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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Commissioners met tonight, continuing their debate on whether to combine their fire and EMS services.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  As you celebrate the, Cinco De Mayo holiday safety may not be the first thing that's on your mind. However Albany Fire officials are recommending that anyone out-and-about designate a driver.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Moultrie man is in the hospital after he was burned during an explosion in his backyard Friday evening.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; Several officials including the Moultrie Police Department, M.A.D.D., Moultrie Fire Department, Lowndes County Sheriff Department, and the Colquitt County EMA, among many others, gathered in Moultrie today for their annual Kids Safety Expo.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department is at a scene on the Liberty Expressway where a pickup truck has jumped the guardrail.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; A member of the Albany Fire Department has been selected to compete in a national competition put on by Under Armour.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany fire department sent two houses up in flames this morning for live fire training.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Friday afternoon thunderstorms are predicted to pass through southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Albany Fire Department is receiving training on the newest vehicle in their fleet Tuesday morning.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Albany Fire officials are warning residents that a controlled burn will be staged Monday morning at 1212 Avalon, in Albany.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Logan's Steak House caught fire at around 6:00 PM Saturday evening.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Residents should not be alarmed to see smoke in the area.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; When the occupants of TCBY went to open their store Friday morning, they showed up to a building full of smoke.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; Students from all different majors who are high-achieving both on and off Albany Technical College's campus were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Thursday.