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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

One person shot in Pelham, person of interest in custody
One person shot in Pelham, person of interest in custody
WALB is working to produce a video specific to this story In the meantime watch other stor... More

05/20/2026

STATE ELECTIONS LIST: What to know before you vote in Georgia
STATE ELECTIONS LIST: What to know before you vote in Georgia
GEORGIA WALB Voters across the state will vote May 19 2026 in state races from 7 am to 7 ... More

05/19/2026

LOCAL ELECTIONS LIST: Which highly-contested races will be on Southwest Georgia ballots for the May Primary Election?
LOCAL ELECTIONS LIST: Which highly-contested races will be on Southwest Georgia ballots for the May Primary Election?
GEORGIA WALB Southwest Georgia voters will turn out to vote in local races May 19 2026 Vo... More

05/19/2026

Wanted Tift County man arrested in Irwinville, faces additional drug charges
Wanted Tift County man arrested in Irwinville, faces additional drug charges
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/19/2026

Lee County voters head to polls demanding transparency on primary Election Day
Lee County voters head to polls demanding transparency on primary Election Day
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB Lee County voters are making their voices heard Tuesday May 19 casting... More

05/19/2026

Residents call to overhaul ‘unenforceable’ Lowndes County dog tethering ordinance
Residents call to overhaul ‘unenforceable’ Lowndes County dog tethering ordinance
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB - A push is underway to overhaul Lowndes Countys dog tethering ordi... More

05/19/2026

Colquitt County Schools awarded state grant to help tackle rural healthcare shortage
Colquitt County Schools awarded state grant to help tackle rural healthcare shortage
COLQUITT COUNTY Ga WALB - A grant is helping students across Colquitt County gain real-wor... More

05/19/2026

Dawson police investigating theft at funeral home property
Dawson police investigating theft at funeral home property
DAWSON Ga WALB - The Dawson Police Department DPD is asking for the publics help identifyi... More

05/19/2026

Three Lanier County seniors sign to compete in college
Three Lanier County seniors sign to compete in college
LAKELAND Ga WALB Three Lanier County High School seniors signed to continue their athleti... More

05/19/2026

Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
SAN DIEGO AP Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed ... More

05/19/2026

Albany fire crews respond to fire at Whites Seafood on Radium Springs Road
Albany fire crews respond to fire at Whites Seafood on Radium Springs Road
ALBANY Ga WALB - Albany fire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at Whites Seafood ... More

05/19/2026

Blake Bryant signs with Clemson, leads CCA trio to college baseball
Blake Bryant signs with Clemson, leads CCA trio to college baseball
DOUGLAS Ga WALB Blake Bryant a senior pitcher ranked among the top 120 prospects for the ... More

05/19/2026

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