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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Sunday, May 05, 2013  People have been out celebrating Cinco De Mayo all weekend and in turn, helping boost Albany’s economy.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Fitzgerald woman has been arrested for attempting to bring $1.3 million dollars of methamphetamine into the United States.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Water Gas and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to discuss their January budget.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Police and fire officials are saying stay indoors, and only drive when necessary in these severe weather conditions.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Georgia Power officials are offering a new deal for customers that are looking to purchase a heat pump.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A Georgia-based restaurant firm says suspicious computer files have been found at some of its locations, prompting it to warn customers about the potential for fraud.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Small Business Saturday is dedicated specifically to supporting small, locally operated businesses.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In addition to a public meeting being held about the Downtown Post Office, the United States Postal Service has announced the closing date for the postal processing facility in Albany.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Albany police say that Bench Warmers at 2422 Sylvester Road was the target of an armed robbery shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Starbucks customers could be driving father for their coffee at Phoebe Putney's, Meredyth campus.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Elements Coffee shop held a picnic this afternoon as a way to get to know customers a little better.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Lee County water and sewer customers who wait until the last minute to pay their bills will soon have a surprise on their account.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Updated with video; Mission MCLB: Sword training.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Although green cleaning is taking center stage in several industries today, it has been a slow process to get there.