Bibb County Sheriff Jerry Modena is responsible for a $28 million-dollar annual budget and more than 300 employees. He says he's leaving office at the end of 2012 to spend more time with his grandchildren and to travel with his…
The United States Conference of Mayors has appointed a Macon native to serve as co-chair of the High Speed Rail Task Force. Mayor Robert Reichert will be working alongside Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando. He hopes to replicate the progress…
In a room full of people, the Board of Education officially swore in two members today. Dr. Wanda West was sworn in as a first-time board member. Dr. West says she is looking forward to helping the school system here…
The following is from a GBI news release: Authorities charged a Crawford County man today with the murder of James Dudley "Trey" Byers, age 22, of Reynolds, who was reported missing from Taylor County on December 21, 2010. Cody…
The group 'Citizens for Better Government' held an informal meeting today inside the Houston Mall in Warner Robins to discuss what they call, the current discord within the Warner Robins city government. The group's organizers are hoping to increase community…
It's been one year since the devastating earthquake in Haiti that left around 250,000 people dead. A year later, hundreds of thousands of people are still living in tent cities in the nation's capital, Port-Au-Prince, but Middle Georgia hasn't forgotten…
A Florida man will spend at least the next ten years behind bars in the Georgia Department of Corrections. Wednesday, 24-year-old Aaron Rodnell Miller, from Largo, Florida, pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking. He was sentenced in a Houston County Superior…
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will stay in Macon, that's according to the Interim Director of the Hall, Ben Sapp. Today, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority unanimously agreed to accept the proposal to keep the sports museum…
January 9-10, 2011 An upper level disturbance tracked across the northern Gulf of Mexico, drawing abundant moisture into the Southeastern U.S. Prior to the arrival of the moisture, a large, cool area of high pressure was entrenched over the southern…
Student Council members at Warner Robins High School have been working hard all school year to collect dresses to resell. And they aren't done yet. The students have collected more than 150 dresses from all over the state. This is…
Governor Nathan Deal warned of tough decisions ahead. But one of those decisions, won't be to furlough teachers or shorten the shool year. In his first State of the State Address, the governor pledged to use 1 percent of the…
A family in Elko, Georgia woke up to their home on fire early Sunday morning. Jay Fordham had just moved into the double-wide modular home with his wife Beth, daughter and mother-in-law a few weeks ago. Beth initially thought it…
Macon Police arrested a 16-year old male from Warner Robins early this morning for breaking into cars at the Wilshire Woods Apartments on Rocky Creek Road. Two others got away before officers could arrest them. A 911 operator received a…
Bibb County Schools like most Middle Georgia School Systems have been closed the last few days, which meant a day of relaxation. Not all students, however skipped out on learning. Patrick Anuebunwa, a Senior at Central High School, had this…
Macon Police arrested 40-year-old Jimmy Ray Rozier for attempted robbery and aggravated assault. Monday evening, Rozier told a homeowner on Lafayette Drive, he was his grand daughter’s ex-boyfriend. When Rozier went inside, he pulled a gun on the victim, and…
The Georgia War Veterans home in Milledgeville raked in big money on Tuesday. The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the home more than $1.5 million to build an Alzheimer's unit with 24 beds. The grant will cover 65% of the…
WindsorAcademy is now an accredited member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. To earn this title, Windsor had to show a plan focusing on improvement and student performance in the future.…
The cost to clean up this week's ice storm is adding up. Ken Sheets, the director of Bibb county's engineering department estimates the county spent between $8,000-$10,000 in overtime pay, sand, gravel, salt and fuel expenses. 24 public works employees…
Mayor Joel Posey passed away on Monday. Posey was 70 years old and suffered from diabetes and congested heart failure. Posey was serving his first term as the city's mayor. Visitation for Posey is being held Tueday night from 6:00p.m.…
The following is from a Bibb County School District News Release: The Bibb County School District, including all schools and departments, will be open on Wednesday, January 12. All students, faculty, and staff should report at their normal times. A…
Southland Waste Systems will have delays in trash pickup due to inclement weather conditions on Monday. Solid waste collection in the unincorporated areas of Bibb County will be running one day behind schedule. If you have questions about the schedule,…
Kennedy Drugs has been serving Middle Georgians since 1940. They are a family owned and operated business, just off of Poplar Street in downtown Macon. Customers have been dropping off their prescriptions for decades and the drug store is consistently…
The Tri-County Animal Rescue in Mauk, GA has been under fire for over a week now for allegations it was going to shut down and euthanize more than 100 dogs. The only issue, the owners say none of it is…
Mercer University is using a $1.5 million gift to draw attention to rural healthcare. The anonymous gift will fund the Rufus C. Harris Endowed Chair in the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities.
