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

Yesterday at 6:00 AM  Updated with video; Police officers at Albany State University participated in traffic stop training Tuesday afternoon.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  With hotter temperatures, your pets could be in danger.

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.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  After months of planning, Crisp Area Habitat for Humanity Director, Kathryn Braxton has announced that their 'Rainbow Run' will be cancelled.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Tropical storm Andrea is passing over south Georgia and leaving lots of rain in its wake.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Updated with video; On Wednesday, Dougherty County School System Police held an active shooter training on the campus of Albany High School.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Severe storms over in East and South, but more rain and winds coming; Oklahoma death toll up to 13

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; On Thursday, 18 aspiring leaders graduated from The Dougherty County School System's Leadership Academy.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; It's an issue that's not only a big problem in Southwest Georgia, it's an issue that taken over the entire state, gangs.

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.

Monday, May 20, 2013  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Monday, May 20, 2013  Ridging over the Southeastern portion of the United States keeps the heat and moisture in place to get the work-week started.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Tift Regional Medical Center was recently named Regional Coordinating Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Hospital Association and the Georgia Department of Public Health for its efforts in disaster preparedness.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe officials say a temporary restraining order (TRO), issued today by Judge Louis Sands will not alter the day-to-day operations at Phoebe North Campus.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mother Nature is bringing Southwest Georgia a magnificent week of weather.