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🌡️ Heat, Humidity Build Across South Georgia with 90’s and Weekend Rain Chances Ahead
🌡️ Heat, Humidity Build Across South Georgia with 90’s and Weekend Rain Chances Ahead
TODAY Another mild start with some patchy fog We warm into the middle 80s by midday and lo... More

05/19/2026

2026 Georgia DNR Bass Slam: Are you up for the challenge?
2026 Georgia DNR Bass Slam: Are you up for the challenge?
ALBANY Ga WALB Georgia anglers have a chance to be recognized for completing the 2026 Bas... More

05/19/2026

Stolen firearm, cell phones recovered in Lee County armed robbery investigation; 2 arrested
Stolen firearm, cell phones recovered in Lee County armed robbery investigation; 2 arrested
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/19/2026

Therapy dog earns resilience award for helping Americus first responders cope with stress
Therapy dog earns resilience award for helping Americus first responders cope with stress
AMERICUS Ga WALB - A therapy dog in South Georgia is being recognized for helping first re... More

05/19/2026

‘It’s their houses today, but could be our home tomorrow’: Lowndes resident sounds alarm on data center expansions
‘It’s their houses today, but could be our home tomorrow’: Lowndes resident sounds alarm on data center expansions
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB A Lowndes County resident is urging neighbors to conduct their own... More

05/19/2026

On the ballot: Dougherty County residents to vote on 1% sales tax to lower property taxes
On the ballot: Dougherty County residents to vote on 1% sales tax to lower property taxes
ALBANY Ga WALB - On Election Day Dougherty County residents will vote to either approve or... More

05/19/2026

Sen. Ossoff pushes bipartisan bill to improve pedestrian safety in Georgia
Sen. Ossoff pushes bipartisan bill to improve pedestrian safety in Georgia
ATLANTA Ga WALB US Senator Jon Ossoff is working across party lines to strengthen pedestr... More

05/18/2026

Albany Museum of Art breaks ground on downtown relocation project
Albany Museum of Art breaks ground on downtown relocation project
ALBANY Ga WALB -The Albany Museum of Art held a groundbreaking ceremony for its downtown r... More

05/18/2026

Road repairs to close Valdosta intersection for three days
Road repairs to close Valdosta intersection for three days
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/18/2026

15-year-old Lanier County girl reported missing, community asked to help find her
15-year-old Lanier County girl reported missing, community asked to help find her
LANIER COUNTY Ga WALB - The Lanier County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help i... More

05/18/2026

Summer Heat Holds, Rain Chances Build
Summer Heat Holds, Rain Chances Build
TODAY Highs peak in the low 90s today with plenty of sunshine Humidity will be pretty high... More

05/18/2026

APD chief urges parents to help youth make positive choices this summer
APD chief urges parents to help youth make positive choices this summer
ALBANY Ga WALB - As students begin summer break Albany Police Chief Michael Persley is enc... More

05/18/2026

‘They’re not alone’: Leesburg mom hosts awareness walk for NEC infants
‘They’re not alone’: Leesburg mom hosts awareness walk for NEC infants
ALBANY Ga WALB A Leesburg mother hosted an awareness walk at Tift Park in Albany to educa... More

05/18/2026

Top 10 on Capitol Hill: Albany native honored for leadership
Top 10 on Capitol Hill: Albany native honored for leadership
ALBANY Ga WALB - Southwest Georgia is getting national recognition through one of its ownA... More

05/18/2026

‘First step to homeownership’: Albany workshop helps buyers break into housing market
‘First step to homeownership’: Albany workshop helps buyers break into housing market
ALBANY Ga WALB - An organization in Albany is working to help first-time home buyers throu... More

05/18/2026

Blakely animal shelter seeks adopters, rescues by Monday deadline
Blakely animal shelter seeks adopters, rescues by Monday deadline
BLAKELY Ga WALB - Many animals at the City of Blakely Animal Shelter are set to be euthani... More

05/18/2026

‘It means the world to me’: Albany group raises awareness for blind community through car wash
‘It means the world to me’: Albany group raises awareness for blind community through car wash
ALBANY Ga WALB - Members of the National Federation of the Blind in Albany held a communit... More

05/18/2026

On this week’s Dialogue: International conference organizer, VFW commander
On this week’s Dialogue: International conference organizer, VFW commander
ALBANY Ga WALB - On this weeks Dialogue Dr Simone a physician author and speaker is prepar... More

05/18/2026

UPDATE: Construction worker hit in Irwin County crash dies, officials confirm
UPDATE: Construction worker hit in Irwin County crash dies, officials confirm
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB - UPDATE May 16 2026 130 PM - The construction worker critically inju... More

05/18/2026

Gas prices spike across Georgia, forcing families to rethink summer plans
Gas prices spike across Georgia, forcing families to rethink summer plans
ALBANY Ga WALB - As summer travel season approaches many Georgians are adjusting their bud... More

05/18/2026

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