A 14-day supply of PPE is shipping to more than 15,000 nursing homes across America.

A Baconton pastor has stepped up to help those who have helped the nation during the pandemic.

Flint River Fresh Executive Director, Fredando Jackson says it is important to make sure the community is supporting their local farmers.

Starting Friday, when you donate blood at LifeSouth, you will automatically be screened for antibodies.

Nursing Students from all over Southwest Georgia received a 100 percent pass rate on one of their most important final exams.

Recently, the CDC released new guidelines for how schools should reopen amid the pandemic.

Shortly after noon on Friday, Phoebe released its latest COVID-19 numbers for the hospital system.

Lee County leaders are gearing up to reopen public buildings soon.

Several churches in the Albany area are making strides to keep everyone safe by giving out face masks.

An Americus business continues to donate more PPE thanks to your help.

Back in April, South Georgia Medical Center announced their partnership with Mayo Clinic and Life Blood for a clinical trial. Since then, they have enrolled seven patients.

Chancy Drugs is offering free COVID-19 testing at the company’s Hahira pharmacy. But there is a twist to this testing site that perhaps it will be more of an interest to those who are afraid of the nasal swab.

Gov. Brian Kemp and other top state officials are addressing the latest on COVID-19.

Dougherty County leaders are addressing the latest developments on COVID-19.

Since Tuesday, no new deaths have been reported.

The CDC announced fewer children across the country received routine vaccinations, compared to this time last year.

Face masks have become a norm across the nation. The CDC strongly recommends wearing one in public but it is voluntary.

In a partnership with the City of Albany, Dougherty County government and the Levee Studios, the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has created a certification for restaurants to become COVID-safe, and it’s free to local restaurants.

Lowndes County’s inmate testing for COVID-19 results are back and there were some positives.

This $19 billion relief program was created to provide direct support to agriculture producers, as well as the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Phoebe’s top official said an increase in COVID-19 numbers this week could be because of a delay in testing results.

The Play Park and Splash Park remain closed but will reopen as federal, state, and local regulations allow.

The Phoebe Foundation used donations to its COVID-19 relief fund to purchase 100,000 high-quality, reusable cloth masks, the hospital system said in a release.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is reporting the state has reached its lowest number of COVID 19 positive patients hospitalized since early April.

An Albany native is gearing up to further his medical career during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has more than 100 job openings right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Welch, the senior vice president and chief human resources officer with the hospital.

Many are anxious to resume normal, everyday activities, but the city of Albany isn’t ready to completely reopen.

If you’re a small business owner in Albany, you could be seeing some much needed financial help soon.

The American Red Cross said about 100,000 people are living with sickle cell in the U.S. and most of them are African-African.

Several southwest Georgia county courts are now holding telecourt or virtual hearings, which leaders said will avoid major backlogs and save counties thousands of dollars.

Albany Museum of Art is challenging Southwest Georgia.

Many kids are excited to be done with school for the summer.

A Leesburg woman said her fight with COVID-19 is not over yet, even two weeks after she got home from the hospital.

Remdesivir has not been approved by the FDA but the agency granted emergency use.

Dougherty County leaders are addressing the latest developments on COVID-19.

“Unfortunately, the number of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals has increased in the last few days, and that is a concerning trend," Scott Steiner, Phoebe CEO, said.

A family-owned New Jersey fashion house donated hundreds of scrubs to Phoebe nurses.

Food is still badly needed by people in need in Albany, according to the Salvation Army.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a number of workers have braved battling the virus on the frontlines. And we want to recognize them.

Phillip Phillips’s intimate, live-from-home streaming concert event on May 7 had a big impact...

Numbers show a fairly significant increase in the number of patients Phoebe is treating for COVID-19, but that does not necessarily indicate a spike in positive cases.

When someone tests positive the Alabama Department of Health launches an investigation, trying to figure out where they've been and who they've interacted with that might be at risk.

The trucking industry is being relied on heavily to carry the products desperately needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside Phoebe Sumter Medical Center there are healthcare workers on the frontlines battling the COVID-19 pandemic every day.

The daughter of a Coolidge City Council member enjoyed a night to remember on Friday.

Moody Air Force Base is honoring and showing their support for healthcare professionals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Georgia Medical Center’s first COVID-19 patient was released from the hospital Friday.

The death toll is now at 50. On Thursday, the hospital system reported 49 COVID-19 related deaths.

Two military flyovers were scheduled Friday to show support for Phoebe’s frontline caregivers.

Equipment is being installed in the 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center on the fifth floor of Medical Tower II.

With a program, Thomas County students can continue receiving daily meals through part of the summer, and they’ll come straight to their front door.

Since the spread of coronavirus, the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office has taken action to increase safety measures at its jail.

In WALB's coverage area, there are 12 long-term care facilities that have recorded 30 or more residents who have tested positive.

If you’re needing to make a change in your career, Albany Tech can give opportunities for you to consider.

With the senior population most at risk for coronavirus its inspiring to hear stories of those who beat the odds.

Dougherty County leaders are addressing the latest developments on COVID-19.

PPMH only admitted one COVID-19 patient, and there were no additional COVID-19 deaths overnight.

There are 36 total COVID-19 related deaths that have been reported in the South Health District.