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

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Southwest Health district in Georgia has now seen West Nile cases grow to 12 with three deaths so far this year.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Heat stroke is a very serious concern, especially for those who work outside.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; Last year, nearly 1 million Americans experienced herpes zoster, or shingles, a disease that causes a painful skin rash.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women but mammography can detect it at its earliest, most treatable stage.

Saturday, May 30, 2009  Southwest Health District has three words of advice for businesses both large and small: Get ready. Now.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Southwest District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant declared a health emergency in 13 counties hard-hit by flooding, then swamped by mosquitoes breeding in the overabundant water.