide turn on Highway 441 and slid into the ditch with a…