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New details in dangerous multi-county car chase that ended in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - New details in a dangerous multi-county car chase that ended in Coffee County. According to the police report, Alexander Hernandez, 17, Deiondrey Mack,18, and two juveniles allegedly stole a Ford Escape Sunday morning in Douglas, a part of a crime spree in a golf club neighborhood.
Wind damage reported as Friday severe weather threat remains
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The WALB First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for early Friday, May 10. The First Alert Weather Day for Friday, May 10 will mainly provide a severe weather potential from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Damaging to destructive wind continues to be...
How hot will it need to set a new record this week?
JACKSONVILLE, FL – As temperatures soar across the Southeastern United States, residents brace themselves for scorching conditions set to break records this week before welcoming a much-needed cool down over the weekend. From Jacksonville to Alma, Georgia, cities are experiencing unseasonably high temperatures reminiscent of historical milestones. With southwest...
Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy announces graduation date change
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy (FHSCCA) announced a change in the graduation date. The date change was made in coordination with Ben Hill County Schools and local law enforcement, according to a release. The graduation date was originally scheduled for Friday,...
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