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

Today at 11:20 AM  Albany commissioners have tentatively approved a motion for Southwest Georgia  Regional Airport officials to accept two grants from the FAA.

Yesterday at 11:14 PM  The Albany Aviation Commission met this evening as the final preparations are being made for the new terminal's grand opening on July 10th.

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Officials gear up to reopen Westtown Library

Yesterday at 6:52 PM  United Way of Southwest Georgia took time to honor those who help bring positivity into the southwest Georgia community.

Yesterday at 11:55 AM  In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the Westtown library.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Salvation Army is gearing up for summer and the Southwest Georgia heat is a definite factor for the charitable organization.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Do you know the risks of being outside when it's so hot?

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating 10-years in business and their giving Southwest Georgians a chance to be a big part of it.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the first day of Paddle Georgia. The event is a 7 day adventure where more that 350 people will travel106 miles camping, canoeing, and learning about the river.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Funding to reopen Albany’s West Town Library will not be granted.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Contractors began demolition on the dilapidated and unoccupied blue homes located in the corner of West Residence Avenue and Madison Street Friday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The 1800 block of West Highland Avenue and South Valencia Drive will be closed starting Monday, June 17th at 8:00 AM.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Garden at Radium Springs in Albany has been chosen by Monarchs Across Georgia as the Outstanding Pollinator Habitat of the year. The award was presented to Doughtery County Chairman Jeff Sinyard and Doughtery County Commissioners.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A state program called "HomeSafe Georgia" is set up to help with mortgage payments that are in default.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.