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Best friends since Pre-K sign to play college football together
Best friends since Pre-K sign to play college football together
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB Two South Georgia athletes are proving that friendship and football ... More

05/22/2026

‘We want answers’: Family speaks after body found in burning car is identified 1 month later
‘We want answers’: Family speaks after body found in burning car is identified 1 month later
PELHAM Ga WALB - A person has been identified in one month later after their body was foun... More

05/22/2026

‘It is critical that we have trust’: Donna Ford talks ESPLOST ahead of Lee County runoff
‘It is critical that we have trust’: Donna Ford talks ESPLOST ahead of Lee County runoff
ALBANY Ga WALB - As Lee County heads toward a runoff election for the District 1 school bo... More

05/22/2026

Dozens of outstanding warrants forgiven—without the threat of arrest
Dozens of outstanding warrants forgiven—without the threat of arrest
ALBANY Ga WALB - Dozens of Dougherty County residents resolved outstanding legal issues th... More

05/22/2026

Albany Special Olympians receive sendoff for state competition
Albany Special Olympians receive sendoff for state competition
ALBANY Ga WALB - A group of local athletes received a celebratory sendoff Friday morning o... More

05/22/2026

‘I would do it again’: South Georgia Army veteran pushes through pain to complete 50-mile march for suicide awareness
‘I would do it again’: South Georgia Army veteran pushes through pain to complete 50-mile march for suicide awareness
TIFTON Ga WALB A South Georgia Army veteran is using every mile walked to spark conversat... More

05/22/2026

‘I’ll always be your biggest fan’: South Georgia mom builds nonprofit around intentional parenting for boys
‘I’ll always be your biggest fan’: South Georgia mom builds nonprofit around intentional parenting for boys
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other comm... More

05/22/2026

Squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s is being recalled for possible asbestos
Squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s is being recalled for possible asbestos
Gray News A squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollies Bargain Outlet stores nationwide is be... More

05/22/2026

Valdosta State University names new president
Valdosta State University names new president
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/22/2026

First Alert Weather: Afternoon and Evening Storms
First Alert Weather: Afternoon and Evening Storms
TODAY Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will cool some off Rinse and repeat ri... More

05/22/2026

Flight bound for US diverted to Canada amid travel restrictions tied to Ebola outbreak
Flight bound for US diverted to Canada amid travel restrictions tied to Ebola outbreak
TORONTO AP An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passen... More

05/22/2026

Boating under the influence: DNR urges sober boat operation this Memorial Day Weekend
Boating under the influence: DNR urges sober boat operation this Memorial Day Weekend
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer boating As a... More

05/22/2026

Dougherty State Court issues standing order on use of AI in court documents
Dougherty State Court issues standing order on use of AI in court documents
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Dougherty State Court has issued a standing order addressing the use ... More

05/22/2026

‘100 Deadliest Days’: Memorial Day Weekend launches dangerous driving season, officials say
‘100 Deadliest Days’: Memorial Day Weekend launches dangerous driving season, officials say
LAKE BLACKSHEAR Ga WALB Local and state law enforcement officials came together Thursday ... More

05/22/2026

4 arrested following early morning brawl in Valdosta
4 arrested following early morning brawl in Valdosta
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Four people were arrested after Valdosta Police VPD officers observed a ... More

05/22/2026

Valdosta outfielder signs with Albany State
Valdosta outfielder signs with Albany State
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Valdosta High School senior Stephen Little Jr signed to play baseball a... More

05/22/2026

Albany police search for suspect in theft case
Albany police search for suspect in theft case
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/22/2026

Residents allege mold, holes, unsafe living conditions at Valdosta apartment complex
Residents allege mold, holes, unsafe living conditions at Valdosta apartment complex
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A resident at The Gables apartment complex in Valdosta said she is tire... More

05/22/2026

‘Hungry for change’: Lee County runoff candidate speaks out ahead of June election
‘Hungry for change’: Lee County runoff candidate speaks out ahead of June election
LEESBURG Ga WALB As Lee County heads toward a June runoff for the District 1 school board... More

05/22/2026

Gas prices hit wartime high ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Gas prices hit wartime high ahead of Memorial Day weekend
CNN - Gas prices are rising again just as millions of Americans get ready for Memorial Day... More

05/22/2026

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