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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Tropical storm Andrea is passing over south Georgia and leaving lots of rain in its wake.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The onslaught of rain in Southwest Georgia has brought with it flooding leading to road closures and hazards across the region.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Residents using private wells that have been flooded by the recent severe weather should take precautions against waterborne illnesses by boiling well water for two minutes and then straining it before consumption, Southwest Health District Environmental Health Director Dewayne Tanner warned this evening.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Numerous road closures have been confirmed across Southwest Georgia.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is predicting six inches of rain to fall over the weekend.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; County Line Road and Railroad Street are seeing water levels rise higher than they ever have before.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Much of north Georgia is expected to flood this week as mild weather gives way to cooler temperatures.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; If water levels continue to rise in Tift County, even more people could be negatively affected. Representatives with the American Red Cross say preparation may be the key to comfort.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  People in Albany and surrounding areas may be concerned about flood waters rising near their homes, but officials say nearby waterways are far from reaching flood levels.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  Water has receded on parts of Creekside Drive in Lee County, but water is still surrounding many Lee County homes.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  Lee County Emergency Management crews are watching the water levels of the Kinchafoonee Creek and the Muckalee Creek.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  Lee County Emergency Management authorities say all eyes are on the Kinchafoonee Creek.

Monday, November 02, 2009  After the second wettest October across parts of the state, Georgia will get a break from the rain.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  The death toll has reached 10 from floodwaters in Georgia and Alabama with the report of a sixth death in a county west of Atlanta.