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‘We want accountability’: Family of Albany church elder files $2.5M claim over Dougherty County EMS response, alleges falsified records
‘We want accountability’: Family of Albany church elder files $2.5M claim over Dougherty County EMS response, alleges falsified records
ALBANY Ga WALB The family of 87-year-old Church of Christ elder Johnny H Moton says a car... More

10/05/2026

‘A lot more going on at Irwin County Hospital than that’s being said’: Tense meeting over utility debt ends abruptly
‘A lot more going on at Irwin County Hospital than that’s being said’: Tense meeting over utility debt ends abruptly
OCILLA Ga WALB Irwin County Hospital and Ocilla city leaders failed to reach a payment ag... More

10/05/2026

Jackson vs. Bottoms: Two vastly different paths to the debate stage
Jackson vs. Bottoms: Two vastly different paths to the debate stage
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First When Republican nominee Rick Jackson and Democratic nominee... More

10/05/2026

Russian plague researcher dies of ‘unknown’ infection after suspected lab accident
Russian plague researcher dies of ‘unknown’ infection after suspected lab accident
CNN - Authorities in Russia are investigating after a woman who worked at a plague researc... More

10/05/2026

GBI releases names of victims killed in Dooly County mass shooting
GBI releases names of victims killed in Dooly County mass shooting
VIENNA Ga WALB Per the Georgia Bureau of Investigation two people are dead and 35 others ... More

10/05/2026

UPDATE: GSP releases details in Brooks County school bus crash
UPDATE: GSP releases details in Brooks County school bus crash
BROOKS COUNTY Ga WALB - Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a school bus and a ... More

10/05/2026

Monday Monsoon, Mid-Week Respite
Monday Monsoon, Mid-Week Respite
MONDAY PM Rain will greet you this morning and will be heavy at times An additional 1 to 3... More

10/05/2026

Safety concerns grow as side-by-sides, ATVs take to Schley County roads
Safety concerns grow as side-by-sides, ATVs take to Schley County roads
SCHLEY COUNTY Ga WALB - With side-by-sides and four-wheelers becoming a more common sight ... More

10/05/2026

Vienna councilwoman says lack of local police force hampered mass shooting response
Vienna councilwoman says lack of local police force hampered mass shooting response
VIENNA Ga WALB Dooly County Sheriffs Office deputies were working a Homecoming block part... More

10/05/2026

Man wanted for murder in Henry County shot in officer-involved shooting in Ashburn
Man wanted for murder in Henry County shot in officer-involved shooting in Ashburn
ASHBURN Ga WALB A man wanted out of Henry County in connection to a homicide was shot by ... More

10/05/2026

1 reportedly injured in shooting at Albany apartment complex
1 reportedly injured in shooting at Albany apartment complex
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany police responded to a shooting around 7 pm Saturday Oct 3 in the 22... More

10/05/2026

GBI arrests four in Quitman child molestation investigation
GBI arrests four in Quitman child molestation investigation
QUITMAN Ga WALB The GBI arrested and charged multiple people following a child molestatio... More

10/05/2026

Man dead after crash in Sylvester
Man dead after crash in Sylvester
SYLVESTER Ga WALB One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Sylvester according to the... More

10/05/2026

WEEK 7 of Locker Room Report: Schedules, scores, highlights & more
WEEK 7 of Locker Room Report: Schedules, scores, highlights & more
ALBANY Ga WALB Its week 7 of high school football and several South Georgia teams are tak... More

10/05/2026

INDICTED: Dougherty Co. man who allegedly shot wife in face is facing charges
INDICTED: Dougherty Co. man who allegedly shot wife in face is facing charges
ALBANY Ga WALB A husband who allegedly shot his wife in the face was indicted by a grand ... More

10/05/2026

Valdosta State athletics to make move to compete in Peach Belt Conference
Valdosta State athletics to make move to compete in Peach Belt Conference
TALLAHASSEE Fla WCTV - Valdosta State athletics has been a stronghold in the Gulf South Co... More

10/05/2026

City of Albany celebrates survivors at annual Paint the Town Pink
City of Albany celebrates survivors at annual Paint the Town Pink
ALBANY Ga WALB The City of Albany hosted its annual Paint the Town Pink event Friday Oct ... More

10/04/2026

Aaron and Blaze are at A Taste of Georgia talking WALB’s Game of the Week
Aaron and Blaze are at A Taste of Georgia talking WALB’s Game of the Week
DOUGLAS Ga WALB WALBs Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze are hosting Your Hometown Tailgate a... More

10/04/2026

‘We’re losing money’: Dougherty County officials consider funding for new conference center behind Civic Center
‘We’re losing money’: Dougherty County officials consider funding for new conference center behind Civic Center
ALBANY Ga WALB Dougherty County commissioners are being asked to approve nearly 27000 for... More

10/03/2026

Valdosta man arrested after investigation into alleged sexual abuse of 2 children
Valdosta man arrested after investigation into alleged sexual abuse of 2 children
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A six-week investigation has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Valdost... More

10/03/2026

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