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ABAC names interim police chief after review finds unauthorized Flock camera searches (opens the original)
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Note: This video is from previous coverage. We are working to produce an updated clip. TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) — An administrative review by the University System of Georgia (USG) has substantiated allegations that a member of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Police Department improperly used an automated license plate reader system. The findings follow previous reporting by WALB that ABAC Chief of Police Mike Tompkins was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this week. Ryan Hog
GBI investigating Clinch County teacher over alleged inappropriate contact with student (opens the original)
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CLINCH COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively looking into allegations involving a Clinch County educator and a student. According to the agency, the Clinch County Sheriff’s Office requested GBI’s assistance on Aug. 28 regarding allegations of inappropriate contact between a teacher and a student. GBI confirmed Thursday, Oct. 1 that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Officials have not announced any formal charges or arrests at this time. WALB reached out
Forensic audit into South Georgia Airport Authority delayed, records missing from 2018 and 2019 (opens the original)
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MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) — A forensic audit into the Moultrie-Colquitt County Airport Authority that was targeted for completion Sept. 2026 is now delayed, according to emails obtained by WALB through a Georgia Open Records Act request. Emails between the auditing firm, county leadership, and Airport Authority representatives reveal that key financial records from 2018 and 2019 cannot be located, while critical underlying contracts and invoices from 2020 through 2024 have still not been turned over.
‘Blaze the Trail’: VSU Foundation launches 41-county scholarship drive (opens the original)
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VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — The Valdosta State University Foundation has launched a new regional initiative aimed at establishing an endowed scholarship in every county the university serves. Blaze the Trail targets 41 counties to build a direct pipeline between surrounding communities and Valdosta State while keeping local talent close to home. Rick Munroe, Vice President for University Advancement CEO of the VSU Foundation said, “When we raise the money for that county, it stays in that county supp
ABAC chief of police placed on administrative leave; no reason given (opens the original)
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TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) — The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) chief of police has been placed on paid administrative leave. According to ABAC’s website, Mike Tompkins was appointed the chief of police effective Nov. 10, 2025 and was sworn in Dec. 16, 2025. Ryan Hogan, vice president of enrollment, marketing, and student affairs confirmed that Tompkins was placed on leave and “there is no additional information available at this time.” In a previous release, ABAC said Tompkins has served A
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