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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Travel experts predict more Georgia families will travel this year.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality expo and several hometown tours Saturday.

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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Albany Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session with city groups to get an update on the progress that's been made.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; House Bill 233 passed in the Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday with an overwhelming 120 votes.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Visitors to Albany will soon have a new place to rest their head.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  It's been a busy weekend for downtown Albany with Mardi Gras, the Marathon, and the Turtle Race.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Snickers Marathon in Albany Georgia will soon have its own application for iPhone, iPad and Android users just in time for the race.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Travel writer Glenn Kaufmann has reflected on his Albany experience in a new article for Points North Atlanta magazine.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Albany is now the first city on the Southeast Regional Series bike race thanks to a new partnership.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss ways of enhancing community awareness and support for tourism with representatives from local hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

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

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Albany Conventions and Visitor Bureau has launched a new app to help guide visitors and locals around the city.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In their last meeting of the year, the Albany Board of Commissioners made a decision that may help curb crime in the Albany area.