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

Friday, March 01, 2013  Several Dougherty County schools went under lockdown Friday afternoon after shots were fired in the area.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County officials are asking families to take advantage of a free service that could save their life.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; Worth County school personnel confirms that Worth County Middle School is on a Code Red lockdown.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Officials with the Dougherty County School System say that Robert Cross Middle School was put under Code Red Monday morning after and unidentified man entered the building.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; As Tropical Storm Isaac passes over the Dominican Republic locals are wondering if it's heading to southwest Georgia.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; As a part of Hurricane Preparedness Week officials say now is a good time to get signed up for Code Red.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Updated with video; Criminals, crashes, closings – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office can now inform citizens of such incidents through the Nixle alert system.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Updated with video; Albany's Code Red system is getting an upgrade that officials hope say will provide another level of safety.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission approved a partnership between themselves and the city to share Code Red for the time being.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Updated with video; The city is waiting to vote on a new 911 system, but until they have it up and running, they want to practice on Dougherty County's Code Red system.

Monday, April 04, 2011  When overnight storms occur while you are sleeping, local weather and emergency officials say there are numerous precautions you can take to stay safe during dangerous conditions.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  On Sunday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a proclamation of support for Severe Weather Awareness Week. Now, local first responders are spreading the word about the importance of preparing for weather emergencies.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  Hurricane season starts June 1, but there’s already storms forming in the Atlantic Ocean.

Friday, May 29, 2009  Dougherty County Emergency Management is thanking Turner Job Corps students for a job well done.

Friday, March 20, 2009  Renewal of Dougherty County's Code Red System lands some kids a job at no cost to the county.