News

WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > politics > elections > primary-election-day-2026-live-updates-from-central-georgia-and-the-peach-state > 93-014e4711-a599-4f66-8b21-fad88350fd9b

Primary Election Day 2026 | Live updates from Central Georgia and across the Peach State

8+ hour, 44+ min ago  (287+ words) GEORGIA, " It is Primary Election Day 2026 in Georgia. Several key races will grow closer to being decided today." Candidates in the Republican Party will be vying for the sole honor of challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff in the midterm elections in…...

WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > state > georgia-gov-brian-kemp-vetoes-12-bills-legislative-session-heres-why > 93-01da5c3a-e2b8-420c-8985-6b30d36dc1ca

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes 12 bills from this legislative session | Here's why

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (294+ words) GEORGIA, USA " Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has vetoed 12 bills that were passed by the General Assembly during this legislative cycle, according to his office. On Tuesday, Kemp's office released the bills. .. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes 12 bills from this legislative…...

Symbols: afp-ga
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > local > gov-kemp-signs-legislation-support-law-enforcement-agriculture-and-natural-resources-what-to-know > 93-fae490cb-4fce-4971-8cbc-bda2dd987a13

What legislation did Georgia Gov. Kemp sign into law on May 6? Here's what to know

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (348+ words) MACON, Ga. " Gov. Kemp signed'multiple bills into law on Wednesday at the Georgia Public Safety Center in Forsyth. He signed 11 pieces of legislation to support law enforcement and 10 that will protect Georgia agriculture and natural resources. Here's a look at…...

WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > state > georgia-bill-could-pave-way-for-more-tiny-homes-easing-housing-access > 93-0a602315-ffdd-4482-a359-2f1d5208f3c5

Georgia bill making tiny homes easier to build fails during legislative session

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (615+ words) MACON, Ga. " A piece of legislation that stalled in the Georgia legislature would have given a big boost to tiny homes in Georgia, making it easier to build small houses like the ones on Norris Street in East Macon. House…...

Symbols: adus
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > local > department-of-justice-3m-settlement-easing-burdens-for-georgia-military-families > 93-e2f00a83-fc7b-4420-9535-9ebccddb184d

How the Department of Justice's $3 M settlement is easing burdens for Georgia military families

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (400+ words) WARNER ROBINS, Ga. " The Department of Justice has reached a $3 million settlement with more than 40 Georgia licensing boards after investigating complaints that military families faced delays or denials when transferring out-of-state professional licenses. "It really only took a couple of…...

Symbols: scra,va,ice
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > local > georgia-bill-takes-aim-at-corporate-giants-buying-up-your-neighborhood > 93-2262a8db-d29c-4b86-8387-0ef577774dd7

Wall Street vs. Main Street | Georgia bill takes aim at corporate giants buying up your neighborhood

2+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (419+ words) MACON, Ga. " Imagine making an offer on your first home, only to lose it to a corporation paying cash with no strings attached. For thousands of Georgians, that is not a hypothetical " it is the reality of today's housing market....

Symbols: lihtc
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > weather > weather-impact > how-georgia-responding-forecasted-winter-weather-gov-kemp-timeline-response > 93-0ed29a3a-7ba8-409f-a8a5-e2db96900ed5

How is Georgia responding to forecasted winter weather? Gov. Kemp breaks down the timeline and response

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (789+ words) MACON, Ga. " Ahead of forecasted winter weather, Gov. Brian Kemp is outlining the steps Georgia is taking right now for the potential weather conditions and how the state will respond closer to the weekend. "I can let you know that…...

Symbols: nws
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > state > georgia-state-of-emergency-winter-storm > 85-59acff20-f614-455f-aa7a-78896516ef61

Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency throughout Georgia ahead of winter storm

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (225+ words) ATLANTA " Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday morning announced he has declared a State of Emergency across Georgia ahead of what could be a highly disruptive winter storm this weekend. RELATED: Weather Impact Alert | Monitoring winter storm this weekend Several north…...

Symbols: snap
WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > politics > georgia-senate-study-committee-social-media-artifiical-intelligence-impact-on-children > 85-8f8ad45e-6e20-4b55-a958-f7fddc9daca6

Georgia Senate committee studying social media and AI impact on children meets again today

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (242+ words) ATLANTA " A Georgia Senate committee studying the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children will meet again Wednesday. It's the third meeting of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and AI on Children and…...

WMAZ
13wmaz. com > article > news > local > macon > potential-shooter-central-georgia-technical-colleges-macon-campus-no-shots-confirmed > 93-e100d8c6-4a58-4713-956d-efddc147c3fd

Report of shooter at Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus suspected 'hoax,' lockdown lifted

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (312+ words) MACON, Ga. " Law enforcement responded to a "potential" shooter at Central Georgia Technical College's Macon campus, but the college has since issued an all clear. Central Georgia Technical College said they responded to calls about "an active shooter" Tuesday afternoon....