Riley Armant
Today in Georgia Anchor
Albany, Ga.

Riley Armant is a native of Augusta. She received her bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University and her master's degree from the University of Georgia. Some of her hobbies include watching anime, listening to music and spending time with her dog. She also enjoys trying new restaurants and dancing. She interned at WBJF News Channel 6 in Augusta, which is also where she found her roots in journalism. Two women that inspired her to pursue this career are Deaiddra Griffin and Jovita Moore.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
At least 100 people showed up for this tour to address the problems that the east and south sides of Albany face.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Riley Armant and Ty Grant
WALB News 10′s Riley Armant brings us one mother and daughter’s experience with RSV.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:04 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Wonderfully Made's grand opening will be happening soon, but you can still come and get coffee Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are in the Pharmhouse Pharmacy off Highway 82 in Lee County.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Medical Cannabis is now being made available in Southwest Georgia. Trulieve in Adel welcomed their first customer who lives with chronic pain.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant and WALB News Team
Neighbors described hearing something like a bomb go off and the next thing neighbors saw was the trailer on fire, according to Corner Fowler.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
“Hoteling” happens when a foster care organization is unable to accommodate a child due to things like lack of space, care or even resources.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Riley Armant
WALB News 10′s Riley Armant reports on the challenges and opportunities on that side of the flint river.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
WALB News 10's Riley Armant was out talking to people in the buzzing crowd at the Georgia National Fair about their favorite fair foods and fair rides.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Once the season ramps up, the league and Flint River Entertainment Complex are expecting this to positively impact the economy in Albany.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
WALB News 10′s Riley Armant tells us about Sheriff Rodgers, and the impact he had on Wilcox families.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
People in Albany held a reenactment to honor the 1963 March on Washington.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
In this WALB News Now segment, Dr. Samara Sterling talks about what the event will include, as well as the importance of lifestyle medicine.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
|By Riley Armant
This landscape that used to be Grand Park Golf Course will be transformed into South Georgia’s very first entertainment complex, complete with a skating rink.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant and WALB News Team
Scammers are sending emails to people, requesting money and claiming to be law enforcement.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team and Riley Armant
The child spotted the fire under his bed.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Approximately $3.6 million will be used to bring 3.8 miles of sidewalks to the east side of Albany. The project is estimated to take about two years to complete.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The month of May is recognized as mental health awareness month, its also a time where students can be stressed with finals and college applications.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The 35 students that signed on Thursday are either going straight into the workforce or studying for their technical careers.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The Okefenokee Swamp is now on the endangered waterways list.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
With a few restaurants closing around Albany recently, one restaurant owner says it takes more than good food to have a successful restaurant in the Good Life City.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Seth Feiner and Riley Armant
The hangout spot and culture center has been been a Good Life City staple since 1981.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 2:45 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
King’s visit during the Albany Civil Rights movement brought it to national attention. Two Albany Civil Rights pillars in Albany said King’s death saddened and angered them.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Whether you’re using it to grow crops or having a glass of water to drink, water has many different uses. This is why Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful leaders said it’s important to keep it clean.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
With CMS not offering coverage for the medication, there could be fatal consequences for seniors across the nation.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
She now has a permanent plate in her ankle along with four screws.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team and Riley Armant
In the video that WALB News is working to obtain, multiple students can be seen hitting each other and tearing clothing off of one student. Multiple students are seen watching the encounter.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Many people know Jimmy Carter as a humanitarian and a true southern man of God. He stood up for peace at all costs.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Black Greek letter organizations, commonly known as the Divine Nine, helped create and advance Black History Month
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Black greek letter organizations are an integral part of Black history and were crucial to the advancement of African-Americans.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:53 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
This initiative is something that the commission is making a priority for 2023.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
The Ray Charles Plaza was built in 2007 and has since been an attraction for everyone who comes to the Good Life City.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:08 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
The future of downtown Albany has been an ongoing discussion for decades. WALB spoke to a few people who talked about their experiences and what they would want down in the Good Life City.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:51 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
The City of Albany received $6 million to rehabilitate a portion of the city’s sewer system. City leaders said that portion has been failing for the last 10 years.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Many are calling it “COVID backlog.” Representing the cases that were filed but went unaddressed because of the pandemic in Dougherty County. Now those cases are being brought back to court, hopefully bringing justice to those who were affected.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Albany City commissioners say the newest ward map made noticeable changes for one district. This map has adjusted to the population loss from the previous census.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Albany police say this type of theft has become a big problem with the number of vacant buildings in the area.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Losing your hair has become synonymous with being diagnosed with cancer and in turn, can take a huge toll on a person’s mental health.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Willa Menafee taught her first weekend class and said all of her students for the class showed up.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 1:46 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
We all want our pets to be as healthy as possible, that being said, before you board your fur baby, you may want to be aware of dog flu.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:57 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Oswalt’s in Albany doesn’t want you to forget about your neighborhood vendors while you’re celebrating the Dawgs’ big win
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:50 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Narcan is an opioid overdose treatment that can save a person’s life. Currently the need for the medication has increased in Albany.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Strive to Thrive held the breakfast ceremony at Albany Technical College.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:02 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
Tuesday morning, WALB had the pleasure of hosting some of our younger viewers right here at the station.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 2:50 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
The goal is to increase walkability to downtown for students at Albany State’s east campus.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
South Georgia will be gaining new resources for victims of domestic abuse and violence. The founder of Outreach Angels is working to let victims know they’re not alone.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 3:22 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
With the temperatures dropping, everyone is ready to get cozy with space heaters, like this one. But operating one safely is something the Albany Fire Department wants everyone to know how to do.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:07 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
A new space at Albany Technical College will give addiction and substance abuse counseling students hands-on experience to take outside of the classroom's four walls.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Riley Armant
From the race between Stacey Abrams and newly re-elected Governor Brian Kemp to the undecided battle between Incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock. This year’s midterm elections held some of the most important races to watch. These races pushed many in Georgia to get out and vote.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The Albany Fire Department wants to remind everyone that Sunday for daylight saving time is one of the two times you need to replace the battery in your smoke alarm system.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Two political candidates in Albany are vying to be the next District 153 representative in the Georgia House of Representatives: Democrat David Sampson and Republican Tracy Taylor.