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

Yesterday at 6:35 AM  Updated with video; Reverend James Bush, a member of the Dougherty County School Board, proposed to the other members yesterday that they request their stipends to be increased.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Coffee County Fire Department say they are on scene after gas explosions occurred in Douglas.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video. The American Red Cross held their monthly blood drive at the Cordele Community Clubhouse as a way to collect more blood as we head into the summer, which is one of the most in-demand seasons for donors.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A one mill tax increase and eight to ten job cuts are on the table in Colquitt County as the board of commissioners work to lower their budget before their July 1st deadline.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Interim Dougherty County Superintendent David Mosely has announced that multiple educators within the system are planning to retire.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  As you celebrate the, Cinco De Mayo holiday safety may not be the first thing that's on your mind. However Albany Fire officials are recommending that anyone out-and-about designate a driver.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Thursday night was the fourth of several meetings taking place throughout the next month regarding the Dougherty County school closings.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Officials seek more details on mute Boston Marathon bombing suspects' communications

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the June 15th closure date for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport’s air-traffic control tower nears, officials continued to explore their options of how to operate the tower during the Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission meeting Monday evening.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to individuals planning to donate to charitable organizations during times of national crisis

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Updated with video; City and County officials gathered Friday morning downtown to kick off Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful's Great American Cleanup event.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; It's that time of the year again - time to start Spring cleaning! Residents aren't the only one gearing up for this, officials in Albany and Dougherty County are doing some spring cleaning of their own.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; After four Gwinnett County firemen were held hostage in a house they responded to for a medical call, many are left wondering what safety protocol is in place for the men who risk their lives to help others.