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

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  Authorities in Georgia say they have found another Southeast storm victim and the death toll is now nine.

Monday, August 24, 2009  The South's governors told President Barack Obama's healthcare czar they need to know what the bottom line for costs on state budgets will be.

Thursday, May 07, 2009  Georgia received a Federal Disaster Declaration amendment today for eight additional counties that Governor Perdue requested aid for following severe thunderstorms.

Thursday, May 07, 2009  Children whose parents are in the military will have an easier time changing Georgia schools under a bill signed into law by Gov. Sonny Perdue.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  Governor Sonny Purdue signed a declaration this week encouraging Georgians to get more serious about their health.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  Georgia shoppers will be able to buy school supplies, clothing, footwear, and computers without paying any state tax for four days this summer.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Georgia lawmakers who fail to pay taxes could soon face sanctions from a legislative ethics committee.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue signed legislation today that will slap Georgia speeders with a very hefty fine.

Friday, May 01, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue is expected to sign a bill that would make Georgia the first to require food makers to swiftly alert state inspectors if their internal tests show their products are tainted.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  Governor Sonny Perdue has signed a bill that gives him the power to declare a “pandemic influenza” state of emergency.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Many Georgia lawmakers are pleased with the final passage of a bill that carries a provision to hold legislators accountable for filing their state income taxes annually.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Gov. Sonny Perdue has declared a state of emergency in six south Georgia counties damaged by heavy rain and severe weather over the weekend.

Monday, March 23, 2009  Work on revamping Georgia's 20-year-old education funding formula has come to a halt as the state deals with the worst fiscal crisis in decades.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Georgia will find the money for a homeowner tax break after all.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Gov. Sonny Perdue has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into the southwest Georgia peanut butter plant at the heart of the salmonella outbreak.