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‘It’s a community pillar’: Arlington bids farewell to beloved restaurant after 15 years
‘It’s a community pillar’: Arlington bids farewell to beloved restaurant after 15 years
ARLINGTON Ga WALB El Leon Mexican Restaurant closes its doors Friday May 1 after 15 years... More

05/02/2026

Quitman city commissioner resigns over residency requirements
Quitman city commissioner resigns over residency requirements
QUITMAN Ga WALB - The city of Quitman announced Friday May 1 that Commissioner Christopher... More

05/02/2026

Community members work to preserve home tied to MLK, Albany Movement as it faces severe blight
Community members work to preserve home tied to MLK, Albany Movement as it faces severe blight
ALBANY Ga WALB A home that was once a safe haven for many during Albanys Civil Rights Mov... More

05/02/2026

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Southern-most counties could see severe conditions Saturday
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Southern-most counties could see severe conditions Saturday
Our First Alert meteorologists have declared Saturday as a First Alert Weather Day A sever... More

05/02/2026

Trump announces increased tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union
Trump announces increased tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union
WASHINGTON AP President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charge... More

05/01/2026

‘Wild About Reading’ brings books to Tift Regional pediatric patients
‘Wild About Reading’ brings books to Tift Regional pediatric patients
TIFTON Ga WALB - Tift Regional Medical Centers pediatrics unit is partnering with the Kiwa... More

05/01/2026

Emergency road closure on Nashville-Enigma Highway in Berrien County
Emergency road closure on Nashville-Enigma Highway in Berrien County
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/01/2026

Three arrested in Grady County in separate incidents involving drugs, firearms
Three arrested in Grady County in separate incidents involving drugs, firearms
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/01/2026

SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent court text messages circulating in Crisp County
SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent court text messages circulating in Crisp County
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/01/2026

Dooley, Kemp tour South Georgia, make case against Ossoff
Dooley, Kemp tour South Georgia, make case against Ossoff
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB - Republican US Senate candidate Derek Dooley is on the road across S... More

05/01/2026

Arrest made in connection to Albany murder, traffic shooting
Arrest made in connection to Albany murder, traffic shooting
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department APD has arrested Braylen Robinson following ... More

05/01/2026

NHRA Southern Nationals set for debut in Adel
NHRA Southern Nationals set for debut in Adel
ADEL Ga WCTV -More than 15000 fans are set to see more than 13000 horsepower this Friday t... More

05/01/2026

Need a job? Here’s how to train in Southwest Georgia for one AI can’t replace
Need a job? Here’s how to train in Southwest Georgia for one AI can’t replace
MOULTIRE Ga WALB - Southern Regional Technical College SRTC cut the ribbon on a new hands-... More

05/01/2026

Shellman Medical retracts closure announcement, says it will remain operational
Shellman Medical retracts closure announcement, says it will remain operational
SHELLMAN Ga WALB UPDATE April 30 at 315 pm Shellman Medical posted an update to their Fac... More

05/01/2026

Potential student threat resolved at Bainbridge Middle School, school district says
Potential student threat resolved at Bainbridge Middle School, school district says
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - A potential student threat at Bainbridge Middle School was resolved a... More

05/01/2026

Thomas County woman missing after leaving with an unknown man, officials say
Thomas County woman missing after leaving with an unknown man, officials say
THOMAS COUNTY Ga WALB - The Thomas County Sheriffs Office says Maxie Smith was last seen i... More

05/01/2026

Hahira revamps parade with motorcycles, community donations drive growing interest
Hahira revamps parade with motorcycles, community donations drive growing interest
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/01/2026

Displaced families receive mobile fuel deliveries during Highway 82 wildfire
Displaced families receive mobile fuel deliveries during Highway 82 wildfire
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A Valdosta business is bringing fuel directly to families displaced by ... More

05/01/2026

Mother of 5 killed, several others injured in overnight Albany shooting
Mother of 5 killed, several others injured in overnight Albany shooting
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left one... More

04/30/2026

UPDATE: Nashville woman found safe after missing persons report
UPDATE: Nashville woman found safe after missing persons report
NASHVILLE Ga WALB UPDATE April 30 noon Cherice Carden has been found safe Berrien County ... More

04/30/2026

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