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…
The Old Atlantic Cotton Mill building in Macon engulfed in flames late Thursday afternoon and burned to the ground. The mill is located behind the Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue. Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Marvin Riggins tells 41NBC the fire…
The Houston County Board of Education hosted its annual "Bus Driver Rodeo" Thursday. Throughout the safety competition, bus drivers were tested on their ability and knowledge of bus safety while maneuvering a school bus in and out of various obstacles.…
ATLANTA- Activist groups rallied today at the Georgia Capitol building to protest proposed immigration laws. Thousands of people traveled to downtown Atlanta for the rally, including students, religious leaders and people from around the state. Several Middle Georgia groups also…
A small middle Georgia town is looking to expand. Culloden, located in Monroe County, is less than a square mile, but local officials want to make it bigger. According to the city's mayor, some people who live right outside Culloden's…
Today the Bibb County community remembers the life and legacy of a fallen Deputy. Investigator Joseph Tim Whitehead Jr. lost his life in the line of duty five years ago Wednesday. “Joseph Whitehead was an incredible, dedicated deputy Sheriff,” remembers…
First Presbyterian Day School announced its plan to expand. The satellite campus will be housed at First Presbyterian Church. The purpose is to make the FPD education available and convenient to those business men and women with children working in…
Early Wednesday morning, Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams plead not guilty for lying to police claiming his city issued cell phone was stolen. The alleged incident occurred in June of last year, while investigating the theft,police found inconsistencies in…
The Warner Robins Fire Department responded to the Goodwill on Moody Road, where a fire broke out this afternoon. The fire started in the warehouse of the building, when a propane powered forklift caught fire. The flames from the forklift spread to…
The Harlem Globetrotters have entertained fans from around the world. Next week, the Globetrotters will be right here in Macon. The player known as "Hot Shot Branch" visited 41 NBC to talk to me about the team and its upcoming trip…
Macon City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss the termination of Richard Powell. Former Macon Public Works Director, Richard Powell will now need to appeal his termination again, but in the correct way. Macon City Council voted to give Powell…
Two people are confirmed dead after an accident Tuesday night in Monroe County. The one vehicle accident happened around 9pm at mile marker 197. Investigators say a 15 passenger van carrying 12 people blew a tire and crashed. Traffic on…
A Georgia bill is being considered, and would give bikers the option to run a red light after waiting 60 seconds if the light doesn't change. Many lights still run on sensors instead of being on a timer. The problem…
The Florida State Seminoles are aiming their spear at a Bibb County High School. FSU wants to see changes made to the Westside High School Seminole. Last Fall, Westside High and several other schools received letters from the Collegiate Licensing…
ATLANTA - Newt Gingrich will address Georgia Republicans at their annual convention in May. The former U.S. House speaker is set to speak the convention's victory dinner May 13 in Macon. Gingrich has been shoring up support in his old…
One person is dead after an accident off of I-75. It happened at Sardis Church Road around 11 o'clock last night. 59 year old Edward Young from Macon was driving his 96 Mazda in the left lane, when he rear…
If you're in the mood for a history lesson of Macon, Marty Willett,Chairman of the Fort Hawkins Commission, will tell you everything you want to know. But he won't just stand there and say it to you, he'll reenact it, and…
A Macon man is caught red-handed while trying to steal scrap metal. 46 year old Marcus Shelley was Monday morning just after 10, while leaving a home on Third Avenue. According to Macon Police, Shelley was seen coming out of…
Macon Police make two arrests today in reference to a shooting that happened earlier this month. Marquize Hogan and Terrell Johnson, both 22, were arrested this afternoon in connection with the shooting of 33-year-old Vincent Lewis on March 13. The…
Police have identified the body found on Tabor Drive in Warner Robins. "When we got there we found a male lying in the street who appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds," said Warner Robins Police spokesperson Tabitha Pugh. The…
Around 2 o'clock this afternoon, Miller Middle School was placed in Code Red after seventeen 9 millimeter bullets and seventeen 12 gauge shotgun shells were discovered in a student's book bag. A search was conducted, but no guns were found.…