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

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; With all of the rainfall accumulated since January and lower than average temperatures, local farmers say not only they've saved money not having to irrigate but they're predicting this 2013 could have a great crop season.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Officially at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport there was over 10 inches of rain in February.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Dougherty County officials are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  UPDATE: Officials have announced that Worth County Schools are closed Monday, February 25th due to potential flooding.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Much of north Georgia is expected to flood this week as mild weather gives way to cooler temperatures.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video; In today's Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what would bring southwest Georgia out of a drought.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia Power and Atkinson County Emergency Management Agency are working to restore power to residents in Pearson, GA after severe weather moved through the area Saturday evening.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Drought-stricken lakes and rivers will impact wildlife habitats in Texas for years to come

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Although southwest Georgia is getting a steady flow of rainfall, water examiners say the area is still under severe drought.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia has been hit with rain, but officials say this will not change water sanctions.

Monday, November 09, 2009  Residents in rain-soaked Georgia are bracing for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Ida heads toward the Gulf Coast.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  North Georgia, which had to deal with major flooding a month ago, is warned flood conditions are possible again Today with more than an inch of rain predicted.

Monday, August 10, 2009  Dougherty County Public Works officials presented a plan to County commissioners that could help flooding issues.