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

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Georgia Department of Labor has announced that Albany's and Southwest Georgia's unemployment rate has declined for the month of February.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Southwest Georgia region rose to 9.4 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.1 percent in December. The rate was 9.6 percent in January 2012.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in metro Albany rose to 9.7 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.4 percent in December.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  For the past week the rain in Southwest Georgia has seemed never-ending. This may have caused you to feel a little down in the dumps. Have you ever wondered why this happens?

Friday, January 25, 2013  Wild Adventures Theme Park (WA) is one of the area’s largest employers and a strong economic engine for the community.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Georgia Power officials are offering a new deal for customers that are looking to purchase a heat pump.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Inventory isn't the only thing stores are stocking up on this year. Studies show seasonal hiring is at its highest level in the past five years and shoppers say they're buying into this new trend.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Toys “R” Us is gearing up for the holiday season by setting out to hire thousands across the United States.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; Hunters around the United States got some good news Monday as new guidelines were passed allowing liscenses to be purchased over the internet.

Friday, March 23, 2012  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s February seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the seventh consecutive month to 9.1 percent, the lowest rate since March of 2009.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Farmers find an upside to the mild winter season so far.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Seasonal jobs help lower metro Albany's unemployment numbers

Monday, August 29, 2011  Local health departments to offer flu vaccines on Sept. 6,

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Georgia's jobless rate for July increases to over 10%.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Home Depot plans to hire 60,000 seasonal employees for its peak spring rush.