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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In order to make sure all students move ahead, Dougherty County School System officials say they're looking to implement certain research and program based interventions.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Albany City Commission has given tentative approval for funding for the Albany Technical College pedestrian bridge.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Bartow County officials urge motorists and sight-seers to please avoid the area around Plant Bowen near Euharlee after Bartow County EMA reported an explosion at the plant in a press release.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Two Atlanta area schools are still planning to visit Albany's Marine Corps Logistics Base Tuesday despite the Battle Color ceremony cancellation.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Albany State University has announced the winners of the 2013 Southwest Georgia Regional Model Bridge Building competition held in February in recognition of National Engineers Week.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University hosted the eleventh annual Southwest Georgia Model Bridge-building Competition Saturday.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Heavy rains have dumped an ample amount of water across all of Southwest Georgia over the past few days.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Crude oil leaked into the Mississippi River and the waterway was closed.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; During Thursday’s Annual Meeting and Banquet the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped make 2012 a success.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Police Department have made several arrests in the large copper theft that occurred at W.W. Williams on Clark Ave and a burglary on La Costa Drive.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The two Australian disc jockeys responsible for the prank call have been relieved from work "until further notice."

Monday, November 19, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission has approved some new changes for the new Southwest Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Demolition has started for the Broad Street Bridge in downtown Albany.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what can irritate your allergies now that the weather is cooler.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  One business owner was disappointed after the Albany Board of Commissioners struck down his request to rezone a section of a residential neighborhood.