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Dangerous Heat Saturday, Then Wet Pattern Takes Over
Dangerous Heat Saturday, Then Wet Pattern Takes Over
Albany faces scorching temperatures before a soaking rain arrives early-weekALBANY GA Fri... More

07/11/2026

Camp of Champs celebrates 42nd year in Albany
Camp of Champs celebrates 42nd year in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB A summer basketball tradition is marking its 42nd year in Albany as the 20... More

07/11/2026

Horse rustlers caught several counties away from alleged theft
Horse rustlers caught several counties away from alleged theft
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB A failed attempt to buy horses ended with two arrests and the anima... More

07/11/2026

Fitzgerald security company’s owner arrested by GBI for alleged child molestation
Fitzgerald security company’s owner arrested by GBI for alleged child molestation
FITZGERALD Ga WALB A Fitzgerald man is facing child molestation charges after the Georgia... More

07/11/2026

Graphic testimony heard, evidence shown in Lacambria Toomer murder trial
Graphic testimony heard, evidence shown in Lacambria Toomer murder trial
ALBANY Ga WALB END OF DAY July 10 at 730 pm A police interview with Ryan Coopers best fri... More

07/11/2026

‘I got scared... I ran’: Man wants answers after use-of-force arrest in Tifton
‘I got scared... I ran’: Man wants answers after use-of-force arrest in Tifton
TIFTON Ga WALB The man at the center of a viral Tifton arrest video is speaking publicly ... More

07/11/2026

It’s not too late to celebrate! City of Leesburg to host ‘Red, White & 250′ celebration
It’s not too late to celebrate! City of Leesburg to host ‘Red, White & 250′ celebration
LEESBURG Ga WALB Leesburg will celebrate Americas 250th birthday Friday July 10 in the ev... More

07/11/2026

Resident says repeated reports to city have led to little action
Resident says repeated reports to city have led to little action
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A Valdosta resident says he has spent the last five years trying to stop... More

07/11/2026

Back on duty! Grady County K-9 makes full recovery
Back on duty! Grady County K-9 makes full recovery
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/11/2026

Illegal drugs, stolen firearm recovered during Dawson traffic stop, police say
Illegal drugs, stolen firearm recovered during Dawson traffic stop, police say
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/10/2026

GBI investigating deadly Baconton shooting; 1 dead, 1 injured
GBI investigating deadly Baconton shooting; 1 dead, 1 injured
BACONTON Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI is looking into a deadly shootin... More

07/10/2026

Lee County family gathering shooting suspect arrested following court appearance
Lee County family gathering shooting suspect arrested following court appearance
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB The man accused of opening fire during a family gathering in Lee Count... More

07/10/2026

Albany State football coach Bowser details summer buildup ahead of 2026 season
Albany State football coach Bowser details summer buildup ahead of 2026 season
ALBANY Ga WALB Albany State head football coach David Bowser said the program has 94 play... More

07/10/2026

1 life-flighted after wreck in Worth County; Highway 300 closed as crews respond
1 life-flighted after wreck in Worth County; Highway 300 closed as crews respond
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB One person was life-flighted Thursday July 9 in the afternoon after ... More

07/10/2026

South Georgia Heat Wave is Ending
South Georgia Heat Wave is Ending
TODAY Warm and muggy as you walk out the door this morning temperatures are mostly in the ... More

07/10/2026

‘I need to get out of here’: Shots fired near WALB crew as Albany neighbors recount gunfire
‘I need to get out of here’: Shots fired near WALB crew as Albany neighbors recount gunfire
ALBANY Ga WALB Shots were fired near a WALB crew Thursday morning as we interviewed neigh... More

07/10/2026

Restaurant Report: Grits stored in reused butter container at Albany retirement home, Fitzgerald food truck gets 100
Restaurant Report: Grits stored in reused butter container at Albany retirement home, Fitzgerald food truck gets 100
FITZGERALD Ga WALB Peaceful Manor Retirement Home in Albany got an 80 on its food service... More

07/10/2026

Piercings with a purpose: Douglas studio helps fill backpacks for South Ga. kids
Piercings with a purpose: Douglas studio helps fill backpacks for South Ga. kids
DOUGLAS Ga WALB A local tattoo and piercing studio is turning appointments into donations... More

07/10/2026

Ashburn Police, Tri-County SRT arrest suspect tied to shooting
Ashburn Police, Tri-County SRT arrest suspect tied to shooting
ASHBURN Ga WALB Ashburn Police assisted by the Tri-County Special Response Team and the T... More

07/10/2026

Tift County landfill tipping fees to increase by over 50%
Tift County landfill tipping fees to increase by over 50%
TIFTON Ga WALB The Tift County Landfill and the Inert Landfill are increasing the cost to... More

07/10/2026

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