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Send WALB your student’s back-to-school photos!
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As school begins for several South Georgia schools, WALB is looking to highlight students as they head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Send us your student’s photos below for a chance the appear on newscasts on WALB News 10!. And for information...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
Police arrest 71-year-old man following series of bank robberies in Georgia
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. An elderly man is facing charges following a series of bank robberies in Georgia. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, Sharke Fernando Bankston, 71, was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a Synovus Bank.
21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Stacey Abrams returns to Georgia to back Kamala Harris
Former Georgia political candidate and Democratic darling Stacey Abrams is returning to the state Tuesday evening to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. Abrams, who lost races in 2018 and 2022 to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), will join Harris at 7 p.m. Eastern time along with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and […]
New NWGA Housing Authority Director Gets Down To Business
Intent on restructuring what has been an organically grown operation toward efficiency, new Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Executive Director Justin Jones said he’s beginning a strategic plan for the organization’s future. “From what I’ve seen coming in, we’re a great organization, but with anything there’s (room for) improvements,” Jones said during an interview with the Rome News-Tribune this week. The mission overall for any housing authority is to get residents...
Conduct hearing being held for UGA protesters challenging their suspensions
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Six suspended students from the University of Georgia are at the center of a Tuesday hearing for alleged conduct violations. This stems from the protests that erupted on the university’s campus earlier this year against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The students claim...
Use Your SUV to Help Build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field Project
With the assistance of Bremen Junior Woman’s Club, My Turn Sports League in Buchannan is looking to raise funds to help build the All-Abilities Adaptive Field for special needs and disabled children and adults to play in an accessible area. This specific fundraiser will feature a procession of Jeeps and other SUVs which will progress through Haralson County and end with a raffle drawing.
3 Braves trade deadline mistakes Alex Anthopoulos will regret
The Atlanta Braves had quite a ton on their plate ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. They saw the losses of their best two players, Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider, both to injury. That left Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos in charge of trying to replace their production at the trade deadline.
Latest Braves blockbuster report would be really bad news for Max Fried
The Atlanta Braves' trade deadline goals are clear: upgrade the outfield bats and add a more reliable fifth starter. Just as Spencer Schwellenbach put in his claim for the fifth starting spot, the Braves were spooked with a Reynaldo Lopez injury. Max Fried is still on the IL, and Chris Sale's late-season durability has been an ongoing mystery for years.
Fundraiser Launched To Assist Abdullah The Butcher, Chris Jericho Makes Large Donation
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher was recently hospitalized due to an intestinal issue. However, we now have more details into his condition. Abdullah’s godchild Esa launched a GoFundMe to assist him with medical expense. Esa reveals in the post that along with the intestinal issues he’s in need of hip replacement surgery and has been walking with a walker. She also states that Abdullah’s wife and brothers have taken advantage of his finances, which is why he is need of support. Full details can be found below.
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