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SCAM ALERT: Fake ‘Sheriff’s Sergeant’ calling residents about missed court appearances
SCAM ALERT: Fake ‘Sheriff’s Sergeant’ calling residents about missed court appearances
BEN HILL COUNTY Ga WALB - The Ben Hill County Sheriffs Office BCSO is warning residents ab... More

05/30/2026

Escaped suspect captured in Cook County
Escaped suspect captured in Cook County
COOK COUNTY Ga WALB - A man who escaped while handcuffed during a road check Thursday nigh... More

05/30/2026

Lounge chairs sold on Amazon recalled after amputation reported
Lounge chairs sold on Amazon recalled after amputation reported
CNN Some outdoor lounge chairs are being recalled due to the risk of amputationThe recall... More

05/29/2026

Wet Weekend, Drier by early next week
Wet Weekend, Drier by early next week
TODAY High temperatures reach the mid-upper 80s this afternoon and heat indices in the mid... More

05/29/2026

Albany family says graduate with autism was shortchanged during honors and graduation ceremonies
Albany family says graduate with autism was shortchanged during honors and graduation ceremonies
ALBANY Ga WALB - An Albany mother says her son a high school graduate with autism was not ... More

05/29/2026

Lee County leaders make plans for property tax repayments
Lee County leaders make plans for property tax repayments
LEESBURG Ga WALB Lee County leaders made plans for property tax repayments for homeowners... More

05/29/2026

Tift County man sentenced to life without parole in 2021 deadly Tifton shooting
Tift County man sentenced to life without parole in 2021 deadly Tifton shooting
TIFTON Ga WALB - A Tift County jury has found Ernest Alexander Branner guilty in connectio... More

05/29/2026

Lowndes High graduate identified as man critically injured in Tallahassee shooting
Lowndes High graduate identified as man critically injured in Tallahassee shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB A man who graduated Saturday May 23 from Lowndes High School was i... More

05/29/2026

Drone, contraband bundles discovered in Wilcox County lead to chase and arrest
Drone, contraband bundles discovered in Wilcox County lead to chase and arrest
WILCOX COUNTY Ga WALB - The Wilcox County Sheriffs Office says a suspicious activity call ... More

05/29/2026

Upcoming wellness fair showcases physical, mental health resources available in Albany
Upcoming wellness fair showcases physical, mental health resources available in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - A free event open to the public in Albany intends to advance sound physic... More

05/29/2026

Wet weather dominates into early next week
Wet weather dominates into early next week
TODAY Mostly cloudy skies and more showers this afternoon as high temperatures reach the m... More

05/29/2026

Free summer meal programs returning for South Georgia children
Free summer meal programs returning for South Georgia children
ALBANY Ga WALB School districts across South Georgia are bringing back free summer meal p... More

05/29/2026

Judge maps out venue, timeline for Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial
Judge maps out venue, timeline for Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First If there is a trial for the suspected gunman in the Sept 4 ... More

05/29/2026

‘Lacing Up for Lupus’ awareness walk planned for Saturday in Albany
‘Lacing Up for Lupus’ awareness walk planned for Saturday in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - Lacing Up for Lupus is an awareness walk in partnership with the city of ... More

05/28/2026

Animals rescued in Nashville animal cruelty investigation now available for adoption
Animals rescued in Nashville animal cruelty investigation now available for adoption
NASHVILLE Ga WALB - The City of Nashville GA Animal Shelter says multiple animals removed ... More

05/28/2026

Deerfield-Windsor to face Valwood for state title 10 years after last championship meeting
Deerfield-Windsor to face Valwood for state title 10 years after last championship meeting
ALBANY Ga WALB - Deerfield-Windsor will face Valwood for the Class AAA state championship ... More

05/28/2026

Doerun water outages possible on Thursday due to the Highway 133 project
Doerun water outages possible on Thursday due to the Highway 133 project
DOERUN Ga WALB City leaders are warning residents about possible water outages on Thursda... More

05/28/2026

Losing State Sen. District 12 candidate claims winner did not meet residency requirements
Losing State Sen. District 12 candidate claims winner did not meet residency requirements
ALBANY Ga WALB - The results of the State Senate District 12 primary race are being formal... More

05/28/2026

Petition gains 240+ signatures urging leaders to keep Terrell County High School principal
Petition gains 240+ signatures urging leaders to keep Terrell County High School principal
DAWSON Ga WALB - As of Wednesday May 27 a petition has more than 200 signatures asking Ter... More

05/28/2026

Albany 14-year-old missing for over 2 weeks; Police request public’s assistance
Albany 14-year-old missing for over 2 weeks; Police request public’s assistance
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/28/2026

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