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

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Georgia High School writing test results increase in 2012.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; Starting this week many students are heading back to school for band camp. As they prepare for the new year, they're also having to brave high temperatures.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  The parents of the football player who died while practicing in triple digit temperatures plan to address reporters this morning, calling for an investigation into the Georgia High School Association.

Monday, August 15, 2011  The Searcy family will speak out in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  National Signing Day includes multiple Southwest Georgia players.

Friday, October 01, 2010  A former Cobb County high school orchestra teacher has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to his sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Albany High students got hands-on fire training Thursday.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  With the school year coming to a close many high school seniors are trying to enjoy their last few weeks. That includes going to the prom where the pressure to drink alcohol is high.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Dougherty County Public School test administrators gathered for training for the upcoming Georgia high school graduation test.

Thursday, April 30, 2009  The Marine Corps Officers Spouses Club handed out scholarships to five southwest Georgia high school seniors Thursday.

Monday, February 16, 2009  Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated President’s Day by giving a speech at the Plains High School Museum.