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

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Pop Warner Fitness Fair was held Saturday afternoon at the Albany Mall.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Updated with video; St. Teresa's held their annual Nun Run Saturday morning.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Georgia Departments of Health reports 15% of high school students, in Georgia, are obese.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Saturday marks the first day of national Childhood obesity awareness month.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Schools are taking steps to fight childhood obesity.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Sumter offered a health conference for children.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Friday, June 22, 2012  NFL wide receiver speaks at the Youth Becoming Healthy Summer Wellness Camp.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Updated with video; Is there is enough being done locally about childhood obesity in Georgia?

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Updated with video; New research reveals minorities and children are seeing more advertisements from soda companies than ever before.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  There's more to do coming up next week in Albany.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Monday, May 02, 2011  An MCLB Public Affairs Specialist receives an award from National Image Incorporated for her work in the community fighting childhood obesity, an issue that can affect recruiting measures for marines.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Pamela Green Jackson wins a national award from the DOD.