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Tift County home hit by gunfire: Family says trauma still hasn’t faded 3 years later
Tift County home hit by gunfire: Family says trauma still hasn’t faded 3 years later
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/21/2026

Restaurant Report: ‘Black residue’ found inside ice machine at Albany restaurant corrected on site
Restaurant Report: ‘Black residue’ found inside ice machine at Albany restaurant corrected on site
BOSTON Ga WALB The restaurant inside Albanys new St Nicholas Hotel got four infractions o... More

05/21/2026

Mitchell County teacher arrested in sexual exploitation of children investigation, GBI says
Mitchell County teacher arrested in sexual exploitation of children investigation, GBI says
MITCHELL COUNTY Ga WALB A now former Mitchell County middle grades teacher was arrested a... More

05/21/2026

Lee Co. elected official responds to Election Day aftermath amid property tax controversy
Lee Co. elected official responds to Election Day aftermath amid property tax controversy
LEESBURG Ga WALB Lee County voters made their voices heard at the polls Tuesday May 19 am... More

05/21/2026

Southland Academy runner signs with Lee University
Southland Academy runner signs with Lee University
AMERICUS Ga WALB - Southland Academy celebrated another student athlete signing Wednesday ... More

05/21/2026

Memorial Day weekend rain chances bring cooler afternoons
Memorial Day weekend rain chances bring cooler afternoons
TODAY 90 degrees this afternoon and heat indices in the mid 90s A few afternoon showers an... More

05/21/2026

Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: A look ahead at the looming tropical season
Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: A look ahead at the looming tropical season
ALBANY Ga WALB On this episode of Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly we take a look at th... More

05/21/2026

Burt Jones challenges Rick Jackson to another debate as runoff looms
Burt Jones challenges Rick Jackson to another debate as runoff looms
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First As Burt Jones and Rick Jackson head to a runoff for the Rep... More

05/21/2026

Saving lives in small town ERs: Phoebe hosts hands-on simulations for trauma responders
Saving lives in small town ERs: Phoebe hosts hands-on simulations for trauma responders
ALBANY Ga WALB First responders and trauma teams sharpened their life-saving skills Wedne... More

05/21/2026

Camilla police, GBI crack down on gang and drug activity at housing authority properties
Camilla police, GBI crack down on gang and drug activity at housing authority properties
CAMILLA Ga WALB - Multiple felony arrests have been made following an ongoing investigatio... More

05/21/2026

Albany police searching for missing 16-year-old girl
Albany police searching for missing 16-year-old girl
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/20/2026

NEW INFO: Driver cited after fiery crash on US-82 in Lee County
NEW INFO: Driver cited after fiery crash on US-82 in Lee County
Note This video is from previous coverage LEE COUNTY Ga WALB A vehicle went up in flames ... More

05/20/2026

15 animals removed from owner in Lee County ‘neglect case’
15 animals removed from owner in Lee County ‘neglect case’
LEESBURG Ga WALB - Lee County Animal Control announced on Tuesday May 19 that a person has... More

05/20/2026

It’s going to kill our town’: Residents emotional over possible school closure talks
It’s going to kill our town’: Residents emotional over possible school closure talks
WILLACOOCHEE Ga WALB Social media posts are sparking concern and questions across Atkinso... More

05/20/2026

Lowndes residents encouraged to download free alert system ahead of hurricane season
Lowndes residents encouraged to download free alert system ahead of hurricane season
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - With hurricane season less than two weeks away Lowndes County EMA urges... More

05/20/2026

Heat, Humidity & Slight Rain Chances
Heat, Humidity & Slight Rain Chances
TODAY Highs around 90 this afternoon with heat indices topping out in the mid 90s Mostly s... More

05/20/2026

Three new measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta family
Three new measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta family
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/20/2026

Multisport Sherwood Christian senior ranks 6th in his class while coaching youth soccer
Multisport Sherwood Christian senior ranks 6th in his class while coaching youth soccer
ALBANY Ga WALB - Alden Wright has one priority successI want to succeed I want to make goo... More

05/20/2026

Grady County drivers warned of new four-way stop
Grady County drivers warned of new four-way stop
CAIRO Ga WALB - The Grady County Sheriffs Office is urging drivers to use caution when tra... More

05/20/2026

Albany police seek suspect in hospital theft
Albany police seek suspect in hospital theft
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/20/2026

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