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South Ga Republicans vie for Georgia House District 176 seat
South Ga Republicans vie for Georgia House District 176 seat
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/24/2026

South Ga. businesses open cattle refuge for wildfire victims
South Ga. businesses open cattle refuge for wildfire victims
HAHIRA Ga WALB South Georgia businesses are opening their properties for cattle horses an... More

04/24/2026

VOTE: Public invited to help choose design for new downtown Albany mural
VOTE: Public invited to help choose design for new downtown Albany mural
ALBANY Ga WALB - The public will have a say in the design of a new mural coming to downtow... More

04/24/2026

LOOK: Officials release photos, videos of crews fighting SGA wildfire in the air and on the ground
LOOK: Officials release photos, videos of crews fighting SGA wildfire in the air and on the ground
CLINCH COUNTY Ga The Georgia Forestry Commission GFC released stunning photos and videos ... More

04/24/2026

Tifton Police investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby boy
Tifton Police investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby boy
TIFTON Ga WALB - Tifton police are investigating the death of a 5-month-old boy after offi... More

04/24/2026

Oglethorpe Bridge reopening delayed by protected mussels
Oglethorpe Bridge reopening delayed by protected mussels
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Georgia Department of Transportation GDOT says the Oglethorpe Bridge ... More

04/24/2026

Kemp to tour wildfire damage in South Georgia as fires remain less than 20% contained
Kemp to tour wildfire damage in South Georgia as fires remain less than 20% contained
BRANTLEY COUNTY Ga Governor Brian Kemp is traveling to South Georgia Friday April 24 to s... More

04/24/2026

From quiet classroom to Capitol walls: Albany senior’s art goes national
From quiet classroom to Capitol walls: Albany senior’s art goes national
ALBANY Ga WALB -A Dougherty County high school student will have her artwork displayed in ... More

04/24/2026

Bainbridge leaders divided over how to better support first responders amid community concern
Bainbridge leaders divided over how to better support first responders amid community concern
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - Bainbridge Public Safetys BPS dual department is raising concerns amo... More

04/24/2026

Two Tifton County basketball players sign to play at college level
Two Tifton County basketball players sign to play at college level
TIFTON Ga WALB Two Tifton County High School basketball players signed Thursday to contin... More

04/24/2026

Best Chance of Rain in 3 Weeks!
Best Chance of Rain in 3 Weeks!
TODAY Youll need a light Jacket this morning A comfortable start in the upper 50s warms to... More

04/24/2026

Cordele District Attorney faces opponent for first time in May Primary
Cordele District Attorney faces opponent for first time in May Primary
CORDELE Ga WALB - A long-time South Georgia District Attorney is facing an election challe... More

04/24/2026

Two arrested in Fitzgerald drug investigation
Two arrested in Fitzgerald drug investigation
FITZGERALD Ga WALB The Ben Hill County Sheriffs Special Operations Division says a months... More

04/24/2026

Three candidates race for Georgia Senate District 12 seat after Powell Sims’ resignation
Three candidates race for Georgia Senate District 12 seat after Powell Sims’ resignation
ALBANY Ga WALB Three candidates are competing to represent Georgias Senate District 12 fo... More

04/24/2026

Elderly Albany man narrowly escapes serious injury after tree crashes through home
Elderly Albany man narrowly escapes serious injury after tree crashes through home
ALBANY Ga WALB - An Albany man says he narrowly escaped being seriously injured when a tor... More

04/24/2026

South Ga. wildfire continues to grow: Nearly 30,000 acres in flames
South Ga. wildfire continues to grow: Nearly 30,000 acres in flames
CLINCH COUNTY Ga The wildfires in South Georgia are continuing to grow and the most recen... More

04/24/2026

Two toddlers drown near Cordele Country Club, officials say
Two toddlers drown near Cordele Country Club, officials say
CORDELE Ga WALB - According to the Cordele Police Department on Wednesday April 22 at 1101... More

04/23/2026

‘Help is on the way’: Federal funding approved as crews battle South Georgia wildfires
‘Help is on the way’: Federal funding approved as crews battle South Georgia wildfires
BRANTLEY COUNTY Ga WALB - Federal help is now on the way as crews continue battling multip... More

04/23/2026

AG Chris Carr warns Georgians of price gouging and wildfire scams
AG Chris Carr warns Georgians of price gouging and wildfire scams
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC - Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout f... More

04/23/2026

‘Biggest concern’: Echols Co. braces for possible power outages that could leave homes without water
‘Biggest concern’: Echols Co. braces for possible power outages that could leave homes without water
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/23/2026

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