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Human remains found in 2020 in Tift County have been identified as Crystal Hendrix. Hendrix was...

‘I just have all the emotions’: South Ga. mother speaks out after remains identified as missing daughter

Updated: moments ago
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By Fallon Howard
Human remains found in 2020 in Tift County have been identified as Crystal Hendrix. Hendrix was reported missing in 2013, and her family has been searching for answers ever since.

Community

Photo of Thomas Whittington

Former Worth Co. EMA director dies at 58

Updated: 23 minutes ago
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By WALB News Team
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Worth County Fire Headquarters

Crime

The shooting happened in the 1100 block of S. Cleveland Street.

Husband killed, wife injured in Albany deadly shooting

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
The shooting happened in the 1100 block of S. Cleveland Street.

Crime

Photo of the illegal drugs and items taken from the Cordele drug bust.

2 arrested after Cordele drug bust

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
In addition to narcotics, authorities say illegal firearms were also found during the search warrant of a home in the 800 block of 27th Avenue West.

Events

Valdosta to host first ‘Bluesberry Festival’ in April

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
Valdosta's inaugural Bluesberry Festival will feature blueberries, brews and blues music.

Crime

Man wanted for questioning in deadly Saturday morning shooting in Albany

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
Michael Jerome Jackson, 23, is wanted for questioning in the shooting that happened in the 1500 block of Whiting Drive, according to APD.

News

Family: Valdosta college student shot, killed in Miami during spring break

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
“We do not have any specifics regarding his passing, but please keep his friends and family in your prayers,” the group said on Instagram.

News

Douglas police K-9 to get new protective vest

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
The vest will be embroidered with “In Memory of Daisy.”

Crime

APD searching for firearm theft suspect

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
He is considered armed and dangerous.

News

GBI: Human remains identified as pregnant woman missing since 2013

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
Her remains were found on a property on Urbana Road in Omega in August 2020.
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Crime

Cook Co. Fire Department looking for information in arson case

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WALB News Team
The State Fire Marshals determined the cause of the fire was arson.

News

Local farm sees 150% growth as citrus industry continues to expand

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Lindy Savelle says sales at her family grove, JoNina Farms, are up 150% from 2022.

News

Over 500 books donated to Turner County students

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Anthony Bordanaro
The goal of the donation is to improve literacy rates in the county.

News

Partnership with family of Nigel Brown gifts free happy meals

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Nigel Brown was a victim of a stray bullet in August 2021.

News

Thomas Co. preserves the history of a female legacy polo player

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Fallon Howard
The purpose of the Women’s Polo Classic is to preserve the legacy of Pebble Hill Plantation and “Pansy’s” influence on the sport.

News

Storms damage cars, buildings in Sylvester

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Strong storms disrupt plans in Sylvester and cause damage to downtown buildings.

News

Dawson non-profit opens space for clothing giveaways

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
"Connected At The Root 109" symbolizes how we are all connected and grow together.

Crime

Man shot, killed in Albany homicide

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By WALB News Team
The homicide investigation is ongoing.

Community

Albany Symphony hosts 6th annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT
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By Gabrielle Taite
The fundraiser aims to help the orchestra's youth outreach program.

News

Titans2Work: Turner County aims to increase employment rate

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
The program is age appropriate for sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors

Crime

Former Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office employee arrested on multiple charges

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
The sheriff’s office says her employment has since been terminated.

Crime

Police: Deadly Thomasville Walmart crash was intentional

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Seth Feiner
The crash killed Florida man Kenneth Ray Kennedy, 68, as well as injured others.

News

Lowndes Co. car crash leaves injuries

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team and Mackenzie Petrie
Law enforcement are currently directing traffic around the Bemis Road area.

News

Dougherty Co. Schools issues statement on Westover High fight

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
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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.

News

Person found dead after Cordele mobile home fire

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
Around 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, officials responded to reports of a structure fire in the 2100 block of South 10th Street.

News

Fatal car crash leaves the Thomasville community shaken

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
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By Gabrielle Taite
The accident killed one and left several injured.

News

Law enforcement with Valdosta and Lowndes County receive Peace Awards

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
Two officers received the ultimate badge of honor today for their work with youth in Valdosta.

