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Student arrested after bringing gun to Cobb County middle school, officials say
Student arrested after bringing gun to Cobb County middle school, officials say
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A student has been arrested after they brought a gun to a C... More

08/12/2026

‘They have a right to know’: Georgia launches new childcare portal as providers push for staffing solutions
‘They have a right to know’: Georgia launches new childcare portal as providers push for staffing solutions
Note This video is from previous related coverage We are working to produce an updated cli... More

08/12/2026

Morning structure fire prompts emergency response in Albany
Morning structure fire prompts emergency response in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB Fire and emergency management officials responded to the scene of a struct... More

08/12/2026

As Powerball jackpot crosses $1 billion, Georgians reap the education benefits
As Powerball jackpot crosses $1 billion, Georgians reap the education benefits
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Wednesday nights Powerball lottery has surpassed 1 billion ... More

08/12/2026

Over 550 pounds of marijuana found during Lowndes County traffic stop
Over 550 pounds of marijuana found during Lowndes County traffic stop
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/12/2026

Man dies after running across I-75, getting struck by multiple vehicles, Atlanta police say
Man dies after running across I-75, getting struck by multiple vehicles, Atlanta police say
Editors note The video above is from an earlier reportATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A man... More

08/12/2026

Georgia congresswoman wants to ban ICE from using TSA data
Georgia congresswoman wants to ban ICE from using TSA data
ATLANTA Ga In a bill called No TSA Data for ICE Act Democratic US Rep Nikema Williams GA-... More

08/12/2026

Unresponsive man found dead in Valdosta, police investigating
Unresponsive man found dead in Valdosta, police investigating
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Detectives with the Valdosta Police Department are investigating after a... More

08/12/2026

Data centers in South Georgia: What you need to know about the water
Data centers in South Georgia: What you need to know about the water
ALBANY Ga WALB As talk of data centers and major industrial development grows in South Geo... More

08/12/2026

GHSA 6A Region 2 preview: Four teams to watch as defending champion Thomas County Central eyes repeat
GHSA 6A Region 2 preview: Four teams to watch as defending champion Thomas County Central eyes repeat
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/12/2026

UPDATE: Lee County deputies deploy taser in mail theft arrest; second suspect sought
UPDATE: Lee County deputies deploy taser in mail theft arrest; second suspect sought
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB UPDATE Aug 11 at 620 pm The Lee County Sheriffs Office is requesting th... More

08/12/2026

Red Lobster closes original Columbus location after 55 years
Red Lobster closes original Columbus location after 55 years
COLUMBUS Ga WTVM - A long-standing Columbus dining fixture has permanently closed its door... More

08/12/2026

Ga. lawmakers to hold health care oversight meeting in Augusta
Ga. lawmakers to hold health care oversight meeting in Augusta
AUGUSTA Ga WRDWWAGT - A special Georgia House study committee is coming to Augusta to take... More

08/12/2026

Dougherty County school bus crash is 3rd in South Georgia this school year
Dougherty County school bus crash is 3rd in South Georgia this school year
ALBANY Ga WALB A Dougherty County school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday Aug 11 There... More

08/12/2026

Blakely rescinds curfew amid litigation
Blakely rescinds curfew amid litigation
BLAKELY GA WTVY -The Blakely City Council has voted unanimously to rescind the declaration... More

08/12/2026

New urgent care provides more healthcare options
New urgent care provides more healthcare options
COLQUITT COUNTY Ga WALB Colquitt Regional Health System opened a brand new urgent care fa... More

08/12/2026

South Georgia veterans among millions honored at National Military Monument
South Georgia veterans among millions honored at National Military Monument
DOUGLAS Ga WALB Their names are displayed hundreds of miles away in Washington DC but the... More

08/12/2026

Strong Storms & Dangerous Heat
Strong Storms & Dangerous Heat
TODAY A muggy start turns hot in a hurry with highs in the middle 90s and heat indices aro... More

08/12/2026

Delta flight met by police in Atlanta after dispute between passenger, crew member
Delta flight met by police in Atlanta after dispute between passenger, crew member
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Law enforcement met a Delta flight as it landed at the Atla... More

08/12/2026

New Georgia poll shows gubernatorial race, PSC races in statistical tie
New Georgia poll shows gubernatorial race, PSC races in statistical tie
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A new poll conducted for the Natural Gas Association of Geo... More

08/11/2026

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