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

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works officials have closed the Radium Gardens until Tuesday as a result of flooding from this week's rainfall.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; County Line Road and Railroad Street are seeing water levels rise higher than they ever have before.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  With the water level lower there may be hazards in the water that aren’t usually a problem for boaters.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Georgia Power has begun the process of dropping the water level in Lake Chehaw.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; If water levels continue to rise in Tift County, even more people could be negatively affected. Representatives with the American Red Cross say preparation may be the key to comfort.

Friday, October 07, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day, viewers wanted to know if the fall season would bring drought relief to Southwest Georgia.

Monday, June 20, 2011 

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Starting Tuesday and going through part of October, Georgia Power is lowering the water level at Lake Chehaw to approximately eight feet.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  Starting next week, the water levels in Lake Chehaw will be lowered.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  There’s only so much you can do when flooding occurs, but don't tell that to Sara Dorsett.