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Georgia senators announce $67 million for drinking water improvements
Georgia senators announce $67 million for drinking water improvements
ATLANTA Ga WALB - Georgia senators announced major water upgradesSenators Raphael Warnock ... More

02/14/2026

Economic Development Commission in Albany acquires 500+ acres for new businesses
Economic Development Commission in Albany acquires 500+ acres for new businesses
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany-Dougherty is rolling out the red carpet for new businesses with hu... More

02/14/2026

Wastewater spill reported in Pearson; officials say no threat to public
Wastewater spill reported in Pearson; officials say no threat to public
PEARSON Ga WALB - City officials in Pearson say a recent wastewater compliance issue will ... More

02/14/2026

Tifton native works to preserve local Black history during Black History Month
Tifton native works to preserve local Black history during Black History Month
TIFTON Ga WALB - A Tifton native is working to make sure local Black history is not forgot... More

02/13/2026

Downtown Americus shop lost to fire, support efforts begin
Downtown Americus shop lost to fire, support efforts begin
AMERICUS Ga WALB An electrical fire has destroyed a downtown Americus craft store displac... More

02/13/2026

Family demands answers after inmate dies following balcony fall at SGA prison
Family demands answers after inmate dies following balcony fall at SGA prison
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB - The family of Willie Andrew Willis Jr is still searching for answers... More

02/13/2026

Chehaw Park and Zoo hosts Valentine’s Day conservation event
Chehaw Park and Zoo hosts Valentine’s Day conservation event
ALBANY Ga WALB Chehaw Park and Zoo will host Conservation Hearts on Saturday a Valentines... More

02/13/2026

Stormy Sunday to bring severe weather risk, flash flooding threat to South Georgia
Stormy Sunday to bring severe weather risk, flash flooding threat to South Georgia
TODAYSATURDAY Today will be sunny while clouds increase on Valentines Day Temperatures rem... More

02/13/2026

Atlanta Braves, Gray Media announce 15 Spring training games for free
Atlanta Braves, Gray Media announce 15 Spring training games for free
ATLANTA Ga WALB - The Atlanta Braves and Gray Media have announced an expanded spring trai... More

02/13/2026

2 killed, 1 injured during shooting at SC State University
2 killed, 1 injured during shooting at SC State University
ORANGEBURG SC WISGray News - A deadly shooting at South Carolina State University caused a... More

02/13/2026

Albany police department search for missing elderly woman, possible memory loss
Albany police department search for missing elderly woman, possible memory loss
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department posted a release on their Facebook page rega... More

02/13/2026

Vote for WALB 2025 LRR High School Football Awards
Vote for WALB 2025 LRR High School Football Awards
ALBANY Ga WALB WALB is debuting a brand new awards show celebrating high school student-a... More

02/13/2026

Georgia Senate passes state income tax relief
Georgia Senate passes state income tax relief
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Bills to lower Georgias state income tax became one step cl... More

02/13/2026

South Georgia athletes sign college scholarships
South Georgia athletes sign college scholarships
ALBANY Ga Eight student-athletes from three South Georgia schools signed college scholars... More

02/13/2026

UPDATE: Shots fired, truck damaged near South Albany convenience store
UPDATE: Shots fired, truck damaged near South Albany convenience store
ALBANY Ga WALB UPDATE - Feb 12 1055 am - Investigators have since identified a suspect as... More

02/13/2026

“That’s something for guerrilla warfare”: Witnesses describe chaos as gunfire erupts at busy Albany intersection
“That’s something for guerrilla warfare”: Witnesses describe chaos as gunfire erupts at busy Albany intersection
ALBANY Ga WALB - A terrifying moment in broad daylight has left a Dougherty County communi... More

02/13/2026

Dougherty County’s first African American DA reflects on history-making milestones
Dougherty County’s first African American DA reflects on history-making milestones
ALBANY Ga WALB - Greg Edwards made history as Dougherty Countys first African American Dis... More

02/13/2026

$5k reward being offered for more answers in 2025 shooting death of Justin Moore
$5k reward being offered for more answers in 2025 shooting death of Justin Moore
ALBANY Ga WALB - A Dougherty County family says a 5000 reward is still up for grabs for in... More

02/13/2026

“He wasn’t waiting for court. He was waiting for care.” Georgia investigation finds children with special needs incarcerated
“He wasn’t waiting for court. He was waiting for care.” Georgia investigation finds children with special needs incarcerated
GEORGIA WALB A new bipartisan investigation has uncovered children with special needs bei... More

02/13/2026

Nonprofit prepares Valentine’s Day support for domestic violence victims
Nonprofit prepares Valentine’s Day support for domestic violence victims
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/13/2026

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