A spokesperson for the Bibb County Schools said the power is off at Heard Elementary School. Heard Elementary will be closed today.

Macon city council met today, where members presented the proposal to enforce a 'smoke free' policy for the city. Seven members are backing the proposal, citing smoking in public is a public health issue, especially relating to second hand smoke.…

Lisa Love, Executive Director for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, officially announced her resignation, and plans to move on to the next chapter of her life. Love said she knew changes were going to be made at the Music Hall of…

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department spent nine days at the Atlantic Cotton Mill, fighting a massive fire the first two days and then an extensive investigation followed. The smoke has cleared but many questions remain. "We feel like the fire is…

Monday marked the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. To honor his legacy, the Macon-Bibb County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reached out to Middle Georgians, asking for their support toward peace, prosperity and justice.…

The cause of death of a man found in Fort Valley this weekend is still unknown. The body of 39-year-old Oscar Ross was discovered Sunday on Samuel Jones Street. According to Maj. Lawrence Spurgeon of the Fort Valley Police Department,…

A Bibb County teacher was arrested Friday accused of using pepper spray on an unruly, special needs student. It happened at Elam Alexander Academy on Ridge Avenue.   Police say two teenaged students were being disruptive in class and refused to…

Just before five Saturday morning, a Macon Police officer from Precinct One was checking the parking deck at MLK Blvd. and Mulberry Street while patrolling downtown. The officer saw a black male sitting in a parked Mazda Miata with the…

74 Package Store in Macon has a unique member on its staff team. Kay Kay is a nine year old Blue Indian Ringneck parakeet, and he's part of the family and staff serving customers. The owners of the liquor store,…

This month kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the 25th anniversary of Houston County's Rainbow House, where they help child sexual abuse victims.· Rainbow House Executive Director, Kem Sanderson, joined us on the 41NBC news at 6pm Friday to…

A memorial held in Twiggs County Friday afternoon honored Deputy Sheriff Richard Lyn Daniels. Daniels was killed last year after a 30-foot Oak tree fell on his patrol car during a routine drive. The Fallen Heroes Memorial Tour met at…

A local store that specializes in security becomes the victim! Now Macon Police are asking for your help to find the culprit. According to police, around 2:30am Friday the suspect cut power to Spy Gadgets on Vineville Avenue.  They the…

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert appoints an Interim Director of External Affairs. Clay Murphey will temporarily replace Andrew Blascovich who is taking a leave of absence to work on the mayor's reelection campaign. The Director of External Affairs is responsible for…

The Byron Lions Club is sponsoring its Second Annual Ride for Sight Charity Horse Show this weekend. Tonight begins the three day event, which will include barrell racing, pole bending, and an arena race. Proceeds from the show allow the…

The Macon Symphony Orchestra is wrapping up their season with a night at the movies, and a day for kids. Performances open to the public will be tonight and Saturday at the Grand Opera House in Downtown Macon. The Peyton…

38 year old Tyrone Smith was arrested around 11 o'clock last night, at his home on North O'Hara Drive. Investigators seized a number of drugs, inlcuding Heroine, oxycodone and a half pound of marijuana. Smith is charged with drug possession…

The cause of death of a Mercer Exchange student is still unknown. An autopsy was performed on 24-year-old Tianliang Zhang this morning, who was found dead at a home on Shamrock Street around 4pm yesterday. According to Bibb County Coroner…

When Joni Clements was found shot to death inside her Warner Robins home in early February, the news shocked the neighborhood, and the Clements family. After more than a month of investigating, police then arrested Joni's husband, James, in connection…

Macon City Councilman Tom Ellington announced today, he's running for another term. Ellington held a news conference Thursday to talk about his 2011 campaign plan. He says he is proud of what Macon has accomplished over the last few years,…

The fire that destroyed the Atlantic Cotton Mill in Macon last week has been ruled undetermined. According to Captain Tom Musselwhite with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, it appears the fire was started by human hand, but seems to be…

A deadly explosion at a Dodge County mechanical shop happened around 4:30pm Thursday. An explosion at the shop just outside of Rhine on Will Reeves Road takes the life of the shop owner, 66-year-old Charles Campbell. According to the Dodge…

Middle Georgians and community leaders aren't sure how much time they'll have left to visit the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, but one thing's for sure -- they would hate to see it go. "It's a shame that Central Georgia…

A Mercer Chinese exchange student was found dead this afternoon by his roommates. 24-year-old, Tianliang Zhang, was found dead at 1252 Shamrock Street, according to Bibb Co. Coroner, Leon Jones. Zhang was found unresponsive in his bed around 4 p.m.…

Right now Georgia High School Sports breaks down into 5 classifications. Within each of the classifications there are eight regions. This current system is in jeopardy. The GHSA met roughly two weeks ago to discuss changing the current layout. The…

    41 NBC's Brittany Gonzalez reports the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority Board voted this morning to reject all 4 cities' bids to house the museum. Board members debated for an hour until unanimously agreeing to vote to…

