WMAZ-TV (Macon, GA)

1 day ago | 13wmaz.com | Kamilah Williams

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — This week’s "My Teacher is Tops" winner wears two hats at Georgia Military College Prep — one in the science lab and one on the baseball diamond. Major Kyle Redmond, now in his second year teaching biology at GMC Prep, was surprised in his classroom by Junior Journalist Carter Taylor. Redmond also coaches the school’s baseball team and says his love for chemistry and math in high school helped spark his teaching journey.

1 day ago | 13wmaz.com | Fareeha Abrar

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — A tricky intersection in Milledgeville is driving local residents to frustration, and in some cases, into fender benders. Drivers say North Jefferson Street at Dunlap Road is more than just a shortcut; it's a crash trap. Locals describe the intersection as a confusing mess, especially for those unfamiliar with the area. The left lane suddenly shifts into a turn-only lane without much warning, and poor signage leaves drivers scrambling to make last-minute decisions.

2 days ago | 13wmaz.com | Akilah Winters

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — Jury selection will take place soon for Spalding County parents accused of starving their 10-year-old son. On Monday, a court hearing was held for Krista and Tyler Schindley. Back in 2023, the Schindleys were arrested and accused of starving and neglecting their 10-year-old son to the point that he only weighed 36 pounds. Court records obtained by 11Alive stated Krista was indicted on 12 charges, including three counts of aggravated assault.

2 days ago | 13wmaz.com | Doug Richards

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp has yet to announce whether he’ll sign a bill restricting lawsuits against companies that make agricultural chemicals  – despite an aggressive campaign urging him to veto S.B. 144.   "Foreign pesticide companies like ChemChina — linked to the Chinese Communist Party — are pressuring our elected officials to take away our rights." intones a voice in a TV ad, showing an image of the face of Gov. Kemp during the line. The ad urges viewers to pressure Kemp to veto S.B. 144.

2 days ago | 13wmaz.com | Doug Richards

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law tort reform legislation Monday afternoon. The governor said it was his highest priority of the last legislative session. The governor assembled a crowd of supporters for the public signing ceremony at the Capitol, saying the state’s new tort reform law would soften the impact of costly lawsuits that he said raise insurance rates and drive out business. "The calls for change came from every sector from Georgia’s economy.