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

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Albany Board of Ethics is making it clear that city officials who misuse their power won't be tolerated.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Georgia’s District 2 Congressional Candidate John House accepted an invitation to address the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club Monday afternoon.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what health and safety regulations tattoo shops in our area have. Heart and Dagger Tattoo Owner Brandon David says all tattoo shops in Georgia are regulated by the State and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) laws to keep up with certain tasks.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Colorado shooting suspect stockpiled arsenal via unregulated market - the Internet

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Under the Labor Department's failed proposal, paid farm workers would have to be 16 to use power equipment, such as tractors. They would have to be 18 to work at grain elevators, silos and feedlots.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The Albany Fire Department held a revolutionary new drill Wednesday to improve building codes throughout the country.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Some justices said they were troubled by inconsistent standards that allowed certain words and displays in some contexts but not in others.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Supreme Court weighs validity of broadcast TV regulation now that viewers have so many choices

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  FAA to issue rules aimed at preventing airline pilots from flying while dangerously fatigued

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Tough politics for Obama on guns as 2012 election approaches

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  No regs are good regs: Rand Paul single-handedly blocks pipeline safety bill on principle

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  New evidence cites more BP oil spill mistakes as panel prepares to release its report

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Story updated with video: Owner of West Virginia coal mine where blast killed 29 sent fake safety records to regulators

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Updated with video of FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell explaining his "no" vote. A divided Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules meant to prohibit broadband companies from interfering with Internet traffic flowing to their customers.