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

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast Wednesday, leaving vast swaths from Chicago to New York paralyzed by snow and ice, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded all night and shuttering airports and schools.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency and the federal government sent in skimmers and booms Thursday as oil from a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico oozed toward the fragile coastline.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Winter storm pushing snow, dangerously cold wind across Midwest; unusual cold snap grips South

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  The leaders of Atlanta's judicial system warned that cuts of up to $55 million could force them to shut down the courthouse, review capital cases to see if they are financially feasible and shed as many as 1,000 jobs.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Gov. Sonny Perdue has declared a state of emergency in six south Georgia counties damaged by heavy rain and severe weather over the weekend.

Friday, February 20, 2009  Gov. Sonny Perdue has declared a state of emergency in four Georgia counties following Wednesday's violent storms that spawned 11 tornadoes, killing one person and injuring 22 others.