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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has announced that they will be holding a Free Application Day for new students interested in applying for the upcoming Summer Semester.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Financial aid experts will be available to help college-bound students and their families complete and submit the federal financial aid form at the College Goal Georgia event on March 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Friday, February 22, 2013 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Snickers Marathon in Albany Georgia will soon have its own application for iPhone, iPad and Android users just in time for the race.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Habitat officials are seeking military applicants to receive the homes.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Dougherty County School System will be making some changes at the request of the Georgia Department of Education.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Albany State University has a new program for students and it doesn't involve them stepping in the classroom.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Updated with video; Firearm sales in certain parts of the nation are seeing an uptick since the mass shooting in Colorado.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; A lot of students utilize FAFSA to help pay for college.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; In the Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what does the City of Albany look for when evaluating job candidates?

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The Albany Police Department’s firearms safety course will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in the Community Room.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; In a Special Report, Jessica Fairley looks at how a stint behind bars can turn out to be a life sentence for those who are later released.