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

Sunday, April 21, 2013  With severe weather season on the horizon, southwest Georgians are getting prepared.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In order to make sure all students move ahead, Dougherty County School System officials say they're looking to implement certain research and program based interventions.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; People from all across the country are in Albany for the Quail Unlimited Celebrity Quail Hunt.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The SOWEGA Council on Aging held their second and final public hearing on Wednesday afternoon to get opinions directly from seniors on where they should make their budget cuts.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; It wasn't just business that saw a growth, Tifton also saw an increase in the housing market housing market.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Animal control officers in Worth County say they'd like to adopt an ordinance that restricts certain types of tethers, like some surrounding counties have in the past, after a man was attacked by 3 dogs that chewed through their chains last weekend.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In remote Harrold, the nearest sheriff's office is 30 minutes away, and people tend to know — and trust — one another.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  30 young men and women will be working with Americus and Sumter County to re-vision their future as a vibrant 21st century rural community.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Southern Agricultural Carriers, a shipping company on Sylvester Road, came before the board of Commissioners Monday to request a sewer extension out to their facility.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Calhoun County High School hosted a health fair this weekend put on by Columbus State College.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education met on Wednesday to tie up some loose ends from this summer.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis presented an amendment to the town's pension ordinance during the Pension Board of Trustees meeting Thursday morning.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The 3 day conference is meant to enrich, equip, and encourage the community.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Updated with video; The city of Albany and Dougherty County are in the second phase of Local Option Sales Tax negotiations.