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|By Jim Wallace
The organization has a substance abuse facility in Valdosta that serves women with substance abuse and their children.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
A pregnant Tifton woman is recovering after she was attacked by a rabid fox. Her dog died as a result of the attack.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
Some of Valdosta’s art community and organizations are being affected by the private sale of a popular stage and multipurpose venue.
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Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The Lee County Dive Team recovered the man's body.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:51 PM EDT
|By Bridget Spencer and Brittany Ford
It was a story that made national headlines back in 2013 and today, the mystery surrounding his death continues.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The free admission weekend will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Ty Grant and WALB News Team
The investigation revealed that a minor was a victim of human trafficking for labor servitude.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened a in Cook County to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors from Cook
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Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
The death happened in April.
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Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
Residents affected by Hurricane Idalia can begin to see recovery efforts from the federal government.
Radar and Lightning
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Seth Feiner and Ashanti Isaac
Authorities from several states were involved in the investigation.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The kindness of a Bainbridge family-owned business is making its rounds across social media in a viral video and was recently on the Today Show.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
|By Ty Grant and Lorenza Medley
The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau would like the public’s assistance with locating Jameon Demond Gaskin and Sophia Kendrick.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
Miller resigned from the school system earlier this week and does have an attorney.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Ashanti Isaac
Over 60 competitors from across the globe are competing for a chance at the Wakeboard Championship right here in Lowndes County.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Ty Grant
Investigation into two gopher tortoises that were killed in Irwin County.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Lorenza Medley and Lenah Allen
The suspect is not in custody at this time.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Police say they believe the suspect is currently in the Pensacola area.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Lorenza Medley
He was wanted on several charges including two felonies.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
|By Seth Feiner and WALB News Team
Few details are currently known as law enforcement and other personnel are on the scene now.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Taite
The deadline to apply for USDA funding is Oct. 31, 2023.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Seth Feiner
“What is disturbing is the frequency and the amount of rounds that were expended during both of these shootings," the Moultrie police chief said.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Ty Grant
Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock and Rep. Bishop on upgrading Fire Safety programs area across Middle and Southwest Georgia
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Ty Grant
Drug trafficking organization bust in Lowndes County leads to the arrest of two men
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
|By Heidi Paxson
As for what comes next, three public hearings will take place next week in regard to the millage rate increase.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Lifsey and Abby Kousouris
Governor Brian Kemp is declaring a state of emergency due to the 40-year-high inflation.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
The filing deadline for physical property damage applications is November 6th, 2023. And economic injury applications are due June 7th, 2024.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
Hahira Middle School eighth grade students wrote over 100 letters thanking first responders for their dedication following Hurricane Idalia.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Ty Grant and WALB News Team
A wanted fugitive has been arrested in Lowndes County.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT
|By WTVY Staff
Dothan Police have identified a suspect they believe to be responsible for the murder of Sincere Tyson in 2021.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Brianna Shaw
The lives of fallen first responders were remembered with a 9/11 memorial stair climb.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
|By Brianna Shaw
In a span of two weeks, two children in Tallahassee and one in Valdosta have been killed due to accidental shootings.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 8:26 PM EDT
|By WCTV Staff
Murphey joined Eyewitness News four years ago as a multimedia journalist. Since then, he has become an integral member of the newsroom and community, anchoring thousands of newscasts, telling hundreds of meaningful stories across the region and volunteering with local youth.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
This year, South Georgia is commemorating those who lost their lives and risked their lives that day.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Fallon Howard
Authorities said that on Sunday, they were able to get through half of the neighborhoods left to complete.
Bainbridge Public Safety awarded over $200,000 grant to replace vital equipment used by firefighters
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The current SCBA equipment has reached its 15 years of service life and is recommended for replacement.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 11:48 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
25 Georgia counties are now eligible for disaster assistance.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Karli Barnett
COVID vaccines may become an annual shot similar to the flu, says an infectious disease expert at Emory.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Chasity Maynard
Here is our guide to applying for support.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The full scope of damage done by Hurricane Idalia is being determined, so more counties and assistance may be offered in the future.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:32 AM EDT
|By Don Shipman
The researchers noticed a big difference in the way older people in Georgia pronounced vowels in words like “prize” and “face.” The team found that older Georgians pronounced the word “prize” as prahz and “face” as fuh-eece, but the youngest speakers use prah-eez and fayce.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
Georgia Power was one of the most impacted companies following Hurricane Idalia, with 100% of its service area impacted in Valdosta.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
More relief organizations are providing disaster assistance to South Georgians impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
The Johnsons say they will take this fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Chasity Maynard
We will continue to update this page with more resources.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Lorenza Medley
The game will be on Friday, Sept. 8.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Alexandra Parker
14 of the 21 deaths occurred in the Atlanta area.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By WCTV Staff
They have been married for 41 years!
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
|By Brittanye Blake
Nonprofits provide relief following Hurricane Idalia, with the support of Greater Valdosta United Way.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team and Mackenzie Petrie
A manhunt for the suspect lasted for five days.