Brittanye Blake

Most kids spend their third year of life learning their ABCs. Jaxxon Ashley spent his writing a book. The South Georgia four-year-old is the author of “What Is Astrophysics?” — a curious journey through space.

Published Jul. 1, 2026 at 8:08 AM EDT | Updated seconds ago

In Jamar Subdivision in Brooks County, the road conditions have cost residents money in car repairs and upkeep and they believe the road problem may be connected to something even more basic: repeated boil water advisories. WALB's Investigate Reporter Brittanye Blake works to find out if there is a fix to these problems.

World War II soldier, Private Mack Homer of Valdosta, will be buried at Tallahassee National Cemetery on Friday, July 24.

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Private Mack Homer of Valdosta entered the United States Army at Fort Benning on February 10, 1943, serving in Company E, 364th Engineer General Service Regiment, U.S.

Altomease Sallet, 37, was last seen the night of June 28, 2001, at approximately 11 p.m., when she left her job at the Cady Bag Company in Pearson. 25 years her brother, Terrell Sallet said he still irons his clothes because his sister told him never to go anywhere “half-stepping.”

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A plan to rebuild the Albany Skate Park took another step forward this week, but city leaders did not reach a full resolution after a tense exchange between two commissioners.

Note: This video is from previous coverage. We are working to produce an updated clip.

Nearly a year after WALB first reported safety concerns at a Valdosta daycare, the state has confirmed its findings and Love Thy Kids Academy is now permanently closed.

Nashville Police Department investigating alleged child cruelty of a 3-year-old at a daycare.