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

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Before the summer kicks in, Georgia officials are reminding parents to make sure children aren't left in hot cars.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; Several officials including the Moultrie Police Department, M.A.D.D., Moultrie Fire Department, Lowndes County Sheriff Department, and the Colquitt County EMA, among many others, gathered in Moultrie today for their annual Kids Safety Expo.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The "Kingdom Women of Divine Purpose," provided a youth forum for kids in the community to ask questions that they may not feel comfortable asking themselves.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; The graduating seniors from Lee County High School put on their caps and gowns Friday morning and traveled around the county to visit all of the other schools.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Albany Police Department's Gang Unit held a shoe give away Friday afternoon.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Jackson Heights Elementary and Turner Elementary Schools received a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to Shoes from H.E.A.R.T. on Friday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System's Finance and Personnel Committee met for their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; Second Harvest Food Bank had a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new kitchen funded in part by the Arby's Foundation kitchen Tuesday morning.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Students donate a box of toiletry items to the Lily Pad Sane Center.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The Flint Riverquarium held "Discovery Days" this weekend for children in the community.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Pop Warner Fitness Fair was held Saturday afternoon at the Albany Mall.