Tesia Reed
Today in Georgia Anchor
Tesia Reed anchors WALB’s Today in Georgia and reports on local stories. She joined the team in April 2018. She started her career at WTVM, our sister station in Columbus. She covered a variety of news stories including the Lisa Graham murder for hire trial, the Troup County man convicted of killing five people inside his family home, and closer to our way in Lumpkin, where she covered the controversy following the investigation into the mayor. She comes to WALB from WTOC, our sister station in Savannah, covering stories like St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the Georgia Dome implosion and weathering multiple hurricanes including Matthew, Harvey and Irma. She was raised in Cobb County and loves everything about the Peach State! She’s a proud Georgia Southern Eagle, but you may also find her doing the “dirty bird” as she cheers on the Atlanta Falcons. If you have any story ideas Tesia would love to hear from you.
Phoebe will host a drug take back event in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
In this week’s Safe and Sound, we’re talking about Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
There's a push to get more African Americans vaccinated across Southwest Georgia.
A JROTC program is going above and beyond to help raise awareness about veteran suicide in hopes of lowering the staggering veteran suicide numbers.
As we get closer to the holidays--even more scammers are waiting to steal your personal information and your hard earned money.
Blakely Family Offers Reward, Pleads for Info about August Homicide
For the month of October, Safe and Sound has been dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The four-part series called "Diagnosis to Victory," details survivor Mona McCoy's journey.
For the month of October, Safe and Sound has been dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The four-part series called “Diagnosis to Victory,” details survivor Mona McCoy’s journey.
During her treatment journey, she went through eight rounds of chemotherapy at the end of 2017.
Now to our four part series of safe and sound focusing on breast cancer awareness called “Diagnosis to Victory.”
Safe and Sound: Child Passenger Safety Week
Chamber campaign pushes for a safe community and strong economy
Community Census Float Tour boosts participation in Dougherty County
Two Monroe Comprehensive High School teachers have already engaged their students in a viral way with a back-to-school rap that is catching eyes all over the nation.
Terrell County Students are set to go back to school on September 8th.
A 2020 Americus-Sumter graduate is making the best of the situation at hand, by learning new skills and flying high in the sky.
As schools work to reopen for the fall amidst a global pandemic, The Coffee County School district is also dealing with concerns of racial inequalities.
Recognizing some of the unsung heroes at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
This weekend is all about the positive impact that the fathers in our lives have made, but we also want to make sure those men are healthy.
Wiregrass Technical College has made shield guards to offer better protection for students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Supreme Court confirms prosecution immunity in Albany murder case
Faith leaders join again for unity prayer rally
In the midst of a pandemic there are some extra preparations you should make, especially with social distancing guidelines in place.
There will be a number of leadership changes for the Dougherty County School System.
This is for those in the designated food desert area on the south side of Albany.
The school system told WALB that they have a tentative plan for an in-person graduation in June if guidelines will allow.
With the senior population most at risk for coronavirus its inspiring to hear stories of those who beat the odds.
But despite the pandemic, Jawaun Stanley, a Lee County graduate, is about to open the next chapter in this life.
With the meat shortage across the nation, it may be a good idea to start thinking about growing your own garden.
Chad Hunter with Hunter Farms is donating 35 pounds of beef for those in need through the manna drop program at Friendship United Methodist Church in Donalsonville.
The nonprofit will still have the same mission of turning disabilities into possibilities.
Faith Leaders Join To Pray For The Community: File Video of Church from 2019
This will be their first time ever having communion outside of the sanctuary.
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is in six months and organizers say they’re hoping to still have the event in October.
On Wednesday, Phoebe Worth Medical Center received a special donation of face masks.
“There’s a greater good, in all of us... And to search and find that greater good, is our mission in life,” he said.
COVID-19 is forcing the local mosque to make changes to Traditional Ramadan celebrations.
Body Spa will remain closed until it is safe to reopen, despite being able to open back up under the Governor's Executive Order.
This service is available for those living in Dougherty Co., but if you know someone outside the county who needs help, they have info.
Albany Twin Storms Relief is producing and delivering life-saving masks
Parents can post a picture and information about their graduate.
This money will help with operations and capital improvements, as well as revenue and salary loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leaving the hospital seems like a miracle to Terrica Parks, who is thankful to be alive.
Evangelical Faith Vision Ministries partnered with New Visions Community Development to deliver meals to senior citizens and those who are medically fragile.
Don’t forget some fitness instructors are doing online workouts so you don’t gain extra pounds while you’re at home.
With the pandemic, some people may be feeling extra stress, and because of that, 229 yoga is offering ways to decompress.
School districts will have more flexibility to help these students progress in their education, during this time of uncertainty.
