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

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Heavy rains have dumped an ample amount of water across all of Southwest Georgia over the past few days.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Albany police are investigating two early Monday morning burglaries after responding to alarms set off at the businesses.

Monday, August 27, 2012  UPDATED: Fatal shooting victim is named; The Albany Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting on Sunday that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man and left four others injured.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Sylvester Police Department needs your help solving two unrelated crimes involving guns.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Two brothers are being housed by the Red Cross after an overnight apartment fire leaves them without a home.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Updated with video; An overnight shooting has put an Albany man in the hospital from a gunshot wound.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Record $540 million Mega Millions jackpot has people buying tickets, but odds of winning long

Monday, March 05, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police say a man was robbed at gunpoint at 2200 West Gordon Avenue early Sunday morning.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Albany firemen responded to a kitchen fire at 1014 East Roosevelt that caused $22,000 worth of damage.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; Albany fire officials were called out to 110 Lovers Lane Road Tuesday morning in response to a fire.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with Video; Four families have been forced out of their homes after an overnight fire.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  Updated with video; A 25-year-old male was found shot to death in the Sandtrap parking lot at 911 East Oglethorpe Blvd.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Updated with video; A burglar broke into a local medical building last night, attempted to cut the power to the alarm system and got away with nothing.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Cancer survivors and their caregivers walked side by side at Friday night's Relay for Life overnight walk.

Monday, April 04, 2011  When overnight storms occur while you are sleeping, local weather and emergency officials say there are numerous precautions you can take to stay safe during dangerous conditions.