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

Yesterday at 1:52 PM  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  It's supposed to make your child's lunch healthier, but students across the nation are protesting the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  In a press release issued by the Dougherty County School System, Public Information Director R.D. Harter warns the community to be careful of student athletes looking to support "high school athletics championships."

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Updated with video; ASU and Albany Tech partner up to provide housing for students.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  17-year-old senior Reginald Garrett had just thrown a touchdown pass in Friday night’s game before collapsing on the sidelines. Last weekend in Oregon, another player collapsed after a 45-yard run, his life saved by a cardiac nurse who happened to be in the stands.