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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Firefighters have been called to Atlanta's airport after reports of an apparent explosion at a maintenance shed.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; School's out and children of all ages areheading outside to play.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; As hurricane and thunderstorm season hits in Southwest Georgia, the chances for power outages go up, but experts say there are some tips to help you better handle those few hours in the dark.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Local leaders are looking to bring more solar power to the state of Georgia.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The Powerball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Powerful quake jolts China's Sichuan province, killing at least 156 and injuring thousands

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Friday, April 05, 2013  Bartow County officials urge motorists and sight-seers to please avoid the area around Plant Bowen near Euharlee after Bartow County EMA reported an explosion at the plant in a press release.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Georgia Power handed off a $3,000 dollar check today at Kinchafoonee Primary School in Lee County.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Southwest Georgia has produced its fair share of lottery winners over the past few months, but that recent hot streak doesn't have everyone rushing to buy tickets for tonight’s $260 million power ball drawing.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Jay Smith with Georgia Power stopped by the Flint River habitat for humanity to deliver a $2500 check.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia Lottery players may have the luck of the Irish as the Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has leaped to an estimated $216 million to a single annuity winner.