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Lottery fever hits Southwest Georgia as Christmas Eve jackpot climbs to $1.7B
Lottery fever hits Southwest Georgia as Christmas Eve jackpot climbs to $1.7B
ALBANY Ga WALB Christmas Eve just got a lot more exciting for lottery players across Geor... More

12/25/2025

Establishments open on Christmas in Albany
Establishments open on Christmas in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - If youre looking for a place to shop or grab a meal on Christmas Day seve... More

12/25/2025

Suspect arrested after robbery on Newton Road
Suspect arrested after robbery on Newton Road
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany police have made an arrest in connection with a robbery by sudden ... More

12/25/2025

More than 20 million impacted by June Aflac data breach
More than 20 million impacted by June Aflac data breach
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgia-based insurance provider Aflac is stepping up secur... More

12/25/2025

1 juvenile dead, 4 injured after overnight shooting
1 juvenile dead, 4 injured after overnight shooting
ALBANY Ga WALB - Officers have reported that 1 juvenile has been pronounced dead along wit... More

12/25/2025

SAFETY ALERT: Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters reported in Georgia
SAFETY ALERT: Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters reported in Georgia
ALBANY Ga WALB The CDC has reported that 64 people across 22 states have been diagnosed w... More

12/25/2025

Man arrested for vehicle theft after physically assaulting woman, Valdosta Police say
Man arrested for vehicle theft after physically assaulting woman, Valdosta Police say
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A man was arrested on Sunday Dec 21 in Valdosta after reportedly physica... More

12/25/2025

Douglas Police warns public of ‘fat man in a red velvet suit’ following reports of yearly break-ins
Douglas Police warns public of ‘fat man in a red velvet suit’ following reports of yearly break-ins
DOUGLAS Ga WALB The Douglas Police Department DPD is warning the public about a potential... More

12/24/2025

UGA linebacker gives back to his hometown during the holidays
UGA linebacker gives back to his hometown during the holidays
ROANOKE Va - The second round of the college football playoffs starts on New Years Day whi... More

12/24/2025

Dougherty Co. begins accepting 2025 property tax payments, extends office hours
Dougherty Co. begins accepting 2025 property tax payments, extends office hours
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

Christmas Warmth Ahead, New Year Colder
Christmas Warmth Ahead, New Year Colder
ALBANY Ga WALB - After some patchy dense fog this morning especially in areas south of Alb... More

12/24/2025

This Day in History: December 24, 1814, War of 1812 ends
This Day in History: December 24, 1814, War of 1812 ends
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

DCPD Detective Division clears majority of armed robbery cases in 2025
DCPD Detective Division clears majority of armed robbery cases in 2025
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

South Georgia women release first books through local ministry
South Georgia women release first books through local ministry
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

Donations needed for Night to Shine ‘Dress Shop’
Donations needed for Night to Shine ‘Dress Shop’
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

LIVE NORAD SANTA TRACKER: Santa Claus delivering gifts to children around the world
LIVE NORAD SANTA TRACKER: Santa Claus delivering gifts to children around the world
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First - The North American Aerospace Defense Command NORAD has lau... More

12/24/2025

Clay Christmas display brings holiday joy to Lee County families
Clay Christmas display brings holiday joy to Lee County families
LEESBURG Ga WALB - Bright searchlights illuminate the Lee County sky this holiday season l... More

12/24/2025

Albany State University names new head football coach
Albany State University names new head football coach
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany State University officials announced Wednesday the appointment of ... More

12/24/2025

Irwin Co. Sheriff’s Office details purpose, cost-free acquisition of armored vehicle
Irwin Co. Sheriff’s Office details purpose, cost-free acquisition of armored vehicle
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/24/2025

Celebration planned for Thomas County Central’s 5A State Champion football team
Celebration planned for Thomas County Central’s 5A State Champion football team
THOMAS COUNTY Ga WCTV - A celebration is set to take place at the Jackets Nest Stadium in ... More

12/24/2025

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