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

Yesterday at 6:55 AM  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.

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.

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.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau have a few things planned for the holiday season.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Albany continues its relationship with the upcoming movie "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" by joining in on a sock drive in honor of the film.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Mayor Dororthy Hubbard proclaims Albany Music & Art Week for Albany in October.