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  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:45:59 GMT
    Thomasville Police Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting Sunday night. Employees told police a man left the store with a shopping cart full of items without paying. The employees
    Thomasville Police Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting Sunday night. Employees said the man pulled knife and began swing it at them. He then ran to a vehicle parked in the parking lot and attempted to leave however, but the car would not start, so he took off running.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:41:23 GMT
    The Georgia Lottery Commission says three South Georgia couples claimed a $250,000 dollar prize in the Mega Millions drawing.
    Three south Georgia couples have come forward to claim their share of a quarter-million dollar Mega Millions prize from the May 14 drawing.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:48:58 GMT
    Officers are investigating an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot at the Oasis Store at 1301 South Slappey Blvd. This is near the intersection of Centennial Avenue. WALB is on scene and will have more information
    Officers are investigating an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot at the Oasis Store at 1301 South Slappey Blvd.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:25:03 GMT
    Two men, one black and one white, burst into the Petro Store at the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 45 Sunday night, and attacked the clerk, stealing money. The victim told authorities that the
    Two men, one black and one white, burst into the Petro Store at the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 45 Sunday night, and attacked the clerk, stealing money.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:32:01 GMT
    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Lakeland. Saturday night around 9:00, 42-year-old Tim Blanton was shot at 196 North Highway 135. GBI agents are
    Saturday night around 9:00, 42-year-old Tim Blanton was shot at 196 North Highway 135. GBI agents are investigating two officers who were involved, a Lanier Co. Sheriff's deputy and a GSP trooper.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:16:35 GMT
    The Tift County Sheriff's investigators are still searching for clues to find a missing pregnant woman. Her mother is making a plea to find her daughter who hasn't been seen in more than two months. Diane
    The Tift County Sheriff's investigators are still searching for clues to find Crystal Hendrix. Her mother is making a plea to find her daughter who hasn't been seen in more than two months.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:54:19 GMT
    Information from the Georgia Lottery- ATLANTA – A Valdosta man has won a huge jackpot prize playing Fantasy 5. William Gilbert, 71, matched all five numbers from the May 16 Fantasy 5 drawing, winning
    William Gilbert, 71, matched all five numbers from the May 16 Fantasy 5 drawing, winning the 484,201 jackpot prize. Barretts, 6685 Bemiss Road in Valdosta, sold the Quik Pik ticket.

  • May 18, 2013 08:39 PM 2013-05-20 10:18:43 GMT
    A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother in the shoulder Saturday afternoon, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The injury is not life-threatening. The accident
    Investigators said a 12-year-old boy faces charges after accidentally shooting his 8-year-old brother Saturday. The injury is not considered life-threatening.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
    The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep life
    The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:03:02 GMT
    A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. Authorities

    A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.

  • Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
    The godfather of a New York college student accidentally killed by a police bullet says the officer should have negotiated instead of firing as an armed intruder held the young woman hostage.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:33:20 GMT
    The Supreme Court says it will take a case that will consider the legality of offering prayers at government meetings. Throughout the nation's history, many governmental bodies open their business with
    The Supreme Court says it will take a case that will consider the legality of offering prayers at government meetings. Throughout the nation's history, many governmental bodies open their business with

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:51 GMT
    An Ocilla murder case, nearly four decades old, is getting new attention from investigators. Ocilla Police Department detectives say they have some new leads that could help identify the killer of a
    An Ocilla murder case, nearly four decades old, is getting new attention from investigators. Ocilla Police Department detectives say they have some new leads that could help identify the killer of a 7-year-old girl.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:04:07 GMT
    A Terrell County Sheriff's Deputy resigned after an internal investigation into a high speed chase that ended with a crash in Albany. Sheriff John Bowens says one of his deputies chased a motorcyclist
    A Terrell County Sheriff's Deputy resigned after an internal investigation into a high speed chase that ended with a crash in Albany.

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:44:14 GMT
    Investigators are trying to find some clues as to who took nearly two dozen cell phones from a Mitchell County School. Pictures of the Baconton Community Charter School file room show where students cell
    Investigators are trying to find some clues as to who took nearly two dozen cell phones from a Mitchell County School.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:40 GMT
    A Valdosta woman who says her son stabbed, beat, and tazed her Thursday morning is speaking out only to WALB. She believes her son, who is a Navy veteran, suffers from PTSD after deploying multiple times

    A Valdosta woman who says her son stabbed, beat, and tazed her yesterday is speaking out only to WALB. She believes her son, who is a Navy veteran, suffers from PTSD after deploying multiple times overseas.