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Man with South Georgia ties escapes Augusta Transitional Center, public asked to call 911
Man with South Georgia ties escapes Augusta Transitional Center, public asked to call 911
AUGUSTA Ga WALB Authorities are asking the public for help locating a 40-year-old inmate ... More

08/06/2026

FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
WASHINGTON AP The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowe... More

08/05/2026

Foul play ruled out in drowning of 19-year-old Darian Taylor at Lake Blackshear
Foul play ruled out in drowning of 19-year-old Darian Taylor at Lake Blackshear
CORDELE Ga WALB Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock addressed misinformation circulating a... More

08/05/2026

WALB to host exclusive Georgia US Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins
WALB to host exclusive Georgia US Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins
ATLANTA Ga WALB WALB announced Wednesday Aug 5 that both general election candidates for ... More

08/05/2026

‘We’re all in this together’: What Dougherty County’s new safety plan means for residents
‘We’re all in this together’: What Dougherty County’s new safety plan means for residents
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Ga WALB Albany and Dougherty County have been working on a safety progra... More

08/05/2026

Seasonable to steamy, Tropical wave approaches this weekend
Seasonable to steamy, Tropical wave approaches this weekend
WEDNESDAY PM Extra sunshine gets us past 90 degrees this afternoon and heat indices shy of... More

08/05/2026

Caught on Camera: Burglary leaves 71-year-old Albany lounge with costly repairs, stolen cash
Caught on Camera: Burglary leaves 71-year-old Albany lounge with costly repairs, stolen cash
ALBANY Ga WALB A 71-year-old Albany music venue is back open after an early-morning break... More

08/05/2026

New standard, unfinished business: South Georgia’s GHSA Class A Region 1 Sub-region B race is here
New standard, unfinished business: South Georgia’s GHSA Class A Region 1 Sub-region B race is here
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/05/2026

Questions remain nearly a month after 2-year-old’s death in Albany
Questions remain nearly a month after 2-year-old’s death in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB The family of a 2-year-old Albany girl who died unexpectedly in July is as... More

08/05/2026

Built with love: Douglas woman opens child care center dedicated to infants
Built with love: Douglas woman opens child care center dedicated to infants
DOUGLAS Ga WALB A Douglas woman has opened what state licensing records indicate is the f... More

08/05/2026

Want a good squirrel recipe? Read this article
Want a good squirrel recipe? Read this article
ALBANY Ga WALB Its officially squirrel season in Georgia The Georgia Department of Natura... More

08/05/2026

Albany community safety vehicle struck, causing Liberty Expressway closure
Albany community safety vehicle struck, causing Liberty Expressway closure
ALBANY Ga WALB The southbound lanes of Liberty Expressway US-19 were briefly closed on Tu... More

08/05/2026

Panama City officer fired, sergeant demoted after South Georgia man’s murder
Panama City officer fired, sergeant demoted after South Georgia man’s murder
MITCHELL COUNTY Ga WJHGWALB A Panama City police officer has been fired and a sergeant has... More

08/05/2026

Camilla police searching for missing 14-year-old
Camilla police searching for missing 14-year-old
CAMILLA Ga WALB The Camilla Police Department CPD said it is actively searching for a mis... More

08/05/2026

Scattered PM Showers & T-storms
Scattered PM Showers & T-storms
TODAY An upper-level low brings back scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon an... More

08/04/2026

Traffic checkpoint leads to Irwin County arrest on multiple felony drug charges
Traffic checkpoint leads to Irwin County arrest on multiple felony drug charges
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/04/2026

One person seriously injured following shooting in area of 1 Hunters Chase Circle in Thomasville
One person seriously injured following shooting in area of 1 Hunters Chase Circle in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE Ga WCTV - Police are investigating a shooting that left one person seriously i... More

08/04/2026

‘I know he didn’t jump in the water’: Family reacts after a 19-year-old drowns at Lake Blackshear
‘I know he didn’t jump in the water’: Family reacts after a 19-year-old drowns at Lake Blackshear
CORDELE Ga WALB Darian Taylor was a 2026 graduate of Turner County High School Last month... More

08/04/2026

New coaches, new identities: A look into GHSA Class A Region 2 football
New coaches, new identities: A look into GHSA Class A Region 2 football
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/04/2026

Over 1 million Georgia students could lose free school lunch due to federal funding cuts
Over 1 million Georgia students could lose free school lunch due to federal funding cuts
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A federal budget law is threatening to strip free school lu... More

08/04/2026

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