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

Monday, December 03, 2012  After years of planning, Lee County has put into motion the process of trying to ease traffic at the intersection of Route 19 and Highway 32.

Friday, July 27, 2012  As voting day approaches campaign signs seem to grow exponentially. But for Lee County Commission candidate, Tim Nelson, there are several signs that he would like to see taken down.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County commissioners are working out a plan as to how they'll distribute $31 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds throughout the county.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Updated with video; In July southwest Georgia voters will go to the polls to vote on a 1 cent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST).

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Updated with video; The T-SPLOST won't be voted on until next July, but advocates for the movement are trying to spread the word here in Albany.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Lee County officials have developed more than $50 million dollars worth of projects that may help ease traffic pains.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Elementary school students will soon be learning in a brand new facility.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Updated with video; Lee County officials draft plan to stop traffic jams.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The Lee County Planning Department is researching speed limit changes on travel roads and equipment to better monitor flood areas for developers

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Lee Co. Board of Commissioners approves a state grant and SPLOST funds for Planning Commission's road improvement designs to stop congestion at three intersections.