Mike Adzima

Multimedia Journalist

Albany, Ga.

Mike joined WALB in September 2020 as a multimedia journalist covering news and also filling in on sports. Mike was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Plymouth, Michigan outside of Detroit. In May 2020, he graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast & digital journalism. Mike’s love for broadcasting began during his freshman year of high school when he joined the staff of a student-run radio station. There, Mike got to report local news as well as do play-by-play for high school sports. In college, he made the transition to TV and continued working as a news reporter and sports anchor. Mike is looking forward to exploring Albany and southwest Georgia since he has never lived this far South before. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, especially his hometown teams from Detroit, watching movies, reading books, and traveling.

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Despite a smaller venue due to the pandemic, the Albany Museum of Art's Chalk Fest kickoff...

Albany Museum of Art wraps up ‘Chalk Fest’ kickoff weekend

Updated: Nov. 8, 2020 at 7:58 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

Despite a smaller venue due to the pandemic, the Albany Museum of Art's Chalk Fest kickoff weekend still saw tremendous support from the community.

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Casual and competitive gamers gathered at The Cool Place in Albany Saturday to support a good...

The Cool Place partners with Phoebe Foundation for ‘Extra Life’ event

Updated: Nov. 8, 2020 at 11:07 AM EST

By Mike Adzima

Passionate gamers looking for competition and casual players just looking to kick back, can agree that playing the games they love to support a good cause isn't a bad way to spend their weekend.

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In Albany people gathered to recognized Joe Biden being named President-elect of the United...

Albany leaders react to presidential election results

Updated: Nov. 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

In Albany, people gathered to recognize Joe Biden for being named President-elect of the United States.

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The Albany Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Chalk Fest this weekend.

Albany Museum of Art kicks off annual Chalk Fest

Updated: Nov. 7, 2020 at 8:46 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

The Albany Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Chalk Fest this weekend.

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Philema Animal Hospital in Leesburg is hosting an Adoption Day on Saturday.

Philema Animal Hospital to host 'Adoption Day’ Saturday

Updated: Nov. 6, 2020 at 8:14 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

Philema Animal Hospital in Leesburg is hosting "Adoption Day" on Saturday.

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First judge of Georgia’s Statewide Business Court visits Albany

Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 7:25 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

The first judge of Georgia's new Statewide Business Court spoke in Albany on Thursday.

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Terrell County Sheriff John Bowens said his duty is to serve everyone in Terrell County...

Terrell Co. Sheriff reacts to re-election

Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 7:16 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

Terrell County Sheriff John Bowens has served the community for nearly three decades and won re-election on Tuesday.

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The races for Dawson City Council Wards 1 and 3 were decided by a recount on Thursday after...

Close races in Terrell Co. decided by recounts

Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 7:12 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

A couple of close races for Dawson City Council seats were decided by a recount on Thursday.

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All polls in Terrell County opened on time Tuesday morning without long lines or wait times.

Large early voting numbers leads to smooth Election Day in Terrell Co.

Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 1:38 AM EST

By Mike Adzima

Large numbers of early and absentee voting made Election Day run smoothly in Terrell Co.

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An Ocilla man is searching for answers after finding his horse dead from what appeared to be a...

Horse found dead after apparent shooting in Ocilla

Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 7:43 PM EST

By Mike Adzima

An Ocilla man is searching for answers after he says his horse was shot and killed outside of his barn on Thursday.

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Chehaw hosted Boo at the Zoo on Satuday.

Chehaw hosts ‘Boo at the Zoo’

Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 8:43 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Chehaw Park and Zoo hosted Boo at the Zoo on Saturday.

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Motorcycle riders and other vehicles began their caravan in Albany and rode throughout...

Riders caravan through Southwest Georgia to encourage voting

Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 8:41 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Motorcylce riders and other vehicles joined a caravan through Southwest Georgia on Saturday encouraging people to vote.

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Mitchell Co. Toys for Tots and the Camilla Fire Dept. partnered for the "Stuff the Fire Truck"...

Mitchell Co. Toys For Tots and Camilla Fire Dept. hold ‘Stuff the Fire Truck’ toy drive

Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 8:38 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Mitchell Co. Toys For Tots holds "Stuff the Fire Truck" toy drive.

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The staff Coffee Regional Medical Center have been encouraged by the community during the...

Coffee Regional Medical Center sees positive feedback from community during pandemic

Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 6:18 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Like countless hospitals across the nation, Coffee Regional Medical Center has dealt with adversity this year due to the pandemic, however the staff are determined to always look on the bright side.

Community Tour

House of Magnolia opened in downtown Douglas in May.

Douglas entrepreneur opens store during pandemic

Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

2020 has been a difficult year for small business. But that didn’t stop one woman here in Douglas from pursuing her dreams as an entrepreneur.

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WALB partnered with Cordele's Blackshear Veterinary Hospital to collect food for animals in need.

WALB participates in Howl-O-Ween Pet Food Drive

Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 7:07 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

WALB partnered with the Blackshear Veterinary Hospital in Cordele Wednesday to help feed pets in need

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Sylvester held its 8th annual "Pink Out" Day on Wednesday.

Sylvester holds 8th annual ‘Pink Out Day’

Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 7:01 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Sylvester held its 8th annual "Pink Out Day" on Wednesday.

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The Jones Chapel AME Church in Sylvester handed out food boxes Wednesday to help those in need.

Sylvester church distributes food boxes for those in need

Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 6:50 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

The Jones Chapel AME Church in Sylvester distributed food boxes for those in need on Wednesday afternoon.

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Hundreds gathered in Pelham Saturday evening for the 2nd Congressional District Republican...

Crowds gather in Pelham for MAGA event

Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 7:30 AM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Crowds gathered in Pelham Saturday evening for a MAGA event.

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Albany-based organization The "X" For Boys hosted a workshop teaching how to change oil and...

The “X” For Boys hosts oil and brake changing workshop

Updated: Oct. 25, 2020 at 6:41 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Albany-based organization The "X" For Boys hosted a workshop on Sunday to help young men learn some valuable skills.

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Phoebe hosted a Drug Take Back event on Saturday as a part of the DEA's National Prescription...

Phoebe hosts prescription drug take back event

Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 8:02 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Phoebe participated in Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

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A new memorial was unveiled Thursday to honor the five people who died during a tornado in...

Memorial honoring Jan. 2017 tornado victims unveiled at Radium Springs

Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 7:17 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

A new memorial was unveiled Thursday at Radium Springs to honor the five who died during a tornado in January 2017.

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The Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert closed its doors on Thursday.

Cuthbert hospital closes after over 70 years of service

Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 7:15 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center has been serving Randolph County since 1947. The doors closed on Thursday.

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The Sylvester Worth County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting donations for their annual...

Sylvester-Worth Co. Chamber of Commerce accepting donations for Christmas Clearing House

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 6:42 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

the Sylvester Worth County Chamber of commerce is now accepting donations for their annual Christmas Clearing House

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The Lee County School System is hosting a job fair next week.

Lee County schools to host job fair

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 6:36 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Lee County Schools will be holding a job fair next week to fill quite a few positions, including bus drivers.

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Called to Care is a Tifton-based non-profit providing resources and information about foster...

Tifton nonprofit hosts virtual information sessions on foster care

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT

By Mike Adzima

Since 2013, Called to Care has been working in Tift County and throughout Southwest Georgia to help provide resources and information for foster parents or those who are thinking of becoming them.

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