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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; The Associated Press is reporting that 149 control towers at small airports that were slated for closure will remain - open at least through Sept. 30.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Change happens and in efforts to keep up with the times Tifton Gazette and Moultrie Observer have announced they will no longer publishing a Saturday addition.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Officials with Southwest Georgia Regional Airport have confirmed via email that the Albany contract tower has been placed on the FAA closure list due to the sequestration.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if southwest Georgia parents should be worried about their child getting the mumps.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In our facebook story of the day you wanted to know if southwest Georgia should be worried about white-nose syndrome affecting our bat population.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Homeschool Association gathered Friday morning at the Church of Christ in Albany for their "International Day."

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; The clock has run out, the sequester is here. The mandated $85 billion dollars in cuts to the federal budget will start to take effect Friday.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport say that they have been contacted by the Federal Aviation Administration over what will happen if sequestration occurs on March 1st.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Updated with video; Heavy rainfall dumped as much as 5 inches of water in some areas across Southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Local doctors credits programs like the Network of Trust, school health program, for keeping the flu at bay in our region.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  As it stands now there are 12 Chick-fil-A's call this region home, with the majority of them being in Albany and Valdosta.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission has decided to evict the Cross Landing restaurant from the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport terminal.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Darton State College is proud to announce that four Darton students placed at this year’s 9th Annual SWGA College Art Invitational.