SGMC Recognized as #3 Large Hospital by Georgia…

  VALDOSTA -  South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta was ranked third in Georgia in the Large Hospital category for 2016 by Georgia Trend magazine. The December issue grouped Georgia hospitals of similar size and mission…

Tornado confirmed in Mitchell Co.

BACONTON, Ga. - A tornado brought 95 mile-per-hour winds to Mitchell County on Monday night, causing damage to dozens of homes. Emergency Management Officials have confirmed that an EF-1 tornado swept through the county, damaging…

Residents in Albany cleaning up after deadly storms

ALBANY - Major storms rip through several states Monday night, causing severe damage in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. One of the hardest hit… Albany. The city of Albany is under a…

New year, new gym memberships at local gyms

By Noelani Mathews | WCTV Eyewitness News VALDOSTA - It's a new year of new gym memberships at Valdosta's newest gym. Machines and equipment line the perimeter of The Ice House training facility, and welcome…

Colquitt County neighborhoods suffer severe storm damage

By Noelani Mathews | WCTV Eyewitness News COLQUITT CO. - Around midnight, a storm ripped through several neighborhoods in Colquitt County. After waiting out the rain, homeowners woke up to the devastating scene. Old pine…

Cold weather, fire and insurance tips

ATLANTA – With the arrival of cold weather, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians of some tips to help keep their homes safe this winter: Heating equipment is one of…

Morning News for 1-4-17

Officials with the Emergency Management Services in Mitchell County confirmed an EF-1 tornado swept through the Baconton area with winds up to 95 miles per hour. At last report at least 47 homes were damaged.…