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8 Powerball tickets worth $50K, $150K sold in Georgia; jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
8 Powerball tickets worth $50K, $150K sold in Georgia; jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The Powerball jackpot continues to climb but some people wh... More

12/21/2025

Unborn child killed, 2 people hurt in I-285 shooting, Atlanta police say
Unborn child killed, 2 people hurt in I-285 shooting, Atlanta police say
Editors note The video in the story is from previous coverageATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First... More

12/21/2025

Albany nonprofit surprises kids with over 300 bikes
Albany nonprofit surprises kids with over 300 bikes
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Men on a Mission group spread holiday cheer in Albany by giving away ... More

12/21/2025

2 displaced following Valdosta structure fire
2 displaced following Valdosta structure fire
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/21/2025

Homicide in Cordele leaves two injured and one deceased
Homicide in Cordele leaves two injured and one deceased
CORDELE Ga WALB - According to the Cordele Police Departments Facebook page early this mor... More

12/21/2025

Pain-relieving ointment sold at Walmart, Target recalled
Pain-relieving ointment sold at Walmart, Target recalled
Gray News - Pain-relieving ointment sold at Walmart and Target has been recalledMamisan Pa... More

12/21/2025

Lee Co. man sentenced to life in prison on sex trafficking of a minor, other charges
Lee Co. man sentenced to life in prison on sex trafficking of a minor, other charges
Lee County Ga WALB - A Lee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for sex traffic... More

12/21/2025

Albany honors First Black woman hired by the city after 53 years of service
Albany honors First Black woman hired by the city after 53 years of service
ALBANY Ga WALB -The City of Albany celebrated Mary Ann Petty the first Black female custom... More

12/21/2025

Georgia Hemp Company reacts to President’s executive order to reclassify marijuana
Georgia Hemp Company reacts to President’s executive order to reclassify marijuana
ACROSS GEORGIA WALB - For Joe Salome co-founder of Georgia Hemp Company President Trumps e... More

12/21/2025

Local teams compete in U-Save It Classic basketball tournament
Local teams compete in U-Save It Classic basketball tournament
ALBANY Several area basketball teams competed in the annual U-Save It Classic basketball ... More

12/21/2025

This Day in History: December 20, 1946, Fmr. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue born
This Day in History: December 20, 1946, Fmr. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue born
ALBANY Ga WALB - On December 20 1946 two-term Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue was bornPerdue... More

12/21/2025

Unseasonably Warm and dry next week.
Unseasonably Warm and dry next week.
ALBANY Ga WALB - Tonight lows will hover in the mid-upper 30s a patchy frost is possible A... More

12/21/2025

Worth County celebrates historic season
Worth County celebrates historic season
SYLVESTER Ga WALB -Worth County High School made school history by completing a perfect 15... More

12/21/2025

Albany City Commission approves construction of new community center
Albany City Commission approves construction of new community center
ALBANY Ga WALB - The City of Albany Board of Commissioners approved the use of SPLOST VIII... More

12/21/2025

Leaders accept $1 million grant to fix Pearson water, sewer system
Leaders accept $1 million grant to fix Pearson water, sewer system
PEARSON Ga WALB - After years of water system failures that led to boil water advisories b... More

12/20/2025

This Day in History: December 19, 1776, Georgia’s Thomas Paine encourages American independence
This Day in History: December 19, 1776, Georgia’s Thomas Paine encourages American independence
ALBANY Ga WALB - On December 19 1776 Georgias Thomas Paine inspired Americans to continue ... More

12/20/2025

City of Albany to activate operation safe place
City of Albany to activate operation safe place
ALBANY Ga WALB - Freezing temperatures are expected tonight on Dec 19 and also tomorrow on... More

12/20/2025

Sen. Ossoff calls on the USDA to reinstate funding for Dougherty Co. organization
Sen. Ossoff calls on the USDA to reinstate funding for Dougherty Co. organization
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/20/2025

Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to spread holiday cheer with annual shopping event for children
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to spread holiday cheer with annual shopping event for children
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Ga WALB Sheriff Terron Hayes and the Dougherty County Sheriffs Office ar... More

12/20/2025

Lowndes County to draw basketball players from across the south for tournament
Lowndes County to draw basketball players from across the south for tournament
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Lowndes High School will host their annual Battle Off Exit 18 Basketbal... More

12/20/2025

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