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

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Firefighters have been called to Atlanta's airport after reports of an apparent explosion at a maintenance shed.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia has unveiled new rules banning references to guns, drugs and alcohol on personalized license plates.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The 9th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run was held in downtown Albany Friday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Twenty juniors and seniors representing ten high schools across Georgia will meet in Atlanta  on Friday at NAPA Genuine Parts to face off in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to individuals planning to donate to charitable organizations during times of national crisis

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Southwest Georgia will soon be testing whether a network of pumps can boost the flow of depleted streams and rivers.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Two Atlanta area schools are still planning to visit Albany's Marine Corps Logistics Base Tuesday despite the Battle Color ceremony cancellation.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Universities, theaters in 4 cities to join in creating new theatrical productions on Civil War

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany State University has issued a press release after a weekend article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution discussed $3 million in funds from the Ray Charles foundation.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Travel writer Glenn Kaufmann has reflected on his Albany experience in a new article for Points North Atlanta magazine.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  New story: Police swarmed Price Middle School just south of downtown Atlanta after reports of the shooting at 1:50 p.m., while a crowd of anxious parents gathered in the streets, awaiting word on their children.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Atlanta Falcons are one game away from making it to the 2013 Super Bowl and bars are hoping to profit.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Find out what state leaders say the top issues are for 2013.