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Is faster, cheaper internet finally coming to Albany? Here’s what we know
Is faster, cheaper internet finally coming to Albany? Here’s what we know
ALBANY Ga WALB Some Albany residents say they are paying too much for internet that drops... More

06/25/2026

Valdosta domestic violence shelter among programs impacted by Gov. Kemp’s spending cuts
Valdosta domestic violence shelter among programs impacted by Gov. Kemp’s spending cuts
VALDOSTA Ga WCTV - The Haven a domestic violence shelter in Valdosta is among various othe... More

06/25/2026

Rain makes a return to end the work week
Rain makes a return to end the work week
THURSDAY PM Humidity climbs and clouds stick around for much of us this afternoon Highs wi... More

06/25/2026

Simulated gunfire, police activity planned for Douglas movie shoot tonight
Simulated gunfire, police activity planned for Douglas movie shoot tonight
DOUGLAS Ga WALB Residents in Douglas are being asked not to be alarmed if they hear gunsh... More

06/25/2026

“She can’t be replaced.” Family speaks following store manager, shooting suspect’s deaths
“She can’t be replaced.” Family speaks following store manager, shooting suspect’s deaths
COLUMBUS Ga WTVM - A Dollar General store manager is dead after police said she was shot a... More

06/25/2026

GBI: Hazlehurst man charged in 1996 killing of Jeff Davis County pastor
GBI: Hazlehurst man charged in 1996 killing of Jeff Davis County pastor
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 47-year-old Zachary B ... More

06/25/2026

Yancey Engineered Solutions to bring 300 jobs to Crisp County with new Cordele facility
Yancey Engineered Solutions to bring 300 jobs to Crisp County with new Cordele facility
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/25/2026

IMAGE: Alligator found hanging from tree in local park
IMAGE: Alligator found hanging from tree in local park
VALDOSTA Ga WALB The Georgia Department of Natural Resources DNR Law Enforcement Division... More

06/25/2026

MCLB in Albany to host America’s 250th birthday celebration
MCLB in Albany to host America’s 250th birthday celebration
ALBANY Ga WALB On Friday June 26 Marine Corps Logistics Base MCLB in Albany will host its ... More

06/25/2026

Lanes on North St. Augustine Road in Valdosta closing temporarily for drainage improvements
Lanes on North St. Augustine Road in Valdosta closing temporarily for drainage improvements
VALDOSTA Ga WCTV - UPDATE The lane closures are now postponed until after the 4th of July ... More

06/25/2026

Man enters guilty plea to child sex crimes, sentenced to 1 year in prison
Man enters guilty plea to child sex crimes, sentenced to 1 year in prison
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB A man was sentenced to one year in prison after entering a guilty plea... More

06/25/2026

Wildfire potential improves, Georgia Forestry recommends caution through summer
Wildfire potential improves, Georgia Forestry recommends caution through summer
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

06/25/2026

Albany students protest at Turner Job Corps following campus death
Albany students protest at Turner Job Corps following campus death
ALBANY Ga WALB Students are protesting and demanding transparency from Turner Job Corps l... More

06/25/2026

Residents call for transparency after audit finds $72K owed back to SPLOST fund
Residents call for transparency after audit finds $72K owed back to SPLOST fund
PELHAM Ga WALB The City of Pelham is delaying adoption of its next budget and will tempor... More

06/25/2026

Faith over fire: Congregation worships after lightning damages church
Faith over fire: Congregation worships after lightning damages church
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB - Just one day after a lightning strike sparked a fire that caused si... More

06/25/2026

Dollar General manager killed in Columbus shooting; suspect killed after firing at police
Dollar General manager killed in Columbus shooting; suspect killed after firing at police
COLUMBUS Ga WTVM - A Dollar General store manager was shot and killed Tuesday morning in C... More

06/25/2026

Columbus Dollar General manager dead after customer shot her
Columbus Dollar General manager dead after customer shot her
COLUMBUS Ga WTVM - A Dollar General manager is dead after a customer shot herOn June 23 of... More

06/24/2026

Beach Week: Learn about Georgia’s costal regions
Beach Week: Learn about Georgia’s costal regions
GEORGIA WALB Visitors to Georgias costal regions can learn more about the Peach States na... More

06/24/2026

June treat retreat, Heat and humidity hits back
June treat retreat, Heat and humidity hits back
TODAY A more comfortable start in the mid 60s warms to the lower 80s midday with tons of s... More

06/24/2026

Investigators return to Lee County shooting scene
Investigators return to Lee County shooting scene
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB Investigators returned on the night of Monday June 22 to the neighborh... More

06/24/2026

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