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

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The onslaught of rain in Southwest Georgia has brought with it flooding leading to road closures and hazards across the region.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Numerous road closures have been confirmed across Southwest Georgia.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is predicting six inches of rain to fall over the weekend.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; County Line Road and Railroad Street are seeing water levels rise higher than they ever have before.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Much of north Georgia is expected to flood this week as mild weather gives way to cooler temperatures.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; If water levels continue to rise in Tift County, even more people could be negatively affected. Representatives with the American Red Cross say preparation may be the key to comfort.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  People in Albany and surrounding areas may be concerned about flood waters rising near their homes, but officials say nearby waterways are far from reaching flood levels.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  Lee County Emergency Management crews are watching the water levels of the Kinchafoonee Creek and the Muckalee Creek.

Monday, November 02, 2009  After the second wettest October across parts of the state, Georgia will get a break from the rain.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  The death toll has reached 10 from floodwaters in Georgia and Alabama with the report of a sixth death in a county west of Atlanta.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Most metro Atlanta students will return to school after getting a day off as campuses closed to deal with storms and flooding.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  The death toll in Southeast flooding has reached eight after rescuers found the body of a teenage boy in northwest Georgia following days of heavy rain that turned docile creeks into surging rivers.