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APD: Man tries to escape police custody while in hospital
APD: Man tries to escape police custody while in hospital
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/23/2026

UPDATE: Warrants issued for suspect wanted in Crisp Co. weekend shootings
UPDATE: Warrants issued for suspect wanted in Crisp Co. weekend shootings
CORDELE Ga WALB UPDATE 6232026 1021 am - Warrants are issued for the suspect wanted for s... More

06/23/2026

A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports
A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports
TUCSON Ariz AP A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie the mother of ... More

06/23/2026

Former South Ga. nurse posts racially motivated Juneteenth message to Facebook
Former South Ga. nurse posts racially motivated Juneteenth message to Facebook
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB Archbold Medical responded Monday June 22 after community backlash ov... More

06/23/2026

Wanted fugitive arrested in Echols County, additional charges possible
Wanted fugitive arrested in Echols County, additional charges possible
ECHOLS COUNTY Ga WALB A wanted fugitive was arrested after deputies acted on a tip from t... More

06/23/2026

‘Just slow down and pay attention’ Law enforcement stresses Georgia’s Move Over Law after Turner County deputy vehicle struck
‘Just slow down and pay attention’ Law enforcement stresses Georgia’s Move Over Law after Turner County deputy vehicle struck
TURNER COUNTY Ga WALB - Law enforcement agencies across South Georgia are reminding driver... More

06/23/2026

Albany police investigating ‘suspicious’ death at Turner Job Corps
Albany police investigating ‘suspicious’ death at Turner Job Corps
ALBANY Ga WALB A death investigation is underway after a body was found on the Turner Job... More

06/23/2026

Lightning strike causes significant damage to Irwin County church
Lightning strike causes significant damage to Irwin County church
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB - Church members gathered outside for worship Sunday after a lightnin... More

06/23/2026

Crisp County deputies investigate early morning shooting on South 10th Street
Crisp County deputies investigate early morning shooting on South 10th Street
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB Crisp County officials are investigating a shooting that happened Mo... More

06/23/2026

Reality TV star ‘Benzino’ arrested in Crisp County on speeding, drug charges
Reality TV star ‘Benzino’ arrested in Crisp County on speeding, drug charges
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB - Love and Hip Hop television star and rapper Benzino whose legal nam... More

06/23/2026

‘We’ve lost our home’: Coffee County family says flood insurance falls short after devastating flood
‘We’ve lost our home’: Coffee County family says flood insurance falls short after devastating flood
DOUGLAS Ga WALB A Coffee County family already featured by WALB after devastating floodin... More

06/22/2026

Southern Baptist vote on women pastors sparks discussion in South Georgia
Southern Baptist vote on women pastors sparks discussion in South Georgia
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB A proposed constitutional amendment approved by the Southern Baptist... More

06/22/2026

Hit or miss rain chances then drier mid week
Hit or miss rain chances then drier mid week
MONDAY PM A mix of clouds and sun will stick around this afternoon Rain chances will remai... More

06/22/2026

Blood pressure medication recalled for potential ineffectiveness
Blood pressure medication recalled for potential ineffectiveness
Gray News - The Food and Drug Administration recalled thousands of bottles of blood pressu... More

06/22/2026

Apartment fire damages building in South Albany; crews investigating cause
Apartment fire damages building in South Albany; crews investigating cause
ALBANY Ga WALB Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in South Albany near Lee Street ... More

06/22/2026

Videos show flooding in multiple areas of Albany; drivers urged to use caution
Videos show flooding in multiple areas of Albany; drivers urged to use caution
ALBANY Ga WALB Residents across Albany are reporting flooding in multiple areas sharing p... More

06/22/2026

On this week’s Dialogue, Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff visits Albany
On this week’s Dialogue, Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff visits Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff visited Albany earlier this year to sp... More

06/22/2026

Albany father and son open mechanic shop built on lifelong dream
Albany father and son open mechanic shop built on lifelong dream
ALBANY Ga WALB A lifelong love of working on cars has grown into a new business for one A... More

06/22/2026

City reports 50,000-gallon wastewater spill, avoid contact through July 3rd
City reports 50,000-gallon wastewater spill, avoid contact through July 3rd
DOUGLAS Ga WALB The City of Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant reported a wastewater spil... More

06/22/2026

Bridge closed due to flooding in Coffee County
Bridge closed due to flooding in Coffee County
DOUGLAS Ga WALB Coffee County is continuing to monitor floodwaters that forced the closur... More

06/22/2026

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