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

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; 336 students traded in their jeans and baseball caps for a cap and gown on Friday during Darton State College's spring graduation ceremony.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; After recent events, the University of Georgia has made the decision to ban all backpacks during their upcoming graduation ceremony and some local students say they understand the move.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Darton student Claire Dyal of Albany has been named the 2013 New Century Scholar for Georgia according to information released by the college.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Darton State College officials have confirmed that the J building on the Albany campus has been evacuated.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The top students, faculty and staff members were honored on Wednesday night at Darton State College’s 45th annual Honors Awards Ceremony.

Monday, April 22, 2013  More than 150 students from 15 counties entered a poem in Darton State College's 13th Annual Poetry Contest for junior and senior high school students from across Southwest Georgia.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Darton College held their annual, "Smokin' Butts 5K," this morning giving students, and citizens the chance to stretch their legs and bag some scholarships.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Darton State College held a job fair for students Wednesday morning with 50 local employers from around the community.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Darton State College assistant professor Dr. Kerri Newton has been awarded the Outstanding Technical Teacher Award by the American Technical Education Association (ATEA) according to a release issued by the college.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College has announced two new courses to be offered this year; Georgia Prescribed Burn Manager and White Tailed Deer Ecology and Management.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College met with local business leaders Wednesday morning to discuss their involvement in Darton’s growth efforts.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Darton State College’s Theatre Department has been chosen to host the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region IV in February.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College invited poet and performance artist Reginald "PM" Sweet to pay tribute to Martin Luther King on his birthday in remembrance of the civil rights leader.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Merry Acres Middle Magnet School of Medical Arts held it's 2013 Career Expo Thursday night.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Updated with video; Albany city officials have confirmed a new Waffle House will be moving in town; making it the third within the city.