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‘They’re fighting the flames; we’re fighting for them’: Volunteers assist firefighters as wildfire spreads
‘They’re fighting the flames; we’re fighting for them’: Volunteers assist firefighters as wildfire spreads
CLINCH amp ECHOLS COUNTY Ga As the Pineland Road Fire continues to burn across South Geor... More

04/25/2026

Cancer Ties 5K, fun run and spring fest set for Chehaw Park
Cancer Ties 5K, fun run and spring fest set for Chehaw Park
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/25/2026

Valdosta names Jennifer Wheeler first female finalist for city manager
Valdosta names Jennifer Wheeler first female finalist for city manager
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - The City of Valdosta has named Jennifer Wheeler a finalist for city man... More

04/25/2026

SENTENCED: South Georgia man sentenced to prison for teenage sextortion crime
SENTENCED: South Georgia man sentenced to prison for teenage sextortion crime
GEORGIA WALB - WARNING Some readers may find the details in this story disturbing A South ... More

04/25/2026

Property tax rebates owed to Lee Co. residents after ‘erroneous rollback rate’ discovered
Property tax rebates owed to Lee Co. residents after ‘erroneous rollback rate’ discovered
Leesburg Ga WALB - Friday April 24 the Lee County Board of Commissioners announced that th... More

04/25/2026

Community celebrates activist for 60 years of service fighting for farmers and land ownership
Community celebrates activist for 60 years of service fighting for farmers and land ownership
ALBANY Ga WALB -For 60 years Shirley Sherrod has been rooted in one mission accessibility ... More

04/25/2026

Man arrested for fentanyl possession in Lowndes County
Man arrested for fentanyl possession in Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB - Valdosta Police Department VPD said in a Facebook post Friday Apr... More

04/25/2026

Two democrats hope to clinch their party’s nomination for Ga House District 148
Two democrats hope to clinch their party’s nomination for Ga House District 148
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/25/2026

South Ga Republicans vie for Georgia House District 176 seat
South Ga Republicans vie for Georgia House District 176 seat
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

04/24/2026

South Ga. businesses open cattle refuge for wildfire victims
South Ga. businesses open cattle refuge for wildfire victims
HAHIRA Ga WALB South Georgia businesses are opening their properties for cattle horses an... More

04/24/2026

VOTE: Public invited to help choose design for new downtown Albany mural
VOTE: Public invited to help choose design for new downtown Albany mural
ALBANY Ga WALB - The public will have a say in the design of a new mural coming to downtow... More

04/24/2026

LOOK: Officials release photos, videos of crews fighting SGA wildfire in the air and on the ground
LOOK: Officials release photos, videos of crews fighting SGA wildfire in the air and on the ground
CLINCH COUNTY Ga The Georgia Forestry Commission GFC released stunning photos and videos ... More

04/24/2026

Tifton Police investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby boy
Tifton Police investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby boy
TIFTON Ga WALB - Tifton police are investigating the death of a 5-month-old boy after offi... More

04/24/2026

Oglethorpe Bridge reopening delayed by protected mussels
Oglethorpe Bridge reopening delayed by protected mussels
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Georgia Department of Transportation GDOT says the Oglethorpe Bridge ... More

04/24/2026

Kemp to tour wildfire damage in South Georgia as fires remain less than 20% contained
Kemp to tour wildfire damage in South Georgia as fires remain less than 20% contained
BRANTLEY COUNTY Ga Governor Brian Kemp is traveling to South Georgia Friday April 24 to s... More

04/24/2026

From quiet classroom to Capitol walls: Albany senior’s art goes national
From quiet classroom to Capitol walls: Albany senior’s art goes national
ALBANY Ga WALB -A Dougherty County high school student will have her artwork displayed in ... More

04/24/2026

Bainbridge leaders divided over how to better support first responders amid community concern
Bainbridge leaders divided over how to better support first responders amid community concern
BAINBRIDGE Ga WCTV - Bainbridge Public Safetys BPS dual department is raising concerns amo... More

04/24/2026

Two Tifton County basketball players sign to play at college level
Two Tifton County basketball players sign to play at college level
TIFTON Ga WALB Two Tifton County High School basketball players signed Thursday to contin... More

04/24/2026

Best Chance of Rain in 3 Weeks!
Best Chance of Rain in 3 Weeks!
TODAY Youll need a light Jacket this morning A comfortable start in the upper 50s warms to... More

04/24/2026

Cordele District Attorney faces opponent for first time in May Primary
Cordele District Attorney faces opponent for first time in May Primary
CORDELE Ga WALB - A long-time South Georgia District Attorney is facing an election challe... More

04/24/2026

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