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Gov. Kemp on patients coming to Atlanta from hantavirus-hit ship: ‘It’s just the right thing to do’
Gov. Kemp on patients coming to Atlanta from hantavirus-hit ship: ‘It’s just the right thing to do’
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Gov Brian Kemp projected confidence in Georgias health inst... More

05/12/2026

John White, one of the first Black anchors at WALB, dies at 85
John White, one of the first Black anchors at WALB, dies at 85
ALBANY Ga WALB South Georgia is remembering a trailblazer in broadcasting and politics as... More

05/12/2026

Two South Ga. residents arrested and charged in child sexual abuse case
Two South Ga. residents arrested and charged in child sexual abuse case
NASHVILLE Ga WALB - Two Berrien County residents are behind bars following a child sexual ... More

05/12/2026

Thomasville baseball player signs with Shorter University
Thomasville baseball player signs with Shorter University
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB A Thomasville Bulldog who battled injuries and a mid-career move is h... More

05/12/2026

APD traffic crackdown leads to 18 arrests, 3 guns seized
APD traffic crackdown leads to 18 arrests, 3 guns seized
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department said a two-day traffic enforcement effort in... More

05/12/2026

1 dies in collision between ATV and truck in Thomas County
1 dies in collision between ATV and truck in Thomas County
CORRECTION WALB originally reported based on information from the Georgia State Patrol tha... More

05/12/2026

Lowndes County inmate facing aggravated sexual battery charges against a jailed teen
Lowndes County inmate facing aggravated sexual battery charges against a jailed teen
VALDOSTA Ga WALB The Lowndes County Sheriffs Office LCSO is reportedly investigating an a... More

05/12/2026

Teenager arrested as suspect in Cordele shooting
Teenager arrested as suspect in Cordele shooting
CORDELE Ga WALB - A Crisp County teenager was arrested in connection with a shooting that ... More

05/12/2026

Valdosta man faces 7 drug trafficking charges
Valdosta man faces 7 drug trafficking charges
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A tip from another law enforcement agency helped Valdosta Police keep s... More

05/12/2026

Shoppers on edge after card skimmers discovered at South Georgia Dollar Generals
Shoppers on edge after card skimmers discovered at South Georgia Dollar Generals
ALBANY Ga WALB Law enforcement across South Georgia is warning shoppers to check their ba... More

05/12/2026

Traffic delays expected to last all week in Valdosta
Traffic delays expected to last all week in Valdosta
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Lane closures on Northside Drive in Valdosta will delay motorists this ... More

05/12/2026

‘Someone could’ve been killed’: Tree falling on car fuels concerns for Valdosta public safety, infrastructure
‘Someone could’ve been killed’: Tree falling on car fuels concerns for Valdosta public safety, infrastructure
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A rotting tree that fell onto a vehicle along Gornto Road is sparking co... More

05/11/2026

Last week of early voting underway in Georgia’s nationally watched primaries
Last week of early voting underway in Georgia’s nationally watched primaries
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgia enters its final week of early voting in the states... More

05/11/2026

Albany to honor fallen law enforcement officers with memorial ceremony
Albany to honor fallen law enforcement officers with memorial ceremony
ALBANY Ga WALB The city of Albany plans to honor law enforcement officers lost in the lin... More

05/11/2026

Kemp signs tax cuts, property tax relief into law
Kemp signs tax cuts, property tax relief into law
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Gov Brian Kemp signed nine bills into law Monday aimed at b... More

05/11/2026

CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT: Officials recover multiple card skimmers from SGA Dollar General stores
CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT: Officials recover multiple card skimmers from SGA Dollar General stores
ALBANY Ga WALB - Authorities in Lee and Dougherty counties said Saturday May 9 that multip... More

05/11/2026

2 patients with hantavirus symptoms arrive in Atlanta after cruise ship evacuated
2 patients with hantavirus symptoms arrive in Atlanta after cruise ship evacuated
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Two people showing symptoms of hantavirus after being evacu... More

05/11/2026

LAST RAIN CHANCE
LAST RAIN CHANCE
TODAY Mostly dry this afternoon and evening a stray shower or storm is possible but chance... More

05/11/2026

‘Dreams do come true’: New Baconton restaurant ‘Mama Pleazzz’ opens on Mother’s Day
‘Dreams do come true’: New Baconton restaurant ‘Mama Pleazzz’ opens on Mother’s Day
BACONTON Ga WALB - As families celebrate Mothers Day one Baconton mother is celebrating th... More

05/11/2026

GBI assisting Cuthbert PD in shooting investigation
GBI assisting Cuthbert PD in shooting investigation
CUTHBERT Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI confirmed it is assisting the Cu... More

05/11/2026

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