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Albany Museum of Art prepares for spring break, summer camps
Albany Museum of Art prepares for spring break, summer camps
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

Business After Hours: An evening of fun, networking, and entertainment
Business After Hours: An evening of fun, networking, and entertainment
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Peanut butter recalled in 40 states
SAFETY ALERT: Peanut butter recalled in 40 states
GEORGIA WALB - A nationwide recall is in effect for peanut butter products from Ventura Fo... More

02/17/2026

Ga. Department of Ag warns of potentially contaminated kerosene sold in Cairo
Ga. Department of Ag warns of potentially contaminated kerosene sold in Cairo
CAIRO Ga WALB The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning residents not to use keros... More

02/17/2026

The Albany Beautillion Club: Four decades of enriching young Black men
The Albany Beautillion Club: Four decades of enriching young Black men
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

Warmest Stretch Yet
Warmest Stretch Yet
TODAY Mid 60s by midday and mid 70s in the afternoon Only a few clouds are expected today ... More

02/17/2026

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO AP The Rev Jesse L Jackson a protege of the Rev Martin Luther King Jr and two-tim... More

02/17/2026

2nd South Georgia county moves to dissolve industrial authority: What it could mean for future data center builds
2nd South Georgia county moves to dissolve industrial authority: What it could mean for future data center builds
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB A new development in South Georgia is adding to the conversation sur... More

02/17/2026

NEW DETAILS: Albany man facing several charges including vehicular homicide after fatal DUI crash
NEW DETAILS: Albany man facing several charges including vehicular homicide after fatal DUI crash
ALBANY Ga WALB A deadly crash that happened early last week on Holly Drive has led to the... More

02/17/2026

Albany, Dougherty County sales tax could increase to 9% under commission-approved plan
Albany, Dougherty County sales tax could increase to 9% under commission-approved plan
ALBANY Ga WALB Sales tax in Albany and Dougherty County could increase from 8 to 9 if vot... More

02/17/2026

ABAC’s Shakiria Chaney reaches 1,000-point milestone in win over Brewton-Parker
ABAC’s Shakiria Chaney reaches 1,000-point milestone in win over Brewton-Parker
TIFTON Ga WALB - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College senior Shakiria Chaney scored her 10... More

02/17/2026

Record Warm to End the Week.
Record Warm to End the Week.
ALBANY Ga WALB - OVERVIEW Hope you like the warm temperatures because they wont go away th... More

02/17/2026

Teacher killed when man fleeing from ICE crashes into her car, authorities say
Teacher killed when man fleeing from ICE crashes into her car, authorities say
CHATHAM COUNTY Ga WTOCGray News - A teacher in Georgia was killed in a crash when a man fl... More

02/17/2026

ABAC basketball teams honor injured player Nate Mobley
ABAC basketball teams honor injured player Nate Mobley
TIFTON Ga WALB - Both ABAC basketball teams honored injured teammate Nate Mobley during Sa... More

02/17/2026

Missing Lee County woman found safe hours from home
Missing Lee County woman found safe hours from home
ALBANY Ga WALB Lori Castleberry 60 a missing woman from Lee County was found safe hours a... More

02/17/2026

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES AP Robert Duvall the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedicat... More

02/16/2026

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of telephone scam
Decatur County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of telephone scam
DECATUR COUNTY Ga WALB The Decatur County Sheriffs Office DCSO posted a statement Monday ... More

02/16/2026

Attempted traffic stop turns to highspeed chase, speeds exceeding 130mph
Attempted traffic stop turns to highspeed chase, speeds exceeding 130mph
WARWICK Ga WALB - On Feb 14 officers with the Warwick Police Department WPD attempted to m... More

02/16/2026

Albany winter camp turns school break into a learning adventure
Albany winter camp turns school break into a learning adventure
ALBANY Ga WALB With students out of school for winter break the city of Albany gave kids ... More

02/16/2026

Restaurant Roundup: Week 5
Restaurant Roundup: Week 5
LEESBURG Ga WALB - On this weeks Restaurant Roundup Passion and Bliss owned by Sheri Smith... More

02/16/2026

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