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

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled in favor of Baker County Sheriff Dana Meade by reversing a superior court ruling that found enough irregularities in his runoff election that it declared the election invalid and ordered a new election.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Baker County Community Council met with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens about questionable activities within the Baker County School System.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and concerned citizens are gathering across from the Baker County Middle High School to address school issues. FOX 31 and parents have been instructed by school principal Dr. Terrence Shoates to leave school property.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Two Baker County teachers have been non-renewed for contracts due to participating in a demonstration against Principal Dr. Torrance Shoates.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County 911 officials are reporting a fatal car accident has happened at the intersection of Tarva Lane and Tarva Road.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Officials say 33-year-old Walter Shiloh has been arrested for the Sunday night murder in Baker County.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; According to information released by the Georgia Supreme Court, the Baker County's Sheriff election results case will be heard before the court on March 4th.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Baker County officials are warning drivers that if you don't have to drive, then stay off the road.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Updated with video; Heavy rainfall dumped as much as 5 inches of water in some areas across Southwest Georgia.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  With such a substantial amount of rain that has fallen over the past couple of days, standing water is slowing down the Wednesday morning commute.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Baker County family had a scare Sunday night after a tree fell onto their home around 11:30 PM.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Shane Kelley, a farmer in Newton, was selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Mitchell and Baker County Health Departments hosted a 'Pink Tea' in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Judge Loring Gray has ordered a new election for Baker County Sheriff after an early October trial.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The July 31st primary saw no majority winner in the Baker County Sheriff election, forcing a runoff between current sheriff Dana Meade and challenger Tim Williamson. Meade came out victorious by a 39 vote margin, but Williamson is calling a foul.