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

Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; Members and volunteers from around the community came out to the annual March of Dimes walk Saturday morning.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Gas prices continue to fall after economic news doesn't support increased fuel demand according to information released by AAA.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Find out who was recently booked into the Dougherty County Jail.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Albany residents got a chance to sample the tastes of southwest Georgia and it was all for a good cause.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County High School Marching Band received a 'Superior' rating as well as won first place at the Georgia Invitational Band Championship on October 27.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Students, teachers and staff at the Moultrie Road Head Start wore red on Tuesday in support of Head Start Awareness Month.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds turned out to the 8th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk held at Phoebe Sumter in Americus.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Updated with video; Colquitt Regional Medical Center announced Friday it's plans for an expansion to its current facility.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Exterminators in Southwest Georgia have thousands of pests that they need to be concerned about. However amongst the cockroaches and bedbugs, ants are quickly becoming an issue for Albany home owners.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Updated with video; Water, Gas, and Light commission discussed fiances at its monthly board meeting.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Albany and Southwest Georgia jobless rates decline for March.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Updated with video; Two community organizations came together to draw attention to several issues that have plagued the Albany community for years.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Updated with video; Several cities in the U.S. saw record high temperatures in March--so what does that mean for April?

Monday, April 09, 2012  Updated with video; Bishop Frederick Williams, who started the organization ‘Stop the Violence’ after his sister was brutally murdered, says more needs to be done in Albany.