News

Southwest Ga. 911 center to get much needed upgrades

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
The call center in Colquitt serves Miller and Baker Counties. It will be upgraded later in 2023.

Personal-finance

Georgia taxpayers expected to receive tax refund checks by July

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Alicia Lewis
Funds are expected to be issued before July 1st, so those funds should hit your bank accounts in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

National

The second largest bank failure in U.S. history just happened; Ga. professor shares financial insights

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Jim Wallace
What is the state of banks nationally? WALB sat down with a professor from UGA to learn more.

State

Bill banning some gender-affirming care for kids in Georgia moves to Senate

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Heidi Paxson
Senate Bill 140, now in the hands of the Georgia Senate, would still however allow doctors to prescribe medicines to block puberty.

Community

Wild Adventures offers free admission to healthcare workers

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
Healthcare Heroes will receive free single-day admission Friday-Sunday, March 24-26 with proof of employment, according to a release.

News

Tifton welcomes first Jamaican restaurant

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:49 PM EDT
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By Felicity Felder
Spice of Life Jamaican Restaurant and Bar is located at 339 Commerce Way.

News

Clinch Memorial Hospital announces mobile food market

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:43 PM EDT
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By Felicity Felder
The initial market will be hosted on Friday at St. Paul`s Church and will then go to the Fargo Charter school.

News

‘Suspicious fire’ under investigation in Grady Co.

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
The Georgia Arson Control is offering a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those responsible.

News

Valdosta PD K9s to get body armor donation

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By Felicity Felder
The organization has gifted 4,970 vests to K9s in all 50 states.

News

UPDATE: Driver charged with vehicular homicide in Thomasville Walmart crash

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Jaclyn Harold and Raghad Hamad
The GSP said that the driver and the passenger have been arrested.

Crime

Ohio man convicted in 2020 Brooks Co. murders

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
He was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without parole.

State

Metro Atlanta marks two years since deadly spa shootings

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell and Tori Cooper
On March 16, 2021, eight people were killed and metro Atlanta's entire Asian community was traumatized.

News

1 killed, 1 charged after car crashes into Thomasville Walmart

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By WALB News Team and Alicia Lewis
Thomasville police said the vehicle drove into the home and pharmacy side of the store.

News

Bishop secures funding for Miller, Baker Co. to enhance safety equipment

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:59 PM EDT
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By Felicity Felder and WALB News Team
The bill will be used to rejuvenate outdated 911 consoles at the Miller-Baker Emergency Communications Center.

Crime

Americus man captured, alleged to have committed over 100 financial crimes

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
The suspect has been turned over to the U.S. Marshals as some of the charges are on a federal level.

News

Women of Cairo expand business downtown

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Downtown Cairo is offering tax credits for business owners. Many women have jumped on board.

Health

South Ga. Medical Center’s new emergency department sees success in first months

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
SGMC leaders say they plan to continue to increase patient care until they’re able to get people treated as efficiently as possible.

News

Expansion project construction on Westover Boulevard underway. Here’s what that means for Albany drivers.

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team and Lenah Allen
Experts say that the roundabout will help traffic, as well as promote safety in the area of the Albany Mall where there is a high flow of traffic.

Coronavirus

Phoebe awarded for COVID-19 efforts

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Gabrielle Taite
Phoebe is just one of a few hospitals to receive this recognition.

News

ASU offering new master of athletic training degree program

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Fallon Howard
Statistics show that only three other schools have this program in the state. Those who choose to pursue this degree will be able to use their transferable skills from their undergrad degree.

News

Crash on Highway 82 near Dawson leaves multiple injuries

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Jim Wallace and WALB News Team
Both lanes heading northbound on U.S. 82 at Hickory Grove Road are blocked.

News

Colquitt Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for help finding stolen ATVs

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
If the public has any additional information, they’re asked to call the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (229) 616-7460.

News

Filed your taxes in 2021 and 2022 in Ga? You’ll get a special tax refund from the state soon.

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
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By WALB News Team
On March 10, Kemp signed the AFY 2023 budget for the special refund.
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