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

Yesterday at 11:20 AM  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Albany Aviation Commission met this evening as the final preparations are being made for the new terminal's grand opening on July 10th.

Monday, June 17, 2013  United Way of Southwest Georgia took time to honor those who help bring positivity into the southwest Georgia community.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Salvation Army is gearing up for summer and the Southwest Georgia heat is a definite factor for the charitable organization.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Do you know the risks of being outside when it's so hot?

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating 10-years in business and their giving Southwest Georgians a chance to be a big part of it.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the first day of Paddle Georgia. The event is a 7 day adventure where more that 350 people will travel106 miles camping, canoeing, and learning about the river.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Garden at Radium Springs in Albany has been chosen by Monarchs Across Georgia as the Outstanding Pollinator Habitat of the year. The award was presented to Doughtery County Chairman Jeff Sinyard and Doughtery County Commissioners.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A state program called "HomeSafe Georgia" is set up to help with mortgage payments that are in default.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was awarded a $24,050 grant from the University System of Georgia (USG) for a project aimed at improving student retention.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Georgia Southwestern University announced earlier this week that a new athletics scholarship would be awarded, named after longtime coach, Jimmy Hightower.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Official say adults and older siblings are bringing home the whooping cough to younger children that have not been immunized yet.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld the police practice of taking DNA samples from people who are arrested, even if they haven’t been convicted of a crime.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Valdosta resident and physical therapist Gayla Prince, DPT, has been appointed the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG) District 1 Director.