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‘It all started with three little trees’: Coffee County family spreads faith through Christmas lights
‘It all started with three little trees’: Coffee County family spreads faith through Christmas lights
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/23/2025

Albany’s famous bellringer: meet the woman who’s been spreading holiday cheer for 12 years
Albany’s famous bellringer: meet the woman who’s been spreading holiday cheer for 12 years
ALBANY Ga WALB - If youve shopped in Albany during the holidays youve probably heard her b... More

12/23/2025

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
AP - US regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster wei... More

12/23/2025

SAFETY ALERT: Stolen password database seized by FBI, $262M reported in losses
SAFETY ALERT: Stolen password database seized by FBI, $262M reported in losses
ALBANY Ga WALB A stolen password database used to facilitate unauthorized bank transfers ... More

12/23/2025

Americus man brings Christmas magic to South Ga. with a homemade Santa sleigh
Americus man brings Christmas magic to South Ga. with a homemade Santa sleigh
AMERICUS Ga WALB Sleigh bells are something children around the world hope to hear on Chr... More

12/23/2025

3 escaped DeKalb County inmates captured after they took Lyft to Florida, sheriff says
3 escaped DeKalb County inmates captured after they took Lyft to Florida, sheriff says
DEKALB COUNTY Ga Atlanta News First The search for three escaped DeKalb County Jail inmat... More

12/23/2025

Valdosta man arrested for arson after fire leaves elderly man hospitalized
Valdosta man arrested for arson after fire leaves elderly man hospitalized
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Officials arrested a man for arson after a fire on Dec 17 left a 75-year... More

12/23/2025

Fulton County admits to verifying 315,000 votes in 2020 without poll worker signatures
Fulton County admits to verifying 315,000 votes in 2020 without poll worker signatures
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Fulton County officials admitted they did not properly sign... More

12/23/2025

Man sentenced to life for plotting ‘9/11-style terrorist attack’ in Atlanta, prosecutors say
Man sentenced to life for plotting ‘9/11-style terrorist attack’ in Atlanta, prosecutors say
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A man was sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to com... More

12/23/2025

South Ga. sheriff’s office, school officials crack down on vaping concerns
South Ga. sheriff’s office, school officials crack down on vaping concerns
CORDELE Ga WALB The Crisp County Sheriffs Office and high school administration are addre... More

12/23/2025

Homeless man charged after threatening people with machete, Albany police say
Homeless man charged after threatening people with machete, Albany police say
ALBANY Ga WALB - A 31-year-old homeless man was charged with terroristic threats and aggra... More

12/22/2025

Something Good: Bainbridge High Anchor Club donates over 150 gifts to Friendship House
Something Good: Bainbridge High Anchor Club donates over 150 gifts to Friendship House
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - Todays something good features holiday giving The Bainbridge High Anc... More

12/22/2025

This Day in History: December 22, 2010, Obama signs law repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy
This Day in History: December 22, 2010, Obama signs law repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy
ALBANY Ga WALB - On December 22 2010 President Barack Obama signed a law repealing the Don... More

12/22/2025

Albany police warn community about theft during holiday breaks following juveniles’ arrests
Albany police warn community about theft during holiday breaks following juveniles’ arrests
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany Police are calling on young people to make smarter decisions durin... More

12/22/2025

Albany police help 200+ children with Operation Blue Santa
Albany police help 200+ children with Operation Blue Santa
ALBANY Ga WALB - More than 200 children will have a more joyous Christmas this year thanks... More

12/22/2025

Valdosta man arrested after firing gun during police investigation of a domestic dispute
Valdosta man arrested after firing gun during police investigation of a domestic dispute
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A 39-year-old man was arrested Saturday night Dec 20 after police heard ... More

12/22/2025

Upson Co. charges dismissed, former Monroe Comprehensive High asst. principal remains behind bars in separate case
Upson Co. charges dismissed, former Monroe Comprehensive High asst. principal remains behind bars in separate case
ALBANY Ga WALB - UPDATE Dec 22 315 pm The state of Georgia has dismissed two charges again... More

12/22/2025

SGMC welcomes holiday babies with handmade stockings, Santa hats
SGMC welcomes holiday babies with handmade stockings, Santa hats
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - South Georgia Medical Center SGMC spread warm holiday cheer with a trad... More

12/22/2025

From Ashes to Light: Rebuilt Coffee County church expands mission through Christmas outreach
From Ashes to Light: Rebuilt Coffee County church expands mission through Christmas outreach
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB - What began as ashes in 2022 has become a renewed source of light f... More

12/22/2025

2 found with gunshot wounds in Americus, GBI investigating
2 found with gunshot wounds in Americus, GBI investigating
AMERICUS Ga WALB Two people were found by the Sumter County Sheriffs Office SCSO with gun... More

12/22/2025

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