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Tift County man sentenced to life without parole in 2021 deadly Tifton shooting
Tift County man sentenced to life without parole in 2021 deadly Tifton shooting
TIFTON Ga WALB - A Tift County jury has found Ernest Alexander Branner guilty in connectio... More

05/29/2026

Lowndes High graduate identified as man critically injured in Tallahassee shooting
Lowndes High graduate identified as man critically injured in Tallahassee shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB A man who graduated Saturday May 23 from Lowndes High School was i... More

05/29/2026

Drone, contraband bundles discovered in Wilcox County lead to chase and arrest
Drone, contraband bundles discovered in Wilcox County lead to chase and arrest
WILCOX COUNTY Ga WALB - The Wilcox County Sheriffs Office says a suspicious activity call ... More

05/29/2026

Upcoming wellness fair showcases physical, mental health resources available in Albany
Upcoming wellness fair showcases physical, mental health resources available in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - A free event open to the public in Albany intends to advance sound physic... More

05/29/2026

Free summer meal programs returning for South Georgia children
Free summer meal programs returning for South Georgia children
ALBANY Ga WALB School districts across South Georgia are bringing back free summer meal p... More

05/29/2026

Wet weather dominates into early next week
Wet weather dominates into early next week
TODAY Mostly cloudy skies and more showers this afternoon as high temperatures reach the m... More

05/29/2026

Judge maps out venue, timeline for Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial
Judge maps out venue, timeline for Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First If there is a trial for the suspected gunman in the Sept 4 ... More

05/29/2026

Animals rescued in Nashville animal cruelty investigation now available for adoption
Animals rescued in Nashville animal cruelty investigation now available for adoption
NASHVILLE Ga WALB - The City of Nashville GA Animal Shelter says multiple animals removed ... More

05/28/2026

‘Lacing Up for Lupus’ awareness walk planned for Saturday in Albany
‘Lacing Up for Lupus’ awareness walk planned for Saturday in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - Lacing Up for Lupus is an awareness walk in partnership with the city of ... More

05/28/2026

Doerun water outages possible on Thursday due to the Highway 133 project
Doerun water outages possible on Thursday due to the Highway 133 project
DOERUN Ga WALB City leaders are warning residents about possible water outages on Thursda... More

05/28/2026

Deerfield-Windsor to face Valwood for state title 10 years after last championship meeting
Deerfield-Windsor to face Valwood for state title 10 years after last championship meeting
ALBANY Ga WALB - Deerfield-Windsor will face Valwood for the Class AAA state championship ... More

05/28/2026

Losing State Sen. District 12 candidate claims winner did not meet residency requirements
Losing State Sen. District 12 candidate claims winner did not meet residency requirements
ALBANY Ga WALB - The results of the State Senate District 12 primary race are being formal... More

05/28/2026

Petition gains 240+ signatures urging leaders to keep Terrell County High School principal
Petition gains 240+ signatures urging leaders to keep Terrell County High School principal
DAWSON Ga WALB - As of Wednesday May 27 a petition has more than 200 signatures asking Ter... More

05/28/2026

Albany 14-year-old missing for over 2 weeks; Police request public’s assistance
Albany 14-year-old missing for over 2 weeks; Police request public’s assistance
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/28/2026

‘He ran into the flames’: Retired paramedic badly burned while saving truck driver in fiery Cook County I-75 crash
‘He ran into the flames’: Retired paramedic badly burned while saving truck driver in fiery Cook County I-75 crash
COOK COUNTY Ga WALB - A retired paramedic is being called a hero after suffering severe bu... More

05/28/2026

Albany Police working to ID vehicle theft suspect
Albany Police working to ID vehicle theft suspect
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Police Department APD requested the publics assistance on Wedne... More

05/28/2026

Resident losing $3k in scam prompts Ben Hill Co. officials to warn others
Resident losing $3k in scam prompts Ben Hill Co. officials to warn others
BEN HILL COUNTY Ga WALB The Ben Hill County Sheriffs Office BHCSO said Wednesday May 27 t... More

05/28/2026

‘It is a blessing’: Summer collective initiative gets $350k for kids summer programs
‘It is a blessing’: Summer collective initiative gets $350k for kids summer programs
ALBANY Ga WALB - The City of Albany and several community organizations are working to ens... More

05/28/2026

Stylist hosts fundraiser for Thomas County Central graduate killed in car crash
Stylist hosts fundraiser for Thomas County Central graduate killed in car crash
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB A Thomasville hair stylist is hosting a haircut fundraiser to help th... More

05/28/2026

‘We have to deny children every day’ 11,000 Georgia children are waiting for a home
‘We have to deny children every day’ 11,000 Georgia children are waiting for a home
ALBANY Ga WALB - More than 11000 children are currently in foster care statewide with many... More

05/27/2026

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