Albany State University appoints interim police chief following Anita Allen’s departure

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Albany State University has appointed Assistant Chief Tatotshia Grier as interim chief of its Department of Police and Public Safety, effective Nov. 1. The university announced the appointment as it prepares for the departure of Chief Anita Allen, thanking Allen for her service and contributions to campus safety and security across all three of the university’s campus locations.

CCA wraps regular season with 28-22 win in Camilla, will host first-round playoff game next Friday

The CCA Patriots secured the #2 seed for the state playoffs in their regular season finale win against the Westwood Wildcats. CCA defeated Westwood 28-22 in Camilla after trailing 14-12 at halftime. The two teams matched touchdowns early in the game. The Wildcats got on the board first when Ben...

GSW establishes Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor Laken Riley

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced the establishment of the Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship within the GSW Foundation, an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Laken […]

Southland Academy announces honor roll

The following lower school, middle school, and upper school students have made the Honor Roll for the first 9 weeks at Southland Academy. An overall average of 90 in the […]

SGTC student and teacher weld broken statue in Perlis Park

A broken metal statue in Perlis Park was recently fixed by a South Georgia Technical College student, Jaskaran Pandher, and his instructor, Tom Mayo. Jaskaran Pandher started learning to weld […]

Game of the Week: Valdosta High takes home rivalry game victory in Colquitt County’s Hog Pen

COLQUITT COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Colquitt County and Valdosta High met in the Hog Pen Friday for a rivalry dating back more than a century. Colquitt County and Valdosta first faced off in 1913, making this rivalry the second-longest in Georgia. The Wildcats took home this rivalry game’s victory, ringing...

Thomas County Central (GA) QB Aidan McPherson named Super 25 Playmaker of the Week

Aidan McPherson was voted the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmaker of the Week. The Duke commit led Thomas County Central to a 43-3 win over Houston County. Thomas County Central's rise as one of the state of Georgia's premier high school football programs has been tied directly to the play of senior quarterback Aidan McPherson.

WEEK 9 of Locker Room Report: Schedules, scores, highlights & more

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — It’s week 9 of high school football, and several South Georgia teams are taking the field tonight!. Brooks County and Berrien is this week’s Game of the Week. McKenzie Blaze will have all-day coverage of the matchup!. For a complete list of games...

Okapilco Elementary teacher named October’s Mitchell EMCs A+ educator

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) — Anna Hartley, a fifth-grade teacher at Okapilco Elementary School, has been named October’s Mitchell MCs A+ educator. Hartley said her path to teaching began with encouragement from her father. She originally planned to become a veterinarian. “It was actually my dad. So when I...

Albany Middle students called to court in alleged THC gummies case

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Six months after an Albany Middle School student was hospitalized following an incident involving alleged THC gummies, several student witnesses were subpoenaed to juvenile court Wednesday as the case moved forward. One mother tells WALB she had no idea her daughter would become involved in...

Two Jerger Elementary employees no longer with Thomasville City Schools following investigation

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Two Jerger Elementary School employees are no longer employed with Thomasville City Schools (TCS) following an investigation that found they “did not meet the district’s professional standards,” according to the school district. In its statement released Friday, TCS did not identify the two...

Join OVERTIME to talk South Georgia ball with WALB Sports

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — With an action-packed week in SGA high school football, there is still so much to talk about in Locker Room Report Overtime. Join WALB Sports as they break down all the action. Wanna join in on the fun? Drop your team, leave your thoughts or...

GPB Sports Previews Valdosta-Colquitt County Rivalry with Both Head Coaches

VALDOSTA — GPB Sports previews Friday’s Valdosta-Colquitt County football rivalry with both head coaches on its latest podcast. ATLANTA, Ga. (October 13, 2026) Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Football Fridays in Georgia podcast heads to South Georgia this week as Valdosta and Colquitt County prepare for one of the state’s most established high school football rivalries.

Making sure no kid is left behind: Diabetes crash boxes help students at school

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) — Students with diabetes in the Colquitt County School District now have a little extra support to get them through their school day. With the help and support of the Moultrie Federated Guild, a local community service group, every school in the district receives what they call ‘Diabetes crash boxes.’

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Two Jerger Elementary employees no longer with Thomasville City Schools following investigation

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Two Jerger Elementary School employees are no longer employed with Thomasville City Schools (TCS) following an investigation that found they “did not meet the district’s professional standards,” according to the school district. In its statement released Friday, TCS did not identify the two...

Columbia County Music Teacher Honored as CMA Teacher of Excellence

Columbia County elementary school music teacher Melissa Blizzard of Georgia was honored Wednesday as a Country Music Association Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence. Blizzard teaches at Stevens Creek Elementary School in Martinez. The foundation picks 30 teachers from across the United States each year. The ceremony took place Oct. 7...