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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON AP - Flu is rising rapidly across the US driven by a new variant of the virus ... More

12/31/2025

CDC: Georgia among hardest-hit by the flu, doctors warn of a spike in cases among children
CDC: Georgia among hardest-hit by the flu, doctors warn of a spike in cases among children
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and metro At... More

12/31/2025

Nonalcoholic drinks fuel Dry January
Nonalcoholic drinks fuel Dry January
CHARLESTON SC WCSC With New Years approaching doctors warn that extra drinking can cause ... More

12/31/2025

Federal funding offers hope, raises questions for Georgia’s struggling rural hospitals
Federal funding offers hope, raises questions for Georgia’s struggling rural hospitals
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First In much of southwest Georgia getting to a doctor can mean d... More

12/31/2025

City of Bainbridge could face $10K fine for allegedly failing to report gas leak at apartment complex
City of Bainbridge could face $10K fine for allegedly failing to report gas leak at apartment complex
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - The City of Bainbridge could face a 10000 fine for allegedly failing ... More

12/31/2025

GBI investigates death in Cuthbert
GBI investigates death in Cuthbert
CUTHBERT Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI is investigating a death in Cuth... More

12/31/2025

Store owner struck, left with ‘severe bleeding’ following armed robbery in Albany
Store owner struck, left with ‘severe bleeding’ following armed robbery in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Police Department APD released surveillance footage on Tuesday ... More

12/31/2025

Georgia Bulldogs prepare for Sugar Bowl quarterfinal rematch against Ole Miss
Georgia Bulldogs prepare for Sugar Bowl quarterfinal rematch against Ole Miss
NEW ORLEANS WALB Georgia football continued Sugar Bowl preparations Tuesday Dec 30 as coa... More

12/31/2025

Driver charged after going 70mph in a 35mph zone, evading officers
Driver charged after going 70mph in a 35mph zone, evading officers
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB Deputies with the Grady County Sheriffs Office GCSO made an attempt ... More

12/31/2025

Georgia returns to Sugar Bowl one year after New Orleans terror attack
Georgia returns to Sugar Bowl one year after New Orleans terror attack
NEW ORLEANS Georgia returns to the Sugar Bowl one year after a terror attack during last ... More

12/31/2025

Albany approves $780,000 purchase of Tri State Floral Supply property for possible Parks and Recreation facility
Albany approves $780,000 purchase of Tri State Floral Supply property for possible Parks and Recreation facility
ALBANY Ga WALB -Albany city commissioners have approved a 780000 purchase of property at 1... More

12/31/2025

Applications for Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program to close by April
Applications for Georgia Mortgage Assistance Program to close by April
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First - Time is running out for Georgia homeowners facing foreclos... More

12/31/2025

Machine guns seized, 3 arrested following a pursuit in Grady County
Machine guns seized, 3 arrested following a pursuit in Grady County
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB Three people were arrested on Sunday Dec 28 just after midnight afte... More

12/30/2025

FSU student dies after being seriously injured in November apartment complex fire
FSU student dies after being seriously injured in November apartment complex fire
TALLAHASSEE Fla WCTV - An FSU student injured in an apartment complex fire last month has ... More

12/30/2025

Arctic chill grips SGA as wind chills drop into the 20’s and freeze warnings take hold
Arctic chill grips SGA as wind chills drop into the 20’s and freeze warnings take hold
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - Bundle Up Wind chills in the 20s through mid-morning Staying chilly t... More

12/30/2025

Albany area law enforcement leaders urge residents to report crime
Albany area law enforcement leaders urge residents to report crime
ALBANY Ga WALB - Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards told WALB he joins Albany... More

12/30/2025

Neighbors speak out following deadly Tifton house fire
Neighbors speak out following deadly Tifton house fire
TIFTON Ga WALB - An unintentional kitchen fire in Tifton claimed the life of an 88-year-ol... More

12/30/2025

Merck pharmaceutical company challenges complaint alleging the Flint River Plant caused brain cancer of two Albany sisters
Merck pharmaceutical company challenges complaint alleging the Flint River Plant caused brain cancer of two Albany sisters
ALBANY Ga WALB - An Albany family has been awaiting answers after they filed a legal compl... More

12/30/2025

This Day in History: December 30, 1851, Coca-Cola Co. founder born in Ga.
This Day in History: December 30, 1851, Coca-Cola Co. founder born in Ga.
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/30/2025

Family seeks answers as Albany teen Demetrius “JunJun” Hightower remains missing
Family seeks answers as Albany teen Demetrius “JunJun” Hightower remains missing
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/30/2025

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