Brittanye Blake

QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) — The City of Quitman has placed its chief of police on administrative leave following reports regarding matters involving the chief.

First of four statewide road shows pairs resources with listening sessions, new 24/7 DECAL Listens line Published Oct. 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM CEST

State leaders took the show on the road in Georgia on Thursday, meeting child care owners and directors face-to-face to share resources.

Police, prosecutors, judges and animal advocates are training together at the 27th Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo conference this week in an effort too close the gaps in how animal cases get handled.

Lee County Fire and Emergency Services said drivers need to avoid the area of Fussel Road between Hwy 82 and Hugh Road, Tuesday, Oct. 20. Emergency crews are currently on scene with an active structure fire.

A Lee County woodworking business was destroyed in an intense fire on Fussell Road at Veterinary Way on Oct. 20, 2026, according to Fire Chief David Forrester.

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Fussell Road at Veterinary Way is closed in both directions after a woodworking shop caught fire in Lee County. Fire Chief David F

JaMaria Rose-Hendrixson founded Kylen’s Wings of Hope Foundation, after the passing on her son, Kylen Josiah Hendrixson, providing resources for expectant parents, education for high-risk pregnancies, and advocacy for pregnancy and infant loss.

Weeks after leaving the hospital, Laken Dean created Grayson’s Footprints Foundation with a mission to provide stillbirth awareness, education and resources, donate cooling cradles to hospitals, assist families with infant burial and cremation expenses, and more.

Night to Shine at Byne hosts Shine at the Fair for all VIP friends on Thursday, Oct. 29. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 12 P.M.