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Worth County Middle School teacher named February A+ Educator
Worth County Middle School teacher named February A+ Educator
SYLVESTER Ga WALB -A Worth County Middle School teacher was surprised with WALBs monthly A... More

02/19/2026

UPDATE: 1 arrested, another wanted following shooting in Albany
UPDATE: 1 arrested, another wanted following shooting in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB UPDATE Feb 18 at 550 pm According to a release from the Albany Police Depa... More

02/19/2026

Former Grady County detention officer arrested in contraband investigation
Former Grady County detention officer arrested in contraband investigation
CAIRO Ga WALB - The Grady County Sheriffs Office has arrested a former detention officer f... More

02/19/2026

VSU, SRTC new agreement streamlines path to teaching degrees for South Georgia students
VSU, SRTC new agreement streamlines path to teaching degrees for South Georgia students
VALDOSTA Ga WCTV - Valdosta State University VSU partnered with Southern Regional Technica... More

02/19/2026

Warm and Unsettled to End the Week; Colder and Drier to Start Next Week
Warm and Unsettled to End the Week; Colder and Drier to Start Next Week
ALBANY Ga WALB - The warmup that began last weekend is continuing over South Georgia and m... More

02/19/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Pesticides found in popular brands of bread
SAFETY ALERT: Pesticides found in popular brands of bread
GEORGIA WALB - The Healthy Florida First website released new information about the pestic... More

02/19/2026

South Georgia police chief leverages experience on statewide law enforcement board
South Georgia police chief leverages experience on statewide law enforcement board
ALBANY Ga WALB - The police chief of Albany State University Anita Allen is the first Afri... More

02/19/2026

Cordele city manager let go following city meeting
Cordele city manager let go following city meeting
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/18/2026

Daughter of slain civil rights leader visits south Georgia
Daughter of slain civil rights leader visits south Georgia
ALBANY Ga WALB - Wednesday Feb 18 the daughter of a prominent civil rights leader is in Al... More

02/18/2026

Meet the candidates ahead of President Trump’s visit to Georgia’s 14th district
Meet the candidates ahead of President Trump’s visit to Georgia’s 14th district
WALB will stream the District 14 Candidate forums live on WALBcom on the WALB News App and... More

02/18/2026

Valdosta State University named in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Top Online Colleges
Valdosta State University named in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Top Online Colleges
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/18/2026

Warmer & wetter heading into the weekend, strong cold front returns winter weather
Warmer & wetter heading into the weekend, strong cold front returns winter weather
TODAY Temperatures start in the mid-50s warm to the upper 60s by midday and reach the mid-... More

02/18/2026

Phoebe finishes second phase of Trauma & Critical Care expansion
Phoebe finishes second phase of Trauma & Critical Care expansion
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/18/2026

North Monroe Street to close for two days for construction work
North Monroe Street to close for two days for construction work
ALBANY Ga WALB A portion of North Monroe Street will be closed beginning Thursday morning... More

02/18/2026

3-year-old among those life-flighted following Decatur Co. crash on GA-1
3-year-old among those life-flighted following Decatur Co. crash on GA-1
DECATUR COUNTY Ga WALB A 3-year-old passenger was reportedly life-flighted Tuesday Feb 17... More

02/18/2026

Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.
Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.
CAIRO Ga WALB The Grady County Sheriffs Office says a dangerous pursuit ended safely earl... More

02/18/2026

LIVE: Testimony continues in trial of father charged in school shooting
LIVE: Testimony continues in trial of father charged in school shooting
WINDER Ga Atlanta News First Several witnesses testified Wednesday about the confusion su... More

02/18/2026

Grand opening for new Mediacom customer service retail center
Grand opening for new Mediacom customer service retail center
ALBANY Ga WALB -Mediacom Communications has officially reopened its newly renovated custom... More

02/18/2026

Police arrest man charging U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
Police arrest man charging U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
WASHINGTON Gray DC - A man who allegedly charged the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun Tues... More

02/18/2026

Testimony underway in trial of Dougherty County woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
Testimony underway in trial of Dougherty County woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
ALBANY Ga WALB Testimony began Tuesday Feb 17 in the trial of a Dougherty County woman ac... More

02/18/2026

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