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This Day in History: January 13, 1982, Braves star Hank Aaron elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
This Day in History: January 13, 1982, Braves star Hank Aaron elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
ALBANY Ga WALB On January 13 1982 Atlanta Braves star Hank Aaron was elected to the Baseb... More

01/14/2026

Westwood senior named first VSU Scholar Athlete of 2026
Westwood senior named first VSU Scholar Athlete of 2026
CAMILLA Ga Wes Swilley a senior at Westwood has been named the first VSU Scholar Athlete ... More

01/14/2026

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver, police say
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver, police say
LOS ANGELES AP Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats earl... More

01/14/2026

Jon Worrell enters not guilty plea for third time in Doris Worrell murder-for-hire case
Jon Worrell enters not guilty plea for third time in Doris Worrell murder-for-hire case
DOUGLAS Ga WALB - Nearly two decades after Doris Worrell was killed her husband Jon Worrel... More

01/14/2026

Grady County reinforces ‘Shield the Innocent’ campaign after search uncovers compound with captured individuals
Grady County reinforces ‘Shield the Innocent’ campaign after search uncovers compound with captured individuals
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB On Saturday Jan 10 the Grady County Sheriffs Office explained in a F... More

01/14/2026

Albany-Dougherty land bank advances homeownership and builds community wealth
Albany-Dougherty land bank advances homeownership and builds community wealth
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany-Dougherty Land Bank will expand access to homeownership and st... More

01/13/2026

SAFETY ALERT: High fire danger alert issued for Sumter County
SAFETY ALERT: High fire danger alert issued for Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB - The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Specia... More

01/13/2026

Grady County traffic stop leads to drug confiscation and arrest
Grady County traffic stop leads to drug confiscation and arrest
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/13/2026

Grady County adopts new system to block contraband in inmate mail
Grady County adopts new system to block contraband in inmate mail
CAIRO Ga WALB - The Grady County Sheriffs Office GCSO has launched a new inmate mail manag... More

01/13/2026

Brush fire damages several storage buildings in Climax
Brush fire damages several storage buildings in Climax
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/13/2026

Bacon County jailer arrested for having sexual contact with inmate, GBI says
Bacon County jailer arrested for having sexual contact with inmate, GBI says
ALMA Ga WALB A jailer at the Bacon County Jail was arrested following an investigation in... More

01/13/2026

Sherwood Christian Academy announces move to 11-man football for 2026 season
Sherwood Christian Academy announces move to 11-man football for 2026 season
Sherwood Christian Academy announced at their annual football banquet they will move up to... More

01/13/2026

UPDATE: Ricky Williams dies trying to join a gang, APD says
UPDATE: Ricky Williams dies trying to join a gang, APD says
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany police said Ricky Williams died after being beaten in a gang initi... More

01/13/2026

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with events across South Georgia
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with events across South Georgia
GEORGIA WALB - This year Martin Luther King Jr Day is on Monday Jan 19 Below is a list of ... More

01/13/2026

SGA middle schooler scores emotional first basket in honor of teammate who passed away
SGA middle schooler scores emotional first basket in honor of teammate who passed away
DAMASCUS Ga WALB - A young mans memory is being kept alive on the basketball court by his ... More

01/13/2026

Nearly 20 years later, Jon Worrell returns to court in Doris Worrell murder-for-hire case
Nearly 20 years later, Jon Worrell returns to court in Doris Worrell murder-for-hire case
DOUGLAS Ga WALB - Nearly two decades after Doris Worrell was found murdered inside her fam... More

01/13/2026

This Day in History: January 12, 1971, Jimmy Carter becomes governor of Georgia
This Day in History: January 12, 1971, Jimmy Carter becomes governor of Georgia
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB On January 12 1971 Sumter Countys own Jimmy Carter became the gover... More

01/13/2026

Fresh produce giveaway in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fresh produce giveaway in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ALBANY Ga WALB - Phoebe Putney Health System will host a free fresh produce bag distributi... More

01/13/2026

Electrical fire leaves three displaced in Valdosta
Electrical fire leaves three displaced in Valdosta
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - The Valdosta Fire Department VFD responded to a residential structure f... More

01/13/2026

Two arrested in Valdosta shooting investigation, firearms and marijuana seized
Two arrested in Valdosta shooting investigation, firearms and marijuana seized
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A shooting investigation in Valdosta has led to the arrest of two suspe... More

01/12/2026

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