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Phoebe finishes second phase of Trauma & Critical Care expansion
Phoebe finishes second phase of Trauma & Critical Care expansion
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/18/2026

North Monroe Street to close for two days for construction work
North Monroe Street to close for two days for construction work
ALBANY Ga WALB A portion of North Monroe Street will be closed beginning Thursday morning... More

02/18/2026

3-year-old among those life-flighted following Decatur Co. crash on GA-1
3-year-old among those life-flighted following Decatur Co. crash on GA-1
DECATUR COUNTY Ga WALB A 3-year-old passenger was reportedly life-flighted Tuesday Feb 17... More

02/18/2026

Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.
Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.
CAIRO Ga WALB The Grady County Sheriffs Office says a dangerous pursuit ended safely earl... More

02/18/2026

LIVE: Testimony continues in trial of father charged in school shooting
LIVE: Testimony continues in trial of father charged in school shooting
WINDER Ga Atlanta News First Several witnesses testified Wednesday about the confusion su... More

02/18/2026

Testimony underway in trial of Dougherty County woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
Testimony underway in trial of Dougherty County woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
ALBANY Ga WALB Testimony began Tuesday Feb 17 in the trial of a Dougherty County woman ac... More

02/18/2026

Police arrest man charging U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
Police arrest man charging U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
WASHINGTON Gray DC - A man who allegedly charged the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun Tues... More

02/18/2026

Grand opening for new Mediacom customer service retail center
Grand opening for new Mediacom customer service retail center
ALBANY Ga WALB -Mediacom Communications has officially reopened its newly renovated custom... More

02/18/2026

Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
PAWTUCKET RI AP The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode I... More

02/18/2026

Westover senior balances basketball success with community service
Westover senior balances basketball success with community service
ALBANY Ga WALB Greg Williams dominates the stat sheet as a senior basketball player at We... More

02/18/2026

From dual enrollment to the crown: Local student’s success highlights education opportunities in South Georgia
From dual enrollment to the crown: Local student’s success highlights education opportunities in South Georgia
DOUGLAS Ga WALB A local students recent scholarship pageant win is shining a spotlight on... More

02/18/2026

Albany commission rejects SOWEGA plan for senior exercise classes
Albany commission rejects SOWEGA plan for senior exercise classes
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany City Commission voted against establishing a MOU with SOWEGA to... More

02/18/2026

Albany considers $10 million rebuild of 72-year-old fire station
Albany considers $10 million rebuild of 72-year-old fire station
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albanys Fire Station 2 is ready for a major upgrade and city leaders will... More

02/18/2026

Remembering Jesse Jackson in the Good Life City with historian Frank Wilson
Remembering Jesse Jackson in the Good Life City with historian Frank Wilson
ALBANY Ga WALB - Across the country we mourn the loss of Civil Rights leader Baptist Minis... More

02/18/2026

Record Warm to End the Week!
Record Warm to End the Week!
ALBANY Ga WALB - OVERVIEW A roller coaster ride of temperatures is expected over the next ... More

02/17/2026

Cook County temporarily restricts outdoor burning due to drought conditions
Cook County temporarily restricts outdoor burning due to drought conditions
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

Albany Museum of Art prepares for spring break, summer camps
Albany Museum of Art prepares for spring break, summer camps
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

Business After Hours: An evening of fun, networking, and entertainment
Business After Hours: An evening of fun, networking, and entertainment
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

02/17/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Peanut butter recalled in 40 states
SAFETY ALERT: Peanut butter recalled in 40 states
GEORGIA WALB - A nationwide recall is in effect for peanut butter products from Ventura Fo... More

02/17/2026

Ga. Department of Ag warns of potentially contaminated kerosene sold in Cairo
Ga. Department of Ag warns of potentially contaminated kerosene sold in Cairo
CAIRO Ga WALB The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning residents not to use keros... More

02/17/2026

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