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Unmarked & Overlooked: Families seek answers about Brooks County cemetery maintenance
Unmarked & Overlooked: Families seek answers about Brooks County cemetery maintenance
BROOKS COUNTY Ga WALB What started as one womans search for her familys past uncovered a ... More

01/02/2026

Health, finances, family: WALB surveys viewers’ 2026 priorities
Health, finances, family: WALB surveys viewers’ 2026 priorities
ALBANY Ga WALB A WALB poll shows health finances and family are viewers top priorities fo... More

01/02/2026

Community gathers outside Dougherty Co. Jail to pray for inmates ahead of New Year
Community gathers outside Dougherty Co. Jail to pray for inmates ahead of New Year
ALBANY Ga WALB Neighbors in Dougherty County are praying for a safe new year for all Seve... More

01/02/2026

3 firefighters treated for minor injuries following Valdosta crash
3 firefighters treated for minor injuries following Valdosta crash
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Three firefighters were treated at South Georgia Medical Center SGMC aft... More

01/01/2026

Georgia law enforcement maintains heavy presence for New Year’s travel period
Georgia law enforcement maintains heavy presence for New Year’s travel period
ALBANY Ga WALB State and local law enforcement plan to maintain a heavy presence on roadw... More

01/01/2026

Georgia Power replaces 94-year-old power line pole in Sasser
Georgia Power replaces 94-year-old power line pole in Sasser
SASSER Ga WALB Georgia Power is replacing a power line pole in Sasser that dates back to ... More

01/01/2026

Multiple injuries reported in New Year’s Eve crash in Coffee County
Multiple injuries reported in New Year’s Eve crash in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision shortly before... More

01/01/2026

Fire damages Crisp County convenience store; Emergency crews block highway
Fire damages Crisp County convenience store; Emergency crews block highway
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/01/2026

This Day in History: January 1, 1918, Atkinson County is organized
This Day in History: January 1, 1918, Atkinson County is organized
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/01/2026

Mild start to the New Year Ahead!
Mild start to the New Year Ahead!
ALBANY Ga WALB - Ringing in the New Year on a cold note once the ball drops tonight temper... More

01/01/2026

Dawgs fans crowd the streets of NOLA with Sugar Bowl NYE parade
Dawgs fans crowd the streets of NOLA with Sugar Bowl NYE parade
Skip to contentUpdated Dec 31 2025 at 1058 AM ESTDawgs fans crowd the streets of NOLA with... More

01/01/2026

East Albany residents push for violence prevention after deadly year
East Albany residents push for violence prevention after deadly year
ALBANY Ga WALB Residents across Albany say enough is enough after the city recorded 23 ho... More

01/01/2026

Albany police release statement; Search continues for missing 17-year-old
Albany police release statement; Search continues for missing 17-year-old
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Police Department APD is investigating the disappearance of 17-... More

01/01/2026

Video of 5-year-old obsessed with Jimmy Carter goes viral
Video of 5-year-old obsessed with Jimmy Carter goes viral
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Many children dream of getting puppies or bicycles for Chri... More

01/01/2026

Albany commissioner explains recent purchase
Albany commissioner explains recent purchase
Albany commissioner explains recent purchase7 of 17 Worth County businesses fail underage ... More

01/01/2026

Warmer & Wetter 1st Weekend of 2026
Warmer & Wetter 1st Weekend of 2026
Dress in layers Youll need a coat this morning A freezing cold start in the upper 20s and ... More

12/31/2025

7 of 17 Worth County businesses fail underage regulated products check
7 of 17 Worth County businesses fail underage regulated products check
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB - Seven Worth County stores were issued citations and potential fines... More

12/31/2025

Bainbridge woman charged following Florida shooting that left 1 dead
Bainbridge woman charged following Florida shooting that left 1 dead
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/31/2025

This Day in History: December 31, 1904, Times Square hosts first New Year’s Eve celebration
This Day in History: December 31, 1904, Times Square hosts first New Year’s Eve celebration
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/31/2025

Tifton youth center opens doors during school breaks to keep kids engaged
Tifton youth center opens doors during school breaks to keep kids engaged
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/31/2025

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