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

Yesterday at 5:55 PM  Officials are investigating after a 6-month-old baby dies while in the custody of a babysitter.

Yesterday at 3:08 PM  Officials with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department say that on Monday evening around 6:00 PM, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel were called to a residence in the 5000 block of Pearl Davis Road regarding a possible drowning.

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Stuart C. Cole, 58, of St Pete Beach, Florida, Mark C. Simpson, 50, of Lake Park, Georgia, and Stephanie M. Simpson, 30, of Lake Park, Georgia, were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners met in a work session Monday morning to discuss issues within the community.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Updated with video; Just in time for summer, a new study is out showing that swimming injuries are up by nearly 20% in the U.S.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Greg Coop, with the Moultrie YMCA, was one of 12 people honored at the White House Friday as a “Champion of Change.”

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Official say adults and older siblings are bringing home the whooping cough to younger children that have not been immunized yet.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; School is out in Southwest Georgia and although many kids will spend their days in camp, there are plenty who will stay at home alone.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Tift Area YMCA along with local churches and the local school system teamed up to kick off their summer feeding program Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Officials with the Dougherty County Police Department say they have arrested a man exposing himself online to who he thought was a 13-year-old girl, but turned out to be an undercover police officer.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Parents are charged with child endangerment, said the girl wanted to ride with the dog

Monday, May 27, 2013  With technology constantly evolving, local officials are reminding parents to teach their children how to get help if they ever need it.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As families head out to the pool or lake for Memorial Day, health professionals are stressing water safety.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; MCLB Albany is currently experiencing a sudden drop in water pressure.