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

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.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School System board meeting, members approved several new positions throughout schools in the county.

Monday, May 13, 2013  One of Albany High School’s standout lady basketball players is graduating and continuing her career locally.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Thronateeska chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have awarded two scholarships to students from Albany High School and Dougherty High School.

Monday, April 22, 2013  More than 150 students from 15 counties entered a poem in Darton State College's 13th Annual Poetry Contest for junior and senior high school students from across Southwest Georgia.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Updated with video; Mrs. Melinda Suber is nominated for the Dougherty County Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Thanks to a federal grant teachers at Albany High School are now eligible to receive some extra cash if the school’s graduation rate increases.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; Career Technical Agricultural Students were put through a disaster response drill, as their final practical exam.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia schools are now ranked 12th in the nation for seniors scoring a three or above on their Advanced Placement exams.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared this the "School of Choice" week, but what makes a student eligible to participate in picking their choice?

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; Albany High School was placed on lockdown last Friday after a fight broke out on campus involving former and current students.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Albany High School was locked down early Monday morning.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; American Red Cross officials say during the holidays their blood supply tends to go down and now thanks to one Albany High School student, those numbers are getting a boost.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Albany High School career week wrapped up Friday with a career fair.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  At an afternoon meeting of the Dougherty County School System, a new principal has been named for Albany High School.