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

1 hour, 24 minutes ago  According to the Moultrie Observer, law enforcement has a man in custody and charged for a murder committed on April 28th.

2 hours, 4 minutes ago  Pediatric patients at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital enjoyed a special visit on Wednesday when the Princesses With A Purpose organization showed up.

Today at 2:34 PM  Wiregrass officials have announced that due to a water line break, the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be closed for the remainder of May 22.

Today at 2:23 PM  Officials with the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 25-year-old James Aultman for reportedly stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from his former boss.

Today at 12:41 PM  According to officials with the Dougherty County Police Department, an arrest has been made in connection to a hit and run on May 17th.

Today at 12:40 PM  For the past several days the Worth County Board of Commissioners have been tirelessly working on the 2013/14 budget.

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Today at 12:37 PM  Officials with the Dougherty County Police Department say they responded to a call on April 15th regarding a car break-in on the east side of Albany.

Today at 10:45 AM  Updated with video; Albany city commissioners are looking into implementing a "dangerous dog" ordinance targeting pit bulls.

Today at 8:55 AM  Updated with video; Gerald Greene, the state representative for district 151, paid a visit to the Dougherty County Rotary club Tuesday afternoon.

Today at 8:50 AM  Updated with video; When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke for your pet and animal experts say you need to follow certain tips and closely monitor your pet's behavior to make sure they don't become a victim.

Today at 8:44 AM  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Today at 8:40 AM  Updated with video; Life on the farm for James Carter starts with two things, horses and hay, but something else sets him apart from other farmers.

Today at 8:40 AM  Updated with video; Albany commissioners have made a unanimous decision to allow the Economic Development Commission to create a  investment fund to bring in more business to the Albany-Dougherty County area.

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