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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; The summer weather has already hit Southwest Georgia and many kids are looking to find relief from the heat in the pools and rivers, but some health experts say they should use caution before taking the plunge into the cold water.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has reversed the conviction of Tchywaskie Lamar Jones who was convicted of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act due to insufficient evidence.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  At 60 meters long, 25 meters wide, and filled with 750,000 gallons of water, the pool at Parris Island is the largest indoor pool on the East Coast.

Monday, February 25, 2013  For our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how to get rid of mosquitoes in their yard.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Although north Georgia received the brunt of Wednesday night's storm, towns in South Georgia like Americus are also in disaster relief mode after multiple families were displaced from their homes.

Friday, January 25, 2013  After a lengthy investigation that included multiple controlled drug transactions, the Dawson Police Department executed a search warrant Friday evening they knew would turn into a drug bust.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Judge Willie Lockett is taking action against people who didn't show up for jury duty.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The spotted brothers are introducing new genes to the endangered species' captive population because unlike most zoo babies, their father was born in the wild.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; In December alone, FOX 31 has reported on five house fires, whether a home was burned to the ground, or the damage was isolated to a particular part of the building, a fire can devastate a family.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany hosted a Red Cross blood drive Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Uploaded with video; Many people around Southwest Georgia, have begun winterizing their pools.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Summer is a time when we see more mosquitoes and for FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day, locals wanted to know whether or not the spray officials use the keep the insects at bay is harmful to pets.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police still have some unresolved questions from the South Side Pool Room assault and need your help finding someone they have some questions for.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department needs your help finding an Albany woman for questioning in an assault case.