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

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

Friday, May 10, 2013  Officials with the Dougherty County School System has announced that a grant awarded to the Dougherty County Pre-K program will allow for new classes to be taught over the summer.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; FOX 31 looks into several cases in southwest Georgia where children have fallen victim at the hands of their caretakers.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Dougherty county School system now has some more funding to provide professional learning experience for its teachers.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; After a daycare worker in Omega accidentally ran over a 3-year-old she was taking care of, many are wondering what kind of training goes into working with children. In our Facebook Story of the day, you wanted to know what the qualifications are to work in a daycare center.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; If you've ever wanted to learn more about the life of a police officer, there’s still time. The Albany Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy starts next Tuesday and there are still seats available for anyone interested in signing up.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Greenbriar Church held a finance workshop Sunday for the community.

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

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Sylvandale Pre-K Center held a registration kick-off for the 2013-2014 school year Friday morning.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  St. James Baptist Church in Baconton kicked off their biggest loser competition Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Club partnered with the East Town Civic League and Jackson Heights Elementary School to put on a family ML King Day Celebration for the community.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Chehaw Park is traveling back in time for a few days to learn how to live just as people did in the 1800's.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Learning how to fly a plane may not be on the top of everyone's priority list, but it was on FOX 31's Matt Prichard's this week in our exclusive, "Learning to Fly."

Monday, November 19, 2012  In the Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know where in Albany you could learn to take CPR classes

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Students munched on diverse foods, listened to cultural music and watched native performances at Darton College's 2012 International Festival.