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

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Albany Fire Department has been raising money this weekend for their "Burn the Boot" campaign.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Space heaters can keep you warm during those cold winter months, but are they a safety hazard? We found out the answer in our Facebook Story of the Day.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Dougherty County School Board member Velvet Riggins' trial entered it's third day Wednesday morning.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; A kitchen fire at Radium Springs Elementary School caused school officials to evacuate students from the building.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  For some, picking out that perfect Christmas tree right after finishing their turkey and stuffing, is a tradition.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; A local principal and her husband are charged with falsifying documents.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Albany fire officials are looking into the cause of a house fire that started in the 800 block of Dorsett Avenue.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Updated with video; After receiving complaints about Fire Chief Jason Brooks, commissioners conduct a judiciary review and vote to keep him.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Updated with video; An overnight fire on Doncaster Road has left a home a total loss.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Updated with video;  Dougherty County fire officials say over the past year this area has seen a significant spike in wildfires.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Burns takes over for Roderick Jolivette, who was arrested last year in Muscogee County and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Monday, April 05, 2010  Firefighters say the house in the 2500 block of East Doublegate Drive is a total loss.

Friday, October 23, 2009  Houston County officials say heated tar from a roof repair started a fire at a chicken processing plant near Perry.