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How international cartels are fueling South Georgia’s fentanyl crisis
How international cartels are fueling South Georgia’s fentanyl crisis
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

08/21/2026

GBI: 2 arrested after Camilla drug search uncovers meth, suspected ecstasy, marijuana and firearm
GBI: 2 arrested after Camilla drug search uncovers meth, suspected ecstasy, marijuana and firearm
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/21/2026

‘I’m afraid of dying without answers’: $5k reward for information on Tifton murder
‘I’m afraid of dying without answers’: $5k reward for information on Tifton murder
TIFTON Ga WALB Twelve years after 22-year-old Jessie James Bam Harris II was shot and kil... More

08/21/2026

Man in critical condition after teen shoots him in Liberty Expressway road rage incident
Man in critical condition after teen shoots him in Liberty Expressway road rage incident
ALBANY Ga WALB A 51-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple time... More

08/21/2026

The heat wave has overstayed its welcome, PM storms will kick it out for the weekend
The heat wave has overstayed its welcome, PM storms will kick it out for the weekend
FRIDAY Temperatures will climb into the the low to mid 90s this afternoon before storms ha... More

08/21/2026

All Atkinson County Schools dismissed after bomb threat, students and staff safe
All Atkinson County Schools dismissed after bomb threat, students and staff safe
ATKINSON COUNTY Ga WALB Atkinson County School System officials dismissed all students an... More

08/21/2026

Popular eye drops sold nationwide recalled over sterility concerns
Popular eye drops sold nationwide recalled over sterility concerns
Gray News The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled nearly 40000 bottles of Clear ... More

08/21/2026

Small Town Politics: City of Nicholls establishing a new Charter after years-long opposition
Small Town Politics: City of Nicholls establishing a new Charter after years-long opposition
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

08/21/2026

2 dogs recovered from ‘deplorable’ conditions in Lee County
2 dogs recovered from ‘deplorable’ conditions in Lee County
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB A pet owner was cited after two dogs were reportedly found in deplorab... More

08/21/2026

Colquitt County, Thomas County Central meet for first time in 14 years
Colquitt County, Thomas County Central meet for first time in 14 years
Tune in Friday at 3 pm for the first Your Hometown Tailgate episode of the season Blaze an... More

08/21/2026

Picks, Game of the Week & more: Gearing up for Friday night in SGA
Picks, Game of the Week & more: Gearing up for Friday night in SGA
Published Aug 20 2026 at 948 PM EDTUpdated 16 hours ago More

08/21/2026

Man arrested in Albany shooting investigation
Man arrested in Albany shooting investigation
ALBANY Ga WALB A man was arrested in an Aug 16 shooting investigation in Albany according... More

08/21/2026

Driver killed in train vs. farm tractor incident in Lee County identified
Driver killed in train vs. farm tractor incident in Lee County identified
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB - A tractor driver who was killed when he was hit by a train Wednesday ... More

08/21/2026

Residents want safety fixes on Albany Riverfront Trail as city weighs extension
Residents want safety fixes on Albany Riverfront Trail as city weighs extension
ALBANY Ga WALB The city is looking to possibly extend the Albany Riverfront Trail but som... More

08/21/2026

Study reveals nearly all Albany Medicaid families still can’t afford diapers despite public assistance
Study reveals nearly all Albany Medicaid families still can’t afford diapers despite public assistance
ALBANY Ga WALB A controlled pilot study conducted by Helping Mamas in Albany found that 9... More

08/21/2026

Students report move-in delays again at 707 Baytree Apartments
Students report move-in delays again at 707 Baytree Apartments
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Students at 707 Baytree Apartments in Valdosta are again reporting move-... More

08/21/2026

Worth Co. High School dismisses early due to possible bomb threat
Worth Co. High School dismisses early due to possible bomb threat
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB Students at Worth County High School headed home early Thursday Aug ... More

08/20/2026

‘Time is of the essence’: New scent-tracking kits help find missing SGA special needs children, seniors
‘Time is of the essence’: New scent-tracking kits help find missing SGA special needs children, seniors
CAIRO Ga WALB The Grady County Sheriffs Office is introducing a state-of-the-art tool to ... More

08/20/2026

Former UGA linebacker says he lost life savings to scammer, asks for help
Former UGA linebacker says he lost life savings to scammer, asks for help
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A former University of Georgia football player is asking fo... More

08/20/2026

Atlanta out of running for ’28 DNC | Mayor says Democrats are abandoning Black voters
Atlanta out of running for ’28 DNC | Mayor says Democrats are abandoning Black voters
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Atlanta will not be the host city for the 2028 Democratic N... More

08/20/2026

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