Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

2 hours, 50 minutes ago  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.3 percent in May.

Yesterday at 7:05 AM  Updated with video; Truck drivers may soon have new rules for parking in residential areas.

Yesterday at 6:00 AM  Updated with video; During Tuesday's Albany City Commissioners meeting, Tommy Gregors with the Flint  Riverquarium approached the board requesting $150,000 for funding.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

Monday, June 17, 2013  In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the Westtown library.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Funding to reopen Albany’s West Town Library will not be granted.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Moultrie City Commission is in process of creating a new ordinance under public indecency law.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A state program called "HomeSafe Georgia" is set up to help with mortgage payments that are in default.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Al J. Hurley, a former county commissioner in Sumter County, Ga., was sentenced today to 36 months in prison stemming from his acceptance of illicit payments in exchange for his official efforts to secure government contracts for a private contractor.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Commissioners discussed their options of how to deal with drainage problems caused by the recent rainfall during their meeting on Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; Albany's Fourth of July fireworks show will be back in the downtown area in 2014.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany City Commissioners held a special called meeting Tuesday morning to continue budget negotiations with city employees.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Several contributors are stepping up to provide financial support for a summer program on Albany State University’s campus according to a press release issued by the University.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners met in a work session Monday morning to discuss issues within the community.