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TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Tifton announced on Facebook that Fulwood Park will be closed due to storm damage. The closure includes the playgrounds, bathrooms and shelters. The park is closed until at least Monday, Oct. 14. On Oct. 14, the condition of the park will be evaluated...

TIFTON, Ga. – With a focus on nourishment and care, the Tift County School System is ensuring that no family goes without. The Tift County School Nutrition Program, in collaboration with school staff and the local community, has come together to provide hot lunch and breakfast meals for students to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals amid the disruption of Hurricane Helene.

OCILLA, Ga. (WALB) - Like many other cities across South Georgia, residents in the city of Ocilla are trying to return to some sense of normalcy following Hurricane Helene. “We need help. We need more people to come and donate, and we need financial help. Some whose houses were damaged don’t have the finances,” Lillian Cole, a citizen of Ocilla, said. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. Thank you to the mayor— he’s done a magnificent job pulling everyone together. I’ve seen unity like never before.”

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A South Georgia city has lost its ability to write speeding tickets for nearly six months after a state investigation uncovered it altered tickets to hide how much the city collected from citations. According to a letter by the commissioner of the Georgia Department...

Cindy Cole, 62, was in bed when she heard a voice telling her to get up and go to a different part of the house. Minutes later, a tree crashed through the wall and landed on her bed

Neighbors in Berrien County have gotten together at the Berrien Elementary School in Nashville, Georgia this week to distribute supplies to neighbors in need with the help of the National Guard.

Cook County EMA wants to remind residents to be careful when traveling because there are still down trees and power lines.

MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt county students are stepping into a brighter future with Teen Maze. C.A. Gray Junior High School recently hosted the Teen Maze, an interactive, life-size simulation designed to help students navigate real-life challenges. “What I like about the teen maze is the different parts. It tells...

TIFTON — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences has announced a significant update for prospective nursing students with the rollout of the ”Ahead of the Herd” Guaranteed Acceptance program. "Our goal is to provide the best educational opportunities for our students, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of the health industry,” Jeffrey Ross, ...

ADEL, Ga. – And staying in Adel, we’re following up on a story we first shared with you a few weeks ago. Adel’s Animal Control has successfully emptied its shelters with help from a rescue group. Best Friends Rescue is transporting all the dogs from animal control...

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - The Packers and the Vikings will meet for the 49th time in program history at the Hawg Pen Friday night. A season ago the Packers held an eight point lead heading into the fourth quarter. It all came down to who had the most juice. In the end it was Colquitt. This year the Vikings enter region play with a lot more confidence and an unblemished record.

NASHVILLE, Ga. – Moving over to Berrien county, the City of Nashville hosted a meeting covering FEMA assistance to residents still recovering from Hurricane Helene. We spoke to Lisa Smart with the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce about where people can find this aid. “So, yeah, we’re on day...

ADEL, Ga. – Cook county leadership is providing an update as they continue their recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Cook County EMA Director Johnny West gave us an update on where the county stood with restoring power. “Right now, we’re showing about 60% of the county, between 55 and...

Team members at SGMC Health Main working during Hurricane Helene. Less than one week since Hurricane Helene devastated South Georgia, SGMC Health remains steadfast in its mission to provide healthcare services to the community and region. Despite the storm knocking out power, air conditioning, computers, and internet across the state, SGMC Health’s emergency departments at the Main, Smith Northview, Lanier, and Berrien campuses remained open, meeting an unprecedented surge in patients seeking care.