The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments and their community partners reduce the number of injuries and deaths among children in Georgia.

We are three months away from the tax filing deadline. The IRS delayed it last year, due to the pandemic, but WTOC spoke to Georgia’s state revenue commissioner who does not see that happening this tax season.

He will deliver the address before the Georgia General Assembly.

Jaylan Jashad Ray, 22, of Albany, was taken into custody in Tallahassee.

The Georgia Department of Driver Services will be closed for the next couple of days for a system upgrade.

While Trump’s first impeachment in 2019 brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats, saying Trump violated his oath to protect and defend U.S. democracy.

South Georgia Medical Center began their COVID vaccine drive-thru on Wednesday for those that fall in the first phase.

The number of those getting vaccinated have increased, which is a good sign in the community.

Georgia State Senator Carden Summers said he feels absolutely safe as day three of the 2021 Legislative Session wrapped up at the state Capitol.

The Lee County Commission is welcoming back a familiar face as the chairman of the board.

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is still pushing forward with the much talked about Lee County Medical Center (LCMC) even during the pandemic.

When police showed up, they saw a man live streaming the incident on social media.

The department said these priorities are “key public-education issues that will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ conversations with lawmakers in the upcoming session.”

Hahira Middle School engineering and technology teacher Curt Johnson was recognized by Superintendent Wes Taylor and the Board of Education Members, for receiving the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Middle School Advisor Excellence Award.

The operation targeted violent gang members in the Coffee County area, and even saw prison guards arrested

Dr. Charles Ruis, Southwest Public Health District director, said the health district is looking to hire now for two different groups of employees.

Correct Craft’s Valdosta facility will produce wakeboarding and wake surfing boats under its Supreme Boats brand, which is relocating from California, delivering 90 jobs to Lowndes County.

The special meeting ended with each member of the board of elections signing off and they certified that these were the correct numbers for the election.

The aggravated assault occurred on December 29, at 326 South Mock Road, when multiple shots were fired from a rifle

Anyone who has information regarding Timothy Warren can call Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS

Doc's rack was officially scored at 168 net and with 173 total inches.

The Cuthbert school is looking for students with a passion for teaching children in rural areas, with a particular passion for instilling a love of reading.

Collin Anthony Terrell, aka “A. J.,” 29, is wanted on burglary and theft by taking, on the day the lady of the house was being buried.

The call volume to the Phoebe COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline has been extraordinarily high. Currently, only healthcare workers, first responders, and those 65 and over are eligible to be vaccinated.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a COVID-19 vaccine site locator.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is again urging patience among people waiting to be vaccinated against the coronavirus even as he threatens to take vaccines away from large hospital systems that his administration says aren’t moving fast enough to administer the shots.

The Valdosta Police Department crime statistic report for 2020 is in and the data shows the pandemic had a significant impact on crime in the city.

As school districts across South Georgia turn to remote learning due to COVID-19 concerns, one school district had another idea in mind.

Dougherty County leaders told the WALB News 10 team their latest program, Restore Dougherty, is going well already a week in.

States determine who should get the vaccine based on CDC guidelines.

Greg Edwards, the district attorney for the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, is encouraging his team to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

A candlelight vigil is planned for Larry Johnson, the late Sylvester city councilman.

The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with finding two people.

After 36 years in public service, University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced plans Tuesday to retire on July 1.

The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program and Breakfast that was scheduled for Jan. 18 has been canceled.

Gov. Brian Kemp is giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccine.

All three were indicted by a grand jury in Tift County on Tuesday.

The Georgia Supreme Court will hear arguments in Ryan Duke’s appeal on Tuesday.

Opening appointments Monday to volunteers and a few others, South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) began testing its COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination system.

Dougherty County leaders are moving forward with the creation of a county morgue.

Dougherty County commissioners are moving forward with a road drainage and infrastructure project.

The Valdosta police and fire chiefs recently received the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to help stop the spread of the virus.

For the 20021 spring semester, the Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation has awarded scholarships to 53 students totaling $50,000.

Biden pulled off his sport jacket to reveal a dark, short-sleeve T-shirt underneath and said, “Ready, set, go.” Chief Nurse Executive Ric Cumin administered the Pfizer vaccine at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, close to the president-elect’s home.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee said that the theme “reflects the beginning of a new national journey that restores the soul of America, brings the country together, and creates a path to a brighter future.

Funeral arrangements have been made for Larry Johnson, a Sylvester councilman who died Jan. 8 from COVID-19 complications.

Two people are facing charges following an attempt to get contraband into the Calhoun State Prison, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) and confirmed by Chief Deputy David Moseley with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Trump faces a single charge -- “incitement of insurrection” - in an impeachment resolution that could go to a vote by mid-week.

Social media giant Facebook has announced new restrictions on content following violent demonstrations among supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol last week.

State capitols across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week.

President-elect Joe Biden announced Monday he has chosen veteran diplomat William Burns to be his CIA director.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

After an investigation, Deshun Washington, 27, was arrested around 1:50 a.m. in the area of Lakeview Circle.

Customers will be able to make utility payments at the night drop boxes, by phone, at alternate sites, and online.

One man is dead after three people were injured during a shooting on Sunday in Moultrie, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

The fire started in the 2500 block of Hilltop Drive.

Auburn Police are investigating after a 20-year-old Auburn student fell from a balcony and died Saturday afternoon.

As demand for COVID testing and vaccinations increases, the Southwest Public Health District 8-2 is looking to hire additional registered nurses and healthcare workers.