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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  With temperatures well into the upper 90's, the scorching heat doesn’t only affect us, it also affects the food we eat.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the temperature gets hotter, local officials around town are working harder to keep the people that live here cool.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; After two Coffee County paramedics and their patient were killed when a car going the opposite direction hit the brakes and the truck behind it slid into the front of the ambulance, EMS officials are asking residents to follow specific protocol when they see those flashing lights on the road in order to prevent more accidents.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Eric Greene was traveling west on Old Dawson Rd. in his 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe when Truitt Smith, who traveling west on Old Dawson Rd., failed to stop at the traffic light at Pointe North and struck Greene in the rear causing him to flip several times.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; As hurricane and thunderstorm season hits in Southwest Georgia, the chances for power outages go up, but experts say there are some tips to help you better handle those few hours in the dark.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated with video; The annual, "Dixie Trace" banquest was held this evening, celebrating the best hunting dogs in the United States.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Around 3:00 PM Thursday afternoon, Albany firefighters were called to the scene of a fire at Cedar Avenue apartments.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In Thursday morning’s Water Gas and Light Commission meeting, one of the big discussions revolved around approving several purchases that will total over $100,000.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Ridging over the Southeastern portion of the United States keeps the heat and moisture in place to get the work-week started.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Water Gas and Light has just completed an  investigative dig on the Society Avenue gas plant.

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

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Residents should not be alarmed to see smoke in the area.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; Water restrictions remain in place despite recent rain.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve payments of $60,000 a month to the Water Gas and Light Commission.