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

Sunday, March 03, 2013  As folks around the country are still trying to process what happened with the huge sink hole in Florida, officials in Georgia are realizing that this is an issue that hits close to home, and the same thing could happen here.

Monday, January 28, 2013  After touring the new Lee County Elementary school that’s set to open in August, the Lee County Board of Education met to make sure students will be safe in their classrooms.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Rural Domestic Prepardness Consortium was held Thursday morning at Phoebe Northwest.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  The Albany Chick-fil-a locations are honoring our local heroes by offering free lunch to anyone in uniform.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; One local 9/11 survivor is taking his experience and turning it into a mission to thank the real heroes of our country.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  First responders got a lesson on the best ways to deal with the hazardous chemical anhydrous ammonia.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The Philly Connection gave out free sandwiches to any military personnel or emergency responders who showed up today

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  In light of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Palmyra Medical Center held a luncheon for local first responders as a thank you for their dedication.

Monday, September 12, 2011  On the day before the tenth anniversary of September 11th people in Albany paid tribute

Monday, September 12, 2011  Friendship Baptist Church in Leesburg held a special presentation honoring first responders Sunday.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Kids out at the mall experienced 'Badges of Hope' Sunday.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Days short of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle stops in Southwest Georgia to express his gratitude to first responders.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Albany officials recognize local first responders for their service to the community.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 

Monday, February 21, 2011  High school students are receiving certification to become first responders after graduation in a class participating in the Career Technical Agriculture Education program. Albany High School students practiced properly using a fire extinguisher in a class demonstration Friday afternoon.