WMAZ-TV (Macon, GA)

17 hours ago | 13wmaz.com | Kamilah Williams

DUBLIN, Ga. — Access to health care just became more convenient for veterans and their families across Central Georgia, thanks to the launch of a Virtual Health Resource Center at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. The center, which officially opened Tuesday morning, is the first of its kind in a three-state region and aims to expand virtual care services for veterans, especially those in rural or underserved areas.

18 hours ago | 13wmaz.com | Margaret Vancampen

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A mother and son won the largest Powerball jackpot in Kentucky history, and days later, one of the winners is now in a Florida jail. Linda Grizzle split the $167.3 million winnings with her son, James Shannon Farthing, Lottery officials said. He bought the ticket for April 26's drawing, and they presented the winning ticket to the Kentucky Lottery office April 28.

1 day ago | 13wmaz.com | Kamilah Williams

MACON, Ga. — A Macon woman is looking for answers after her husband was found shot and killed near the lake at Freedom Park late Monday night. Lakeisha Faulk says her husband, 39-year-old Jarvis Curtis, was a father to a 2-year-old boy, an avid fisherman, and someone who loved spending time outdoors — especially at Freedom Park, a place known to many locals as the home of Vine Ingle Little League.

1 day ago | 13wmaz.com | Solen Aref

MACON, Ga. — Right now, tipped employees have to pay taxes on those tips, but if a new GOP law passes, that would end. Republicans in the U.S. house call it the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Cutting taxes on tips is one of the things President Trump campaigned on in 2024. In Downtown Macon, at new restaurant 587 Southern Cuisine, manager Toilyn Parker said they're big on soul food and service that goes above and beyond.

2 days ago | 13wmaz.com | Kamilah Williams

MACON, Ga. — A new law in Georgia is set to crack down on the unregulated sale of animals in public spaces, a move animal advocates say could help curb puppy mills and reduce overcrowding in local shelters. Signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, House Bill 331 makes it illegal to sell animals, such as dogs, cats and other pets, in public or commercial areas, including roadsides, parking lots, sidewalks and parks. The law will take effect on July 1.