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“Pay it Forward” Program gifts Christmas trees to local Veterans and families
“Pay it Forward” Program gifts Christmas trees to local Veterans and families
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/09/2025

Susan Embert trial paused until further notice, Ga. Supreme Court orders
Susan Embert trial paused until further notice, Ga. Supreme Court orders
ALBANY Ga WALB The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a stay until further order of the cou... More

12/09/2025

Man found dead after reports of gunfire in Albany, cause of death under investigation
Man found dead after reports of gunfire in Albany, cause of death under investigation
ALBANY Ga WALB An investigation is underway after gunshots were reported on W Waddell Ave... More

12/09/2025

New Dairy Queen marks economic momentum in Pearson, Mayor-elect says it’s ‘Just the Beginning’
New Dairy Queen marks economic momentum in Pearson, Mayor-elect says it’s ‘Just the Beginning’
PEARSON Ga WALB Pearson is celebrating a new step forward in economic development with th... More

12/09/2025

Dougherty County seeks funding for Westtown library renovation
Dougherty County seeks funding for Westtown library renovation
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Ga WALB The Dougherty County Westtown library branch could receive its f... More

12/09/2025

Southwest Ga. community rallies for Toys for Tots drive ahead of holiday season
Southwest Ga. community rallies for Toys for Tots drive ahead of holiday season
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA WALB Southwest Georgia residents are coming together to make the holida... More

12/09/2025

This Day in History: December 8, 1823, Decatur County created
This Day in History: December 8, 1823, Decatur County created
DECATUR COUNTY Ga WALB - On December 8 1823 South Georgias Decatur County was officially c... More

12/09/2025

Judge denies plea of ‘Double Jeopardy’ in Susan Embert trial
Judge denies plea of ‘Double Jeopardy’ in Susan Embert trial
ALBANY Ga WALB - Monday morning Dec 8 Dougherty County Judge Victoria Johnson denied a Ple... More

12/09/2025

Valdosta City Schools to distribute free packed lunches to students during winter break
Valdosta City Schools to distribute free packed lunches to students during winter break
VALDOSTA Ga WCTV - Valdosta City Schools is set to distribute free packed lunches to stude... More

12/09/2025

Georgia state representative arrested, indicted on pandemic unemployment fraud charges
Georgia state representative arrested, indicted on pandemic unemployment fraud charges
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A Georgia state representative was arrested Monday after sh... More

12/08/2025

Shelter-in-place lifted after active situation at Fort Stewart, investigation ongoing
Shelter-in-place lifted after active situation at Fort Stewart, investigation ongoing
FORT STEWART Ga WTOC - UPDATE 555 pm WTOC has learned from Fort Stewart officials that law... More

12/08/2025

Goodbye rain, Hello sunshine!
Goodbye rain, Hello sunshine!
ALBANY Ga WALB - The rain has officially stopped and it will likely stay away for the rest... More

12/08/2025

Former South Ga. prison cadet pleads guilty to trying to smuggle over half kilogram of meth into prison
Former South Ga. prison cadet pleads guilty to trying to smuggle over half kilogram of meth into prison
UNADILLA Ga WALB A former cadet at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla pleaded guilty after he... More

12/08/2025

Valdosta Police investigate back-to-back weekend shootings outside Fin & Feathers
Valdosta Police investigate back-to-back weekend shootings outside Fin & Feathers
VALDOSTA Ga WALB The Valdosta Police Department VPD is investigating two shootings in the... More

12/08/2025

Albany Rescue Mission issues urgent call for holiday funding support
Albany Rescue Mission issues urgent call for holiday funding support
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Rescue Mission is urgently appealing to the community for fina... More

12/08/2025

Burglary suspect breaks through glass of Pelham convenience store
Burglary suspect breaks through glass of Pelham convenience store
PELHAM Ga WALB - Police are searching for the suspect of a burglary in Pelham that occurre... More

12/08/2025

Camilla police spread holiday cheer with 2nd annual Shop with a Cop Event
Camilla police spread holiday cheer with 2nd annual Shop with a Cop Event
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/08/2025

2 organizations to bring children, families holiday cheer this Saturday
2 organizations to bring children, families holiday cheer this Saturday
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas for children in Valdosta - L... More

12/08/2025

Local church to host free community giveaway event
Local church to host free community giveaway event
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/08/2025

Decatur Co. NAACP receives $25k national grant to launch yearlong community town hall series
Decatur Co. NAACP receives $25k national grant to launch yearlong community town hall series
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/08/2025

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