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

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The City and County Public Works have teamed up and assembled thousands of sand bags.

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

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

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Updated with video; Albany held a "Flood Preparedness Fair" Saturday.

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.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Thursday marked the 71st anniversary of an event that forever changed the landscape of Southwest Georgia and the city of Albany.

Monday, November 15, 2010  A consulting group from Texas talked to the city leaders about tactics on handling disaster situations.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Workers from the US Geological Survey came to Albany, to show city and county authorities new technology.

Monday, March 22, 2010  National Flood Safety Awareness Week was last week, and since flooding can be a major concern in Southwest Georgia, we look at flood safety ideas in this week’s Go Green.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009  Dougherty County flood victims get advice from Albany leaders.

Monday, April 13, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue has made a formal declaration to the White House for presidential disaster assistance.

Friday, April 10, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue today requested a Presidential disaster declaration which would lead to federal aid for severe weather and flood damages in 33 Georgia counties.