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Artemis II’s moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA’s lunar comeback
Artemis II’s moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA’s lunar comeback
HOUSTON AP Their dramatic grand finale fast approaching Artemis IIs astronauts aimed for ... More

04/10/2026

Valdosta man facing life in prison after pointing loaded gun at officer, fleeing
Valdosta man facing life in prison after pointing loaded gun at officer, fleeing
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A Valdosta man pleaded guilty on Wednesday April 8 after he pointed a lo... More

04/10/2026

Arrest made in Crisp Co. child molestation investigation
Arrest made in Crisp Co. child molestation investigation
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB - According to the Crisp County Sheriffs Office on Wednesday April 1 ... More

04/10/2026

Man arrested after officer finds suspected meth, firearms during patrol near Douglas hotel
Man arrested after officer finds suspected meth, firearms during patrol near Douglas hotel
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB - A man named Scott Rice is facing drug and weapons charges after a ... More

04/10/2026

Albany police locate missing 14-year-old
Albany police locate missing 14-year-old
ALBANY Ga WALB - Update 4926 510 pm According to the Albany Police Department Rodney has b... More

04/10/2026

Residents in Albany excited about new business grand opening downtown
Residents in Albany excited about new business grand opening downtown
ALBANY Ga WALB - State and local leaders are set to gather in Albany on Thursday to celebr... More

04/10/2026

From foster care to forever home: Leesburg family adopts 3 children
From foster care to forever home: Leesburg family adopts 3 children
LEESBURG Ga WALB A Leesburg family has expanded its household and its hearts since adopti... More

04/09/2026

The State of Downtown Albany: Progress, comparisons, and what residents want
The State of Downtown Albany: Progress, comparisons, and what residents want
ALBANY Ga WALB - The City of Albany adopted its Downtown Master Plan in October 2022 a 10-... More

04/09/2026

Dougherty Co. shifts summer funding to sheriff’s youth camp amid program cuts
Dougherty Co. shifts summer funding to sheriff’s youth camp amid program cuts
ALBANY Ga WALB - Dougherty County Commissioners say they are prioritizing funding for yout... More

04/09/2026

City of Valdosta employee identified as victim in Lowndes County shooting
City of Valdosta employee identified as victim in Lowndes County shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB - The Lowndes County Sheriffs Office LCSO is investigating an aggra... More

04/09/2026

Wanted felon found hiding in bedroom closet during Whigham search warrant
Wanted felon found hiding in bedroom closet during Whigham search warrant
WHIGHAM Ga WALB Grady County deputies arrested a wanted felon after finding him hiding in... More

04/09/2026

Worsening Drought and Rising Temperatures
Worsening Drought and Rising Temperatures
ALBANY Ga WALB - A lack of rainfall over the next 10 days will surely worsen the drought t... More

04/09/2026

Trump says US will work with Iran to remove uranium
Trump says US will work with Iran to remove uranium
CNN - President Donald Trump said the United States will work with Iran to dig up and remo... More

04/09/2026

2 charged with felony murder following Pelham double homicide
2 charged with felony murder following Pelham double homicide
PELHAM Ga WALB Two men were arrested and charged with felony murder in connection to a Ja... More

04/09/2026

Multi-county chase ends in PIT maneuver arrest, no injuries reported
Multi-county chase ends in PIT maneuver arrest, no injuries reported
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - A high-speed pursuit that began in Worth County ended in Tift County ... More

04/09/2026

APD seeking public’s help identifying suspect in entering auto incident
APD seeking public’s help identifying suspect in entering auto incident
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department APD is seeking the publics assistance in loc... More

04/09/2026

Restaurant Roundup: Pearl, A Cottage Makery gets perfect score on inspection
Restaurant Roundup: Pearl, A Cottage Makery gets perfect score on inspection
DOUGLAS Ga WALB - On this weeks Restaurant Roundup Pearl A Cottage Makery in Douglas which... More

04/09/2026

26-year-old NASA engineer with South Ga. ties helps with Artemis II mission
26-year-old NASA engineer with South Ga. ties helps with Artemis II mission
ALBANY Ga WALB - A man with South Georgia ties is playing a key role in one of NASAs most ... More

04/09/2026

‘She gotta learn’: Albany grandfather, teen escape after car sinks during driving lesson
‘She gotta learn’: Albany grandfather, teen escape after car sinks during driving lesson
CORRECTION WALB originally reported that the subjects of this story were a father and daug... More

04/09/2026

South Georgia election office moving locations
South Georgia election office moving locations
CRISP COUNTY Ga WALB - The City of Cordele posted an announcement to Facebook on Wednesday... More

04/08/2026

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