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Coffee County home destroyed in fire
Coffee County home destroyed in fire
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB Coffee County Sheriff Fred Cole confirmed that a house caught fire ... More

01/09/2026

Rep. Sanford Bishop honored for defending military families in Southwest Georgia
Rep. Sanford Bishop honored for defending military families in Southwest Georgia
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/09/2026

Albany Transit System announces operational schedule changes effective next month
Albany Transit System announces operational schedule changes effective next month
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

UPDATE: 1 dead in Edison house fire
UPDATE: 1 dead in Edison house fire
EDISON Ga WALB - Multiple agencies responded to the scene of a deadly house fire in Edison... More

01/08/2026

Officials clarify student involved in threat is not enrolled in Wilcox County Schools
Officials clarify student involved in threat is not enrolled in Wilcox County Schools
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

This Day in History: January 8, 1904, ‘Guitar wizard’ Tampa Red born in Georgia
This Day in History: January 8, 1904, ‘Guitar wizard’ Tampa Red born in Georgia
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

Thomasville to celebrate its 200th birthday
Thomasville to celebrate its 200th birthday
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

MLK Day of Caring event to be held in Albany
MLK Day of Caring event to be held in Albany
ALBANY Ga WALB - To honor Martin Luther King Jr Day on Jan 19 an MLK Day of Caring event w... More

01/08/2026

Strong Cold Front arrives this weekend
Strong Cold Front arrives this weekend
Expansive dense fog breaks later this morning Clouds hold tight this afternoon with mild m... More

01/08/2026

Traffic stop in Ashburn leads to drug seizure, multiple charges filed
Traffic stop in Ashburn leads to drug seizure, multiple charges filed
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

Atkinson County moves toward forming its own Chamber of Commerce
Atkinson County moves toward forming its own Chamber of Commerce
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/08/2026

3 deer-related incidents reported in 24 hours in Grady County
3 deer-related incidents reported in 24 hours in Grady County
GRADY COUNTY Ga WALB - The Grady County Sheriffs office released a Facebook post to remind... More

01/08/2026

New year brings renewed focus on supporting grieving children
New year brings renewed focus on supporting grieving children
This article discusses mental healthcare and grief If you or someone you know is strugglin... More

01/08/2026

Free newborn essentials available for Albany families struggling with rising costs
Free newborn essentials available for Albany families struggling with rising costs
ALBANY Ga WALB - In a city with Georgias highest concentrated poverty rate local mothers a... More

01/08/2026

Over 650 children identify as homeless in Dougherty County, district data shows
Over 650 children identify as homeless in Dougherty County, district data shows
ALBANY Ga WALB - More than 650 students in the Dougherty County School System are currentl... More

01/08/2026

Georgia flu surge reaches highest activity level
Georgia flu surge reaches highest activity level
ALBANY Ga WALB - Georgia is experiencing a sharp spike in flu cases this season with healt... More

01/08/2026

Major Georgia income tax overhaul recommended before legislative session
Major Georgia income tax overhaul recommended before legislative session
ATLANTA Ga WALB - Ahead of Georgias nationally watched 2026 midterm elections a Senate spe... More

01/08/2026

Fmr. Echols County Sheriff’s Office secretary arrested in misuse of law enforcement data case
Fmr. Echols County Sheriff’s Office secretary arrested in misuse of law enforcement data case
ECHOLS COUNTY Ga WALB - A former employee of the Echols County Sheriffs Office ECSO has be... More

01/08/2026

Three hunters cited for after-hours duck hunting, over-limit take in Worth County
Three hunters cited for after-hours duck hunting, over-limit take in Worth County
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB - Three hunters are facing citations after Georgia Department of Natu... More

01/08/2026

Nashville Police to showcase new training simulator aimed at improving community safety
Nashville Police to showcase new training simulator aimed at improving community safety
NASHVILLE Ga WALB - The Nashville Police Department NPD giving the community a first look ... More

01/07/2026

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