Leaders are discussing ways to apply their own guidelines to an ordinance that would allow people to purchase alcoholic beverages and walk throughout the downtown district.

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services in South Georgia helps residents who may be struggling with a mental health issue.

The defense also argued that during the time of the crash, it was not against the law to have a phone in one’s hand in Georgia.

The City of Valdosta is putting $20,000 in grant money into city beautification, specifically fighting littering.

We now know that Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the recent death of Billy Bell as a homicide.

With temperatures flirting with 100 degrees, healthcare providers are warning you to be aware of the signs that could save your life.

The city of Moultrie plans to put money back into the police department if it is awarded money from the national opioid class action lawsuit.

A Southwest Georgia farmer is expanding his pecan farm

Albany foster families are now looking for help. Insipirtus has announced it will no longer offer foster care services.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its regional Small Business series Tuesday in Albany.

The search for Sylvester’s next city manager has been narrowed down.

A 61-year-old man is facing charges after an 8-year-old shot himself in the foot Monday afternoon, according to the Albany Police Department (APD).

The West Jackson Streetscape project in downtown Thomasville is well underway.

Thomasville Police said the increase of people on the road during Memorial Day Weekend isn’t going to stop them from enforcing the laws that keeps everybody safe.

A City of Colquitt police officer has been arrested and is facing three felony charges, according to City Manager Cory Thomas.

The director of the LilyPad SANE Center said they have heard a lot of outrage from the community over the abuse and death of Janiyah Brooks.

A person whose body was pulled from the Ochlockonee River near Highway 3 is yet to be identified, according to officials.

Dougherty County residents said they don’t want any more commercial businesses built in their area.

Tifton city leaders are looking to hire a new finance director.

A special called meeting was held Monday for Tifton city leaders to discuss the 2020 budget.

A South Georgia woman stood in front of a Dougherty County judge Monday for vehicular homicides that took the life of her 8-year-old daughter and an off duty officer on Thanksgiving of 2016.

A trial has been continued for an Albany construction contractor who was indicted for taking $50,000 from an Albany family in 2017 and didn’t finish doing construction work as promised.

District Attorney Greg Edwards said he’s continuing to push for gang-related charges for the remaining defendants accused in the 2017 death of Travion Jones.

Dougherty County Corner Michael Fowler says he is excited for his annual Swim for Life event.

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Lowndes County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death at a home on Harter Way near Madison Highway.

Community members from many religions gathered Sunday in Albany to remember the six million killed during the Holocaust.

Jury selection for a Dougherty County double murder case is set to start Monday.

Recently, city leaders unveiled a mural honoring civil rights icon, Morris Abram.

Many speakers told their troubled stories on Saturday to empower Albany’s youth to grow away from violence.

An Albany City Commissioner says many people in the community suffer from kidney failure. Commissioner Jon Howard said the issue affects a lot of lower income families.

The Valdosta Boys and Girls Club plans to host an event, honoring first responders and raising money for kids in the area.

One local Albany man wants the violence to stop in his hometown so he decided to host an event called “A fight to Better Our Community.”

WALB TV is now the co-sponsor of the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s “Star Business of the Week” award.

We’re now hearing from people in the community this evening, after Fred’s announced they will close even more Southwest Georgia Stores, including one in Valdosta.

The City of Dawson has been working hard to fix damaged roads in the city.

“This is one of the greatest experiences of a lifetime as a child, meeting WNBA players,” says Kaylin Thompson.

A 28-year-old woman is dead after her vehicle ran off Five Bridge Road, according to Irwin County Coroner Brandon Fletcher.

A man was hit by a vehicle in the 2600 block of Dawson Road Thursday afternoon, according to the Albany Police Department (APD).

A 4-year-old was shot Thursday evening on Cleveland Street in Albany, according to police.

With the summer right around the corner, the Valdosta Fire Department wants you to stay safe.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Albany Advocacy Resource Center and Aspire are offering to teach you how to recognize signs of someone contemplating suicide.

Albany city leaders are supporting a plan to restore the south side, including developing blighted properties, improving public transportation and even increasing police presence.

Today, the Albany Rotary Club gave out scholarships to high school seniors going off to college.

The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office continues to morn the loss of Roscoe, their four year old Bloodhound K-9 Officer.

Second Harvest of South Georgia was in Albany Thursday, handing out food and household items to help fight summer hunger.

A total of 13 of Fred’s, Inc. locations will be closing in the Southwest Georgia area.

The Worth County Fire and Rescue EMA rescued a large alligator that was found in the road on Highway 33 South on Wednesday night.

Dogwood Trail Apartments are one step closer to being built. The complex will be built where the New Albany Homes used to be between Clark Avenue and East Broad Avenue.

With hurricane season on the horizon, Lowndes County officials want to make sure you are ready in case of severe weather.

The search for a new South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) chief executive officer (CEO), could soon be coming to the end.

Wild Adventures has added a hypnotist to the park for a fun summer show.

The City of Cordele is getting ready for their food truck festival happening this Friday.

A special guest visited a few classrooms Wednesday, hoping to inspire young women athletes. The Atlanta Dream's mascot, Star, made a special appearance at Lake Park Elementary School Wednesday.

A special ceremony was held to remember law enforcement officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty. Names of 11 officers from different Albany-Dougherty County agencies were read and honored.

Freddie Broome was named the new fire chief of the City of South Fulton.

The City of Valdosta and their police department continue efforts to make the city as safe as possible.

The new Valdosta Chief of Police is getting out into the community, to re-introduce herself after more than 20 years as an officer.

If approved, Albany’s budget will increase 5.6% next year.However, city leaders say your taxes won’t go up.