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

Yesterday at 7:38 PM  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

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 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced she had a double mastectomy after testing positive for gene that could’ve led to cancer.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Moultrie Police are reporting that 22-year-old Dominique Presley has turned himself into authorities, after being named responsible for a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Commissioners met tonight, continuing their debate on whether to combine their fire and EMS services.

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

Sunday, May 12, 2013  When it comes to severe weather, storms come in all shapes and sizes and can cause a variety of destruction.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County school board members will soon vote on whether or not to restructure the school system's transportation department.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Metro SWAT Team successfully completed “Level 2 Advance SWAT Training.”

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Turner students participate in a career fair

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Over the past few days the Terrell County Sheriff's office has received several complaints about two different scams.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; For some teenagers, being served a six pack of beer may be a rite of passage, but for two teenagers working with the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit in an underage alcohol sales bust, it's just one sale closer to preventing others from the dangers of underage drinking.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat