A former Air Force Sergeant from Warner Robins will spend the next 15 years behind bars for watching little girls engage in sex acts over a webcam. 49-year-old Charles Caley had already been court-martialed by the Air Force for related…
Bibb County Investigators are looking for the person who held up a Zaxby's employee, hit the victim in the faceand took off with store money. Saturday just before 10am, the restaurant employee made a business transaction at the Sun Trust…
Big time savings could be right around the corner for Macon. Monday night Macon City Council's Ordinances and Resolutions Committee voted to approve a new service delivery strategy. "A great step forward for the city and BibbCounty and also for…
The news spread like wildfire across the entire world of Osama bin Laden's death last night, and today, residents in Macon gave their thoughts on what this means for our country. Most people tuned in Sunday night when President Obama broke in…
State Representative David Lucas announced his bid for the open Senate seat when Senator Robert Brown officially steps down. Lucas says this position will allow him more freedom to make changes. "Well I think the numbers are a lot less.…
A former Air Force Sergeant from Warner Robins will spend the next 15 years behind bars, for watching little girls engage in sex acts over a webcam. 49 year old Charles Caley had already been court martialed by the Air…
According to Catoosa County Manager, Mike Helton, storm damage is estimated in the millions of dollars.· At this time, people in Catoosa are in need of cleaning supplies and canned foods. If you'd like to help, you can contact…
The death of Osama Bin Laden has prompted Robins Air Force Base to heighten its security. The base is in Force Protection Condition BRAVO, meaning there is an increase in security measures at the base. Each condition has specific actions…
A Crawford County child is recovering after an accidental shooting over the weekend. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office received a call around 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, about a shooting on Running Deer Road. When deputies arrived, they discovered an 8…
Unlike much of the southeast BleckleyCounty was spared of severe storm damage. Heavy hearts and bowed heads filled the front lawn of the BleckleyCounty courthouse Friday night as thankful voices read the bible, with hope of better days for those…
The Baldwin County Sheriff's office are looking for men involved in a home invasion and robbery. According to the Baldwin Co. Sheriff's office, Thursday night around 9 p.m. two or three black males held two victims at gunpoint on 110…
Workers spent the day clearing roads, repairing wires, and rebuilding homes. "As far as the cleanup process to try and restore things to normal, somewhat normal, it's going to take weeks," says Monroe County EMA Director, Matthew Perry. Nearly 50…
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As final preparations in England are underway for the Royal Wedding, last minute details are coming together at the Britsh Pantry & Tea Room in Centerville for the celebration. British native and store owner, Jenette Francis, has seen the excitement…
A Middle Georgia student is named a National Beta Scholar for 2011. Houston County High School senior Vania Lee is awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used at the school of her choice. Lee plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators arrest a Macon man who they believe is linked to several entering auto thefts. Wednesday investigators arrested 24-year-old Matthew Frank Bryant for Criminal Attempt to Enter a Motor Vehicle. Investigators suspect Bryant is connected to a…
Vietnam veterans in Middle Georgia don't have to travel to the nation's capitol to remember those lost in the war. Today, "The Moving Wall" memorial moved into Kathleen, GA. For veterans, it was a day of remembrance. "I was 20…
Monroe County was hit hard by Thursday morning's storm, and volunteers from across the county have started helping in any way they can. Red Cross volunteers have set up shop at Fire Station #2 in Monroe County, making sandwiches, and…
Several Middle Georgians had their lives turned upside down in just a matter of minutes. Early Thursday morning tractor trailers were blown off the interstate, trees came crashing down, and homes were ripped apart. Steve Landers was knee high in…
State Senator Robert Brown announced he will join 4 other candidates running to become the Mayor of Macon. Brown says his extensive political career has prepared him to run the city. This announcement means he'll step down as minority leader…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert is overriding a recently passed smoking ban for the city. The bill passed 9 to 6 in city council last Tuesday, and brought a lot of criticism from smokers, and non-smokers across the city. According to…
Monroe County EMA Director Matt Perry tells 41NBC News, at least 50 homes were impacted by the weather overnight, with damage ranging from missing shingles to destroyed homes. 41NBC's Melissa Lee was there early this morning. She first reported long…
Officials with Monroe County Emergency Management are reporting extensive damage off of I-75, near Exit 196. Three tractor trailers were blown off of I-75, and people were trapped in the vehicles. They also reported extensive damage to homes and trees…
7 Scholar athletes from around BibbCounty were recognized on Wednesday.· The students were awarded $1000 through the Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship fund. In order to receive the scholarship each student had to demonstrate community involvement, posses a high GPA, and…
According to the American Lung Association's annual report, dangerous levels of pollution have given Bibb county a failing grade when it comes to air quality. The report ranks the amount of smog and other pollutants in the air. Bibb is the…
