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

2 hours, 8 minutes ago  In May of 1975 the Vietnam Era came to a close,  leaving a lifetime's worth of questions, and a supply station in Albany receiving a new title.

2 hours, 17 minutes ago  Health providers met at Chehaw Park for the annual, "Building Bridges" seminar today, learning the most up-to-date information on immunizations.

Today at 11:38 AM  Georgia Department of Education officials have released new graduation numbers and say that the public high school graduation rate rose more than two percentage points over the previous year – from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 69.7 percent in 2012.

Yesterday at 11:07 PM  The Albany Aviation Commission met tonight to continue discussing the new terminal.

Yesterday at 9:47 PM  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2013 Legislative Scorecard on Monday – on which members of the Georgia General Assembly were graded based on their votes related to certain pro-business measures addressed during the 2013 legislative session.

Yesterday at 1:31 PM  Lottery officials say that three south Georgia couples have come forward to claim their share of a quarter-million dollar Mega Millions prize from the May 14 drawing.

Yesterday at 11:25 AM  A Valdosta man is nearly $500,000 richer after playing the Georgia Lottery's Fantasy 5 on May 16th.

Yesterday at 9:55 AM  Gas prices stayed unchanged and are expected to stay that way leading up to Memorial Day according to new reports released by AAA.

Yesterday at 4:51 AM  Local leaders are looking to bring more solar power to the state of Georgia.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; After a 40-hour work week most Americans come home, kick off their shoes and relax. However it isn't long before their putting on those high heels and tightening up that tie to head back to the daily grind.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The Powerball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  With summer just around the corner, farmers in Southwest Georgia are staying busy. However this season is a bit different, as officials in Washington have stolen the farming community's attention.