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Hot and steamy for the rest of the week with heat indices surpassing 100
Hot and steamy for the rest of the week with heat indices surpassing 100
TUESDAY PM Afternoon high today will cap at the mid 90s Spotty showers will make their way... More

07/07/2026

Dougherty County police search for missing 18-year-old with autism
Dougherty County police search for missing 18-year-old with autism
ALBANY Ga WALB The Dougherty County Police Department is asking for the publics help loca... More

07/07/2026

PCOM South Georgia second-year medical students hold orientation in Moultrie
PCOM South Georgia second-year medical students hold orientation in Moultrie
MOULTRIE Ga WALB Second-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students at PCOM South Georgi... More

07/07/2026

‘It felt like a war zone’: Father describes fireworks malfunction that injured his daughter at Crisp County show
‘It felt like a war zone’: Father describes fireworks malfunction that injured his daughter at Crisp County show
Note WALB previously published photos that we were given permission to use We have since l... More

07/07/2026

Albany man faces kidnapping charge after July 4 domestic dispute
Albany man faces kidnapping charge after July 4 domestic dispute
ALBANY Ga WALB An 18-year-old Albany man faces a kidnapping charge after an argument with... More

07/07/2026

Neighbors believe lightning caused Grady County house fire
Neighbors believe lightning caused Grady County house fire
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB A Grady County resident says they saw lightning moments before a Gra... More

07/07/2026

Trial begins for the 2022 disappearance of Albany mother
Trial begins for the 2022 disappearance of Albany mother
ALBANY Ga WALB UPDATE July 6 at 630 pm Jury selection had just gotten underway when Chief... More

07/06/2026

Colquitt County School District names new leaders for 2026-27 school year
Colquitt County School District names new leaders for 2026-27 school year
COLQUITT COUNTY Ga WALB The Colquitt County School District is welcoming five new leaders... More

07/06/2026

NOT GUILTY: Former Mitchell County High School basketball coach acquitted of all charges
NOT GUILTY: Former Mitchell County High School basketball coach acquitted of all charges
CAMILLA Ga WALB A Mitchell County jury returned a not guilty verdict on all charges July ... More

07/06/2026

Car fire being investigated as arson in Albany
Car fire being investigated as arson in Albany
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/06/2026

One killed in Terrell County Polaris crash, coroner confirms 53-year-old victim
One killed in Terrell County Polaris crash, coroner confirms 53-year-old victim
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

07/06/2026

World War II soldier returns home to South Georgia for final rest
World War II soldier returns home to South Georgia for final rest
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/06/2026

Dougherty County health department hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic Saturday
Dougherty County health department hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic Saturday
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/06/2026

One year later: Search for missing Cordele teen Nyeasha Pickens continues as investigators seek new leads
One year later: Search for missing Cordele teen Nyeasha Pickens continues as investigators seek new leads
CORDELE Ga WALB One year after 19 year old Nyeasha Pickens disappeared law enforcement sa... More

07/06/2026

Extreme heat adds challenge as Sumter County firefighters battle house fire
Extreme heat adds challenge as Sumter County firefighters battle house fire
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/06/2026

Spotty showers and storms today, heat and humidity builds
Spotty showers and storms today, heat and humidity builds
MONDAY Isolated showers and storms look to pop for some into the afternoon and evening Aft... More

07/06/2026

3 years later: Remembering Crisp County deputy Tyee Browne, shot and killed in the line of duty
3 years later: Remembering Crisp County deputy Tyee Browne, shot and killed in the line of duty
CORDELE Ga WALB Three years ago Crisp County Deputy Sheriff Tyee Browne was shot and kill... More

07/06/2026

6 crash fatalities, hundreds of citations during July travel period
6 crash fatalities, hundreds of citations during July travel period
SOUTH GEORGIA The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported six crash fatalities durin... More

07/06/2026

DIALOGUE: Veterans sharing military service stories for America 250
DIALOGUE: Veterans sharing military service stories for America 250
ALBANY Ga WALB In recognition of Americas 250th anniversary three Southwest Georgia veter... More

07/06/2026

Douglas police arrest suspect linked to multiple business burglaries
Douglas police arrest suspect linked to multiple business burglaries
DOUGLAS Ga WALB The Douglas Police Department arrested a suspect following burglaries at ... More

07/06/2026

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