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

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Southwest Georgia will soon be testing whether a network of pumps can boost the flow of depleted streams and rivers.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Every year, an organization named American Rivers puts out a list called “America’s Most Endangered Rivers.”

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; With two accidents involving school buses in Dougherty County in the past week, some are wondering if the bus driver is responsible and what kind of training drivers are required to go through.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know whether or my it's illegal in Georgia to flash your lights at another car to alert them of a police officer's presence.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; The new tax law for Georgia drivers went into effect today and Dougherty County Tax Commissioner Denver Hooten says many residents showed up at the office to opt in for the new law.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

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

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Most of us have had those days where we just don’t feel like cooking dinner, so we sit down, put up our feet and order a pizza, but what you may not realize is the dangers delivery drivers face while delivering your food.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint River was selected to be this year's water high way, and features limestone bluffs, blue holes, and a variety of wildlife.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Cell phone users are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior when behind the wheel.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department needs your help after $3900 in lawn equipment was stolen from the Riverside/Oakview Cemetery on January 14th.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Tracy LaShawn Smith was indicted in September of 2011 along with two co-defendants for the murder of Jerome Walden.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  December is National Impaired Driving Prevention month and one Tifton driving school is raising awareness by giving back to the community.