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Invasive and destructive ‘pasture mealybug’ detected in Georgia
Invasive and destructive ‘pasture mealybug’ detected in Georgia
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First An invasive insect that can quickly destroy pastures has be... More

08/30/2026

Measles outbreak confirmed at metro Atlanta daycare
Measles outbreak confirmed at metro Atlanta daycare
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Four more measles cases have been confirmed in metro Atlant... More

08/29/2026

Valdosta sets 2026 millage rate 1.864 mills above rollback rate
Valdosta sets 2026 millage rate 1.864 mills above rollback rate
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - The City of Valdosta has adopted a 2026 millage rate of 7997 mills sett... More

08/29/2026

MapQuest says it won’t change Lake Ontario to Lake America
MapQuest says it won’t change Lake Ontario to Lake America
Gray News MapQuest said it is not going to change the name of Lake Ontario for its servic... More

08/29/2026

Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’ to end Iran war
Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’ to end Iran war
WASHINGTON AP President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on F... More

08/28/2026

Albany Utilities to send continuous flow water alerts to customers
Albany Utilities to send continuous flow water alerts to customers
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

08/28/2026

South Georgia man indicted for Fourth of July shooting death of 16-year-old in Remerton
South Georgia man indicted for Fourth of July shooting death of 16-year-old in Remerton
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/28/2026

Albany Rescue Mission says rising costs could force closure after 38 years
Albany Rescue Mission says rising costs could force closure after 38 years
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany Rescue Mission says it could be forced to close after 38 years with... More

08/28/2026

‘Robbed of dignity’: Whistleblowers describe neglect at PruittHealth-Palmyra
‘Robbed of dignity’: Whistleblowers describe neglect at PruittHealth-Palmyra
ALBANY Ga WALB A former certified nursing assistant with 25 years of experience is speaki... More

08/28/2026

Man arrested, charged with murder of 16-year-old in Thursday morning shooting in Albany
Man arrested, charged with murder of 16-year-old in Thursday morning shooting in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Police Department APD arrested Marquis DeSean Green 22 in conne... More

08/28/2026

Aaron and Blaze are at Uncle Bill's Pizzeria talking WALB’s Game of the Week
Aaron and Blaze are at Uncle Bill's Pizzeria talking WALB’s Game of the Week
SYLVESTER Ga WALB WALBs Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze are hosting Your Hometown Tailgate... More

08/28/2026

Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills
Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News FirstWTOC State regulators have officially approved a contract fo... More

08/28/2026

Ossoff presses Collins on accusations of white supremacist ties in Macon appearance
Ossoff presses Collins on accusations of white supremacist ties in Macon appearance
MACON Ga WPGA - Sen Jon Ossoff D-Georgia called on Rep Mike Collins R-Georgia to answer al... More

08/28/2026

Georgia’s biggest customer strikes back: Canada tariffs threaten prices, businesses
Georgia’s biggest customer strikes back: Canada tariffs threaten prices, businesses
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgia economic leaders say the states businesses are bein... More

08/28/2026

Judge denies bond for teen accused of Warner Robins High School shooting
Judge denies bond for teen accused of Warner Robins High School shooting
ATLANTA Ga A judge has denied bond for a teenager accused of shooting another student at ... More

08/28/2026

Jury resumes deliberation in Lindsay Clancy case: Was she in control when her children died?
Jury resumes deliberation in Lindsay Clancy case: Was she in control when her children died?
PLYMOUTH Mass AP Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial were set Friday to resume determining... More

08/28/2026

First Alert Weather|Wet with cooler afternoons
First Alert Weather|Wet with cooler afternoons
ALBANY Ga WALB TODAY A muggy start with some pockets of rain north More showers and storm... More

08/28/2026

Restaurant Report: Chicken stored at improper temperature at Moultrie food spot
Restaurant Report: Chicken stored at improper temperature at Moultrie food spot
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Hook Fish and Chicken located in Moultrie got a 71 on its food service i... More

08/28/2026

Worth County, Cairo renew rivalry in first regular-season matchup since 2015
Worth County, Cairo renew rivalry in first regular-season matchup since 2015
SYLVESTER Ga WALB The Worth County Rams host the Cairo Syrupmakers Friday night in their ... More

08/28/2026

Defense rests its case in Tupac Shakur murder trial, closing arguments expected Monday
Defense rests its case in Tupac Shakur murder trial, closing arguments expected Monday
LAS VEGAS FOX5 The defense team for Duane Keffe D Davis has rested its case after calling... More

08/28/2026

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