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

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Coin collectors converged on Albany this weekend with two goals in mind, buy and sell.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Downtown Albany Deck of Arts event has been postponed due to rain.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Nurses' protest to draw thousands ahead of NATO summit, scores of Chicago workers staying home

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's often been said that small businesses are the backbone of America.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; Gas prices are down compared to the same time last year according to AAA.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; The New "First Friday" event is a way for family activities to be highlighted in Downtown Albany, from local musicians to the area's shops and eateries.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany businesses will be open Saturday and they say they're not letting the Mardi Gras rain delay dampen their spirits.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; President Obama's State of the Union speech has people talking, including the business owners of Downtown Albany.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Updated with video; Stores in Downtown Albany had their own Black Friday bargains. Customers lined up early to get into the stores.

Friday, November 11, 2011  Today's date of 11-11-11 brings hope of good luck

Friday, October 21, 2011  Men model bedazzled bras for Downtown Albany consignment shop Verge's fashion show to help raise money for breast cancer research.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  It's been one year since Albany Downtown Manager Aaron Blair began work on revitalizing the area. Where does Downtown Albany stand one year later?

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The new event for Cancer Ties 2011 has been announced.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Downtown Albany Consignment Shop Verge is branching out and starting a fragrance line.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Updated with video; Local businesses say they see less foot traffic during summer months when people tend to leave town for vacations.