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Albany City Commission approves construction of new community center
Albany City Commission approves construction of new community center
ALBANY Ga WALB - The City of Albany Board of Commissioners approved the use of SPLOST VIII... More

12/21/2025

Leaders accept $1 million grant to fix Pearson water, sewer system
Leaders accept $1 million grant to fix Pearson water, sewer system
PEARSON Ga WALB - After years of water system failures that led to boil water advisories b... More

12/20/2025

This Day in History: December 19, 1776, Georgia’s Thomas Paine encourages American independence
This Day in History: December 19, 1776, Georgia’s Thomas Paine encourages American independence
ALBANY Ga WALB - On December 19 1776 Georgias Thomas Paine inspired Americans to continue ... More

12/20/2025

City of Albany to activate operation safe place
City of Albany to activate operation safe place
ALBANY Ga WALB - Freezing temperatures are expected tonight on Dec 19 and also tomorrow on... More

12/20/2025

Sen. Ossoff calls on the USDA to reinstate funding for Dougherty Co. organization
Sen. Ossoff calls on the USDA to reinstate funding for Dougherty Co. organization
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/20/2025

Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to spread holiday cheer with annual shopping event for children
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to spread holiday cheer with annual shopping event for children
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Ga WALB Sheriff Terron Hayes and the Dougherty County Sheriffs Office ar... More

12/20/2025

Lowndes County to draw basketball players from across the south for tournament
Lowndes County to draw basketball players from across the south for tournament
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Lowndes High School will host their annual Battle Off Exit 18 Basketbal... More

12/20/2025

ASU named a ‘Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader’
ASU named a ‘Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader’
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany State University ASU has been recognized for their exceptional int... More

12/20/2025

Humane Society, authorities seek information after mother dog and puppies abandoned in Worth County
Humane Society, authorities seek information after mother dog and puppies abandoned in Worth County
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/19/2025

South Georgia specialty crop growers await clarity as lawmakers push for fair federal relief
South Georgia specialty crop growers await clarity as lawmakers push for fair federal relief
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/19/2025

FBI warns families about holiday scams
FBI warns families about holiday scams
ALBANY Ga WALB - The FBI Atlanta office has released a new video and educational materials... More

12/19/2025

Homeowners encouraged to apply for $100 million in storm assistance
Homeowners encouraged to apply for $100 million in storm assistance
ATLANTA Ga WALB - The Georgia Department of Community Affairs DCA recently allocated 103 m... More

12/19/2025

19-year-old dies after falling off abandoned hospital building used in ‘Stranger Things’
19-year-old dies after falling off abandoned hospital building used in ‘Stranger Things’
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The Emory Police Department is investigating a young womans... More

12/19/2025

VFD: One person hospitalized following fire at Valdosta residence
VFD: One person hospitalized following fire at Valdosta residence
VALDOSTA Ga WCTV - One person is hospitalized following a fire at a residence in Valdosta ... More

12/19/2025

Georgia group reacts to Trump’s executive order that could reclassify marijuana
Georgia group reacts to Trump’s executive order that could reclassify marijuana
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First One metro Atlanta organization is weighing both the potenti... More

12/19/2025

NEW DETAILS: Investigation ongoing for man found dead in the trunk of a car in Albany
NEW DETAILS: Investigation ongoing for man found dead in the trunk of a car in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - On Wednesday Dec 17 Sadarius Lewis was found in the trunk of a white Hyun... More

12/19/2025

Mother of non-verbal student speaks out after alleged abuse by now-former paraprofessional
Mother of non-verbal student speaks out after alleged abuse by now-former paraprofessional
CUTHBERT Ga WALB - A mother says shes considering all legal options after her non-verbal c... More

12/19/2025

EXCLUSIVE: Tifton officer shot in line of duty shares his recovery experience
EXCLUSIVE: Tifton officer shot in line of duty shares his recovery experience
TIFTON Ga WALB For the first time since he was shot in the line of duty earlier this mont... More

12/19/2025

Albany YouthBuild graduate finds second chance after dropping out of high school
Albany YouthBuild graduate finds second chance after dropping out of high school
ALBANY Ga WALB Derrek Humphreys story starts with loss Raised by his great-grandmother wi... More

12/19/2025

Lowndes County to celebrate 200 year Birthday
Lowndes County to celebrate 200 year Birthday
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Lowndes County has hit its 200 year mark as a county and to celebrate t... More

12/19/2025

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