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

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Pop Warner Fitness Fair was held Saturday afternoon at the Albany Mall.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Animal control officers in Worth County say they'd like to adopt an ordinance that restricts certain types of tethers, like some surrounding counties have in the past, after a man was attacked by 3 dogs that chewed through their chains last weekend.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Lee County Sheriff Office officers give insight into the best ways to stay safe on the roadways and avoid tickets.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Rotary Club of Dougherty County welcomed Tammy Massengale, Assistant Director of the Governor's office of Consumer Protection.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; Pharmacists throughout the country are encouraging elderly drivers to refrain from using medications while driving.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Exterminators in Southwest Georgia have thousands of pests that they need to be concerned about. However amongst the cockroaches and bedbugs, ants are quickly becoming an issue for Albany home owners.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; A 64-year-old man is recovering in the hospital from the first reported case of West Nile Virus in Southwest Health District history.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; Farmers may be doing the rain dance, but what may seem like a much-needed break from the drought may bring a different set of issues in the near future -- like mosquito breeding.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Fire Department gave children the chance to practice hands-on fire safety skills in a model house.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; The new year is here and in with it comes new state laws affecting drivers.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; APD along with DCP and the Sheriff's Office are looking to help curb crime against the local Hispanic community.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Updated with video; City and county officials said thank you to some of the most effective crime fighters in Albany and Dougherty County.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is giving the public tips on how to have a safe holiday and avoid crime.

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Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; Before heading to work you may want to double check your wallet because the items inside could reveal your risk of identity theft.