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Residents to shape future policy on short-term rentals, vacation homes in Valdosta
Residents to shape future policy on short-term rentals, vacation homes in Valdosta
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/13/2026

‘World-famous’ Vidalia onions on the way to stores around the county
‘World-famous’ Vidalia onions on the way to stores around the county
ALBANY Ga WALB - World-famous Vidalia onions are on the way to store shelves around the co... More

04/13/2026

Westover Academic Decathlon team advances to nationals
Westover Academic Decathlon team advances to nationals
ALBANY Ga WALB -Westover Comprehensive High Schools Academic Decathlon team has been invit... More

04/13/2026

New juvenile judge appointed in South Ga. court with caseload of 2,200 petitions per year
New juvenile judge appointed in South Ga. court with caseload of 2,200 petitions per year
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/13/2026

Leesburg officials discuss Georgia Cities Week, Juneteenth celebration
Leesburg officials discuss Georgia Cities Week, Juneteenth celebration
ALBANY Ga WALB - Cities across Georgia will celebrate Georgia Cities Week April 20-25Judy ... More

04/13/2026

Survivor of crash that killed 3 Forsyth County students makes ‘incredible strides,’ family says
Survivor of crash that killed 3 Forsyth County students makes ‘incredible strides,’ family says
Editors Note The video in this story is from an earlier reportATLANTA Ga Atlanta News Firs... More

04/13/2026

Grady County sheriff addresses incident at baseball game
Grady County sheriff addresses incident at baseball game
CAIRO Ga WALB - The Grady County Sheriffs Office GCSO addressed ongoing concerns regarding... More

04/13/2026

Near-record heat incoming: Summer-like temps peak Saturday
Near-record heat incoming: Summer-like temps peak Saturday
TODAY Some clouds may moderate temperatures Expect to be in the upper 70s by midday and mi... More

04/13/2026

Albany woman turns golf journey into inspiration
Albany woman turns golf journey into inspiration
ALBANY Ga WALB - An Albany woman recently published a book about how lessons learned on th... More

04/13/2026

Former WALB Hero Among Us celebrates 100th birthday
Former WALB Hero Among Us celebrates 100th birthday
ALBANY Ga WALB - Lewis Harrison a former WALB Hero Among Us celebrated his 100th birthday ... More

04/13/2026

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
NEW YORK AP Oil prices rose in early market trading Sunday after the US said it would blo... More

04/13/2026

Albany expo connects nonprofits with community
Albany expo connects nonprofits with community
ALBANY Ga WALB - Local organizations gathered in Albany Saturday April 11 for a nonprofit ... More

04/13/2026

‘Best place to be’: Police stepping up security for Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park
‘Best place to be’: Police stepping up security for Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The Atlanta Police Department is increasing its presence at... More

04/13/2026

Fresh produce giveaway helps fight hunger in Americus
Fresh produce giveaway helps fight hunger in Americus
AMERICUS Ga WALB - Healthy Sumter is helping families get access to nutritious options thr... More

04/13/2026

Fresh produce giveaway helps fight hunger in Americus
Fresh produce giveaway helps fight hunger in Americus
AMERICUS Ga WALB - Healthy Sumter is helping families get access to nutritious options thr... More

04/13/2026

Bainbridge Middle School chorus honors student who died of cancer
Bainbridge Middle School chorus honors student who died of cancer
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB - The Bainbridge Middle School Chorus paid tribute to one of their own ... More

04/12/2026

‘She only lived 8 days, but she changed our lives forever’: Mother turns loss into hope
‘She only lived 8 days, but she changed our lives forever’: Mother turns loss into hope
ALBANY Ga WALB LaJuana Grant walks into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU at Phoebe Pu... More

04/12/2026

Burst pipe knocks out hot water at DeKalb County Jail
Burst pipe knocks out hot water at DeKalb County Jail
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First DeKalb County Jail inmates wont have hot water over the wee... More

04/12/2026

Possible card skimming reported at Slappey Blvd. gas station; Victims warn others to stay vigilant
Possible card skimming reported at Slappey Blvd. gas station; Victims warn others to stay vigilant
ALBANY Ga WALB - Multiple Albany residents say they noticed fraudulent charges on their ba... More

04/11/2026

ASU celebrates official installation of 11th president
ASU celebrates official installation of 11th president
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany State University celebrated a special milestone during its Founder... More

04/11/2026

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