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Bainbridge’s Johnson-Smith signs with Allen University
Bainbridge’s Johnson-Smith signs with Allen University
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB Markavion Johnson-Smith signed with Allen University on Thursday to co... More

03/19/2026

180K Frigidaire gas ranges recalled
180K Frigidaire gas ranges recalled
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

03/19/2026

‘Who knows if we’re going to be able to afford it’: South Georgians wait on state for gas price relief
‘Who knows if we’re going to be able to afford it’: South Georgians wait on state for gas price relief
GEORGIA WALB - For Derrick Freeman the timing couldnt have been worse The Mitchell County ... More

03/19/2026

Albany family escapes burning home, dog dies
Albany family escapes burning home, dog dies
ALBANY Ga WALB -A family escaped a house fire on Evergreen Drive overnight but their dog d... More

03/19/2026

General Assembly passes gas tax suspension, Gov. Kemp to sign bill Friday
General Assembly passes gas tax suspension, Gov. Kemp to sign bill Friday
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A day after the Georgia House passed a 60-day gas tax suspe... More

03/19/2026

South Georgia church plans community impact day in Nashville
South Georgia church plans community impact day in Nashville
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

03/19/2026

Vidalia onions to hit Georgia stores soon
Vidalia onions to hit Georgia stores soon
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

03/19/2026

Family seeking pop tab donations to support son’s surgery and hospital stay
Family seeking pop tab donations to support son’s surgery and hospital stay
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

03/19/2026

UPDATE: Sumter County schools closed after smoke enters ventilation system, Thursday morning
UPDATE: Sumter County schools closed after smoke enters ventilation system, Thursday morning
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB - Sumter County Schools closed its schools Thursday morning after sm... More

03/19/2026

Warming trend trough the weekend with slight rain chances ahead
Warming trend trough the weekend with slight rain chances ahead
TODAY Near 60 midday and near 70 this afternoon FRIDAY Colder than average start tomorrow ... More

03/19/2026

‘Give us a chance’ as Quitman city leaders work to restore trust; bill introduced to dissolve the city’s charter
‘Give us a chance’ as Quitman city leaders work to restore trust; bill introduced to dissolve the city’s charter
QUITMAN Ga WALB - After years without an audit months of questions about the citys charter... More

03/19/2026

‘It’s a safety concern; her killer is still free’: Family seeks justice after daughter was found in a ditch
‘It’s a safety concern; her killer is still free’: Family seeks justice after daughter was found in a ditch
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB - More than a year after their daughter vanished Sheila and Johnny C Al... More

03/19/2026

Running for reelection, state supreme court justice announces big-name steering committee
Running for reelection, state supreme court justice announces big-name steering committee
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgias state supreme court races usually dont attract man... More

03/19/2026

With fuel prices rising, Atlanta motorists eager for relief at the pump
With fuel prices rising, Atlanta motorists eager for relief at the pump
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Atlantans are looking forward to lower prices at the pump a... More

03/19/2026

Traffic Alert: Accident on Albany expressway caused traffic delays
Traffic Alert: Accident on Albany expressway caused traffic delays
ALBANY Ga WALB - An accident on Liberty Expressway at Blaylock Street caused a backup in w... More

03/19/2026

Smoke forces closure for all Sumter County Schools, investigation underway
Smoke forces closure for all Sumter County Schools, investigation underway
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB -UPDATE 319 718 AM - All Sumter Schools will be closed today accordi... More

03/19/2026

BREAKING: Overnight house fire reported in West Albany
BREAKING: Overnight house fire reported in West Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - Crews are working to gather more information following an overnight house... More

03/19/2026

Man arrested following Albany shooting, police pursuit that was caught on video
Man arrested following Albany shooting, police pursuit that was caught on video
ALBANY Ga WALB A man was arrested Wednesday March 18 following a police pursuit down Palm... More

03/19/2026

Grief turns into action: Georgia lawmakers pass bill to help 911 callers find nearby AEDs
Grief turns into action: Georgia lawmakers pass bill to help 911 callers find nearby AEDs
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Grief turned into action under Georgias Gold Dome on Wednes... More

03/19/2026

Road rage suspected in deadly Berrien Co. shooting, GBI investigating
Road rage suspected in deadly Berrien Co. shooting, GBI investigating
NASHVILLE Ga WALB - One man is dead following a shooting in Berrien County on Tuesday Marc... More

03/19/2026

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