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

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Tift County Commissioner Melissa Chevers and Captain Dennis Reese with the Tift County Sheriff's Office have joined forces to implement a Neighborhood Crime Watch on the south side of the county.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  When it comes to severe weather, storms come in all shapes and sizes and can cause a variety of destruction.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Smart watches gaining interest and popularity as a truly hands free gadget

Friday, February 22, 2013  All warning and watch information has been provided by the National Weather Service.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Study suggests parents can improve kids' behavior by switching to less violent TV shows

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The State of the Union is available courtesy of a live stream from FOX News.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; This time of year offers crooks more than an opportunity to open a credit card under someone else’s name.

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

Friday, January 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Atlanta Falcons are one game away from making it to the 2013 Super Bowl and bars are hoping to profit.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Inmates at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units have been allowed to watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years

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

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Forecasts of snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened to complicate Christmas Day travel as several Gulf Coast states braced for a chance of twisters and powerful thunderstorms.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  According to Dougherty County Police, the holiday season is when some criminals choose to strike.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; Two teenagers – one 16 year old and 17-year-old Shane E. Merchant -- were arrested by the Sylvester Police Department in connection to a burglary that happened on Monday.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Updated with video; In today's Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know if the police will watch your house.