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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; Charlene Pennymon crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon just before the bombs went off.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Dougherty county School system now has some more funding to provide professional learning experience for its teachers.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler is doing his part in educating his future predecessors.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Symphony Orchestra teamed up with Dougherty and Lee County school systems to provide students with a hands-on musical experience.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; For the first time this year, local artists gathered to display their artwork for southwest Georgia to see.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Chehaw Park is traveling back in time for a few days to learn how to live just as people did in the 1800's.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, N.C.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; In spite of a struggling economy, one local business owner is moving forward with her vision to open up a new salon.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Albany Fire Department utilizes abandoned houses for training exercises.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Updated with video; Sixteen new Albany Fire Fighters got a chance to test out the Albany Fire Department's new self contained breathing apparatus.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Coroner Emma Quimbley says her commitment to helping families find closure after a death is why she should be elected for another term.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; In the midst of budget planning, the Dougherty County Commissioners announced Martha Hendley as their new finance director.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  Updated with video; Bee school was in full session this morning at Chehaw Park.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Updated with video; This year voters will go to the polls and select who they want as the Dougherty County Coroner.