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IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season
IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season
WASHINGTON AP Days before the 2026 tax filing season begins the head of the IRS announced... More

01/21/2026

Space heater safety: How to keep your home safe while staying warm
Space heater safety: How to keep your home safe while staying warm
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Tifton Fire Department TFD provided reminders and safety tips on spac... More

01/21/2026

Shoppers, officials prepare for weekend winter storm headed to metro Atlanta
Shoppers, officials prepare for weekend winter storm headed to metro Atlanta
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Shoppers across metro Atlanta are stocking up on essential ... More

01/21/2026

Bainbridge swears in first African American woman elected as mayor
Bainbridge swears in first African American woman elected as mayor
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - The City of Bainbridge swore in its new mayor Tuesday nightSylvia Was... More

01/21/2026

UPDATE: Gun recovered by police after man arrested for social media threat in Albany
UPDATE: Gun recovered by police after man arrested for social media threat in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB A handgun was recovered by the Dougherty County Police Department DCPD off... More

01/21/2026

Pearson official separated from position following DUI arrest, other prior charges
Pearson official separated from position following DUI arrest, other prior charges
PEARSON Ga WALB - A City of Pearson official has been separated from her position followin... More

01/21/2026

UPDATE: Autopsy reveals Albany woman died of hypothermia
UPDATE: Autopsy reveals Albany woman died of hypothermia
ALBANY Ga WALB A woman who was found dead on Monday Jan 19 at the Tallulah Massey Library... More

01/21/2026

Crisp Academy senior earns 14 varsity letters while maintaining 4.15 GPA
Crisp Academy senior earns 14 varsity letters while maintaining 4.15 GPA
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB Laura Evans will graduate from Crisp Academy with 14 varsity letters... More

01/21/2026

APD launches civilian ride-along program
APD launches civilian ride-along program
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Police Department APD is offering a civilian ride-along program... More

01/21/2026

Volunteers needed in Georgia for nationwide homelessness count
Volunteers needed in Georgia for nationwide homelessness count
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB Homelessness is a growing crisis across the state of Georgia with rur... More

01/21/2026

Death investigation underway in Clay County, GBI confirms
Death investigation underway in Clay County, GBI confirms
FORT GAINES Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI has confirmed they are invest... More

01/21/2026

‘I never expected it’: Colquitt County senior earns life-changing NROTC scholarship
‘I never expected it’: Colquitt County senior earns life-changing NROTC scholarship
MOULTRIE Ga WALB Britton Marshall has become the first student at Colquitt County High Sc... More

01/21/2026

Historic church seeks help after vandalism; presentation planned for Tuesday
Historic church seeks help after vandalism; presentation planned for Tuesday
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Valdostas oldest African American church congregation needs your help r... More

01/21/2026

This Day in History: January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter sworn in as president
This Day in History: January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter sworn in as president
This Day in History January 20 1977 Jimmy Carter sworn in as president More

01/20/2026

Valdosta Fire Department issues safety warning after house fire
Valdosta Fire Department issues safety warning after house fire
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - The Valdosta Fire Department is warning residents about fire safety aft... More

01/20/2026

Tift Regional Medical Center adds 25 new physicians to medical staff
Tift Regional Medical Center adds 25 new physicians to medical staff
TIFTON Ga WALB - Tift Regional Medical Center announced Tuesday Jan 20 it welcomed 25 new ... More

01/20/2026

Electrical issue sparks early morning house fire on Riverhill Drive in Valdosta
Electrical issue sparks early morning house fire on Riverhill Drive in Valdosta
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/20/2026

Albany intersection to close for maintenance
Albany intersection to close for maintenance
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/20/2026

ASU to host press conference to officially welcome new head coach
ASU to host press conference to officially welcome new head coach
ALBANY Ga WALB - ASU will officially welcome its new head coach with an introductory press... More

01/20/2026

Victim identified in Skipper Bridge Road homicide in Valdosta
Victim identified in Skipper Bridge Road homicide in Valdosta
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WCTV - The Lowndes County Sheriffs Office has identified the victim of a... More

01/20/2026

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