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

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; According to the United States Department of Labor, U.S. employers added 157,000 jobs in January. But how is the job search going for those who live here in Southwest Georgia?

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Georgia's unemployment rate is remaining constant, unchanged from July when the 9.3 percent rate was revised to 9.2 percent.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Albany and Southwest Georgia unemployment numbers have been released for June and have increased over May.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the state’s unemployment rate rose one tenth of a point to 9.0% in June.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Every year Albany Technical College nominates companies within our area for the state title of 'Manufacturer of the Year'.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Bad news on the job front--unemployment numbers are up in Albany.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Economic Development Commission announces they will create a five-year plan to help boost the economy and bring jobs to the area.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  2012 is a record year for the Quail Hunt.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Updated with video; The EDC announces Equinox is expanding

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Updated with video; After a loss of $11 billion dollars, U.S. Postal Service officials say they can't go on operating as they had before. This is why they were in Albany addressing the community about the possibility of consolidating operations with Tallahassee.

Friday, October 21, 2011  New jobs numbers are out along with a job fair hosted by Albany Technical College.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Updated with video; The preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the Southwest Georgia area decreased to 10.4 percent in July, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 10.5 percent in June.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Albany’s industrial sector is growing, that according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce. But what do the numbers really mean and why is unemployment still near record levels?

Friday, January 21, 2011  Business and community leaders came together in Albany today to discuss the future of the Southwest Georgia economy. The 2011 Southwest Georgia Economic Outlook Conference was held at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn.