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

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Albany-area YMCA has come up with a new promotion to help Southwest Georgians lose weight.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what activities are available for children during the holiday break.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Updated with video; Yoga instructors from all over Albany came together Saturday for the Yoga Aid World Challenge.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The Albany YMCA celebrates its one year anniversary of opening on Sundays.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Updated with video; 9 year old boy, with Cerebral Palsy, offered the opportunity to get back on the court.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; 9 year old Khyree Wright, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, is told his walker poses too much of a threat for him to play basketball.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  During the summer a lot of kids like to sit at home and watch T.V., but Phoebe and the YMCA  are teaming up to make diabetic kids get active and educated.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Pools are empty now, but not for long, and it's always fun and games until someone gets hurt.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Updated with video; A chilly start to the YMCA Chili run.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Local health officials say exercising can be used a "positive addiction" to help replace smoking. Studies show exercise regiments especially help teens quit.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Students from ASU help Alabama tornado victims in Tuscaloosa during Juneteenth.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  About 100 runners completed race dedicated to Phelps, who was murdered last year at his Albany business

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know ‘are there any activities for people in wheelchairs in Albany?’

Sunday, July 03, 2011  The pool can be a safe place to cool down if you take certain safety precuations

Sunday, June 05, 2011  The Lee County drowning accident of Andre Davis, 21, has lifeguards warning swimmers to take precaution when in the water.