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Thomas University was ranked No. 1 on the 30 Top Hidden Gems Colleges in Georgia list by Online School Guide, a resource for online education. The ranking was based on small schools in Georgia with excellent academic reputations, the cost of attendance and the number of online offerings. Georgia has over 30 private colleges and universities including some of the nation’s top historically black institutions and some of the best private universities in the country.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Check out this video out of Madison County. The sheriff’s office there helping to corral what appears to be a small horse near the State Road 14 exit. The horse spent some time dangerously close to the highway before deputies were able to direct it...

Thomasville Police Department is back with its annual Junior Law Enforcement Academy and applications are now open.

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A Southwest Georgia city was recognized in the Georgia Main Street Program. Downtown Thomasville was named the Georgia Main Street of the Month. “We are so excited to be recognized for our vibrant, historic downtown,” the city said in a Facebook post.

Children ages three to six and their parents are welcome to attend. She said students will learn motor skills, hand eye coordination and literacy components through fun, hands-on activities.

A crash involving multiple cars on Interstate 10 in Leon County has altered travel flow on the interstate highway Friday morning.

Jun. 5—THOMASVILLE — After a decent season that saw the Lady Bulldogs soccer team finish 8-6-1 with a first round playoff exit, Thomasville High School has hired Lucas Kimmel as their new girls head soccer coach. Kimmel has spent the last couple of seasons as an assistant coach with the boys squad and was a member of the staff on the 2019 Bulldog team that won the 2A state title.

OCHLOCKNEE, Ga. (WALB) - A nationally recognized historic museum in Thomas County is undergoing extensive renovations to preserve its historic heritage. Pope’s Musem sits on over 1,600 acres of land. Now, the museum owners are completing phase two with the demolition of trees just as hurricane season is beginning, they hope that this can help preserve this nationally recognized museum.

THOMASVILLE — Pebble Hill Plantation is offering a series of special guided tours of the main house, Elisabeth Ireland Poe Gallery, the Kennel Cottage, and also of the historic grounds and outbuildings. These tours will allow guests to see Pebble Hill as they’ve never seen it before. Pebble...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - City Commissioner Jack Porter has joined dozens of residents at Lake Bradford Estates in raising concerns about conditions and costs at the mobile home park. Her office canvassed the community last week to reach out to residents. Porter said inhabitants should not have to live with...

We’re proud of our CCSD family’s dedicated teachers … and every week, you’ll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam.

It is very easy and unquestionable to understand why 1st Sgt. Terry Walker was chosen as the Jefferson County School's Unsung Hero Award recipient. This is a man who actively served our country in the U.S.Army for over 26 years. He then brought that knowledge and skill set to Jefferson County K-12 School.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Second Harvest of the Big Bend will be hosting two mobile food distributions tomorrow in Leon and Gadsden counties. In Leon County, it will be at Greater Mount Pleasant from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. And Gadsden County, it will be at Havana High School off...

Leon County Government has launched a summer programming for all ages, featuring performances, animal visits, reading challenges and more.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Thomas County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

Mitchell County's DK Grissom slides safely into home plate during Thursday night's game against Thomasville YMCA. Grissom reached on a double that he smacked between center and right field then stole third base and raced home on a wild pitch. This game for Grissom and the other Mitchell County All-Stars was a practice game as they prepared to play in the GRPA district tournament held in Adel this weekend. For more photos visit Albanyherald.com.

Leon County Government is urging residents to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on 1 June. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted that the season will be a near-normal one, with 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes expected.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has been backed by Leon County Judge John Cooper in a dispute about opioid epidemic settlements with the pharmaceutical industry. Rejecting arguments by public hospital districts and school boards, Cooper ruled that Moody had the authority to enter a series of settlements that overrode lawsuits pursued by the hospital districts and school boards.

GREENVILLE—Local dance studio, 5678 Dance, founded and ran by Cari Plessinger 13 years ago, is already planning its 2023-2024 dance season. The studio has just finished its spring recital, and is preparing to go Panama City, Florida for competition. Compliments have been rolling in on the amazing recital the...

Flash flooding is nothing new for certain streets in Thomasville. High water disrupts business and traffic and can lead to issues downstream.