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.

While originally investigated as a stabbing, the woman's autopsy revealed she actually died in a hit-and-run, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said.

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.

Montezuma Police Department On7, 2025, Corporal/FTO Jalen Johnson conducted a traffic stop on a Grey in color Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Houston Street and Walnut Street Montezuma,  Georgia for a taillight and searbelt violations.

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

Ninja’s former head chef and owner 67-year-old Peter Jung, entered “semi-retirement” but didn’t want to leave the kitchen, his son Daniel Jung said. Peter Jung is now the head chef at Gangnam Grill, but with fewer hours – and his son owns the place.

Georgia, the Peach State, is a blend of Southern charm, rich history and modern growth. The largest cities in Georgia range from bustling metropolises to charming towns that have grown into thriving urban centers.

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said the man was shot at the Broadway Lofts Apartments on MLK Boulevard early Saturday morning.

Katherine Mcleod, the CEO of First Choice Primary Care, says there’s currently a doctor and nurse practitioner seeing patients each day, and the facility will soon have a pharmacy and provide mental health services as more staff is hired as well.