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

Yesterday at 6:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Albany State University College of Business kicked off their 2013 Economic Education Series Thursday with a lecture from economy expert Dr. Larry Reed.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; During Thursday’s Annual Meeting and Banquet the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped make 2012 a success.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College met with local business leaders Wednesday morning to discuss their involvement in Darton’s growth efforts.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Updated with video; Local leaders are reaching out to businessmen from outside of southwest Georgia to help local leaders understand more about economic development.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Customers flooded the newest addition to the Tifton Mall on Sunday during the grand opening of TJ Maxx.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Georgia's unemployment rate is remaining constant, unchanged from July when the 9.3 percent rate was revised to 9.2 percent.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The average price per gallon of gas in Georgia is $3.77.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Summer is a time when we see more mosquitoes and for FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day, locals wanted to know whether or not the spray officials use the keep the insects at bay is harmful to pets.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Within the span of one week gas prices gas prices have made a significant jump.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Parents and community members are heated over a proposal to turn Albany High School into a charter school. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the Dougherty County Board of Education on Wednesday.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Although unemployment numbers aren't as low as many would like them to be, officials say jobs are on the rebound.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Receiving an education to get a job is an age-old concept, but what about the idea of getting an education to promote economic growth? Business owners believe there is a direct correlation and it could mean everything for our community.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

Monday, April 16, 2012  In honor of the 26th Annual Community Development Week, The City of Albany, Georgia Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) would like to share with the community, our partners, and our political representatives the positive results we have achieved and continue to achieve in partnership with and for the community, local residents, and businesses.