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Restaurant Report: Mold observed on soda fountain in Hahira fast food restaurant, chicken spot in Thomasville gets 100
Restaurant Report: Mold observed on soda fountain in Hahira fast food restaurant, chicken spot in Thomasville gets 100
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB Pyles Chicken Delite located in Thomasville received a perfect score ... More

06/12/2026

Were Facebook and Instagram down? Reports say yes
Were Facebook and Instagram down? Reports say yes
Gray News Tens of thousands of people worldwide reported outage issues with Facebook Frid... More

06/12/2026

Enigma residents say potholes damaging vehicles, costing hundreds in repairs
Enigma residents say potholes damaging vehicles, costing hundreds in repairs
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/12/2026

Scorching Weekend Ahead
Scorching Weekend Ahead
FRIDAY PM Low to mid 90s will stick around this afternoon with high humidity making it ext... More

06/12/2026

Two massive South Georgia wildfires fully contained after months-long battle
Two massive South Georgia wildfires fully contained after months-long battle
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB Two massive wildfires that sparked in April are now fully contained st... More

06/12/2026

Sheriff’s office: Shots fired at Cairo City Manager Booker Gainor, no injuries sustained
Sheriff’s office: Shots fired at Cairo City Manager Booker Gainor, no injuries sustained
CAIRO Ga WCTV - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after Cairo City Mana... More

06/12/2026

Lee Co. board votes to issue direct refunds to taxpayers impacted by overpayment issue
Lee Co. board votes to issue direct refunds to taxpayers impacted by overpayment issue
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB UPDATE June 11 at 10 pm The Lee County School Board voted unanimously ... More

06/12/2026

Residents displaced but not injured following Crisp County house fire
Residents displaced but not injured following Crisp County house fire
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB Crisp County residents were displaced from their homes after it caug... More

06/12/2026

Albany police chief addresses ‘person of interest’ process after grandmother’s home is shot up in retaliation
Albany police chief addresses ‘person of interest’ process after grandmother’s home is shot up in retaliation
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany Police Chief Michael Persley sat down with WALB Thursday June 11 to... More

06/12/2026

‘Shop local before it’s too late’: Family-owned Tifton Sweet Stop facing possible closure
‘Shop local before it’s too late’: Family-owned Tifton Sweet Stop facing possible closure
TIFTON Ga WALB A small family-owned candy and dirty soda shop in Tifton is hoping communi... More

06/12/2026

Wife alleges mold, flooding at Terrell County Jail; Sheriff cites cleaning routines, inmate schedule
Wife alleges mold, flooding at Terrell County Jail; Sheriff cites cleaning routines, inmate schedule
DAWSON Ga WALB A woman whose husband is incarcerated at the Terrell County Jail claims he... More

06/12/2026

Dougherty County leaders outline a development plan for the next 20 years
Dougherty County leaders outline a development plan for the next 20 years
ALBANY Ga WALB Dougherty County and the city of Albany leaders said they are working on a... More

06/12/2026

Heat indexes reach over 100° into the weekend
Heat indexes reach over 100° into the weekend
THURSDAY PM Sunny to partly cloudy skies this afternoon Temperatures will increase into th... More

06/12/2026

SCAM ALERT: Decatur County Sheriff warns of scam calls
SCAM ALERT: Decatur County Sheriff warns of scam calls
DECATUR COUNTY Ga WALB The Decatur County Sheriffs Office DCSO is warning residents about... More

06/12/2026

Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm
Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm
ARLINGTON Va Parts of the Pentagon were under lockdown Thursday morning after officials d... More

06/11/2026

Small Town Politics: Ray City councilwoman questions mayor’s utility billing practices
Small Town Politics: Ray City councilwoman questions mayor’s utility billing practices
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/11/2026

Sheriff addresses East Brooks crime concerns, urges vigilance
Sheriff addresses East Brooks crime concerns, urges vigilance
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/11/2026

Ocilla Pediatrics to rebrand, relocate
Ocilla Pediatrics to rebrand, relocate
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

06/11/2026

UPDATE: Man arrested after accidental shooting at Valdosta Walmart
UPDATE: Man arrested after accidental shooting at Valdosta Walmart
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A man has been arrested after a shopper was accidentally shot while shop... More

06/11/2026

FEMA approves $51 million for Georgia Hurricane Helene recovery
FEMA approves $51 million for Georgia Hurricane Helene recovery
GEORGIA WALB FEMA approved more than 51 million for 13 recovery and mitigation projects a... More

06/11/2026

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