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

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; UPDATE: Multiple arrests have been made in the Worth County School bomb threats including multiple juveniles and a parent.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Although surrounding towns have had some holiday crime, Albany was relatively quiet according to the Albany Police Department.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  While you might be throwing your tree out soon, officials say you may want to hold on to your gift boxes a little longer so thieves don’t target your house.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Local police say if you're doing any shopping -- whether it's online or in the stores -- protect yourself by keeping a close eye on your bills.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Updated with video; While you’re out shopping make sure you keep safety in mind.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Recent car break-ins cause local law enforcement to step up their efforts.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not it's illegal to drive a lawn mower on the roadway.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; In Pakistan some law enforcement officers have to lose weight or risk losing their job. How do Albany officers keep in shape?

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Starting next Monday, Albany High School's school day will be a little bit longer.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is looking a little sleeker these days thanks to a new fleet of Dodge Chargers.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The Dougherty County School System reports that although numbers are not finalized, an estimated 2-3% more students showed up for the first day of classes compared to last year.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Updated with video; A brawl at Monroe Comprehensive High School lands 11 students in jail.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; A decade after the implementation of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, Georgia schools Superintendent John Barge and other state school superintendents are pushing to have it waived.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Gov. proposes adding millions to state budget.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  In a 4-3 vote, the Dougherty County School System passed the Fiscal Year 2012 budget, but had to make sacrifices.