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Hot with isolated showers and storms for the Memorial Day weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A tranquil but cloudy start to Friday. Temperatures for the day will climb into the warm upper 80s and low 90s with little chance for rainfall expected for the day. Partly cloudy skies are the name of the game for most of the day and into the night. A few areas of fog can’t be ruled out as lows fall into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Deerfield-Windsor graduates honored after tragic fatal crash
ALBANY, Ga. – One Albany school is paying their respects to two students following a terrible accident. An Albany school is mourning following an accident that’s left one student dead and another in the hospital fighting for his life. Students David Mullins and Vansh Patel were involved in...
Golden Rams advance to finals at NCAA championships
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Golden Rams Track team showed out in day one of the NCAA championships on Thursday. The 4x100 relay team advanced to the finals after finishing 3rd in their heat. Jayvon Hutchison, Kibren Moore, Jordan Smith, and Ed Gilbert came in at 40.03. In the individual...
Record Memorial Day travel numbers predicted, officials push traffic safety
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Over 1 million Georgians are driving to their Memorial Day holiday weekend destinations to kick off their summer vacation. “We all are going to the beach, and I ain’t got to go back to work until Tuesday,” traveler Eren Jas said. While some are...
State champions sign letter of intent to stay teammates at the college level
CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - Signings continued Thursday across South Georgia, teammates in Camilla get the rare opportunity to continue their bond at the next level. Jarquavian Williams and Dontavius Johnson will both be furthering their academic and athletic journey at Voorhees University. “I chose Voorhees because my homeboy, my friend...
Fishing's all about utilizing what you have on hand
ALBANY ‒ With the number of fishing rodeos on the SOWEGA Outdoor calendar over the next few months, the breaking news stories earlier this week highlighting allegations of cheating at the Walker County Lake Catfish Tournament are timely. One competitor, with whom reporters with the Cullman Daily News spoke,...
Grady Co. school closes its doors, concerned parents speak out
CAIRO, Ga. (WALB) - The Grady County School District announced in March 2024 that they would be closing the doors to Northside Elementary School permanently to save the district nearly $4 million. Parents that WALB spoke with say it’s great to save the district money but to displace their children...
Crisp County chief magistrate race headed for June runoff
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The chief magistrate race in Crisp County is now declared a tie. A runoff election will be held on June 18, 2024 across the county. Residents in the area can participate in advanced voting from June 10th to June 14th. The race between George Holmes and...
Colquitt County High School’s Work Based Learning (WBL) Program students earn over a million dollars
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt County High School students make a significant stride in their Work Based Learning *WBL) program, adding a significant amount of revenue to the local business community. Every year hundreds of Colquitt County High School students earn high school credit through the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program...
SRTC Recognizes Dean’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term
THOMASVILLE, GA (05/13/2024)– Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term, which ended May 1. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, students must meet two […] The post SRTC Recognizes Dean’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Georgia DNR encourages safety on waterways ahead of Memorial Day weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia’s Department of Natural (DNR) Resources expects thousands of boaters to be on the water this Memorial Day weekend. If you are planning a boat trip on one of Georgia’s many lakes or streams this summer you’ll definitely need a life vest. It can save your life if you fall off a boat, but there are several other safety items you’ll need to be legal on Georgia waters.
Wildcats send three more to college level
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s been the year of signees in Titletown. This school year nearly 30 Valdosta High School athletes earn scholarships to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Just days before graduation three more Wildcats finalized their next steps. Girls head basketball coach...
Dougherty Co. leaders say revised ordinances will tackle blighted properties
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While blighted properties continue to plague the city of Albany, out in the county neighbors are dealing with overgrown vegetation and unmanaged properties. Victor Edwards, Dougherty County Commissioner, said there are roughly 1,000 blighted homes scattered throughout several districts that neighbors are forced to live next...
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