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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how the president's budget would affect public health and education in southwest Georgia.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; According to the 2012 America's Health Rankings by the United Health Foundation, Georgia came out as number 36/50 in overall health.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Department of Public Health announced the eight-county metropolitan Atlanta area has seen an increase in pertussis or whooping cough.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Health Department says many people in the community do not know about the various programs they offer.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; In Monday's Facebook Story of the Day, viewers asked if measles are still a concern in our community; local health officals say it is.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Health Director urges everyone to get flu shots

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Monday, June 27, 2011  Health officials are asking parents to get their children’s vaccinations up to date now to beat the back-to-school rush.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Public and private health care professional joined together at Albany's Hilton Garden Inn for a 'Building Bridges' affair.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Health officials say 30 children have confirmed cases of chickenpox in schools and daycares. This is the third vaccine preventable disease to come up in Southwest Georgia.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  In 2010, the United States reported more than 21,000 cases of whooping cough, mostly in children younger than six months old, including in Southwest Georgia.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Southwest Georgia health officials are investigating an alarming increase in the number of flu cases among children. The latest CDC report shows increased flu and hospitalization rates – especially among children.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Health officials say there’s still a good chance you can get swine flu if you haven’t been vaccinated.