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Wildfire smoke pushes into South Georgia, creating hazy skies and reduced air quality
Wildfire smoke pushes into South Georgia, creating hazy skies and reduced air quality
TODAY Swap the jacket you had this morning with a t-Shirt temperatures will be in the low ... More

04/21/2026

Stolen box truck chase on I-75 ends, suspect arrested armed with knife
Stolen box truck chase on I-75 ends, suspect arrested armed with knife
SOUTH GEORGIA WALB - A dangerous high-speed pursuit involving a stolen yellow box truck fr... More

04/21/2026

Five candidates vying for District 177 seat vacancy since Dexter Sharper stepped down
Five candidates vying for District 177 seat vacancy since Dexter Sharper stepped down
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/21/2026

At least 2 hospitalized after car overturns in Lee County crash, GSP says
At least 2 hospitalized after car overturns in Lee County crash, GSP says
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB At least two people were hospitalized following a crash in Lee County ... More

04/21/2026

10-year-old life flighted after Tift County school bus crash, car overturned
10-year-old life flighted after Tift County school bus crash, car overturned
TIFT COUNTY Ga WALB - A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured in a crash involving a scho... More

04/21/2026

Clinch County wildfire burns nearly 7,000 acres as residents told to prepare for evacuation
Clinch County wildfire burns nearly 7,000 acres as residents told to prepare for evacuation
CLINCH COUNTY Ga Officials are urging residents to prepare to evacuate as multiple agenci... More

04/21/2026

3 Albany men sentenced to life for deadly 2024 shooting: ‘Be careful who you associate with’
3 Albany men sentenced to life for deadly 2024 shooting: ‘Be careful who you associate with’
ALBANY Ga WALB Three men who were found guilty in connection to the 2024 shooting death o... More

04/21/2026

Teacher ends retirement, returns to classroom in Colquitt County
Teacher ends retirement, returns to classroom in Colquitt County
MOULTRIE Ga WALB -A Willie J Williams Middle School teacher was surprised with the A Educa... More

04/21/2026

Albany observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Albany observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
ALBANY Ga WALB - As communities across the country observe National Crime Victims Rights W... More

04/21/2026

APD investigators hope $25K reward will lead to arrest in Cochran Ave killing
APD investigators hope $25K reward will lead to arrest in Cochran Ave killing
ALBANY Ga WALB - A 25000 reward is being offered in connection to the April 5 killing of D... More

04/21/2026

Got 4/20 plans? Albany Police say to think again
Got 4/20 plans? Albany Police say to think again
ALBANY Ga WALB - This 420 law enforcement in Albany is reminding residents that marijuana ... More

04/21/2026

GBI investigating death on I-75 in South Ga.
GBI investigating death on I-75 in South Ga.
TIFTON Ga WALB The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI was reportedly brought in to inves... More

04/21/2026

$30M defense manufacturing facility coming to Valdosta
$30M defense manufacturing facility coming to Valdosta
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Blue Ops will build a new manufacturing facility in Valdosta bringing m... More

04/20/2026

Thomasville woman among two killed in semi-truck crash in Texas
Thomasville woman among two killed in semi-truck crash in Texas
IOWA PARK Texas WCTVKAUZ - The Texas Department of Public Safety DPS said two people have ... More

04/20/2026

Second arrest made in deadly Ocilla shooting
Second arrest made in deadly Ocilla shooting
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/20/2026

Ocilla begins enforcing golf cart ordinance, fines start today
Ocilla begins enforcing golf cart ordinance, fines start today
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/20/2026

Body found in burning car on Kierce Road in Mitchell County
Body found in burning car on Kierce Road in Mitchell County
PELHAM Ga WALB - The Mitchell County coroner confirmed Saturday April 18 that he was on th... More

04/20/2026

PIT for Pay: Four Georgia troopers fired after profiting financially from pursuits
PIT for Pay: Four Georgia troopers fired after profiting financially from pursuits
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC - State troopers sworn to protect the public may have used their authorit... More

04/20/2026

Street racing crackdown on Hwy 112 leads to citations, arrests
Street racing crackdown on Hwy 112 leads to citations, arrests
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB - A community complaint about speeding and racing along Highway 112 a... More

04/20/2026

Georgia inmate charged in phone fraud scheme targeting Florida residents
Georgia inmate charged in phone fraud scheme targeting Florida residents
DOOLY COUNTY Ga WALB - A Georgia inmate is facing charges in Florida in connection to a ph... More

04/20/2026

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