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TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - The Henry Tift Myers Airport in Tifton will soon be under new management and is undergoing new renovations. The airport has been managed by Tift County for years. But starting June 15, Tifton native Eric Richter will be in charge. The airport authority has spent more...

Tifton airport undergoing renovations

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Pheobe Putney Health System is offering a new service for patients and others in the community in need of support. The health system is offering a 24-hour prayer line. When people call the line, they will be prompted to press a number to choose one of...

Phoebe offering new prayer line

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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - In light of the recent rash of teen gun violence, there’s been a lot of discussions about curfews. By law, Georgia minors can’t be out after 11 p.m. on weekdays and after midnight on weekends. Some cities have their own curfews. The city of...

Do curfews for minors work?

Leesburg, GA

LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) - Classes at a Leesburg-based driving school are now underway for those looking to get their driver’s license. At least 1 and 3 drivers are distracted behind the wheel. That is why driving schools, like DOCO Driving School, are teaching students life lessons before hitting the road.

South Georgia driving school prepares future drivers

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A mother and child are safe following a Wednesday morning house fire in Albany. The fire happened in the 2700 block of Homewood Court around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Within minutes, the fire spread throughout the home. “We received the call about nine minutes after eight....

Albany mother, child safe after house fire

Thomasville, GA

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Archbold Medical Center is offering tools for men out there who want to take charge of their health and stay on top of their game. The Men’s Health Talk session will be led by Archbold Hospital Urologist Eric Webb. The free event will take place...

Archbold to host men’s health event

LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) - The Leesburg Police Department was searching for a missing juvenile. Adriana Hernandez was found safe after being reported missing.

Missing Leesburg juvenile found safe

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Scattered showers and storms were few and far between across SGA Thursday afternoon. As a weak cool front slowly slides south, drier air returns tonight. which drops rain chances, humidity and temperatures on Friday. Morning clouds give way to a mostly sunny sky and pleasantly warm highs in the mid-upper 80s around 90.

Drier air briefly returns across SGA

Video shows Albany gas station clerk held at gunpoint during robbery, police investigate. The video shows a person dressed in mostly camouflage with a face and head covering and white gloves pointing a pistol at the clerk behind the counter. South Ga. driving schools aims to help future drivers. Updated:...

South Ga. driving school looks to help students learn as summer begins

Bainbridge, GA

There were no injuries from the fire. Georgia official warns of vacation scams ahead of summer. According to the officials, nationwide reports of vacation scams so far in 2023 have meant a loss of an estimated $19 million to consumers. Video shows Albany gas station clerk held at gunpoint during...

Fake bills circulating throughout Bainbridge businesses

Tift County, GA

TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - The mural to honor and recognize a well-known Tift County teacher, coach and student advocate is now complete. City leaders, friends and family came together for the unveiling ceremony of the Anthony Bateman mural. The mural will soon be a staple in the Tifton community. City...

Mural honoring late Tift Co. coach now complete

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department is asking for help finding a man wanted for questioning in an armed robbery case. Kenta Lamont Green, 23, is described as 6′0 and weighs 196 pounds. Police said he also has an outstanding warrant for probation violation. Anyone with information...

Man wanted for questioning in Albany armed robbery case

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - June will be a busy month for the Albany Museum of Art. One of the first events is a “Night at the Museum: Student Spotlight.” It will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday. It will feature more than 60 works of art created by middle and high school students and college students from the community and region. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

AMA hosts student art show, auction

Decatur, GA

Decatur County, GA

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - Fake money has become a serious problem in Decatur County, according to law enforcement. Business owners and banks there are finding more fake $100 bills than ever before and it’s impacting surrounding counties. Both motion picture money and counterfeit bills are being used to nab...

Counterfeit money continuing to circulate throughout Decatur Co.

Ocilla, GA

City leaders say they have received recent complaints about aggressive panhandling. There were no injuries from the fire. Georgia official warns of vacation scams ahead of summer. Updated: 11 hours ago. According to the officials, nationwide reports of vacation scams so far in 2023 have meant a loss of an...

Gunshot victim dies in Ocilla

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - One person was killed and another is facing murder charges following a Tuesday morning homicide in Albany, according to the Albany Police Department (APD). It happened in the 500 block of W 1st Avenue on Tuesday around 10:40 a.m. The suspect was identified as Tramoski Franklin...

1 killed, 1 arrested in Albany homicide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The family of a missing South Georgia man has created a petition to have the case moved from the jurisdiction of the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Brandon Helms, of Thomasville, vanished from a friend’s home in Lakeland in December...

Family of missing South Georgia man petitions to have case moved

Several events have been held aiming to grow the farmer's market. Two paramedics honored 10 years after deadly crash. A patient was also killed in the crash. Jimmy Carter’s photographer hopes to share 30 years of memories through documentary. Updated: 3 hours ago. He has been a photographer for...

Albany YMCA needs more camp counselors for summer activities

Cordele, GA

CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The man shot to death in a Sunday homicide in Cordele has been identified, according to Crisp County Coroner Ricky Dawson. The man killed was identified as Travis Trice, 27. The shooting happened in the 1100 block of Seven Springs Drive. Patrick Izell Ellis, Jr., 20,...

Victim identified in Sunday Cordele homicide

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Thomasville’s Brycen Jones was born in Augusta, Georgia home of the Master’s Tournament so I guess you could say he was destined to become a great golfer. While the Bulldog has not made it to the Master’s stage just yet, he’s definitely made a...

Thomasville golfer wins third state title

Video shows Albany gas station clerk held at gunpoint during robbery, police investigate. The video shows a person dressed in mostly camouflage with a face and head covering and white gloves pointing a pistol at the clerk behind the counter. South Ga. driving school looks to help students learn as...

Jimmy Carter’s photographer hopes to share 30 years of memories through documentary

The equipment on the playground is around 20 years old. Around $11 million is being spent on upgrading the airport. WALB’s Jim Wallace spoke to a local official on some easy tips to stop those pesky mosquitos from invading your space. Mural honoring late Tift Co. coach now complete.

Victim, suspect identified in fatal Ocilla shooting

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Scattered showers and isolated storms pushed across SGA Wednesday. A few linger into early evening otherwise another quiet and seasonably mild night is on tap as lows drop into the upper 60s. Tomorrow a cool front slide south with our next round of showers and storms....

More rain before heat levels drop

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery. The robbery happened on Monday at the Gas Express on N. Slappey Boulevard, police confirmed. The video shows a person dressed in mostly camouflage with a face and head covering...

Video shows Albany gas station clerk held at gunpoint during robbery, police investigate

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New Albany transportation center to open soon for travelers

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A new transportation center in Albany is set to host a grand opening on Thursday, March 27....

New Albany transportation center to open soon for travelers

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