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

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Ben Hill County Commissioners are considering requests to abandon certain roads inside the county.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office is currently in the middle of a murder investigation.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know how long you can keep an abandoned car on the side of the road.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Fitzgerald Police found a body inside a home on Oconee Alley after nearby business owners complained of an odd smell coming from inside.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Residents should not be alarmed to see smoke in the area.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  "BamaJam 2013" was officially put on hold Saturday morning as promoters announced the event had been suspended.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Officials with the Lee County Animal Shelter say around 7:00 p.m. Monday night, three puppies were dropped off outside of their gate.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Colquitt County grand jury members indicted former high school band director, Paul Guilbeau on Tuesday.

Monday, March 04, 2013  60-year-old Debra Pilkinton of Turner County is behind bars after authorities say she allegedly shot and killed her husband on Friday evening.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones

Monday, February 25, 2013  With all of the rain coming into the region, Worth County officials say they have gone through the sandbags, but if you require some, they are working on it.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; 38-year-old Angelo Bolden faces up to 21 years in jail after a law change that began in the beginning of the year required his wife to testify against him in court.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department responded to a house fire at the corner of Acree Avenue and County Line Road just before 3:00 am Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Updated with video; Country music sensation Dallas Davidson and his band headline the Turkey Jam.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County High School Marching Band received a 'Superior' rating as well as won first place at the Georgia Invitational Band Championship on October 27.