Riley Armant
Today in Georgia Anchor
Albany, Ga.
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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: 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.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 1:07 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The contest serves to not only raise awareness about the disease but to encourage women to schedule their regular mammograms.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Lee County residents can now look forward to a smoother drive on their commute.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Businesses in Lee County will not only gain increased water access from this project, but some, like Woodgrain Mill Company, will actually be better able to serve their employees when it comes to safe conditions.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The polls opened at about 9 a.m. Monday morning in Dougherty County. Some voters said the process was smooth, while others left the line to cast their ballot.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
With election season coming up, Dougherty County is making sure that the polls are ready for you. Part of that is making sure that poll workers are properly trained.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 2:56 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Early detection is one of the themes for Breast cancer awareness month. Dougherty County Commissioners did their part to educate the community by hosting a panel this morning.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The city and county are working together to begin the process of repurposing the armory property on Jefferson Street.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and Unity is this year’s theme for National Bullying Prevention Month. Dougherty County School System wants parent’s and students to know that tackling bullying is one of their priorities.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The next time someone reaches out to pick up your baby or kiss their cheek, you may want to politely tell them no, as this is one of the most common ways your baby can catch RSV.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
With a workforce of over 300 poll workers, Dougherty County has filled positions for all 26 precincts.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
With Hurricane Ian on track to impact south Georgia, the time is now to fill your medications.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The tower is needed in the Smithville area to prevent it from becoming a dead zone communication-wise and improve radio coverage for first responders.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The “test and go” COVID test kiosk opened to the public in August. This is the only test kit kiosk in Albany that dispenses PCR test kits.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Many Marta police have a home here in the Good Life City. Now they’re helping the community find a home in first responding.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Work life balance is a topic that has been discussed now more than ever. Albany state police department created an event to encourage that balance for first responders.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Hometown Black Heroes Family Day is inspired by this exhibit and recognizes people who have shaped Albany’s history.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The City commission is in the process of creating policies for a new construction incentives project.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The Harlem District used to be a hub for Black businesses.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
A birthing expert in Americus explains what mothers can do to keep their baby safe not just in September-- but every month.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
Unterio Murray is healing from his dad's tragic passing through cooking. And he's not just sharing his recipes with the Good Life City. But with his viral TikTok following too.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The Albany Symphony is the 2022 recipient of the Bridge Grant, something that will help it give a better musical experience.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The trial comes five years after she was arrested in September 2017. She is representing herself in court.
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