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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; In an email sent by the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC has announced that they have filed renewed motions in its ongoing litigation related to Phoebe Putney Health System’s acquisition of Palmyra.

Monday, April 01, 2013  UPDATE: Albany police officers have made an arrest after they attempted to pull over a 2002 black, Mercury Mountaineer early Monday morning for failure to maintain lane.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; After the Supreme Court ruled in February that the lower courts improperly dismissed the case, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that the stay has been lifted and they will begin the process of scheduling a hearing against Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A bill that would make it easier for Georgia hospital authorities to buy and sell hospitals without antitrust scrutiny failed to make it onto the senate floor this session.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to a deal between two private companies that left one as the owner of the only two hospitals in a southwestern Georgia city.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; Girls Incorporated of Albany has dedicated this week to giving back to the community.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Updated with video; A motorcyclist is ok after a collision on Palmyra Road Tuesday night.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; Two cars collide on the corner of Stuart and Palmyra.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Two trucks collided Tuesday afternoon in the Palmyra Heights neighborhood.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  The Hospital Authority Board invited the public to meet at the Government Center this afternoon to voice their opinions on the possible leasing of Phoebe North, formerly known as Palmyra Medical Center.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Updated with video; A 26-year-old female was taken to the hospital after she lost control of her car and struck a utility pole.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Westover extension project was approved by the board of commissioners Tuesday night.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police were at a scene near 16th Street and Palmyra around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday gathering information after a call came in to dispatch about a crime.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Updated with video; After 41 years with Palmyra Hospital, a food service employee is setting aside her apron.