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

Yesterday at 6:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Sunday, June 16, 2013  One Tifton girl is looking to help our local firefighters stay cool and hydrated in the heat of summer.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Naval Branch Health Clinic held their change of charge ceremony at the Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; AT&T is planning to strengthen the Georgia economy by creating 600 new jobs.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Greg Coop, with the Moultrie YMCA, was one of 12 people honored at the White House Friday as a “Champion of Change.”

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; After two Coffee County paramedics and their patient were killed when a car going the opposite direction hit the brakes and the truck behind it slid into the front of the ambulance, EMS officials are asking residents to follow specific protocol when they see those flashing lights on the road in order to prevent more accidents.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* has announced the activation of a cell site in Moultrie that is expected to enhance network coverage for the area

Monday, June 03, 2013  A one mill tax increase and eight to ten job cuts are on the table in Colquitt County as the board of commissioners work to lower their budget before their July 1st deadline.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Metro SWAT team along with the U.S. Marshals are using the Federal Courthouse Wednesday morning for training purposes.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Tift County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after responding to a call of shots fired.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Holidays are a time to honor others, be with family and friends and relax but local emergency medical services members say they're also a time for drinking, which can lead to problems.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Updated with video; Looking for a place to cool off? Good news, the water fountains at Riverfront Park have reopened for the summer!

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Turner County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence off of Coverdale Highway for a call of a juvenile being abused around 6 PM Saturday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  So far this year the Dougherty County Probate court appears to be in good shape.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed