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South Georgia remembers Ted Turner’s legacy at his Dougherty County estate
South Georgia remembers Ted Turner’s legacy at his Dougherty County estate
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Ga WALB The late Ted Turner who passed away on Wednesday May 6 owned nea... More

05/07/2026

Georgia Power urges storm preparation as severe weather approaches
Georgia Power urges storm preparation as severe weather approaches
ALBANY Ga WALB -Georgia Power is urging customers to prepare for possible power outages as... More

05/07/2026

UPDATE: 2nd suspect arrested and charged in assault of Valdosta City employee
UPDATE: 2nd suspect arrested and charged in assault of Valdosta City employee
LOWNDES COUNTY Ga WALB - A man initially listed as a witness in the shooting of a Valdosta... More

05/07/2026

$1.5M in upgrades could help 911 find you faster in several South Ga. counties
$1.5M in upgrades could help 911 find you faster in several South Ga. counties
BLAKELY Ga WALB - More than 15 million in federal funding is headed to multiple South Geor... More

05/07/2026

Tourism brings over $323 million to Dougherty County economy
Tourism brings over $323 million to Dougherty County economy
ALBANY Ga WALB - Visit Albany is celebrating the economic impact tourism brings to the Dou... More

05/07/2026

State leaders come together to honor trailblazing Civil Rights leader in Dougherty County
State leaders come together to honor trailblazing Civil Rights leader in Dougherty County
ALBANY Ga WALB Leaders from across Georgias legal community gathered in Albany to honor a... More

05/07/2026

Suspect flees traffic stop in Tifton, remains at large
Suspect flees traffic stop in Tifton, remains at large
TIFT COUNTY Ga WALB - Authorities are searching for a suspect who fled from law enforcemen... More

05/07/2026

Historically significant pottery vessel returned to Kolomoki Mounds State Park
Historically significant pottery vessel returned to Kolomoki Mounds State Park
EARLY COUNTY Ga WALB - An artifact stolen in 1974 is finally in the right hands with the K... More

05/07/2026

Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87, South Georgia Conservation legacy remembered
Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87, South Georgia Conservation legacy remembered
SOUTH GEORIGA WALB - Ted Turner the billionaire media pioneer who founded CNN and helped r... More

05/06/2026

First Alert Weather Day issued for Thursday as severe storms and flash flood risk grows
First Alert Weather Day issued for Thursday as severe storms and flash flood risk grows
ALBANY Ga WALB - A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Thursday May 7 2026 from 1 ... More

05/06/2026

FOUND SAFE: Man with Schizophrenia located after being reported missing in SGA
FOUND SAFE: Man with Schizophrenia located after being reported missing in SGA
DAWSON Ga WALB UPDATE May 6 at 1130 am Brandon Dowing was reportedly found safely by Geor... More

05/06/2026

Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news pioneer, dies at 87
Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news pioneer, dies at 87
Gray News - Ted Turner who founded CNN died the network said Wednesday citing a news relea... More

05/06/2026

Former Coffee County deputy arrested on invasion of privacy charges following GBI investigation
Former Coffee County deputy arrested on invasion of privacy charges following GBI investigation
DOUGLAS Ga WALB A former Coffee County Sheriffs deputy is facing multiple criminal charge... More

05/06/2026

Burn bans lifted for most Southwest Georgia counties
Burn bans lifted for most Southwest Georgia counties
ALBANY Ga WALB - The burn ban for most Southwest Georgia counties was lifted on Tuesday Ma... More

05/06/2026

Miller County deputies warn of recent vehicle break-ins, thefts
Miller County deputies warn of recent vehicle break-ins, thefts
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/06/2026

Valdosta State reviews post-graduation celebration plans ahead of Spring commencement
Valdosta State reviews post-graduation celebration plans ahead of Spring commencement
VALDOSTA Ga WALB - Valdosta State Universitys VSU undergraduate commencement ceremony on D... More

05/06/2026

Albany utility board approves rate increases for 2027
Albany utility board approves rate increases for 2027
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Albany Utility Board voted unanimously to raise utility rates for fis... More

05/06/2026

Peach Festival happening next Saturday in the city of Morven
Peach Festival happening next Saturday in the city of Morven
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

05/06/2026

Restaurant Report: Taco shop in Moultrie violated 6 health codes and scored a 77, The Bread House in Albany gets a 100
Restaurant Report: Taco shop in Moultrie violated 6 health codes and scored a 77, The Bread House in Albany gets a 100
ALBANY Ga WALB -Buck ONeal knows cleanliness isnt just a box to check its the foundation ... More

05/06/2026

Flooding & Severe Threat Thursday
Flooding & Severe Threat Thursday
TODAY Patchy fog this morning makes way for more warmth and humidity this afternoon TOMORR... More

05/06/2026

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