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Late-night house fire on Mt. Olive Church Road quickly contained by Colquitt County firefighters
Late-night house fire on Mt. Olive Church Road quickly contained by Colquitt County firefighters
COLQUITT COUNTY Ga WALB - Firefighters quickly contained a late-night house fire in Colqui... More

07/05/2026

Trial to begin Monday in 2022 disappearance of Albany mother
Trial to begin Monday in 2022 disappearance of Albany mother
ALBANY Ga WALB Jury selection is set to begin Monday for a Dougherty County man in connec... More

07/05/2026

Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if your SPF still works
Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if your SPF still works
That half-used bottle of sunscreen sitting in a beach bag since last summer might seem fin... More

07/05/2026

Deceased person reported on Gillionville Road; PIO says
Deceased person reported on Gillionville Road; PIO says
ALBANY Ga WALB Dougherty County dispatchers received a call regarding a deceased person o... More

07/05/2026

‘It was chaos’: South Georgia family’s Fourth of July celebration takes scary turn
‘It was chaos’: South Georgia family’s Fourth of July celebration takes scary turn
MOULTRIE Ga WALB - A Colquitt County family is sharing a frightening Fourth of July experi... More

07/05/2026

On this day: July 4, 1994 — when weather changed everything
On this day: July 4, 1994 — when weather changed everything
ALBANY Ga WALB 32 years ago today Albany Georgia woke up to what seemed like just another... More

07/04/2026

South Georgia workers push through summer heat with safety in mind
South Georgia workers push through summer heat with safety in mind
ALBANY Ga WALB Summer means long days for Josue Ruiz Jr who is spending his break from sch... More

07/04/2026

Georgia Rivers invites adventurers to cool off in Albany this summer and fall
Georgia Rivers invites adventurers to cool off in Albany this summer and fall
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

07/04/2026

Officials warn about firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July
Officials warn about firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB As families across South Georgia prepare to celebrate Independence Day... More

07/04/2026

Are you traveling safely this Fourth of July weekend?
Are you traveling safely this Fourth of July weekend?
ALBANY Ga WALB The Fourth of July holiday travel period is underway and thousands of Sout... More

07/04/2026

‘Ask about the roads and the water’: Brooks County residents want answers on washed-out roads and boil water advisories
‘Ask about the roads and the water’: Brooks County residents want answers on washed-out roads and boil water advisories
BROOKS COUNTY Ga WALB In Jamar Subdivision neighbors say the same problem keeps returning... More

07/04/2026

Internal review underway after Tifton Police use-of-force incident
Internal review underway after Tifton Police use-of-force incident
TIFTON Ga WALB The Tifton Police Department TPD is investigating cell phone video that ap... More

07/04/2026

Saturday Sizzle, Storms Show Sunday
Saturday Sizzle, Storms Show Sunday
ALBANY Ga WALB TODAY A mild start heats up to near 90 degrees midday and into the mid 90s ... More

07/04/2026

Digging damages gas pipe on Eager Road: Repairs underway, road closed for several hours
Digging damages gas pipe on Eager Road: Repairs underway, road closed for several hours
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Update 73 540 pm According to John Kraft Corporate Communications Manage... More

07/03/2026

Restaurant Report: Roaches observed in Valdosta Chinese restaurant led to score of 56; Fairway Tavern gets 100
Restaurant Report: Roaches observed in Valdosta Chinese restaurant led to score of 56; Fairway Tavern gets 100
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Mings Restaurant in Valdosta got the lowest score on this weeks Restaura... More

07/03/2026

Her legacy lives on: Family honors 23-year-old by supporting South Georgia leukemia families
Her legacy lives on: Family honors 23-year-old by supporting South Georgia leukemia families
ALBANY Ga WALB A South Georgia mother who lost her 23-year-old daughter to leukemia has t... More

07/03/2026

Albany woman launches hauling company inspired by father’s construction legacy, aims to power South Georgia development
Albany woman launches hauling company inspired by father’s construction legacy, aims to power South Georgia development
ALBANY Ga WALB - A new hauling and logistics company is launching in Albany adding to an i... More

07/03/2026

Arrive alive: best and worst times to travel during the 4th of July travel period
Arrive alive: best and worst times to travel during the 4th of July travel period
GEORGIA Ga WALB The Georgia Department of Public Safety GDPS urges drivers to prioritize ... More

07/03/2026

USA beats Bosnia 2-0, advances to World Cup round of 16 despite late red card
USA beats Bosnia 2-0, advances to World Cup round of 16 despite late red card
SANTA CLARA Ca WALB The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 Wednesday to advance to... More

07/03/2026

‘We don’t let our kids drink it’: Enigma residents demand answers after state cites city water system
‘We don’t let our kids drink it’: Enigma residents demand answers after state cites city water system
ENIGMA Ga WALB The City of Enigmas water system was cited for failing to submit a require... More

07/03/2026

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