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

Friday, June 14, 2013  Chehaw is excited to announce the birth of a baby wildebeest in the African Veldt.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Paddle Georgia 2013 participants are on their way to Albany to canoe and kayak the Flint River.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Several oversized designs, including an Optimus Prime painting, has been vandalized.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; On Saturday, Chehaw Park hosted World Oceans Day.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Officers now have a 16-year-old male in custody.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County, Georgia, and Phoebe Putney defendants have agreed to halt the integration of the former Palmyra Park Hospital while an administrative law judge considers a Federal Trade Commission complaint challenging the merger as anticompetitive.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; Runners got the chance to see the beautiful scenery at The Georgia Veteran’s State Park.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; In the wake of the massive devastation in Oklahoma, some local motorcycle racers are doing their part to raise awareness and help the people in need.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; Local artists came out of the woodwork Friday evening for a monthly event in the new Art Park on Pine.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Five state parks are being turned over to a private company out of Florida, including the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park and Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Calhoun County students and staff will return to a newer school system this upcoming fall semester.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College officially signed two Pathways Program agreements with Valdosta State University on Tuesday that will allow students to smoothly transition between the two institutions to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Looking for a fun and free way to celebrate the holiday?

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Updated with video; Looking for a place to cool off? Good news, the water fountains at Riverfront Park have reopened for the summer!

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Students are out for the summer but many parents are concerned that electronics will interfere with family activities.