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4 Southwest Georgia cities highlighted as “Best Small Towns in Georgia for a Quaint Escape”
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Four cities in Southwest Georgia were listed in a Southern Living article titled “28 Best Small Towns In Georgia For A Quaint Escape.”. Americus was ranked first, Moultrie was ranked 18th, Thomasville was ranked 23rd, and Tifton was ranked 24th. The city of Moultrie posted...
Summer-like until a strong cold front arrives
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Monday’s isolated showers and storms brought brief cooling to a few early evening. Monday’s highs topped the upper 80s low 90s for an early taste of summer. For some isolated showers and storms brought brief cooling late afternoon. Tonight mild upper 60s with areas of dense fog in the morning. It’ll remain unseasonably warm and mostly dry until a strong cold front arrives later in the the week.
New local bakery opens in Albany Mall
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The owner of a new store called Queen Treats say they’re confident they’ll find success in the Albany Mall. Tatrishea Knighton could have opened up shop anywhere however she chose to open up in the Albany Mall for two reasons. Because this is home, and for her mom.
Lady Knights introduce new head basketball coach
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - There’s a new leader in town for the Deerfield-Windsor Knights girls basketball team. After back to back state championships big changes are in store. Wednesday, Brad Piazza was introduced to parents as the leader of the Lady Knights. It’ll be a tall task for the six-time GISA coach of the year. The message today was patience.
Derailed train in Dawson is up and moving, all roads clear
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - A train in Dawson that derailed on Tuesday, is now back on the track and moving. Officials say all roads are clear and open. The train was left derailed overnight, the equipment needed was not available. According to Dawson Fire Chief Rusty Hunter, a crane arrived...
Skeptics are becoming true believers in DeSoto
DeSOTO -- The right pieces have fallen into place for this tiny community some 35 miles north of Albany, pieces that most in the community never would have imagined. It started with a collaboration between former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams; Rewiring America, a nonprofit whose goal is to help homes, businesses and communities go electric, to reduce the emissions that cause climate change, but also to lower people's monthly bills and improve the health and comfort of their homes, and Georgia Power. Abrams and Rewiring America decided to move forward with a pilot program that would bring needed appliance upgrades to homes in poor neighborhoods, upgrades that would be life-changing for recipients and help improve the environment, one home at a time.
Mothers Against Murders and Suicide (MAMAS) group unites grieving mothers amidst tragedy, striving for change
ALBANY, Ga. – A new Albany group is bringing mothers together… One in which they’re united by tragedy and striving for change. The group in question is called Mothers Against Murders and Suicide (MAMAS) and has gotten the ball rolling thanks to Assistant Attorney General, Michael Tabarrok as he’s seen the long term impact these tragedies have had on mothers…
Legal experts on possibility of death penalty in Little Caesars shooting
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, May 7, family and friends are gathered at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany to remember 48-year-old Joey Dorminey who was killed on the job in Lee County. Seeking the death penalty is a very lengthy litigation, Attorney Chris Cohilas explains it as being very...
Two Terrell County Greenwave sign to play at the next level
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - As the spring sports season comes to an end, a number of student-athletes are putting pen to paper to continue their dream of playing collegiate sports. In Dawson two Terrell County Greenwave put their names on the dotted line. Chavius Jones will be taking his talents to Bluffton University in Ohio.
Dougherty County Health Alert: Gas Stoves Linked to Asthma in Children and Early Deaths. Doctor Explains
In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouNew research reveals that households with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).What This Means for Your Health"Exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a pollutant released by gas and propane stoves, has been linked to an increased risk of childhood asthma and impaired lung development in children. " Dr. Adriana Davis, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About Indoor Air Pollution and Your Lung Health in Dougherty County, GeorgiaKnow...
Dothan man dead in Blakely shooting
BLAKELY, Ga. (WTVY) - A Dothan man is dead after being shot in Blakely Saturday. Blakely police officers found Escondarious Pinkney, 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after responding to a report of gunfire between North Main Street and North Avenue. Pinkney was transported to Early Memorial Hospital where he...
A+ Educator: Angela Battle
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Every month, WALB News 10 spotlights a South Georgia teacher who performs well beyond the job description. We call this our A+ Educator of the Month. WALB News 10 was there for the surprise award for a teacher right here in the Good Life City at Monroe High School.
Missie Mendoza new general manager of Bishop Clean Care
LEESBURG -- Missie Mendoza, a long-serving member of the Bishop Clean Care team, was recently promoted to general manger after nearly 30 years of service with the company. “The success of a small business comes down to the commitment of an entire team, yet often the achievements of the team can be summed up in one or two individuals who have built the foundation,” Bishop Clean Care President Jud Savelle said in a news release. “For Bishop Clean Care, Missie Mendoza has been one of our cornerstones for almost three decades. Having worked multiple roles across the organization, touching all employees in every division, Missie has influenced everything we do and how our customers view us. We are a thriving organization because of her.”
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