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Georgia Forestry Commission stresses importance of burn permits during extreme drought
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (320+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As most of South Georgia remains under severe drought conditions, the Georgia Forestry Commission wants to remind landowners about the importance of obtaining burn permits prior to setting controlled burns. "As most everybody's aware of it, we…...
Georgia 2050 plan warns of population decline in rural South Georgia
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (488+ words) TERRELL COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) " Georgia's population is expected to grow by more than 2.5 million people by 2050, but experts say many rural areas, including parts of South Georgia, could see their numbers fall. According to the Georgia Chamber's "Georgia 2050" plan, at…...
Georgia man guilty of 69 counts in dog fighting case
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) Sale City, Ga. (WALB) - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted earlier this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs. Dun Bradford, of Sale City, Georgia, was found…...
SAFETY ALERT: Local pediatrician weighs in as Georgia families battle flu, RSV
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Across the country, rates of influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rising. For many parents, it can be hard to know when a runny nose is just a cold or something more serious. According to…...
Locker Room Report Week 8: See which South Georgia high school teams are hitting the gridiron tonight
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (131+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It is week eight of high school football, and several South Georgia teams are set to take the field! Valdosta vs. Colquitt County is this week's Game of the Week. Make sure to tune into Your Hometown…...
Locker Room Report Week 1: See which South Georgia high school teams are hitting the gridiron tonight
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) The Locker Room Report starts at 11 p.m., but there will be sports coverage on WALB News 10 throughout the day. In the meantime, we encourage you WALB's livestream. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - High school football is back, and several South Georgia teams are…...
This Day in History: August 5, 2024, Georgia prepares for Hurricane Debby
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (115+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On August 5, 2024, Governor Brian Kemp requested a federal emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Debby. The declaration was issued, so Georgia got direct help from the federal ... ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On August 5, 2024, Governor Brian Kemp requested a federal…...
Heat advisory remains in effect for most of South Georgia
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (90+ words) SOUTH GEORGIA (WALB)The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat watch and a heat advisory for most of South Georgia on Sunday, July 27. According to NWS, heat index values for most counties in South Georgia are expected…...
New 2025-2026 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. GEORGIA, (WALB) - There are some major changes coming for Georgia hunters and anglers. The new laws for outdoor enthusiasts can…...
South Ga. banker only honoree from Georgia in Independent Banker’s 2025 40 under 40 list
9+ mon, 11+ hour ago (140+ words) Colony Bank announced on Monday that Derek Shelnutt is the only Georgia banker awarded Independent Banker magazine's 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders of 2025. South Ga. banker only honoree from Georgia in Independent Banker's 2025 40 under 40 list New housing development for Hurricane Helene…...