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Cordele Police warn planned unauthorized block party will be shut down
Cordele Police warn planned unauthorized block party will be shut down
CORDELE Ga WALB - The Cordele Police Department says it has been made aware of plans for a... More

03/28/2026

Two jail contractors arrested in Ben Hill County on sexual contact, contraband charges
Two jail contractors arrested in Ben Hill County on sexual contact, contraband charges
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

03/27/2026

Red flag warning issued for South Georgia and surrounding areas
Red flag warning issued for South Georgia and surrounding areas
GRADY COUNTY WALB -A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday March 28 across parts of South... More

03/27/2026

Drone caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Wilcox State Prison
Drone caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Wilcox State Prison
WILCOX COUNTY Ga WALB A woman from Statesboro was arrested after deputies say a drone was... More

03/27/2026

‘Albany is the problem’: Residents are concerned why businesses keep closing
‘Albany is the problem’: Residents are concerned why businesses keep closing
ALBANY Ga WALB - The parking lot at Harolds Chicken is empty The marquee at Applebees has ... More

03/27/2026

Yellow-legged hornets pose threat to Georgia ag industry, officials say
Yellow-legged hornets pose threat to Georgia ag industry, officials say
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Georgia Department of Agriculture GDA is calling on the public to sto... More

03/27/2026

Both men with dementia found safe, Albany police say
Both men with dementia found safe, Albany police say
ALBANY Ga WALB UPDATE - March 27 230 pm Arnold Somereville has been located safely accord... More

03/27/2026

Bystander injured after gunfire exchanged between vehicles in Cordele
Bystander injured after gunfire exchanged between vehicles in Cordele
CORDELE Ga WALB - A late-night shooting involving multiple individuals in two vehicles lef... More

03/27/2026

‘I’m home’: Diehard Braves fan, LAPD officer travels cross-country for Opening Day
‘I’m home’: Diehard Braves fan, LAPD officer travels cross-country for Opening Day
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The footprint of Atlanta Braves baseball fandom stretches a... More

03/27/2026

Elementary school administrator arrested, facing family violence charges in Tift Co.
Elementary school administrator arrested, facing family violence charges in Tift Co.
TIFTON Ga WALB - According to the Tift County Sheriffs Office TCSO Amanda Lee an administr... More

03/27/2026

Family of UGA student killed in wrong-way crash awarded $56.5 million in damages
Family of UGA student killed in wrong-way crash awarded $56.5 million in damages
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The family of a University of Georgia doctoral student who ... More

03/27/2026

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON AP The Senate early Friday morning approvedHomeland Securityfunds to pay Trans... More

03/27/2026

19-year-old dies after co-conspirator accidentally shoots him, APD says
19-year-old dies after co-conspirator accidentally shoots him, APD says
ALBANY Ga WALB A 19-year-old died following a shooting on Wednesday March 25 near an Alba... More

03/27/2026

1 in critical condition following shooting in Albany neighborhood
1 in critical condition following shooting in Albany neighborhood
ALBANY Ga WALB One person is in critical condition after a shooting incident Thursday Mar... More

03/27/2026

Irwin County RV traffic stop results in drug bust
Irwin County RV traffic stop results in drug bust
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB - A routine Irwin County traffic stop became a drug investigation aft... More

03/27/2026

Rescue flight transports dozens of cats and dogs from Georgia to New Hampshire
Rescue flight transports dozens of cats and dogs from Georgia to New Hampshire
BRUNSWICK Ga WALB - Dozens of cats and dogs are getting a second chance at life through a ... More

03/27/2026

Son arrested after shooting father during argument in Albany
Son arrested after shooting father during argument in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - A man is in custody following a late-night shooting that left his father ... More

03/27/2026

Sewage overflow reported in Albany, officials say it has been contained
Sewage overflow reported in Albany, officials say it has been contained
ALBANY Ga WALB - City of Albany employees discovered a sanitary sewer overflow on Wednesda... More

03/27/2026

HOP TO IT! Find Easter events across South Georgia 🐰
HOP TO IT! Find Easter events across South Georgia 🐰
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA WALB - Cities and counties across southwest Georgia are preparing for Ea... More

03/27/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Ground beef pulled for possible metal contamination from local production site
SAFETY ALERT: Ground beef pulled for possible metal contamination from local production site
WASHINGTON WALB - The Food Safety and Inspection Service FSIS has issued a public health a... More

03/26/2026

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