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Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency over wildfires
Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency over wildfires
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Gov Brian Kemp on Wednesday declared a state of emergency f... More

04/22/2026

URGENT: Mandatory evacuation issued for Echols Co. residents; Shelter available
URGENT: Mandatory evacuation issued for Echols Co. residents; Shelter available
ECHOLS COUNTY Ga WALB - The Georgia Emergency Management Agency has issued a mandatory eva... More

04/22/2026

South Georgia counties seek donations for wildfire response
South Georgia counties seek donations for wildfire response
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - Areas across South Georgia are asking for donations as wildfires cont... More

04/22/2026

Irwin County deputy recovering after crash with suspected drunk driver
Irwin County deputy recovering after crash with suspected drunk driver
IRWIN COUNTY Ga WALB An Irwin County deputy is recovering after a crash with a suspected ... More

04/22/2026

Grady County fugitive arrested after being found inside a floor vent
Grady County fugitive arrested after being found inside a floor vent
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB - A wanted fugitive was arrested on Monday April 20 after being disco... More

04/22/2026

Woman dies after apparent strangling by her boyfriend in Colquitt County
Woman dies after apparent strangling by her boyfriend in Colquitt County
MOULTRIE Ga WALB A Colquitt County woman is dead after investigators said she was killed ... More

04/22/2026

Smoke, Haze (Unhealthy Air Quality) spreads across parts of South Ga
Smoke, Haze (Unhealthy Air Quality) spreads across parts of South Ga
TODAY Smoke and haze have overspread the area causing unhealthy air quality Clouds have al... More

04/22/2026

Thomasville senior balances three sports, work and 3.5 GPA
Thomasville senior balances three sports, work and 3.5 GPA
THOMASVILLE Ga WALB - Addam Barnes maintains a 35 GPA at Thomasville High School while com... More

04/22/2026

Albany honors Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. for leading 1972 strike, civil rights lawsuit
Albany honors Rev. Johnnie Johnson Jr. for leading 1972 strike, civil rights lawsuit
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Man arrested while trying to save burning Early County home, family says
Man arrested while trying to save burning Early County home, family says
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/22/2026

Gov. Kemp releases statement on wildfire conditions across the state
Gov. Kemp releases statement on wildfire conditions across the state
CLINCH COUNTY Ga WALB Georgia Governor Brian Kemp confirmed that his office is working cl... More

04/22/2026

High-speed chase ends with suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, troopers say
High-speed chase ends with suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, troopers say
TIFT COUNTY Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a high-spe... More

04/22/2026

‘PRAY FOR RAIN’: Nearly 9,000 acres burning in Clinch County wildfire, more than doubling since blaze began
‘PRAY FOR RAIN’: Nearly 9,000 acres burning in Clinch County wildfire, more than doubling since blaze began
CLINCH COUNTY Ga WALB The Pineland Road Fire has grown to 8911 acres and remains 10 conta... More

04/22/2026

Three new faces look to replace longtime South Georgia superior court judge
Three new faces look to replace longtime South Georgia superior court judge
LEESBURG Ga WALB - Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge W James Sizemore Jr ... More

04/22/2026

City signs off on summer program plan, but faces urgent deadline as school vacation approaches
City signs off on summer program plan, but faces urgent deadline as school vacation approaches
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany city leaders have approved a 350000 proposal to fill the gap for h... More

04/21/2026

PIT for Pay: Insurance Commissioner monitoring GSP trooper firings
PIT for Pay: Insurance Commissioner monitoring GSP trooper firings
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC - Georgias Office of the Insurance Commissioner is monitoring the situati... More

04/21/2026

ABAC residence halls ranked best in Georgia for second consecutive year
ABAC residence halls ranked best in Georgia for second consecutive year
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/21/2026

Wildfire smoke pushes into South Georgia, creating hazy skies and reduced air quality
Wildfire smoke pushes into South Georgia, creating hazy skies and reduced air quality
TODAY Swap the jacket you had this morning with a t-Shirt temperatures will be in the low ... More

04/21/2026

Stolen box truck chase on I-75 ends, suspect arrested armed with knife
Stolen box truck chase on I-75 ends, suspect arrested armed with knife
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - A dangerous high-speed pursuit involving a stolen yellow box truck fr... More

04/21/2026

Five candidates vying for District 177 seat vacancy since Dexter Sharper stepped down
Five candidates vying for District 177 seat vacancy since Dexter Sharper stepped down
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/21/2026

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