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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  An accident took place Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Ledo Road and US-19 involving three vehicles.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; A moratorium has been lifted and a decision was made on a group home wanting to set up shop in a residential area of Albany.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; One of the nation's largest retailers of used cars might be coming to Albany.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation, including director of planning Toby Carr, met with the Lee County Commission Thursday morning to talk about the transportation needs for the region.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Elements Coffee on Ledo Road is known for giving local musicians around Albany the chance to show their stuff with a live audience.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; The Toys for Tots campaign continues with the three-day "Stuff the Truck" annual event from December 6th to 8th.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Sunday evening traffic on Ledo Road due to an overturned vehicle.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A 26-year-old man is facing jail time in connection to a business fire on Ledo Road.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; Two armed robbers struck the Bald Eagle Citgo on Ledo Road shortly before midnight Tuesday.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Stickers from the "Speed Shop" on Ledo Road honor fallen Marine, Steve Sutton.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County authorities are telling residents to keep an eye out for suspicious animal activity after a weekend incident with a fox.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Westover extension project was approved by the board of commissioners Tuesday night.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Updated with video; Byne Christian School holds their very first 5k run.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia DOT will be working to add a two lane turning area and a double arrow traffic light at the intersection of Ledo Road and Highway 19.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Updated with video; Olympic short track speedskater Anthony Lobello made a stop in Albany to encourage a group of young skaters to follow their dreams.