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South Georgia Medical Center recently received recognition for heart patient care.

Sue Else, CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, said she thinks the decline in getting and keeping members was because of virtual fatigue.

So many will have difficulties supplying their children with the supplies they need this year as they return back to school. That’s why WALB is partnering with The United Way of Southwest Georgia as they announce their inaugural “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive.

Since the Tree House opened in 2013, it contributed $281,500 to Hospice of South Georgia’s patient care.

A South Georgia arts organization was one of a lucky few in the state to get a COVID-Relief grant.

A special donation was made Thursday morning to help families of four Valdosta first responders that were injured while working Monday.

The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce plans to host more job fairs soon.

On Wednesday morning, students participating in a Valdosta Police Department (VPD) camp worked on a special project for first responders that were recently injured responding to a call about a downed power line.

Wild Adventures just welcomed a new baby lemur as one of the endangered animals they’re working to protect.

A Mitchell County man wants to pay homage to the many lives lost in front of their courthouse.

A well-known figure in the Albany community has passed away, but his peers said his impact in the city will live on forever.

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to put on a show in the Good Life City.

Two firefighters and one police officer remain hospitalized after Monday’s incident when a power line came down on Madison Highway near Dampier Street.

WALB News 10 examined the number of saggy pants incidents against the demographics from U.S. Census data for Albany.

It will be from 8 a.m.-noon at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.

There is currently work out equipment in the Overlook area of the park.

Marvin Laster said nearly 90% of the young people they serve receive some type of scholarship to attend.

July 23rd and 24th, they’re celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

The Chamber CEO and President Melissa Dark said positions are available with big industries, small businesses, nonprofits, and in the medical field.

Their conditions are currently unknown.

Recycling and re-purposing, City of Valdosta is on a mission to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.

With a new school year approaching, Lowndes County Health Department wants to make sure all kids have their vaccines.

Please be aware that only patients and essential guests will be permitted inside CRMC at this time.

Dougherty County Police say that one of the drivers is now charged for driving drunk and following one of the drivers too closely.

The State Attorney General’s Office said that people who are 55 years or older have lost over $900 to sweepstakes scams on a yearly average.

The City said the hottest months of the year lead many utility customers to turn down their thermostat to cool their home, but encourages its customers to be sure energy efficiency is top of mind

They said these mobile units will help them serve more patients.

Eight students were able to show off their new skills on Friday as the “Hook A Kid On Golf” program ended.

A new summer program at Valdosta State University’s family clinic helps students with learning disabilities, all for free.

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta started their Music in the Art Park concert series-- to give bands a place to perform during pandemic shutdowns.