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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  With  warm weather and vacation season just around the corner, experts say now is the time bedbugs start hitching rides into your home.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Southwest Health district in Georgia has now seen West Nile cases grow to 12 with three deaths so far this year.

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.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Health Department says many people in the community do not know about the various programs they offer.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Along with young children, the Southwest Public Health District is encouraging college students and adults to get their vaccinations updated.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The Southwest Public Health District is raising awareness about preventable injuries through motor vehicle safety with a campaign this month: "Safety is No Accident: Live Injury Free."

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Local health officials say they are "relieved" research proven to be fraud and did not find it credible from the start.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Public Health officials say just before the holiday season, they gave 2,000 less flu vaccines and saw twice as many positive flu cases.

Friday, November 05, 2010  At Friday’s monthly Lunch and Learn, Environmental Health Specialist Clay Poole discussed food safety tips to remember during the holidays.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Before this, health officials say it took days even weeks to post restaurant inspection scores.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Health officials say heavy rains in north Georgia might be the reason behind the state seeing its first West Nile case earlier than usual.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Health officials say there’s still a good chance you can get swine flu if you haven’t been vaccinated.