ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
Camilla Fire Consumes Family Home
CAMILLA -- A family has been displaced after their mobile home caught fire late Tuesday night. WALB is reporting that just before midnight, the Camilla Fire Department and Autry State Prison fire crews responded to a…
Ameris Bank moving Headquarters from Moultrie to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Ameris Bank’s move into the Riverplace Tower later this year is part of the Georgia-based institution’s strategic plan to increase its visibility in the Jacksonville market. Ameris will begin occupying a suite on…
Lowndes High School Agriculture Department Recognized
VALDOSTA -- The teachers of agricultural education from Lowndes High School were recently recognized for having the most student involvement in the southern region of Georgia. The recognition occurred at the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association…
Train Strikes Truck in Douglas
[caption id="attachment_25848" align="alignnone" width="630"] WALB Photo[/caption] DOUGLAS -- A train struck a truck as it moved through Douglas Monday. WALB reported that a truck was carrying a trailer of clothes got stuck on the track,…
Turner County Debates “Rebel” Nickname for Schools
ASHBURN -- Some people in Turner County want to change the Turner County High School nickname from the Rebels. They stated their concerns to the school board Monday night in Ashburn. "Since I was in High school…
Thomasville Police Department seeks Re-Accreditation
THOMASVILLE -- The Thomasville Police Department is trying to get re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Assessors will inspect the department July 19 through July 22. A public hearing will be…
Tift Regional Hosts High School Football Q&A supporting…
TIFTON -- Tift Regional Health System (TRHS) is gearing up for its annual Kick-off to Men’s Health to be held on Saturday, July 25, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Tift Regional Community Events Center.…
Young Child, 2-years old, Victim of Attempted Kidnapping
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Police are reporting an attempted kidnapping occurred on Saturday. Police reports state that Saturday afternoon, a two year old child was taken from the front porch of her home reportedly by a person…