A Macon woman accused of killing her husband claimed Monday afternoon in court that her family was in danger, but a judge ruled it was up to a jury to decide.

The city’s rhythmic roots go back nearly a century before rock and soul took center stage. It all started with a hum, thanks to the humble kazoo.

Liz Fabian sits down with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller for a 2025 review of spending priorities, community project and answers to your questions.

Law enforcement is searching for Jackie Powell, a 46-year-old man wanted in Georgia for probation violation and in Florida for dissuading a witness, according to a crime bulletin from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Local birds fans are gearing up for the Philadelphia Eagles to make their Super Bowl rematch appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Icicles hang from bushes outside of First Baptist Church off of Poplar Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. An estimated 2-3 inches of snow accumulated in most of Middle Georgia yesterday afternoon, with freezing temperatures and slippery roads remaining. Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

The free heart screening is Thursday, February 20th at 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. It will be held at the Piedmont Macon North Medical Building B, Rehab Suite, the physical address is 400 Charter Boulevard. Please register in advance by calling 478.538.0408 between 8 a.m. – 5p.m., Monday – Friday.

New Korean restaurant Gangnam Grill opens, replaces Ninja Steakhouse & Sushi in downtown Macon, Georgia. Same family owns both, chef retires

The trial of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, has been delayed once again, pushing the proceedings to the fall 2025

Mableton officials say the decision has “confirmed the city’s legitimacy and allows Georgia’s 12th largest city to move forward with clarity and confidence.”

Welcome to Payne Mill Village Antique Mall in Macon, Georgia – a treasure trove that’ll make your inner history buff do cartwheels. Payne Mill Village Antique Mall is like the Disneyland of antiques, minus the overpriced mouse ears and with a lot more character.

Payne Mill Village Antique Mall isn’t just a store; it’s a living, breathing museum of American life. Each item on its shelves tells a story, each piece of furniture holds a memory. It’s a place where the past isn’t just preserved; it’s celebrated, cherished, and given new life.