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Wright earns Player of the Week honors after strong performances
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (184+ words) SYLVESTER " Junior Kuami Wright has been named WALB's Player of the Week following his 22-point performance Tuesday and an 18-point effort in the Rams' one-point victory over the Bulldogs. Wright scored much of his damage in the paint during the…...
Tyliah Benjamin joins 1,000 rebound club as Patriots win championship
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (116+ words) Tyliah Benjamin joins 1,000 rebound club as Patriots win championship'WALB ROCHELLE " The Wilcox County Patriots defeated Hawkinsville to claim the regular season championship, continuing their pursuit of back-to-back titles. The Patriots picked up their 20th win earlier this week against Macon County,…...
Three Fitzgerald football players sign with colleges
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (304+ words) Three Fitzgerald High School football players signed with colleges Friday morning, continuing the school's tradition of developing talent for the collegiate level. Bryce Smith signed with Savannah State University, where he will play on the defensive line. Tyson King will…...
Canes send three to college
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (62+ words) Canes send three to college'WALB Canes send three to college Girls High School Basketball: Thomasville vs. Worth County Girls High School Basketball: Turner County vs. Brooks County Girls High School Basketball: Hardaway vs. Sumter County Boys High School Basketball: Turner…...
Bar raises its minimum age to 25: ‘It was needed’
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (316+ words) PHILADELPHIA (KYW) - It's well known that you have to be at least 21 years old to legally consume alcohol in the U.S. But that age isn't old enough to enter one Philadelphia bar. Dirty Franks said it raised the minimum age to…...
Cordele athlete signs with Toledo football program
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (195+ words) CORDELE " More than 60 athletes in South Georgia signed letters of intent over the past two days, with the trend continuing Friday in Cordele. Jordan Fox signed his letter of intent to Toledo, where he will join the MAAC Conference program....
SAFETY ALERT: Can the artificial sweeteners in diet soda lead to health complications?
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (550+ words) ALBANY, Ga.(WALB) " Diet sodas were first introduced in the United States around the 1950s and early 1960s. A few examples of those diet sodas are "No-Cal" by Kirsch Bottling, "Diet Rite" by Royal Crown Cola, diet drink by Dr Pepper. Diet…...
“Our missing piece” Cook County honors life of 4-Year-old student with Princess Day
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (295+ words) ADEL, Ga. (WALB) - Schools across Cook County are showing love and support this week in honor of a precious preschool student the community lost during Christmas break. On Friday, students and staff at every Cook County school are dressing in…...
Girl Scout cookie booths open this weekend across Georgia
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (81+ words) Girl Scout cookie booths open this weekend across Georgia'WALB ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) " Girl Scout cookie booths will open Friday, Feb. 6, offering favorite varieties at locations across the community. The in-person cookie sales will run through March 8. All boxes are priced…...
Man travels thousands of miles to South Georgia to keep Black history alive
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (82+ words) Man travels thousands of miles to South Georgia to keep Black history alive'WALB Man travels thousands of miles to South Georgia to keep Black history alive This Day in History: Feb. 5, 1934, Baseball legend Hank Aaron born in SGA Bill Miller…...