Mitchell County, GA

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Thursday that maintenance on state routes will begin in July.

Contractors are scheduled to start maintenance on state routes in multiple counties in July to provide motorists a safe and smoother ride by clearing rights of way and fixing ruts and other road imperfections. Motorists should be prepared for traffic interruptions and possible travel delays. Please slow down in the...

The Mitchell County School System announced the death of long-time Board of Education member and chair Joseph White, Monday morning. Their Facebook post says, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long-term serving Mitchell County Board of Education member and chair Mr. Joseph White." Funeral...

An inaugural institute at Valdosta State University is inspiring ideas for future economic development.

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Mitchell County High Schoo alum and former NBA player, Jumaine Jones took over Azalea city Friday and Saturday. He hosted a mental health symposium, basketball camp, football camp and celebrity basketball game. “Gone ahead and gave them a competition, give them life skills and being...

PELHAM, Ga. (WCTV) - The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office says it is looking for a 14-year-old Pelham girl who went missing Tuesday night. Austin Lynn Cromer was last seen in the area of State Route 262 in Pelham around 10 p.m. on May 31, 2022, according to a family member.

CAMILLA, GA. — Saturday, a busy afternoon in Camilla as the Mitchell County boys and girls club hosted a basketball camp with some pretty special guests on hand. The headliners, Jumaine Jones and Ronald Blackshear. Two local guys who had great pro careers who are now teaching the game to the kids who look to follow in their foot-steps. More than 50 packed the gym.

The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office would like the community's help in locating a missing juvenile. Authorities and family members are looking for 14-year-old Austin Lynn Cromer. If you see or have any information on Cromer's whereabouts please contact Investigator David Hart at the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office (229) 336-2030.

The Mitchell County 4-H is sponsoring a food drive for cats and dogs. The agency would like the public's help with the 4th of July Dog/Cat Food Drive for Stitches. "Instead of buying fireworks, purchase food items for the animals. Let's not make a noise, but Make a Difference this 4th of July," says the office.

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Phoebe Putney Health System is doing a survey to find the health needs in the community. The survey is done every three years. The survey is for those in Dougherty, Lee, Macon, Marion, Mitchell, Schley, Sumter, Terrell and Worth counties. “This is a very important step...

The Five Star Credit Union Foundation is making its first scholarship grants to help students pay for college for the 2022-2023 school year. The Five Star Credit Union Foundation awarded Southern Regional Technical College in Bainbridge $10,000 for incoming freshmen. Providing scholarships is one of the main ways the Five Star Credit Union Foundation removes the financial barrier to college for students in the Wiregrass.

CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - A new era is upon us down in Camilla.. The Mitchell County’s girls basketball team just found their new head coach and this coach won’t have to go too far and better yet.. this is his old stomping grounds. Head coach Derrick Harris from...

CAMILLA — Westwood girls basketball coach Derrick Harris announced Monday that he is moving across town to his alma mater. Harris has been named as the head girls basketball coach at Mitchell County High School. “Nothing bad happening at Westwood,” the coach said. “The job came open, I applied...

The Five Star Credit Union Foundation has awarded its first scholarship grants to help students pay for college for the 2022-2023 school year. Southern Regional Technical College in Bainbridge was awarded $10,000 for incoming freshmen. Providing scholarships is one of the main ways the Five Star Credit Union Foundation removes the financial barrier to college for students in the Wiregrass.

CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - It’s year two under head coach Dondrial Pinkins with Mitchell County High School’s football program. Coach Pinkins wants the Eagles to work on being consistent in everything they do on the field. From communicating, running their routes, being accountable, and being physical. “Being consistent,...

CAMILLA — The Mitchell County Sheriff’s office notified residents on its Facebook page of a “kidnapping scam” that has been reported at least twice since Sunday. According to the sheriff’s post, the scam typically begins with a phone call saying a family member is being held captive. The caller may allege your daughter has been kidnapped, and you’ll hear a female screaming in the background. Another variant of the fraud has a family member being held because he/she caused an auto accident, is injured and won’t be allowed to go to the hospital until damages are paid.

Three Southwest Georgia areas will receive funding for water infrastructure projects. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured upgrades for Georgia’s water infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed last year. Over $69 million will go toward nine watershed projects in Georgia, three of which are in SWGA: Mitchell County, Albany,...