Macon Police arrested 22-year-old Darren Farrow, after he allegedly shot the owner of El Carnival. According to Police, Farrow robbed the store located at 4009 Pio Nono Avenue around 5pm. Farrow got into an altercation with the owner, Jorge Villarreal,…
A Macon native is the top nominee at the 2011 CMT Music Awards with four nominations. Jason Aldean is up for CMT's top award, video of the year, along with male video of the year. The nominations were announced this…
The National Coalition to Protect Senior Care is in Macon, with a 10 foot long petition, asking Georgia's Congress to protect Medicare and Medicaid funding for nursing home care. Residents and workers at The Oakes at Peake put their names…
The Stock Market Game is a national program that gives players $100,000 in fake money to invest over a 10 week period. Three fifth graders from Centerville Elementary made a $32,000 profit and earned top honors in Houston County. "This…
The Environmental Protection Agencyhas been digging around Armstrong World Industries in Bibb County, trying to figure out how to contain dangerous toxins. The textile plant was placed on the Superfund list back in October of 2010, because high levels of…
There's a zero tolerance policy when it comes to weapons on Houston County school grounds. A mother of a middle school student thought she was doing the right thing for reporting an incident, but had no idea it would mean…
Today, Melvin Everson, Director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, announced that most of Middle Georgia is work ready certified, and they're the first metropolitan area in the state to do it. Nearly 9,000 people are currently certified in…
The buzzing, sometimes soothing, sometimes annoying sound, has been ringing in the ears of middle Georgians for a few days now. And it won't be done for another four to six weeks. The Great Southern Brood Cicada has been hiding…
Emily St. Peter offers a free class to people about saving money with coupons called " savings sense". If you would like for information about how to save money with coupons you can call Emily St. Peter at 478-744-4548.
The 29th annual Fort Valley State University Ham and Egg Breakfast is coming up this week. The Ham and Egg Breakfast will be this Thursday, April 28th at eight in the morning. It will be held at Fort Valley State…
Protesters from Club Kaos took a stand against the smoking ban and stood outside Macon City Hall with signs and petitions. The group collected more than a hundred signatures in just a couple days. Spokesperson for the group, James Holden…
DUBLIN, GA - Rescue workers found the body of 18-year-old Hunter Mimbs just after 4:00p.m. today in Laurens County. Hunter fell into the Oconee River around 5 a.m. Saturday during a fishing trip outside Dublin. The Laurens County Sheriff's Department,…
These days we're all having to pinch our pennies. Now consumers may have to fork over some additional spare change when the gas tax increases by three cents. Middle Georgians say they're not surprised gas is going up, but they're…
All over Middle Georgia, residents and communities opened their arms and embraced the outdoors. Today was about connecting with the earth and remembering that preserving natural resources is essential for the future. The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia…
It's Good Friday for Christians around the world today, and one middle Georgia man is sharing the message of Jesus to the people of Warner Robins, by carrying a cross up and down Watson Boulevard. Calvin Norton has carried this…
Middle Georgia Ambulance wants you to stay safe this summer, and take advantage of C.P.R. training classes. Chuck Asbell of M.G.A., says people are at an increased risk during the summer for injuries, because they spend more time outside and…
A Macon Police officer was attacked Thursday by a man who was mentally disabled. It happened at the Overlook Gardens apartments on Gray Highway Thursday night. Police say they were called by a mental health supervisor from RiverEdge, who went…
35-year old Darrell Lowe is in the Bibb County Jail, accused of trying to rape a former neighbor. Police were called Thursday afternoon to the Autumn Trace Apartments on Rocky Creek Road.· They say Lowe pushed his way into the…
For a period of eighteen months, money was improperly paid to·the Macon Fire and Police Department pension fund. According to the 2009 audit, more than $4 million dollars is owed to the investment. After months of meetings between the pension…
Parts of air conditioning units are being stolen throughout Laurens County. What's worse, the thieves are targeting churches. Six churches have been robbed of various air conditioning pieces since last Friday. Officials at the Laurens County Sheriff's Department say stolen…
Virtual learning is a new concept giving parents alternatives to traditional schools, and is a big hit around Middle Georgia, especially for one family. 5th grader, Shelly Pruitt, has a tough time mastering math. "I'm good at english, reading, social…
A 29-year-old man is dead after his truck flips in the 5200 block of Hawkinsville Road Wednesday. The accident happened just before 9 p.m., according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Officials say, Michael Joeseph Neal, of Macon, drove around…
The ordinance doesn't ban smoking on streets or sidewalks, but it does state smoking near public entrances is no longer allowed. Although the majority of Macon City Council voted in favor of this ban, not all Middle Georgians seem to…
Timothy Anderson was driving home from work in 2005 when a motorcylce accident changed his life. "I saw the car at the intersection at the street and I said to myself oh lord he's going to pull out over here...I…
The plan to enforce health and safety regulations for tattoo and piercing studios in Houston County was brought before the 20/20 Vision board today. The plan to implement regulations such as sterilization, health checks of artists, and safety precautions, was…