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This Day in History: January 8, 1904, ‘Guitar wizard’ Tampa Red born in Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On January 8, 1904, a famed guitarist known as “Tampa Red” was born in Georgia. Tampa Red got his big ...
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Second day of testimony underway in high-profile murder trial

Susan Embert’s second trial ended abruptly in December 2025, when Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler mentioned evidence ...
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Investigation underway into man beaten to death, first homicide of the year

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A 24-year-old man died at Phoebe Main Hospital Sunday night after arriving with facial injuries and a ...
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Atlanta Falcons fire head coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot

After their eighth straight losing season and continuation of the second-longest playoff drought in the NFL, the Atlanta ...
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Jury selection begins in high-profile murder case for the third time

This is the third time Susan Embert will be tried in the death of her husband, 46-year-old William ‘Jake’ Embert.

Buddhist monks to pass through CSRA on peace walk

TIGNALL, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Buddhist monks’ peace walk will pass through Wilkes County on Monday, according to the sheriff’s office. A post on the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page ...