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Federal judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against former clerk over $600K trial costs
Federal judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against former clerk over $600K trial costs
CHARLESTON SC WCSC A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Alex Murdaugh again... More

08/06/2026

Here is how you can help families prepare for back-to-school today
Here is how you can help families prepare for back-to-school today
ALBANY Ga WALB The Albany Area Primary Health Care AAPHC is seeking donations to help und... More

08/06/2026

Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: Looking ahead to what August has in store weather-wise
Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: Looking ahead to what August has in store weather-wise
ALBANY Ga WALB Its August in Georgia Typically its the dog days of summer before the shif... More

08/06/2026

Albany police warn residents about lottery and sweepstakes scam targeting victims
Albany police warn residents about lottery and sweepstakes scam targeting victims
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout fo... More

08/06/2026

Randolph County Schools closed Thursday due to network and electrical system issues
Randolph County Schools closed Thursday due to network and electrical system issues
RANDOLPH COUNTY Ga WALB - Randolph County Schools are closed Thursday after district leade... More

08/06/2026

Wetter weekend waning, expect higher humidity & heat
Wetter weekend waning, expect higher humidity & heat
THURSDAY PM A muggier start heats up to the lower 90s this afternoon with heat indices jus... More

08/06/2026

Thomasville family mourns loss of son, still seeking answers one month after his death
Thomasville family mourns loss of son, still seeking answers one month after his death
THOMASVILLE Ga WCTV The parents of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Thomasville a... More

08/06/2026

Inside South Georgia Nursing Homes: Families raise concerns after records reveal repeated deficiencies
Inside South Georgia Nursing Homes: Families raise concerns after records reveal repeated deficiencies
MOULTRIE Ga WALB After WALB first investigated concerns inside one South Georgia nursing ... More

08/06/2026

GHSA Class A Region 1 preview: Five programs chasing physicality, depth and a region title in 2026
GHSA Class A Region 1 preview: Five programs chasing physicality, depth and a region title in 2026
In Countdown to Kickoff WALB Sports Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything y... More

08/06/2026

100-year-old Original Montford Point Marine visits MCLB Albany to share history with today’s Marines
100-year-old Original Montford Point Marine visits MCLB Albany to share history with today’s Marines
ALBANY Ga WALB One of the original Montford Point Marines visited the Marine Corps Logist... More

08/06/2026

Albany State football opens fall camp with focus on conditioning, depth and quarterback competition
Albany State football opens fall camp with focus on conditioning, depth and quarterback competition
ALBANY Ga Albany State head football coach David Bowser said the Golden Rams first day of... More

08/06/2026

‘We’re gonna take care of this, Lucas’: Parents of Panama City murder victim pursue legal action after officer fired
‘We’re gonna take care of this, Lucas’: Parents of Panama City murder victim pursue legal action after officer fired
PANAMA CITY Fla WALB The parents of a 23-year-old South Georgia man who was shot and kill... More

08/06/2026

Restaurant Report: Albany Chinese spot gets 78; health-focused restaurant in Nashville gets 100
Restaurant Report: Albany Chinese spot gets 78; health-focused restaurant in Nashville gets 100
NASHVILLE Ga WALB China East Pos Sub Sandwiches got a 78 on its food service inspection on... More

08/06/2026

Lee County Schools roll out new safety measures for 2026-27 year
Lee County Schools roll out new safety measures for 2026-27 year
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB As students returned to class Wednesday Lee County Schools officials s... More

08/06/2026

DOCO school bus involved in traffic accident; Officials say no students were on board
DOCO school bus involved in traffic accident; Officials say no students were on board
ALBANY Ga WALB A Dougherty County school bus was reportedly involved in a traffic acciden... More

08/06/2026

Manatee saved from near-death entanglement
Manatee saved from near-death entanglement
ST SIMONS ISLAND WALB Georgia Department of Natural Resources GDNR officers recently save... More

08/06/2026

Man with South Georgia ties escapes Augusta Transitional Center, public asked to call 911
Man with South Georgia ties escapes Augusta Transitional Center, public asked to call 911
AUGUSTA Ga WALB Authorities are asking the public for help locating a 40-year-old inmate ... More

08/06/2026

FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
WASHINGTON AP The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowe... More

08/05/2026

Foul play ruled out in drowning of 19-year-old Darian Taylor at Lake Blackshear
Foul play ruled out in drowning of 19-year-old Darian Taylor at Lake Blackshear
CORDELE Ga WALB Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock addressed misinformation circulating a... More

08/05/2026

WALB to host exclusive Georgia US Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins
WALB to host exclusive Georgia US Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins
ATLANTA Ga WALB WALB announced Wednesday Aug 5 that both general election candidates for ... More

08/05/2026

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