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US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
NEW YORK AP - US life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 the highest mark in American hi... More

01/29/2026

Mitchell County hires new football coach as coaching carousel continues in South Georgia
Mitchell County hires new football coach as coaching carousel continues in South Georgia
CAMILLA Mitchell County announced Wednesday it has hired Kaream Hess as its new head foot... More

01/29/2026

‘Accountability matters’: Judge sentences Susan Embert to life without parole, plus five years
‘Accountability matters’: Judge sentences Susan Embert to life without parole, plus five years
ALBANY Ga WALB Wednesday Jan 28 Dougherty County Superior Court Judge Victoria Johnson se... More

01/29/2026

Proposed legislation could help those in Georgia with hidden disabilities
Proposed legislation could help those in Georgia with hidden disabilities
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First A traffic stop can be overwhelming for someone with autism ... More

01/29/2026

Suspect shot ‘multiple times’ while attempting to burglarize an Albany apartment
Suspect shot ‘multiple times’ while attempting to burglarize an Albany apartment
ALBANY Ga WALB - A man had to be taken to the hospital after being shot multiple times Wed... More

01/29/2026

SAFETY ALERT: Gerber initiates recall due to potential plastic, paper pieces
SAFETY ALERT: Gerber initiates recall due to potential plastic, paper pieces
ALBANY Ga WALB Gerber is voluntarily recalling limited batches of its arrowroot biscuits ... More

01/29/2026

Georgia DNR looks for new evidence in Tifton animal killings
Georgia DNR looks for new evidence in Tifton animal killings
TIFTON Ga WALB - Georgia Department of Natural Resources DNR officers are canvassing the a... More

01/29/2026

Georgia ranks among top 10 highest-risk states for pregnancy, new report reveals
Georgia ranks among top 10 highest-risk states for pregnancy, new report reveals
ALBANY Ga WALB Georgia ranks among the top 10 highest-risk states for pregnancy in the US... More

01/29/2026

16-year-old reported missing in Coffee County found safe
16-year-old reported missing in Coffee County found safe
COFFEE COUNTY Ga - UPDATE 1282026 Jayla Collins 16 has been located according to the sheri... More

01/29/2026

Colquitt County man found safe, sheriff’s office announced
Colquitt County man found safe, sheriff’s office announced
COLQUITT COUNTY Ga WALB - UPDATE - Jan 28 1 pm Lee Roberts was reportedly located Wednesda... More

01/29/2026

Crisp County sheriff warns residents about text message scam
Crisp County sheriff warns residents about text message scam
CORDELE Ga WALB - The Crisp County Sheriffs Office is warning residents about a text messa... More

01/29/2026

Colder winter forecast brings increased risk of home pest invasions
Colder winter forecast brings increased risk of home pest invasions
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/28/2026

FBI executing search warrant at Fulton County main election office
FBI executing search warrant at Fulton County main election office
ATLANTA Ga Atlanta News First The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at the Fulton C... More

01/28/2026

Can you still afford to live and work in Albany in 2026?
Can you still afford to live and work in Albany in 2026?
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

01/28/2026

‘She had a large kitchen knife...very close to the baby’
‘She had a large kitchen knife...very close to the baby’
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Police officers and child welfare workers reportedly forced their way i... More

01/28/2026

South Ga. man pleads guilty to sextorting teen via Snapchat
South Ga. man pleads guilty to sextorting teen via Snapchat
BERRIEN COUNTY Ga WALB A South Georgia man is facing up to 30 years in prison for sextort... More

01/28/2026

‘Despite numerous attempts’: Mayor says city shut off hospital’s water over $20k balance
‘Despite numerous attempts’: Mayor says city shut off hospital’s water over $20k balance
OCILLA Ga WALB The city of Ocilla cut off water services to Irwin County Hospital on Mond... More

01/28/2026

Animals killed at Tifton wildlife rehab after fence breached; owner calls act “evil”
Animals killed at Tifton wildlife rehab after fence breached; owner calls act “evil”
TIFTON Ga WALB - The Tift County Sheriffs Office is investigating after several animals we... More

01/28/2026

New surveillance video shows lead-up to shooting outside Albany meat house
New surveillance video shows lead-up to shooting outside Albany meat house
ALBANY Ga WALB - One man is recovering after being shot outside Hank Vinsons Meat House ov... More

01/28/2026

Lowndes senior leads from the sidelines after ACL injury ends basketball career
Lowndes senior leads from the sidelines after ACL injury ends basketball career
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB A Lowndes High School student-athlete thought she had months left ... More

01/28/2026

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