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Thomasville Humane to host Puppy Love Daddy-Daughter Dance
Thomasville Humane to host Puppy Love Daddy-Daughter Dance
THOMASVILLE Ga WCTV - Thomasville Humane will host its annual Puppy Love Daddy-Daughter Da... More

02/07/2026

South Ga. mother sentenced for killing, dumping daughter
South Ga. mother sentenced for killing, dumping daughter
ALBANY Ga WALB Evelyn Odom has been sentenced to life with the possibility for parole for... More

02/07/2026

Baby found dead at Albany motel; Officials investigating
Baby found dead at Albany motel; Officials investigating
ALBANY Ga WALB Officials in Albany are investigating Friday Feb 6 after a young infant wa... More

02/07/2026

Worth County Schools respond after derogatory TikTok video circulates involving students
Worth County Schools respond after derogatory TikTok video circulates involving students
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB - A concerned parent has reached out to WALB after a video that was c... More

02/07/2026

‘Forever Five’: Americus honors life of 5-year-old lost to gun violence
‘Forever Five’: Americus honors life of 5-year-old lost to gun violence
AMERICUS Ga WALB Family community leaders and supporters gathered at Americus City Hall F... More

02/07/2026

New increased alcohol licensing fees in Cairo threaten local business owners
New increased alcohol licensing fees in Cairo threaten local business owners
CAIRO Ga WCTV - Cairo businesses are facing an increase in their alcohol license fees whic... More

02/07/2026

Expect Gusty Winds and a Cool Weekend, Then a Warm-Up Next Week
Expect Gusty Winds and a Cool Weekend, Then a Warm-Up Next Week
ALBANY GA WALB A cold front moving through Friday night will bring gusty winds and dry co... More

02/07/2026

SCAM ALERT: Albany Police Department warns residents of an ongoing phone call scam
SCAM ALERT: Albany Police Department warns residents of an ongoing phone call scam
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department has issued an urgent alert regarding a scam ... More

02/07/2026

Man to serve 300 months in federal prison for ‘bulk distribution’ of drugs in greater Lee County area
Man to serve 300 months in federal prison for ‘bulk distribution’ of drugs in greater Lee County area
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB - The Lee County Sheriffs Office LCSO reported Feb 5 2026 that they hav... More

02/07/2026

Trump says he will not apologize for posting racist video of Obamas: ‘I didn’t make a mistake’
Trump says he will not apologize for posting racist video of Obamas: ‘I didn’t make a mistake’
WASHINGTON AP President Donald Trumps racist social media post featuring formerPresident ... More

02/07/2026

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
SANTA FE NM AP West Wing and Field of Dreams actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted by ... More

02/07/2026

Fuel system failure spills 10,000 gallons at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Fuel system failure spills 10,000 gallons at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/06/2026

Second suspect identified in Ledo Road shots fired incident
Second suspect identified in Ledo Road shots fired incident
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/06/2026

Irwin County man found dead early Friday morning
Irwin County man found dead early Friday morning
MYSTIC Ga WALB - A man was found deceased early Friday morning in Mystic according to the ... More

02/06/2026

‘I couldn’t say goodbye:’ Mother speaks out after 5 years with no justice for her son
‘I couldn’t say goodbye:’ Mother speaks out after 5 years with no justice for her son
ALBANY Ga WALB A mother is demanding justice after her son was killed in a fiery crash in... More

02/06/2026

Georgia lawmakers weigh sports gambling regulation as $1.7 billion Super Bowl bets loom
Georgia lawmakers weigh sports gambling regulation as $1.7 billion Super Bowl bets loom
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC - With 17 billion projected to be wagered on the Super Bowl Georgias spor... More

02/06/2026

“Our missing piece” Cook County honors life of 4-Year-old student with Princess Day
“Our missing piece” Cook County honors life of 4-Year-old student with Princess Day
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/06/2026

School weapon detection systems bill passes state House Education Committee
School weapon detection systems bill passes state House Education Committee
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A bill installing weapons detection systems in all Georgia ... More

02/06/2026

GBI investigating alleged inappropriate contact between teacher and student in Lee County
GBI investigating alleged inappropriate contact between teacher and student in Lee County
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI is investigating alleged inapp... More

02/06/2026

Girl Scout cookie booths open this weekend across Georgia
Girl Scout cookie booths open this weekend across Georgia
ALBANY Ga WALB Girl Scout cookie booths will open Friday Feb 6 offering favorite varietie... More

02/06/2026

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