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

Yesterday at 10:35 AM  A multi-jurisdictional drug bust has netted officers in Tift County $121,000 in cash.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany fire and police officials recieved a call around 4:20PM Thursday that there was deceased male inside an old auto repair shop on East Broad and Old Radium Springs.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; More than 100 high school students from multiple Southwest Georgia counties participated in a career fair at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College today.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Only a day later, local well drillers are warning that drilling or digging, well construction is dangerous business.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  According to the Albany Police Department, a shooter has opened fire in the 200 block of Cordele Road and one person has been transported to the hospital.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Drinking and driving and discharging your gun into the air are the top two acts that will cause you to start 2013 in a jail cell.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Although surrounding towns have had some holiday crime, Albany was relatively quiet according to the Albany Police Department.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  While you might be throwing your tree out soon, officials say you may want to hold on to your gift boxes a little longer so thieves don’t target your house.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department held their annual holiday luncheon Friday afternoon to bring together their law enforcement family before Christmas.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Christmas season can be a joyful time for some, but for others it’s a financial burden that comes once a year, and sticks around for the year to come. Residents around Albany say although it may be a happy season, it can turn cold quickly.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Local police say if you're doing any shopping -- whether it's online or in the stores -- protect yourself by keeping a close eye on your bills.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; While you’re out shopping make sure you keep safety in mind.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Recent car break-ins cause local law enforcement to step up their efforts.