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4th of July events across South Georgia

WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

06/29/2026

Late June Scorcher

MONDAY PM Heat indices have already exceeded the triple digit mark in some areas by 12pm E... More

06/29/2026

Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky

BATON ROUGE La WAFBGray News - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked acros... More

06/29/2026

Lee County Sheriff’s Office launches hands-on teen driver safety program

LEESBURG Ga WALB The Lee County Sheriffs Office LCSO launched a new program aimed at teac... More

06/29/2026

UPDATE: 4 detained after multi-county chase following deadly Cordele shooting

WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

06/29/2026

Heat wave expected to bring potential dangerous conditions to South Georgia

ALBANY Ga WALB A prolonged heat wave is expected to settle across South Georgia over the ... More

06/29/2026

DANGEROUS HEAT, Slight Rain Chances in SGA

ALBANY Ga WALB TODAY A muggy and sunny start We heat up to 90 midday with heat index valu... More

06/29/2026

What is a Heat Dome and How it’s Impacting South Georgia

ALBANY Ga WALB - A large Heat Dome will dominate the weather pattern for South Georgia thi... More

06/29/2026

Man allegedly steals copper from Satilla REMC to pay for doctor’s visit in Douglas

DOUGLAS Ga WALB A 57-year-old Douglas man was arrested after he allegedly stole copper wi... More

06/29/2026

Dougherty County police search for missing 18-year-old

ALBANY Ga WALB The Dougherty County Police Department is asking the public to help find S... More

06/29/2026

Dialogue: Author honors Valdosta State football legacy and grandmother; Unity Sports League founder discusses community efforts

ALBANY Ga WALB Sumter County native and author Marcus A Johnson joined Dialogue on Sunday... More

06/29/2026

Infamous South Georgia Heat Won’t Go Away This Week

TONIGHT - SUNDAY South Georgia looks to stay mostly dry and clear through Sunday Expect it... More

06/29/2026

More than 1,000 celebrate Juneteenth at Thomasville festival

THOMASVILLE Ga WCTV -Despite the heat more than 1000 people gathered in Thomasville on Sat... More

06/29/2026

Highway 441 briefly closed in Broxton after chicken remains spill

BROXTON Ga WALB A portion of Highway 441 at the south end of Broxton was briefly closed F... More

06/28/2026

Free water slides coming to Albany’s Riverfront Park this summer

ALBANY Ga WALB The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners is offering free water slide a... More

06/28/2026

Man found guilty in 2023 shooting death of girlfriend

ALBANY Ga WALB On Thursday June 26 a Dougherty County jury determined the fate of a man c... More

06/28/2026

Fireworks, family fun planned at MCLB Albany’s free Independence Day celebration

ALBANY Ga WALB The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany is hosting a free Independence Da... More

06/28/2026

Three arrested after commercial HVAC units stolen, damaged at Cairo High School, sheriff says

CAIRO Ga WALB The Grady County Sheriffs Office says three people have been arrested in co... More

06/28/2026

‘He’s a monster’: Dougherty Co. EMS worker charged with child sex crimes

DAWSON Ga WALB A Southwest Georgia family is speaking publicly after 23-year-old Jalen Br... More

06/27/2026

Ritz Cultural Center restoration moves closer to bidding phase

ALBANY Ga WALB Albanys historic Ritz Cultural Center is one step closer to restoration wi... More

06/27/2026

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