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

Yesterday at 3:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Monday, February 25, 2013  With all of the rain coming into the region, Worth County officials say they have gone through the sandbags, but if you require some, they are working on it.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; An over-abundance of rain has left many residents on Radial Avenue in East Albany stranded and in need of assistance.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; County Line Road and Railroad Street are seeing water levels rise higher than they ever have before.

Monday, February 11, 2013  AAA says that snow storms in the Northeast, increased  growth in China, refinery maintenance, and switching to the summer fuel blend have kept upward pressure on fuel prices, leading to more pain for your wallet at the pump.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  The Dougherty County School System has a surprisingly high drop out rate among high school students.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  President Barack Obama, in a speech at the National Defense University on Monday, pointedly warned Syrian President Bashar Assad not to use his arsenal.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Tenants at a local apartment complex feel their water issues are being ignored by landlords.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  People in Albany and surrounding areas may be concerned about flood waters rising near their homes, but officials say nearby waterways are far from reaching flood levels.

Friday, June 08, 2012  AP IMPACT: US troops are killing themselves at fastest pace since nation began a decade of war

Thursday, May 31, 2012  For Obama and Romney, deepening crisis in Syria is a no-win political situation

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Thighs, drumsticks climb pecking order as US, foreign consumers demand flavorful dark meat

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters