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

Yesterday at 11:20 AM  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

Yesterday at 9:19 AM  During Tuesday's Albany City Commissioners meeting, Tommy Gregors with the Flint  Riverquarium approached the board requesting $150,000 for funding.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Naval Branch Health Clinic held their change of charge ceremony at the Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Several oversized designs, including an Optimus Prime painting, has been vandalized.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation starting a program called "Hiring Our Heroes," that they brought to Albany Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Starting next year all Dougherty County students will be eligible for free lunch as well as free breakfast thanks to a new motion made by the school board during their meeting on Monday night.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners met in a work session Monday morning to discuss issues within the community.

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Library Board met this evening discussing the possibility of opening one of their closed branches.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; The transition program is designed for high school students who are blind or visually impaired from the Southwest Georgia area.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  On Monday, June 3, 2013 investigators from the Special Operations Division of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Wesley White at 214 Hollywood Street, Valdosta. The service of this warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation of White’s involvement in illegal narcotic distribution and his participation in a street gang.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; Runners got the chance to see the beautiful scenery at The Georgia Veteran’s State Park.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; In the wake of the massive devastation in Oklahoma, some local motorcycle racers are doing their part to raise awareness and help the people in need.