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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the temperature gets hotter, local officials around town are working harder to keep the people that live here cool.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; As hurricane and thunderstorm season hits in Southwest Georgia, the chances for power outages go up, but experts say there are some tips to help you better handle those few hours in the dark.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In Thursday morning’s Water Gas and Light Commission meeting, one of the big discussions revolved around approving several purchases that will total over $100,000.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Water Gas and Light has just completed an  investigative dig on the Society Avenue gas plant.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; Water restrictions remain in place despite recent rain.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve payments of $60,000 a month to the Water Gas and Light Commission.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  City of Albany commissioners met this morning to discuss their relationships with the Aviation Commission and Water Gas & Light.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Water Gas and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to discuss their January budget.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Water Gas & Light officials are currently on scene removing a pipe that burst Sunday morning after freezing ovnight.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A cleanup project that was scheduled to begin on Monday has been postponed.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; The most recent data shows the city pays $250,000 dollars a month for electricity.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Water, Gas and Light Commission held their second meeting of 2013 Thursday morning.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Water, Gas, and Light Commission held a meeting Thursday morning to swear in two new commission members and discuss the plans to start the search for a new general manager.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; After 31 years working for the city, the general manager for Albany Water, Gas and Light is stepping down.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Officials with "L2 Networks" here in Albany came before the commission this morning to address an issue they've been having with the Water, Gas and Light Commission.