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

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; Water restrictions remain in place despite recent rain.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; After 31 years working for the city, the general manager for Albany Water, Gas and Light is stepping down.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Long Term Finance Planning Commission has decided to put their share of MEAG funds towards the Economic Development Commission's efforts to recruit and maintain businesses in Albany.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Albany’s first Retirement Expo was put on Thursday to help those facing tough decisions about how to adjust to life after retirement.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; People who drive down Jefferson Street in downtown Albany will have a slower travel time for the next few weeks.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Violations could result in a fine.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Updated with video; For the first time this fiscal year every department of Water, Gas and Light, performed better than their budget.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Albany residents will be gearing up for the 4th of July, and are planning on spending it on Albany waterways. However the Department of Natural Resources is warning all boaters to put safety at the top of their lists.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if there has there been any change in the business relationship between L2Networks and the City of Albany.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Sometimes you just can't get away from work to get to the doctor, but the city hopes to change that.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia has been hit with rain, but officials say this will not change water sanctions.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Mother Nature’s assault on Southwest Georgia began around one o’clock Tuesday morning. Rain and hail pelted streets, homes, and cars, while high winds walloped trees and road signs.

Friday, February 25, 2011  On Thursday, the Board of the Albany Water, Gas and Light Commission approved spending $7.7 million to begin using natural gas to make some of the electricity it provides to millions of customers.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  The state of Georgia is expected to release its final plan for water conservation very soon. It will include strategies to help the agriculture industry save water and increase profits.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Theft of electricity and water.