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Road closure at Pine and Roosevelt avenues set for Tuesday
Road closure at Pine and Roosevelt avenues set for Tuesday
ALBANY Ga WALB Pine Avenue will be closed at Roosevelt Avenue beginning Tuesday morning A... More

08/09/2026

RV South breaks ground on new location in Sumner
RV South breaks ground on new location in Sumner
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB RV South held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new location in the To... More

08/09/2026

Decatur County woman hosts health expo to teach community about scam prevention, wellness
Decatur County woman hosts health expo to teach community about scam prevention, wellness
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB A Decatur County woman hosted a health expo Saturday Aug 8 aimed at te... More

08/09/2026

Man sentenced to life without parole for Lacambria Toomer murder
Man sentenced to life without parole for Lacambria Toomer murder
ALBANY Ga WALB UPDATE Aug 7 at 1030 pm A judge sentenced Ryan Cooper to life in prison wit... More

08/09/2026

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, son says
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, son says
LONDON AP Former US President Joe Biden s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of hi... More

08/09/2026

Dougherty County woman back in court over 2024 murder of her boyfriend
Dougherty County woman back in court over 2024 murder of her boyfriend
ALBANY Ga WALB A Dougherty County mother convicted of killing the father her children wil... More

08/08/2026

Albany family warns of lottery scam after 81-year-old loses $10k in jewelry to fraudsters
Albany family warns of lottery scam after 81-year-old loses $10k in jewelry to fraudsters
ALBANY Ga WALB An Albany family is speaking out saying their 81-year-old loved one lost m... More

08/08/2026

Early County man dead in ‘farming-related accident’
Early County man dead in ‘farming-related accident’
EARLY COUNTY Ga WTVY - A man died Friday afternoon in an incident in Early County authorit... More

08/08/2026

Workers describe extreme heat, no AC and limited water at Tifton Delta Galil warehouse
Workers describe extreme heat, no AC and limited water at Tifton Delta Galil warehouse
TIFTON Ga WALB Workers at the Delta Galil warehouse on Jordan Road in Tifton say they are... More

08/08/2026

Lee County moves closer to new medical center after years of roadblocks
Lee County moves closer to new medical center after years of roadblocks
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB The Lee County Development Authority took a major step forward confirm... More

08/08/2026

15-year-old missing from Tifton found safe
15-year-old missing from Tifton found safe
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/08/2026

Driver charged after rear-ending Worth County school bus on GA 33
Driver charged after rear-ending Worth County school bus on GA 33
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB A driver was hospitalized and charged after rear-ending a stopped Wor... More

08/08/2026

Vehicle crashes into phone pole after apparent high-speed chase in Lee County
Vehicle crashes into phone pole after apparent high-speed chase in Lee County
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB Update 610 pm 8726 According to the Georgia State Patrol GSP the vehic... More

08/08/2026

Furlow Charter School students temporarily relocated after power outage in Americus
Furlow Charter School students temporarily relocated after power outage in Americus
AMERICUS Ga WALB - Students at Furlow Charter School in Americus were temporarily relocate... More

08/08/2026

Reload, rebuild, restart: Worth County, Sumter County and Crisp County chase glory in GHSA 3A Region 1
Reload, rebuild, restart: Worth County, Sumter County and Crisp County chase glory in GHSA 3A Region 1
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/07/2026

Sheriff’s office warns residents about Amazon impersonation scam targeting victims
Sheriff’s office warns residents about Amazon impersonation scam targeting victims
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

08/07/2026

Ben Hill County man arrested on child exploitation charges following ‘Internet Crimes Against Children’ investigation
Ben Hill County man arrested on child exploitation charges following ‘Internet Crimes Against Children’ investigation
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/07/2026

Two arrested, third suspect wanted in Tifton burning car homicide investigation
Two arrested, third suspect wanted in Tifton burning car homicide investigation
TIFTON Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI has arrested two individuals and i... More

08/07/2026

Dateline NBC’s ‘After the Verdict’ highlights Dougherty County family advocating for change
Dateline NBC’s ‘After the Verdict’ highlights Dougherty County family advocating for change
ALBANY Ga WALB Some of you may remember in March NBCs Dateline released an episode called... More

08/07/2026

GHSA Class AA Region 1 preview: New signal-callers, massive reloads & veteran connections set to decide the crown in 2026
GHSA Class AA Region 1 preview: New signal-callers, massive reloads & veteran connections set to decide the crown in 2026
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/07/2026

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