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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Friday afternoon thunderstorms are predicted to pass through southwest Georgia.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Albany Fire Department responded to a call around 9:00 this morning at 1200 North McKinley Street.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Control over Water Gas & Light wasn't the only topic on the table for Albany City Commissioners on Tuesday.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A booth at Kitty's Flea Market was a complete loss after flames broke out.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A 26-year-old man is facing jail time in connection to a business fire on Ledo Road.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; Investigators and following leads in the Budget Car Sales fire.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Trees are often thought of as merely beautiful pieces of nature. However, these towering symbols of life, can cause damage and destruction at any time.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Sylvester Fire Department found itself without a fire chief Thursday.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; City commissioners heard budget proposals from select departments Tuesday.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Fire marshals are investigating a fire that destroyed a warehouse storage facility in Sycamore, Georgia.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Worth County's Board Chairman sent a letter to the fire chief about his "recent involvement in matters involving domestic violence," according to Worthit2u.net.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Albany firemen responded to a kitchen fire at 1014 East Roosevelt that caused $22,000 worth of damage.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is backing off earlier flood predictions in Lee County.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Officials made a vote to allow the Albany Panthers to rent out the civic center for 2012 football games, but this vote didn't come without opposition.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  School children packed the Albany Civic Center and met fire-starting villains and the super heroes trying to put them behind bars.