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

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Several locals here in Albany are taking a stand against a neurological condition, you may or may not have heard of.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; After going to more than 26 doctors to find answers and a diagnosis for 6-year-old Thomas Cooper, family members say they finally feel like they're getting somewhere after City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard signed a proclamation for his disorder on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Updated with video; Tuesday morning, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that Georgia has its first cases of white nose syndrome.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Although AAA previously reported gas prices were going to drop, they continue to increase -- and to combat the higher prices, locals are taking advantage of East Albany’s cheaper gas.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Albany State University held a series of community meetings Monday to hear input on their, "Center of Excellence for Community Engagement."

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The heavy metal icon was in South Dakota on Wednesday to help kick-off a 6,000-square-foot rock 'n' roll academy for local Boys & Girls Club members.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission heard from Waste Management Director Scott Addison about funding a study that would provide options on how to deal with the decrease in tonnage at the county landfill.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The Public Works Committee is deciding whether or not to fund a new study that will help bring recommendations regarding rates for their solid waste management system.

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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany-based manufacturer says Albany is an ideal place for national and overseas business but the public's negative attitude of the city is holding growth back.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Southwest Georgia schools recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Updated with video; Construction crews are on site at the former Cooper Tire plant on Sylvester Road conducting demolition.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; Three south Georgia agencies dedicated to helping those in need have been selected as 2011 recipients of the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition Cancer Care Grants.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; Poverty discussions took center stage at a recent community forum.