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Albany police searching for bike theft suspect
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is asking the public to help identify the suspect in a bike theft. Police say the suspect stole a bike from the garage of a home in the 2500 block of Ridgewood Lane. The Trek Touring Nike bike is worth about $1,200.
Car destroyed after catching fire on US 19 Dragway
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Friday, April 26, the Albany Fire Department responded to a car on fire at the US 19 Dragway in Albany. According to officials, at around 8:02 p.m., a person reported a vehicle on fire at the dragway. All occupants were able to be taken out of the vehicle before first responders arrived.
One more day of dry weather before isolated rain chances enter the forecast.
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Through Monday: Surface High pressure will dominate the forecast and keep southeasterly winds across South Georgia. This will not do much for us tonight as skies begin to clear and lows fall into the upper 50s and low 60s, but this will keep moisture around on Monday. This introduces a chance for a spotty shower or two mainly in our western counties. Most will remain dry and fairly sunny throughout Monday as highs climb into the middle 80s.
Dropping rain chances and breezy winds as we close out the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Sunday: High pressure will dominate the eastern United States, leading to winds out of the southeast and mild highs in the 80s. Slightly drier air will prevent any shower activity for your Sunday and give way to more abundance in sunshine. Temperatures moving into the night will drop into the low to middle 60s.
Georgia School Counselor Exposes Special Needs Teacher Caught Dragging Student by Her Feet Leaving Parents Outraged: ‘How Many Times Did This Happen?
A Georgia special-needs teacher has raised concern among parents after she was accused of physically abusing a student. The principal of Kinchafoonee Primary School in Leesburg, about 80 […] Georgia School Counselor Exposes Special Needs Teacher Caught Dragging Student by Her Feet Leaving Parents Outraged: ‘How Many Times Did This Happen?
5th suspect arrested in connection to deadly Albany shooting
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A man involved in an Albany shooting that left one person dead and another injured has been arrested. The fatal shooting happened on March 6 in the 1000 block of Radium Springs Road. According to APD, Malik Frazier, 24, was involved in the shooting death of Markel Harper, 29, who died after being shot in the chest, and left a 28-year-old with injuries.
UPDATE: Walmart on Gillionville Rd in Albany reopens
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A Walmart in Albany has reopened after system issues. The Walmart Neighborhood Market located on S Westover Blvd and Gillionville Road was previously closed earlier on Thursday due to the systems being down. WALB spoke with an employee just after 4 p.m. who confirmed they have...
Albany police searching for missing 66-year-old man
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Allen Brown, 66, was last seen in the 400 block of Wadkins Avenue on Friday, April 19. He stands at 6′3 and weighs about 200 pounds. He has gray...
Albany police address uptick in business property crimes
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - An influx of business property crimes is causing the Albany Police Department (APD) to call on business owners to band together for preventative measures. So far in 2024, there have been 21 different Albany businesses burglarized. Just Wednesday, the Dollar General located on Radium Springs Road...
Jack and Jill of America hosts 30th Annual Children’s Cluster in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - After not being in Albany for the past eight years, Jack and Jill of America has returned. Jack and Jill is the largest and most prominent organization that brings children together from all across Georgia to experience the children’s cluster. Jack and Jill of America...
Spring warmth with weekend clouds
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - We’re expecting this long dry stretch to continue as spring warmth keeps temperatures near and slightly above average into next week. High pressure anchors off the East Coast which blocks storm systems from pushing further east. Much milder low 60s Friday morning gives way to...
Warm dry stretch extends into next week
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - This past week trended dry and warmer with rain staying away and highs topping low-upper 80s. Thanks to high pressure these conditions continue through the weekend. Saturday warm and dry as an East Coast sea-breeze pushes moisture inland for a cloudy and breezy day. Expect wind...
Funeral plans announced for Darrious Stephens, Albany City employee who went missing in Flint River
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Details surrounding the funeral of Albany Public Works employee, Darrious Stephens, have been announced. Stephens went missing on Monday, Feb. 12, while taking water samples from the river during heavy rainfall. His body was found on March 3, in the Flint River near the Baker-Mitchell County line.
NAMI Albany previews Mental Health Awareness Month
ALBANY, Ga. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is looking to start a dialogue with local families and addressing the impact of social media on teens’ mental health. We met with the Albany chapter of NAMI Friday about a program they’ll be holding during Mental Health...
Police investigating vandalism at Harvest Temple Faith Ministries Church in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is now investigating after several cameras, the A/C unit, and property were damaged at an Albany church on Wednesday night. According to APD, vandalism took place at Harvest Temple Faith Ministries located on the 1000 block of Wingate Ave. at around...
Lots of warmth with very little rain
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Another near perfect day filled with sunshine and pleasantly warm upper 70s low 80s Wednesday. Tonight mostly clear and seasonably cool as lows drop into the mid-upper 50s. Looks like rain chances are running much lower for Thursday. As a weak front slides south into a...
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