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

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Updated with video; As a part of severe weather awareness week, Thursday represents lightning safety.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; Each year Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, progressive ag safety day, that teaches children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or out in the community.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; Each year, Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, Progressive AG Safety Day, that teaches children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or out int the community.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Each year, Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, Progressive Ag Safety Day, teaching children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or on a farm or ranch in rural communities.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  GEMA’s Ready Georgia campaign offers tips to help residents stay safe during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Thursday, October 13, 2011  School children packed the Albany Civic Center and met fire-starting villains and the super heroes trying to put them behind bars.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Supervillians, superheroes and...firemen?

Monday, October 10, 2011  Albany Parks and Rec is taking the week to commemorate Fire Safety Week as is Albany State University for their International Education Week.

Saturday, August 06, 2011 

Sunday, October 10, 2010  AFD will educate more than 4,000 kids on fire safety this Wednesday/

Friday, July 16, 2010  Officials say there are several things parents can look for. They say the most important thing it to get involved from the get-go and pay attention to how your child reacts to the care provider.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Local businesses in Lee County support Progressive Agricultural Safety Day to elementary kids.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  More than 4,000 students learned about fire safety through skits and songs at the Albany Fire Department's 15th annual "Kid's Fire Safety Day".