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In case you missed it, watch this week’s episode of ‘The Pit’ now!
In case you missed it, watch this week’s episode of ‘The Pit’ now!
ALBANY Ga WALB - Watch this weeks episode of The Pit nowAnd tune in every Monday to watch ... More

01/28/2026

Police: Infant safe after tense welfare check in Valdosta
Police: Infant safe after tense welfare check in Valdosta
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - A Valdosta woman was detained and taken to the hospital for evaluation ... More

01/28/2026

Albany Commission votes on Warbington rezoning request
Albany Commission votes on Warbington rezoning request
ALBANY Ga WALB - UPDATE - Jan 27 715 pm The Albany City Commission approved the rezoning r... More

01/28/2026

Construction begins on Putney Park community center in Albany
Construction begins on Putney Park community center in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB -Construction has finally begun on the Community Center at Putney Park in A... More

01/27/2026

Cairo community collaboration spreads warmth during winter weather plunge
Cairo community collaboration spreads warmth during winter weather plunge
CAIRO Ga WALB - A community collaboration between churches and individuals in the Grady Co... More

01/27/2026

Albany traffic collision leads to 1 fatality
Albany traffic collision leads to 1 fatality
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/27/2026

Woman charged following Lee County crash that killed mother, 2 children
Woman charged following Lee County crash that killed mother, 2 children
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB A woman was arrested in Lee County Monday Jan 26 following a Jan 14 wr... More

01/27/2026

SCAM ALERT: FBI warns of fake agents, prosecutors demanding money
SCAM ALERT: FBI warns of fake agents, prosecutors demanding money
ATLANTA Ga WTOC - Federal authorities are warning people about scammers impersonating pros... More

01/27/2026

‘The master bedroom ceiling came falling down’: Bainbridge family loses everything in winter storm
‘The master bedroom ceiling came falling down’: Bainbridge family loses everything in winter storm
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB - A family lost their home Sunday when a winter storm destroyed their h... More

01/27/2026

It’s all coming together for Night to Shine in February, welcoming hundreds of VIP guest
It’s all coming together for Night to Shine in February, welcoming hundreds of VIP guest
ALBANY Ga WALB - Night to Shine Albany is three weeks away and is looking to be one of the... More

01/27/2026

Forty years after Challenger explosion, Challenger Learning Center asking for memories, reflections
Forty years after Challenger explosion, Challenger Learning Center asking for memories, reflections
TALLAHASSEE Fla WCTV - The headlines are still hard to read four decades later Explosion S... More

01/27/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Wandering dangers during extreme cold
SAFETY ALERT: Wandering dangers during extreme cold
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Alzheimers Foundation of America is urging family caregivers to take ... More

01/27/2026

Dougherty County commissioners table $344K overdose kit proposal
Dougherty County commissioners table $344K overdose kit proposal
ALBANY Ga WALB -A proposal to expand life-saving overdose response resources across Doughe... More

01/27/2026

Albany PD search for missing South Ga. woman
Albany PD search for missing South Ga. woman
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department released a statement on their Facebook page ... More

01/27/2026

Sumter Co. schools announce closures
Sumter Co. schools announce closures
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB - Due to extreme weather and potentially hazardous road conditions S... More

01/27/2026

Bainbridge family seeks community support for 6-year-old’s heart transplant
Bainbridge family seeks community support for 6-year-old’s heart transplant
BAINBRIDGE Ga WALB - A Bainbridge mother is asking for community support as her 6-year-old... More

01/27/2026

Expert warns extreme cold can worsen health conditions as warming centers open
Expert warns extreme cold can worsen health conditions as warming centers open
ALBANY Ga WALB - Warming centers are opening across South Georgia as extreme cold weather ... More

01/27/2026

Artificial food dyes: Are they linked to health problems among children and adults?
Artificial food dyes: Are they linked to health problems among children and adults?
ALBANY Ga WALB - Artificial food dyes primarily petroleum-derived are found in many items ... More

01/27/2026

Thomas Co. Sheriff’s Office search for wanted man
Thomas Co. Sheriff’s Office search for wanted man
THOMAS COUNTY Ga WALB - The Thomas County Sheriffs Office posted on Facebook that they are... More

01/27/2026

Warming centers to open in South Ga. ahead of severe cold weather
Warming centers to open in South Ga. ahead of severe cold weather
ALBANY Ga WALB - Many cities across Southwest Georgia SWGA will be opening warming centers... More

01/26/2026

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