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

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; On Monday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 318, which changes the procedures of the Georgia Tourism Development Act.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Albany Hospitality Committee met on Thursday to update each other on any changes and also prepare for the upcoming National and Travel Tourism Week.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday marked day two of this year’s annual Native American Festival at Chehaw Park.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; For the very first time the Georgia Agritourism Conference is being hosted in southwest Georgia.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Albany may be able to boost tourism by becoming a National Heritage Area.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The 2011 Dougherty County tourism industry numbers have been officially released by the Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau is reporting record numbers for the 2012 holiday season.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Spring freeze, drought leave corn maze, orchard operators worried about fall tourism season

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Weary of gawking tourists on buses, Katrina victims push back against hurricane damage tours

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany saw an increase in tourism this summer.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; Turner Job Corps held a commencement ceremony Friday afternoon sending hundreds of students into the world.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; Courtney Spencer was awarded the, "Rookie of the Year" award by the Florida Motoroach Association, and Motorcoach Association of South Carolina.