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

Yesterday at 11:49 AM  Thanks to a tip made to Crime stoppers a Dougherty County registered sex offender is behind bars.

Yesterday at 11:05 AM  UPDATE: The Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards spoke to the media Wednesday in reference to Sheryl Phillips' arrest.

Yesterday at 6:55 AM  Updated with video; Find out why some teachers are paid close to six figures

Yesterday at 12:12 AM  Find out who was booked into jail May 8-16, 2013.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education building and grounds committee met Tuesday morning to go over their plans for schools that need a construction upgrade.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Twelve Dougherty County Schools will welcome new principals to their buildings in August after the Dougherty County School Board voted on reappointments Monday evening

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Updated with video; Suspects are being questioned by police about two burglaries early Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  So far this year the Dougherty County Probate court appears to be in good shape.

Monday, May 13, 2013  In order to make the transportation department more efficient, the Dougherty County Board of Education voted to eliminate two district manager positions and restructure how the entire system runs during their meeting on Monday evening

Monday, May 13, 2013  17 Dougherty County schools received automated external defibrillators or AED’s on Monday afternoon as part of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant.

Monday, May 13, 2013  DCP ceremony The Dougherty County Police Department unveiled a plaque next to the station's front door in honor of fallen officer Lieutenant Cliff Rouse on Monday afternoon.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.