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

Yesterday at 7:35 AM  Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held its 103rd Annual Meeting Thursday evening at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Although they've been open for three weeks, Verona's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria cut the ribbon on their business in Tifton Monday afternoon, a moment many have been waiting for due to a high demand for an Italian restaurant.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Local businesses around Albany could be seeing a financial lift as tax season approaches.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Small Business Saturday is dedicated specifically to supporting small, locally operated businesses.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The Small Business Resource Committee, held a business expo Thursday night encouraging local businesses to network with one another.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his longtime support and voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The National Federation of Independent Business has named Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss a "Guardian of Small Business".

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Bank of America lent a helping hand to a local Albany group Wednesday morning.

Friday, August 17, 2012 

Thursday, May 24, 2012  The Albany-area chamber of commerce held a "Rise N Shine" breakfast this morning to name The Veranda as "2012 Small Business of the Year."

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Albany-area Chamber of Commerce presented a luncheon Wednesday afternoon on how to prevent corporate identity theft.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Chamber of Commerce is saluting small businesses as they host their “Let’s Grow Together” campaign all this week.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Small businesses make up the majority of businesses within the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's often been said that small businesses are the backbone of America.