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Coffee County man arrested on AI-generated pornography charges
Coffee County man arrested on AI-generated pornography charges
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Massive, decades-old bee ‘super hive’ uncovered in Albany after tree falls, city officials say
Massive, decades-old bee ‘super hive’ uncovered in Albany after tree falls, city officials say
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Earth Day glow-up: Albany gets a little greener with community cleanup
Earth Day glow-up: Albany gets a little greener with community cleanup
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Two Berrien Rebels sign to play football at Thomas University
Two Berrien Rebels sign to play football at Thomas University
NASHVILLE Ga WALB Two Berrien High School football players signed commitment letters Wedn... More

04/22/2026

Voice recording allegedly captures Albany State professor berating student over Greek membership
Voice recording allegedly captures Albany State professor berating student over Greek membership
ALBANY Ga WALB - A voice recording of an alleged Albany State University ASU student and p... More

04/22/2026

Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency over wildfires
Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency over wildfires
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Gov Brian Kemp on Wednesday declared a state of emergency f... More

04/22/2026

URGENT: Mandatory evacuation issued for Echols Co. residents; Shelter available
URGENT: Mandatory evacuation issued for Echols Co. residents; Shelter available
ECHOLS COUNTY Ga WALB - The Georgia Emergency Management Agency has issued a mandatory eva... More

04/22/2026

South Georgia counties seek donations for wildfire response
South Georgia counties seek donations for wildfire response
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - Areas across South Georgia are asking for donations as wildfires cont... More

04/22/2026

Irwin County deputy recovering after crash with suspected drunk driver
Irwin County deputy recovering after crash with suspected drunk driver
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB An Irwin County deputy is recovering after a crash with a suspected ... More

04/22/2026

Grady County fugitive arrested after being found inside a floor vent
Grady County fugitive arrested after being found inside a floor vent
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB - A wanted fugitive was arrested on Monday April 20 after being disco... More

04/22/2026

Woman dies after apparent strangling by her boyfriend in Colquitt County
Woman dies after apparent strangling by her boyfriend in Colquitt County
MOULTRIE Ga WALB A Colquitt County woman is dead after investigators said she was killed ... More

04/22/2026

Smoke, Haze (Unhealthy Air Quality) spreads across parts of South Ga
Smoke, Haze (Unhealthy Air Quality) spreads across parts of South Ga
TODAY Smoke and haze have overspread the area causing unhealthy air quality Clouds have al... More

04/22/2026

Thomasville senior balances three sports, work and 3.5 GPA
Thomasville senior balances three sports, work and 3.5 GPA
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB - Addam Barnes maintains a 35 GPA at Thomasville High School while com... More

04/22/2026

Albany honors Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. for leading 1972 strike, civil rights lawsuit
Albany honors Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. for leading 1972 strike, civil rights lawsuit
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Man arrested while trying to save burning Early County home, family says
Man arrested while trying to save burning Early County home, family says
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Gov. Kemp releases statement on wildfire conditions across the state
Gov. Kemp releases statement on wildfire conditions across the state
CLINCH COUNTY Ga WALB Georgia Governor Brian Kemp confirmed that his office is working cl... More

04/22/2026

High-speed chase ends with suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, troopers say
High-speed chase ends with suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, troopers say
TIFT COUNTY Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a high-spe... More

04/22/2026

‘PRAY FOR RAIN’: Nearly 9,000 acres burning in Clinch County wildfire, more than doubling since blaze began
‘PRAY FOR RAIN’: Nearly 9,000 acres burning in Clinch County wildfire, more than doubling since blaze began
CLINCH COUNTY Ga WALB The Pineland Road Fire has grown to 8911 acres and remains 10 conta... More

04/22/2026

Three new faces look to replace longtime South Georgia superior court judge
Three new faces look to replace longtime South Georgia superior court judge
LEESBURG Ga WALB - Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge W James Sizemore Jr ... More

04/22/2026

City signs off on summer program plan, but faces urgent deadline as school vacation approaches
City signs off on summer program plan, but faces urgent deadline as school vacation approaches
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany city leaders have approved a 350000 proposal to fill the gap for h... More

04/21/2026

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