The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.

The travel period, which was 102 hours long, began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

With so much at stake, religious organizations and others are working fiercely on both sides to keep voters energized and turnout from falling off.

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see a “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks.

The primary threats are a 5 percent chance of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and flash flooding.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is taking suppliers longer to manufacture and distribute their products.

Dr. Charles Ruis with the Southwest Public Health district said some forms of payment are safer than others.

One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Wednesday evening, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said Lewis is considered armed and dangerous.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, you have three to four days before you need to throw it all out.

This week’s Game of the Week puts the Lee County Trojans against the Tucker Tigers.

A brazen thieve snuck up to a home in Lee County, jumped into a truck and drove it out of the driveway.

Over the years, Lewis Lamb's office has worked on many cases in Sumter County. But as he tells us it’s the number of cases falling on his desk this week that has him concerned.

It will be held at the football field of Robert Cross Middle School, at 324 Lockett Station Road.

If an offer seems to good to be true, it probably is. Be wary of texts and emails that promise you big rewards.

Truitt Zipperer and his sons walk through the rows of trees searching for their Christmas trees.

It’s been a tough year for a lot of people, so many are looking to maximize their budget this holiday season.

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending.

Late Friday morning, officials said that both died from gunshot wounds, and both were in the driveway of the residence when they were shot.

A citizen said that James Burdette physically assaulted him in the 400 block of Jones Street, and stole his vehicle.

Part of State Route 91/SR 62 in Dougherty County will also be re-surfaced

Jeopardy Productions, Inc. released footage of Trebek's message, taken during a taping of the show.

“We hope Thanksgiving gatherings won’t lead to a dramatic increase in cases and hospitalizations, but we must assume that a surge will affect our area and plan accordingly," said Phoebe's CEO

The Supreme Court of Georgia announced Friday that Former Chief Justice George H. Carley died late Thursday night.

The GBI says there is no evidence suggesting the man's death is connected to two other incidents that are under investigation.

This year will not be the first or last time the Brinnel family takes advantage virtual gatherings.

The short-form video app’s Chinese owner Bytedance is trying to finalize a take-over deal by Oracle and Walmart.

A non-profit organization provided Thanksgiving meals during their annual day of caring and sharing event.

If you plan to go to public areas over the weekend, the health officials urge you to stay vigilant.

Black Friday deals start in just a few hours and as with the rest of 2020... it will be a bit different this year.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also investigating.

The organizers also said they want to thank the amazing people of Albany and the volunteers that made this event a huge success.

Jake Stitt, known in the community for making his neighbors smile with a sign asking them to honk if they’re happy, was in desperate need of a special needs van.

William Benjamin Whitus, 43, was last seen in the Highway 32 and Lovers Lane area around 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

When police and first responders arrived at the scene, they found Kendrick Deon Williams, 35, dead from a gunshot wound.

Georgia has opened the application process for businesses who want to manufacture cannabis oil for medical use in the state.

The Pastoral Institute in Columbus anticipates grief to be more intense during the holidays this year for those who have lost a loved one.

A Valdosta man was arrested after shots were fired in an apartment complex on Tuesday, around 3 a.m., according to the Valdosta Police Department.

“Somebody needs this chair today.”

A holiday tradition, photos with Santa, will look a little different this year too.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the strength and resiliency of South Georgia. To recognize that, WALB is bringing you a new podcast called “Voices of COVID-19."

The same dominion technician who originally scanned the ballots in, will scan again.

The food inside is for for everyone, especially right now during the pandemic.

This year, in hopes for a bigger meal distribution, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, or LAMP, partnered with Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

The City of Valdosta is getting ready to bring some holiday cheer to the community with their annual Christmas parade.

Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development has partnered up with Lowe's to brighten up Thanksgiving for families in need.

A mother is still searching for justice for her son, Justin West.

One park in Thomasville is filled with smoked turkeys today as the Rodd law firm is giving back this Thanksgiving.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that scammers can sniff out a person’s desperation in an instant once they’ve got them on the hook.

November 12, 2020, marked 10 years since Army Specialist Shannon Chihuahua was killed in action.

She is around 130 pounds and is 5′7 in height.

On Tuesday, the GBI said the man died from his injuries.

New Hanover County officials have released a 911 call that paints a grim picture of the scene at a home where a man was allegedly killed by his son last week.

The Albany Police Department will be involved in the announcement.

Perdue said he’s focused on the turnout of the Jan. 5 runoff against Jon Ossoff. That’s why he says he went to 125 towns in Georgia.

The Valdosta police and fire departments will brighten the holiday season for a group of kids in the community.

Downtown Valdosta is preparing for small business Saturday this weekend. Valdosta’s Mayor Spoke in Downtown today to highlight the importance of shopping local for the holidays.

The Fitzgerald Police Department (FPD) is searching for a suspect they say should be considered armed and dangerous, according to a press release from the department.