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

Yesterday at 1:31 PM  The Crisp County Board of Education approved the hiring of Russell “Rusty” Sowell as the new high school principal this past week

Yesterday at 1:16 PM  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Find out why some teachers are paid close to six figures

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Terrell County will soon have a new elementary school.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Board of Education officials have accepted the resignation of an educator who was arrested on drug charges.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Albany Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness.

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; Parents and concerned citizens are gathering across from the Baker County Middle High School to address school issues. FOX 31 and parents have been instructed by school principal Dr. Terrence Shoates to leave school property.

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  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Albany Boys and Girls Club held a graduation ceremony Thursday evening for a group of young men who are now equipped to combat teen pregnancy and STDs.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Lee County Board of Education is considering new graduation requirements, saying technology is having a major impact on education.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Updated with video; Earth day is celebrated across the country on April 22nd. Some plant trees, others go out and pick up litter, but at Chehaw, they're throwing a party.