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

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; As people stopped by the Hilton Garden Inn to sign up for the Snickers Marathon, FOX 31 caught up with three race participants who have a very unique story.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia school officials say since obesity is a concern throughout the state, they started a program called 'Dawgs on the Move' to support the university's anti-obesity initiative.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Runners are making their way to the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Albany for packet pick-up for Saturday's big race.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Georgia DOT announces temporary lane closures on sections of U.S. 19/U.S. 82/S.R. 520 Business/East and West Oglethorpe Boulevard and S.R. 234/Gillionville Rd. and temporary stoppages of traffic at several locations in the City of Albany for the 2012 Mardi Gras Festival/Snickers Marathon. These closures are scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, weather permitting.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Due to the inclement weather occurring in Southwest Georgia, the Albany Marathon & ½ Marathon and Mardi Gras Street Festival are undergoing a few changes.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Snickers Marathon in Albany Georgia will soon have its own application for iPhone, iPad and Android users just in time for the race.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  Staff Judge Advocate Lt. Col Alex Ray says his job is to advise the commander on all legal matters with the base including which gifts they can and cannot accept.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Marathon got a little weather-worn Saturday, but officials in charge say they were watching the weather the whole time.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Updated with video; It was a soggy start and finish for runners in the Albany Marathon.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; All day Friday, volunteers were working hard to prepare for the Albany Marathon.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau says the Mardi Gras Street Festival is postponed because of a severe weather threat.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Updated with video; A young graduate from Albany State wants to share his love of the theatre with everyone in Albany.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Updated with video; Little green turtles invaded downtown Albany Saturday!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The Willson Hospice House was presented with a check for $20,000 Tuesday morning!