One Forsyth mom has taken coupon cutting to a whole new level.  The proof…she cut her grocery bill by more than $100 a week.  Now she wants to share her saving skills with you free of charge! Emily St. Peter…

Milledgeville and Baldwin County are about to notice a little change to their radio dials. W.R.G.C. is about to take to the airwaves, broadcasting live from Georgia College and State University. The new station will broadcast on 88.3 FM. The…

Several Dooly County churches are the latest target for copper thieves, and according to investigators, the damages are in the thousands. Rock Hill Church, Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church, and Shady Grove CME Church are now missing their air conditioning…

A Middle Georgia healthcare facility has plans to grow. For nearly two decades, the mission of the Johnson County Center for Community Health has been to provide primary care to anyone who walks through its doors. The non-profit organization has…

A traffic accident on Millerfield Road in Macon sends five people to the hospital Tuesday. Just before noon, 36-year-old Terry Whitehead's van stalled in traffic with four passengers inside. While the van was coasting tractor trailer operator, Jonnie White, hit…

Peach County Superintendent, Dr. Susan Clark announced she'll retire this July. After taking over the reigns of a struggling school district in February of 2008, Clark helped revitalized the school system. "I just feel like I've put my family on…

New mandates for emergency radio systems are costing Middle Georgia communities a lot of money. The change will improve existing radio systems and focus on public safety. The FCC requirement will impact anyone with a radio license. Without the upgrade, they…

It has been 25 years, and 75 homes since the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity began building new houses in Bibb and Jones Counties. Today's celebration gave the new house keys to Milton Webster, a U.S. Army veteran. Macon Area…

Senator Robert Brown first offered a consolidation proposal back in 1996. The plan never gained steam, but now Brown's new restructuring plan for Macon and BibbCounty's Governments could become a reality and says his plan focuses on people, not businesses.…

Spinning off from the hit show 'The Biggest Loser', Christ Chapel at Sports Towne decided to have a contest of their own. More than 50 contestants signed up for the eight week challenge. Beth White, Associate Pastor at Christ Chapel,…

Monday Macon Police catch several burglary suspects, thanks to a tip from the public. 26-year-old Tyrone Allen Nolton of Macon is charged with felony theft by receiving.  Two juveniles are also in custody for this crime. The suspects were seen…

Scattered showers and rumbles of thunder washed out the last weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival. "We had rain and severe weather beginning Saturday, late afternoon," said President and CEO Karen Jordan Lambert. "The Street Party was cancelled, Central City…

Vision Airlines announced back in January it would offer flights twice a week to Destin, Florida, but according to Middle Georgia Regional Airport Manager, Scott Coffman, the·carrier cancelled the service last week because of·the lack of ticket sales. Clay Meek,…

33 year old Antonio Holmes was shot several times in the stomach at the American Deli on Watson Boulevard around 9 Friday night. He was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia and is expected to make a full…

18 year old Trey Dinkins was arrested after police received a tip from Crime-Stoppers. He is charged in the March 20th shooting death of 19 year old Dajohn Milton. Milton was shot multiple times throughout his body, and was found…

Residents at the Legacy at Lake Sinclair Condominiums, in Milledgeville awoke to a fire Sunday morning. Baldwin County firefighters and the Milledgeville fire department, were both on the scene. Four units were affected, one with extensive fire damage, one with…

Authorities have arrested a man, in connection with a shooting that happened Friday afternoon at 263 Clisby Place in Macon. Hours after the shooting, police arrested 18 year old, Paul Stroud. The charges against Stroud will be finalized today. According…

In light of current weather conditions and forecasted weather for tonight Mayor Robert Reichert has canceled this evening’s Cherry Blossom Festival Street Party. For those who purchased advanced tickets to the Street Party, online ticket purchases will be credited automatically.…

Tattoo and piercing studios in Houston County may soon have to change the way they do business. As of right now, there are no regulations for studios regarding the health or safety of the artist or the customer. Technically, anyone with a…

 The Georgia Air National Guard 116th Air Control Wing, which is out of Robins Air Force Base, left this week to help stabilize the turmoil in Libya. The unit will support Operation Odyssey Dawn by enforcing the no fly zone…

After spending more than 24 hours fighting a massive fire here at the old Atlantic Cotton Mill, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department remains on the scene because the structure itself is very unstable and because of that Chief Riggins says it…

A shooting in Macon sends one young man to the hospital. It happened just after 3 on Friday, near 263 Clisby Place. According to Macon Police, the victim was with a group of friends, when the suspect came by and…

A Macon man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbing an 85 year old woman. Last October, Police arrested 48 year old Curtis Dowl, after an 85 year old woman said he grabbed her purse, then ran off…

A new event is coming to the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Cotton Avenue Revival. You can revisit a historic period in black history and celebrate with a parade, car show, mime performances, a gospel songfest and more. Macon City Councilwoman…

An historic building near downtown Macon went up in flames this afternoon.  The Atlantic Cotton Mill on Mailey Avenue, that's behind the Kroger on Pio Nono, caught fire around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Crews from all over middle Georgia were…