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Summer-like Heat Builds this Weekend
Summer-like Heat Builds this Weekend
TODAY Low humidity and sunny skies with highs in the low-mid 80s Temperatures look milder ... More

05/15/2026

2 arrested after Valdosta shooting leaves teen injured, homes damaged
2 arrested after Valdosta shooting leaves teen injured, homes damaged
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Two men are under arrest after a shooting that left an 18-year-old graze... More

05/15/2026

Superintendent addresses concerns as Lee County votes on ESPLOST renewal
Superintendent addresses concerns as Lee County votes on ESPLOST renewal
LEESBURG Ga WALB Lee County voters will decide whether to renew the one-percent education ... More

05/15/2026

Detention officer arrested for smuggling handmade weapons into Sumter County jail
Detention officer arrested for smuggling handmade weapons into Sumter County jail
SUMTER COUNTY Ga WALB - A detention center officer was arrested on April 21 after an inves... More

05/15/2026

Albany-Dougherty SIU seize marijuana, firearms during Barton Avenue search warrant
Albany-Dougherty SIU seize marijuana, firearms during Barton Avenue search warrant
ALBANY Ga WALB - Multiple arrests were made after investigators executed a search warrant ... More

05/15/2026

Crash with injuries reported on GA Highway 93 south of Cairo
Crash with injuries reported on GA Highway 93 south of Cairo
CAIRO Ga WALB - Drivers are urged to use caution while traveling south of Cairo on GA High... More

05/15/2026

‘We have to fight back to ensure Black voices are heard in South Ga.’: Candidate answers your questions ahead of election
‘We have to fight back to ensure Black voices are heard in South Ga.’: Candidate answers your questions ahead of election
ALBANY Ga WALB - With early voting nearing its end Democratic state Senate candidate for D... More

05/15/2026

‘This could be prevented’: DOCO expands Swim For Life program to save lives
‘This could be prevented’: DOCO expands Swim For Life program to save lives
ALBANY Ga WALB A free summer swim program is back in Dougherty County and this years orga... More

05/15/2026

16-year-old arrested after officers recover AR-15 style weapon, pistol in Cordele
16-year-old arrested after officers recover AR-15 style weapon, pistol in Cordele
CORDELE Ga WALB - A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges after officers recovered two fi... More

05/15/2026

Restaurant Report: Raw meat stored incorrectly at Albany lounge, Mexican restaurant in Tifton gets 100
Restaurant Report: Raw meat stored incorrectly at Albany lounge, Mexican restaurant in Tifton gets 100
TIFTON Ga WALB - On this weeks Restaurant Report El Jarocho Mexican Grill 2 was featured a... More

05/14/2026

Expert weighs in on Murdaugh retrial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling
Expert weighs in on Murdaugh retrial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling
COLUMBIA SC - A South Carolina Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for a retrial in a... More

05/14/2026

Two Democrats want to lead Georgia’s No. 1 industry into the future
Two Democrats want to lead Georgia’s No. 1 industry into the future
GEORGIA WALB - Two Democrats are hoping to clinch their partys nomination on May 19 for Co... More

05/14/2026

Park trail in Valdosta to reopen with outdoor community festival
Park trail in Valdosta to reopen with outdoor community festival
VALDOSTA Ga WALB A free outdoor RecFest hosted by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks amp R... More

05/14/2026

Cans For Kids Food Drive
Cans For Kids Food Drive
WALB is proud to team up with Feeding the Valleys Albany branch for the Cans For Kids Food... More

05/14/2026

Suspect arrested after woman, 2 kids escape Lee County home invasion
Suspect arrested after woman, 2 kids escape Lee County home invasion
LEE COUNTY Ga WALB A man wanted following a Lee County home invasion case was arrested Tu... More

05/14/2026

Wildfire crews move into ‘Mop Up’ operations as fire containment improves
Wildfire crews move into ‘Mop Up’ operations as fire containment improves
CLINCH COUNTY Ga WALB - As Georgia wildfire conditions improve crews are turning their att... More

05/14/2026

Georgia Rep. 177 candidates heading to runoff election
Georgia Rep. 177 candidates heading to runoff election
VALDOSTA Ga WALB Two candidates for the Georgia House of Representatives 177th seat are h... More

05/14/2026

Man accused of sexual acts with children enters not guilty plea
Man accused of sexual acts with children enters not guilty plea
ADEL Ga WALB - A Cook County man entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on Wednes... More

05/14/2026

‘Disregards’ in Georgia budget draw backlash
‘Disregards’ in Georgia budget draw backlash
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First Georgia Democrats raised new concerns this week about Gov B... More

05/14/2026

Spelman’s top graduate Nia-Sarai Perry defies odds
Spelman’s top graduate Nia-Sarai Perry defies odds
CALHOUN COUNTY Ga WALB - Nia-Sarai Perry never had to be told that education mattered She ... More

05/14/2026

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