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South Georgia child care providers meet state leaders in Tifton as DECAL shapes $400M in funding
South Georgia child care providers meet state leaders in Tifton as DECAL shapes $400M in funding
TIFTON Ga WALB State leaders took the show on the road to South Georgia on Thursday meeti... More

10/16/2026

Two Meigs officials resign, including city manager who cites hostile work environment
Two Meigs officials resign, including city manager who cites hostile work environment
MEIGS Ga WALB Two Meigs city officials have resigned within days of each other City Manag... More

10/16/2026

‘I relied on my training’: Dougherty deputy honored after Albany theater shooting
‘I relied on my training’: Dougherty deputy honored after Albany theater shooting
ALBANY Ga WALB A Dougherty County sheriffs deputy is being recognized for his actions dur... More

10/16/2026

Woman hit and killed while walking on I-75 in Lowndes County, GSP says
Woman hit and killed while walking on I-75 in Lowndes County, GSP says
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB A woman reportedly walking through traffic is dead after she was h... More

10/16/2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says
WASHINGTON AP Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep Ilhan Omar seized the Democ... More

10/15/2026

Berrien High in the running for $1M home field makeover from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program
Berrien High in the running for $1M home field makeover from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program
NASHVILLE Ga WALB Berrien High School could soon have an upgraded football facility thank... More

10/15/2026

Douglas police identify 5 killed in murder-suicide on Robin Lane
Douglas police identify 5 killed in murder-suicide on Robin Lane
DOUGLAS Ga WALB The Douglas Police Department DPD released an update identifying the five... More

10/15/2026

Much cooler this weekend
Much cooler this weekend
THURSDAY PM We heat up to near 90 with near full sun this afternoon Another opportunity to... More

10/15/2026

Dougherty Co. man found guilty of multiple child sex crimes in two cases
Dougherty Co. man found guilty of multiple child sex crimes in two cases
ALBANY Ga WALB A man was found guilty of all charges Wednesday Oct 14 in two separate Dou... More

10/15/2026

2 more arrests made in Vienna mass shooting that left 2 dead, 35 others hurt
2 more arrests made in Vienna mass shooting that left 2 dead, 35 others hurt
DOOLY COUNTY Ga WALB Two more arrests have been made in connection with the deadly mass s... More

10/15/2026

Dougherty County voter turnout low despite state record
Dougherty County voter turnout low despite state record
ALBANY Ga WALB Georgians have cast more than 300000 ballots through the first two days of ... More

10/15/2026

Quitman chief of police placed on administrative leave; GBI investigating
Quitman chief of police placed on administrative leave; GBI investigating
QUITMAN Ga WALB The City of Quitman has placed its chief of police on administrative leav... More

10/15/2026

VPD defends arrest, following social media rumors of Freedom of Speech violations
VPD defends arrest, following social media rumors of Freedom of Speech violations
VALDOSTA Ga WALB The Valdosta Police Department is addressing an arrest it says is being ... More

10/15/2026

Dougherty Co. deputy to be recognized for heroic efforts during J. Lane Theater incident
Dougherty Co. deputy to be recognized for heroic efforts during J. Lane Theater incident
ALBANY Ga WALB Multiple videos surfaced on social media of Deputy Katarrion Harris of the... More

10/15/2026

NEW DETAILS: Vienna issues curfew, effective Oct. 14 until lifted
NEW DETAILS: Vienna issues curfew, effective Oct. 14 until lifted
VIENNA Ga WALB The mayor of Vienna Eddie Daniels has declared a state of emergency for th... More

10/15/2026

5 sentenced in prison-run drug ring spanning 4 counties
5 sentenced in prison-run drug ring spanning 4 counties
DOUGLAS Ga WALB Five defendants in five separate cases were sentenced to a combined 870 m... More

10/15/2026

Lee County Animal Control rescues cat with can stuck on head
Lee County Animal Control rescues cat with can stuck on head
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB Lee County Animal Control rescued a cat found with a can stuck on its ... More

10/15/2026

Katie Zacharia’s White House debut raises new questions about the press secretary’s job
Katie Zacharia’s White House debut raises new questions about the press secretary’s job
AP - President Donald Trumps new press secretary stepped to the podium the eyes of a packe... More

10/15/2026

Restaurant Report: Breakfast spot in Albany gets 83, Pizza spot in Valdosta gets 100
Restaurant Report: Breakfast spot in Albany gets 83, Pizza spot in Valdosta gets 100
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Eggs Up Grill in Albany got an 83 on its food service inspection on Wedn... More

10/14/2026

Cut fiber line causes phone and internet outages in Cook County
Cut fiber line causes phone and internet outages in Cook County
ADEL Ga WALB A cut fiber line is disrupting phone and internet service in Adel At 1156 am... More

10/14/2026

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