The EMA is urging everyone to exercise extreme caution. As a result of piles of snow and sheets of ice, Middle Georgians stayed indoors on Monday while most businesses and schools closed. City and county officials met this afternoon to…
Stay tuned to 41NBC.com for updated information regarding winter weather related closings & cancellations. Baldwin County Public Schools: Closed for students and staff Bibb County Public Schools: Closed for students and staff Bleckley County Public Schools: Closed for students on…
Even though the snow and ice are done falling, the day is still gearing up to be a long one for the boys at Ackerman Wreckers in Macon. 41 NBC was given a unique and first-hand look at what goes…
ATLANTA - Utility crews are working to restore electricity to roughly 6,500 Georgia Power customers across the state. Georgia Power spokeswoman Carol Boatright said Monday that the outages happened when ice from a winter storm sent tree limbs crashing into…
According to Georgia Power more than 2700 residents across the state are without power. About half of those customers are located in the Metro Atlanta area and 52 residents are without power in Middle Georgia. Call 1-888-891-0938 if you are…
All Non-Emergency Workers Should Not Report to Work. The City of Macon has closed due to inclement weather for Monday, January 10, 2011.
Click Here for a complete list of closings and cancellations. As of 11:00pm 1/9/2011
Robins Air Force Base will be closed due to inclement weather beginning 9 Jan at 11pm through 10 Jan, according to spokesperson Chrissy Miner. All non-mission essential personnel are excused from work without charged leave. Call the Robins Straight Talk…
Due to the inclement weather, the Bibb County School District will be closed on Monday, January 10, 2011. No students, faculty, nor staff should report to school nor work on Monday. With the forecast calling for a refreezing of precipitation…
E-mails and Facebook messages have been over loading the inbox of the Tri-County Animal Rescue··in response to a message that the Rescue was going to euthanize more than 100 animals. The only problem is, it isn't true.
An estimated one to three inches of snow is expected to hit middle Georgia late Sunday night and early Monday morning. EMA directors from around the area are preparing for the winter storm. BibbCounty held a weather briefing this morning…
When there's ice on the roads, my best advice is to stay off the roads! Only drive if absolutely necessary. If you do find yourself driving, limit the number of distractions in your vehicle. Turn your radio off.…
Fluoride in drinking water has been found to cut cavities and tooth decay, but federal officials are now saying it might be too much of a good thing. The U.S. Government wants to lower the recommended levels of fluoride in…
Bank of America will be rolling out four new checking accounts starting the end of January. The state of Georgia is one of three test markets for the new products. The other states include Massachusetts and Arizona. The new accounts…
If you haven't gotten rid of your Christmas tree yet this weekend is a great time to take care of it. Saturday bring your undecorated tree to Central City Park in Macon for the "Bring One for the Chipper" event.…
With the possibility of winter weather making driving conditions dangerous early next week, Bibb County School officials say there will be no announcement about schools closing until Sunday afternoon or evening. District officials are watching the weather and are in…
The Twiggs County Board of Commissioners voted today to allow Advanced Disposal, the company that owns the Wolf Creek Landfill, to rezone 124 acres of land for storage. The new land will be used to hold materials like concrete, rocks,…
The main suspect in the murder of Ronnie Rozier was arrested in Savannah Friday,and transported back to Wilkinson County to face charges. Wilkinson County Sheriff, Richard Chatman, says 22-year-old Zachary Beck fled the area after witnesses reported seeing his white…
Hundreds of former Congressman Jim Marshall's supporters gathered at Terminal Station Thursday night to welcome the local leader home. City officials and community members from all over Middle Georgia showed up to thank Marshall for the 8 years he represented…
A man is arrested nearly a month after more than $100,000 worth of drugs are found at his Bibb county home. 53-year-old Anthony Eugene Powell is charged with trafficking after deputies found more than 26 pounds of packaged pot at his…
Bibb County Campus Police and dogs trained to find narcotics searched Miller Middle School and Central High School in Macon. No firearms or drugs were found. In a news release to 41NBC, the school district says campus police will continue…
Jeffrey Sweeney is an athlete. Basketball, baseball, football, you name it, he plays it. Last January he ran into an obstacle that would send NFL greats to the sideline, but Jeffrey won't quit, his competitive spirit drives him to play…
Georgia Distilling will begin distilling operations in the city of Haddock this spring. The distillery will begin with making vodka, gin, and moonshine out of the old Cherokee Products plant in Haddock. The plant was once used as a cannery for fruits and…
The Georgia State Legislature approved new decals just last year. The decals simply state "In God We Trust" and can be purchased at your local tax commissioner's office. They went on sale at the first of the year and can…
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert, City Council President Miriam Paris, and other local leaders are hosting a welcome home event for former Congressman Jim Marshall tonight. It will start at 5:30pm in the Main Lobby of Terminal Station. Marshall represented Middle…
Local businesses in Baldwin County have a new tool to help attract more customers. It's called Shop Local Milledgeville. The social networking site started as a school project for creator Tommy Cook back in January 2009. The website offically launched…