It’s a prom night like no other centered around celebrating kings and queens in our community. It’s all part of Night to Shine, a worldwide event honoring individuals with special needs. WALB News ...

Sean Xavier Ross was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, five counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime, in connection with the death of Brendan Burns.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says the two inmates and another person were found inside an abandoned residence on 1st Montgomery St in Americus.

GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - According to a Facebook post from the Grady County Sheriff’s Office, Firefighters responded quickly to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Bold Springs Road, where crews ...

Federal prosecutors have indicted former City Clerk Fincher on multiple counts of financial misconduct, marking a major ...

Kennedy Larkin, founder of Labor of Love Initiative and Ms. Albany, said the organization has partnered with local domestic violence shelters and centers in the Albany and Columbus communities, ...

City officials in Pearson say a recent wastewater compliance issue will not harm anyone, and residents should not be alarmed.

Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced over $67 million for drinking water improvements across Georgia. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Albany-Dougherty is rolling out the red carpet for new businesses, with hundreds of acres ready for development.

AMERICUS, Ga (WALB) — An electrical fire has destroyed a downtown Americus craft store, displacing a small business owner and ...

A Tifton native is working to make sure local Black history is not forgotten, using archives, research, and storytelling to highlight contributions she says have long gone overlooked.

The family of Willie Andrew Willis Jr. is still searching for answers one year after he suffered catastrophic injuries and died while incarcerated at Calhoun State Prison. Willis told his family he ...