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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System is looking into joining a program that would provide free lunches for every student.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Thursday may have been a rainy day, but 23 counties across Georgia have been designated as natural disaster areas due to the recent drought.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) farmers markets have been increasing in popularity over the past few years.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Updated with video; StrikeForce Initative is a pilot plan that helps disadvantaged communities grow and gain more access and assistance from USDA programs as well as other governmental agencies.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; After one farmer found success with using Albany State University grant funds, the school is announcing that more farmers will be able to benefit from a second round of grants.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Updated with video; An independent attorney presented legal options the Dougherty County School Board has when it comes to fraudulent free school lunch applications

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  USDA Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Audrey Rowe joined students at Sherwood Acres to discuss school nutrition.