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‘I know he didn’t jump in the water’: Family reacts after a 19-year-old drowns at Lake Blackshear
‘I know he didn’t jump in the water’: Family reacts after a 19-year-old drowns at Lake Blackshear
CORDELE Ga WALB Darian Taylor was a 2026 graduate of Turner County High School Last month... More

08/04/2026

New coaches, new identities: A look into GHSA Class A Region 2 football
New coaches, new identities: A look into GHSA Class A Region 2 football
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/04/2026

Over 1 million Georgia students could lose free school lunch due to federal funding cuts
Over 1 million Georgia students could lose free school lunch due to federal funding cuts
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A federal budget law is threatening to strip free school lu... More

08/04/2026

Mother and 2-month-old son drown in bathtub, authorities say
Mother and 2-month-old son drown in bathtub, authorities say
OAKLAND COUNTY Mich WNEMGray News - Police in Michigan say a mother and her 2-month-old so... More

08/04/2026

‘His biggest wish isn’t a toy... it’s going home’: Community rallies for 4-year-old battling brain cancer
‘His biggest wish isn’t a toy... it’s going home’: Community rallies for 4-year-old battling brain cancer
OCILLA Ga WALB A 4-year-old Irwin County boy who has spent 120 days in the hospital battl... More

08/04/2026

Water service to be temporarily shut off Thursday for parts of Homerville
Water service to be temporarily shut off Thursday for parts of Homerville
HOMERVILLE Ga WALB - Residents in several Homerville neighborhoods will experience a tempo... More

08/04/2026

From cancer patient to future doctor: First-year medical student who beat cancer now wants to help others
From cancer patient to future doctor: First-year medical student who beat cancer now wants to help others
MOULTRIE Ga WALB At just 15 years old Rian Covington faced a diagnosis that would change ... More

08/04/2026

Attorney for Georgia mother charged in hot car death says case is a tragic accident, not murder
Attorney for Georgia mother charged in hot car death says case is a tragic accident, not murder
LAWRENCEVILLE Ga Atlanta News First The attorney for a Lawrenceville mother charged with ... More

08/04/2026

Major crash leads to lane closures on Hwy 133 in Brooks County
Major crash leads to lane closures on Hwy 133 in Brooks County
BROOKS COUNTY Ga WALB Both north and southbound lanes on GA-133 reportedly closed Monday ... More

08/04/2026

Albany police investigate shooting that left a 13-year-old injured
Albany police investigate shooting that left a 13-year-old injured
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany police are reportedly searching for two male suspects after a 13-ye... More

08/04/2026

Albany school zone speed cameras back on, warning period begins Aug. 3
Albany school zone speed cameras back on, warning period begins Aug. 3
ALBANY Ga WALB - As students head back to the classroom for the new school year the Albany... More

08/04/2026

Dog dumped in Albany alleyway rescued; Family raises money for vet care
Dog dumped in Albany alleyway rescued; Family raises money for vet care
ALBANY Ga WALB A dog rescued from an Albany alleyway on Aug 1 is now in the care of a loc... More

08/04/2026

Albany police seek owners of stolen property after 13-year-old’s arrest
Albany police seek owners of stolen property after 13-year-old’s arrest
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany police are working to return stolen property to its owners followin... More

08/03/2026

Small plane makes emergency landing on I-10 in Florida’s Escambia County
Small plane makes emergency landing on I-10 in Florida’s Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY Fla WALA - A small airplane has made an emergency landing Monday morning o... More

08/03/2026

New inspection program aims to improve safety in Albany apartment complexes
New inspection program aims to improve safety in Albany apartment complexes
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/03/2026

Wetter East, Drier West: Warmer days ahead
Wetter East, Drier West: Warmer days ahead
MONDAY PM Heavy downpours with a few rumbles of thunder will stick around this afternoon m... More

08/03/2026

13-year-old shot at Albany apartment complex, police say
13-year-old shot at Albany apartment complex, police say
ALBANY Ga Albany police responded to a shooting at Bethel Apartments early Sunday morning... More

08/03/2026

NEW DETAILS: Man drowns at Lake Blackshear after jumping from floating dock
NEW DETAILS: Man drowns at Lake Blackshear after jumping from floating dock
CORDELE Ga WALB A 19-year-old man drowned Saturday afternoon at Lake Blackshear after jum... More

08/03/2026

‘It takes a village’: Albany grandmother receives over $1k from ‘Dem Bois’ following daughter’s death
‘It takes a village’: Albany grandmother receives over $1k from ‘Dem Bois’ following daughter’s death
ALBANY Ga WALB Dem Bois a local brotherhood and community-focused group surprised a grandm... More

08/03/2026

Hartselle Police search for missing, possibly endangered man
Hartselle Police search for missing, possibly endangered man
HARTSELLE Ala WAFF - Hartselle Police on Saturday issued and alert for a missing and possi... More

08/03/2026

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