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

1 hour, 35 minutes ago  Updated with video; When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke for your pet and animal experts say you need to follow certain tips and closely monitor your pet's behavior to make sure they don't become a victim.

1 hour, 40 minutes ago  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; The National Transportation Safety Board made 19 recommendations Tuesday to combat the drunk driving problem in the United States.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The legal blood alcohol content while boating is now the same as on the road.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Marine Corps Logistics Command helped local Marines take a new look at safety.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; FOX 31 looks into several cases in southwest Georgia where children have fallen victim at the hands of their caretakers.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Fire Investigators with Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ office say that they are investigating a Sunday evening house fire that claimed the lives of a Burke County couple.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  As you celebrate the, Cinco De Mayo holiday safety may not be the first thing that's on your mind. However Albany Fire officials are recommending that anyone out-and-about designate a driver.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe not the only ones holding meetings today, the Ben Hill County Commission met for a workshop analyzing the counties overall fire safety.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; The summer weather has already hit Southwest Georgia and many kids are looking to find relief from the heat in the pools and rivers, but some health experts say they should use caution before taking the plunge into the cold water.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; Several officials including the Moultrie Police Department, M.A.D.D., Moultrie Fire Department, Lowndes County Sheriff Department, and the Colquitt County EMA, among many others, gathered in Moultrie today for their annual Kids Safety Expo.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; While motorcycle fatalities rose by nine percent in 2012 nationwide, in Georgia the number of fatalities actually saw a decline.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Commissioners met this evening with good news, 22 new jobs are coming to town.