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…

  Police continue to search around Lauren Giddings' apartment looking for clues to help solve this disturbing murder. Over the weekend community members placed flowers at Giddings' apartment complex in her honor.  Investigators spent Monday digging through neighbors yards and following…

A Dodge County man was hospitalized after his plane crashed early Monday morning. The accident that happened in his backyard, lodged the plane in a treetop, trapping him inside the aircraft. 84-year-old James Spletstoser took off in his ultra light…

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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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…