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

Today at 7:40 AM  Former TWA Flight 800 crash investigators want federal government to re-examine case

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Dawson Police and Dawson Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning at 877 Crawford Rd.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A state program called "HomeSafe Georgia" is set up to help with mortgage payments that are in default.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  While some may think with the growing use of hands-free technology like Bluetooth headsets there are less distracted drivers on the road, a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says otherwise.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the temperature gets hotter, local officials around town are working harder to keep the people that live here cool.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Updated with video. The American Red Cross held their monthly blood drive at the Cordele Community Clubhouse as a way to collect more blood as we head into the summer, which is one of the most in-demand seasons for donors.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Updated with video; Just in time for summer, a new study is out showing that swimming injuries are up by nearly 20% in the U.S.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; School's out and children of all ages areheading outside to play.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Updated with video; In the past seven days there have been three reported cases of fraudulent debit card use in Colquitt County.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Onlookers cite concerns over demolition safety in Philadelphia collapse that leaves 6 dead

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; CEO Joel Wernick spoke during Wednesday's Phoebe Hospital Board meeting on hospital charges and how they compare to other hospitals in the region and state.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; Survive-A-Storm makes tornado shelters, community safe rooms, survival bunkers and bulletproof panic rooms in Thomasville, GA.