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

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Trees and power lines around Albany led to a busy night for the Albany Fire Department.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Tornados can develop very rapidly, so FEMA recommends keeping a emergency preparation kit in your house.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video;Southwest Georgians faced severe thunderstorms and multiple counties were under tornado warning for a short time.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Remnants of Lee spin off tornadoes, cause flooding, power outages as storm moves across South

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the U.S. South and Midwest on Friday and early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens.

Monday, October 25, 2010  The National Weather Service says a tornado watch issued for most of north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, has been lifted.

Monday, October 25, 2010  The National Weather Service says a line of strong thunderstorms is moving into Georgia from the west, and a tornado watch is posted for most of north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta.

Friday, April 10, 2009  Severe storms are forecast for much of north Georgia, including a tornado watch in the extreme northwest portion of the state.