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Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain will threaten holiday celebrations through Memorial Day
Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain will threaten holiday celebrations through Memorial Day
ALBANY Ga WALB Summer-like pattern really ramped up with strong-severe storms on Friday T... More

05/23/2026

Three arrested after $250K reported stolen from Thomas Co. business over span of nearly a year
Three arrested after $250K reported stolen from Thomas Co. business over span of nearly a year
THOMAS COUNTY Ga WCTV - Three people were arrested after a Thomas County business owner re... More

05/23/2026

GBI names victim, 15-year-old suspect in Berrien County death investigation
GBI names victim, 15-year-old suspect in Berrien County death investigation
BERRIEN COUNTY Ga WALB - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI has arrested and charged ... More

05/23/2026

Legal expert breaks down reported Lee County property tax overpayments, recent ESPLOST vote
Legal expert breaks down reported Lee County property tax overpayments, recent ESPLOST vote
LEESBURG Ga WALB - Legal expert Chris Cohilas explained in a long-form interview what he s... More

05/23/2026

Georgia GOP runoff candidates clash over debate timing as early voting nears
Georgia GOP runoff candidates clash over debate timing as early voting nears
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First With Georgias Republican runoff for governor less than four... More

05/23/2026

Georgia families may lose access to pediatric therapy after insurance cuts
Georgia families may lose access to pediatric therapy after insurance cuts
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC -Thousands of families across Georgia may lose federally-mandated therapy... More

05/23/2026

Gas prices drop in Georgia ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Gas prices drop in Georgia ahead of Memorial Day weekend
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgians are paying 56 cents less per gallon compared to t... More

05/23/2026

Best friends since Pre-K sign to play college football together
Best friends since Pre-K sign to play college football together
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB Two South Georgia athletes are proving that friendship and football ... More

05/22/2026

‘We want answers’: Family speaks after body found in burning car is identified 1 month later
‘We want answers’: Family speaks after body found in burning car is identified 1 month later
PELHAM Ga WALB - A person has been identified in one month later after their body was foun... More

05/22/2026

‘It is critical that we have trust’: Donna Ford talks ESPLOST ahead of Lee County runoff
‘It is critical that we have trust’: Donna Ford talks ESPLOST ahead of Lee County runoff
ALBANY Ga WALB - As Lee County heads toward a runoff election for the District 1 school bo... More

05/22/2026

Dozens of outstanding warrants forgiven—without the threat of arrest
Dozens of outstanding warrants forgiven—without the threat of arrest
ALBANY Ga WALB - Dozens of Dougherty County residents resolved outstanding legal issues th... More

05/22/2026

Albany Special Olympians receive sendoff for state competition
Albany Special Olympians receive sendoff for state competition
ALBANY Ga WALB - A group of local athletes received a celebratory sendoff Friday morning o... More

05/22/2026

‘I would do it again’: South Georgia Army veteran pushes through pain to complete 50-mile march for suicide awareness
‘I would do it again’: South Georgia Army veteran pushes through pain to complete 50-mile march for suicide awareness
TIFTON Ga WALB A South Georgia Army veteran is using every mile walked to spark conversat... More

05/22/2026

‘I’ll always be your biggest fan’: South Georgia mom builds nonprofit around intentional parenting for boys
‘I’ll always be your biggest fan’: South Georgia mom builds nonprofit around intentional parenting for boys
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other comm... More

05/22/2026

Squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s is being recalled for possible asbestos
Squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s is being recalled for possible asbestos
Gray News A squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollies Bargain Outlet stores nationwide is be... More

05/22/2026

Valdosta State University names new president
Valdosta State University names new president
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/22/2026

First Alert Weather: Afternoon and Evening Storms
First Alert Weather: Afternoon and Evening Storms
TODAY Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will cool some off Rinse and repeat ri... More

05/22/2026

Flight bound for US diverted to Canada amid travel restrictions tied to Ebola outbreak
Flight bound for US diverted to Canada amid travel restrictions tied to Ebola outbreak
TORONTO AP An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passen... More

05/22/2026

Boating under the influence: DNR urges sober boat operation this Memorial Day Weekend
Boating under the influence: DNR urges sober boat operation this Memorial Day Weekend
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer boating As a... More

05/22/2026

Dougherty State Court issues standing order on use of AI in court documents
Dougherty State Court issues standing order on use of AI in court documents
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Dougherty State Court has issued a standing order addressing the use ... More

05/22/2026

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