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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle Magnet School held the fifth parent meeting/open house tonight of several going on throughout the next month concerning the students transferring from schools that are closing.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In a release posted to searsportrait.com, the company that operates Sears Portrait Studios is closing their locations, including the one inside the Albany Sears.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  If you love to shop at the GAP store, soon you'll have to travel farther than the Albany Mall in order to shop there.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Officials with Southwest Georgia Regional Airport confirmed on Friday that the Albany air traffic control tower has been placed on the FAA closure list due to the sequestration.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Monday will be the last day for customers to shop in the Winn Dixie located on Oakridge Dr. and Radium Springs Rd.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The City of Albany Engineering Department has announced that effective immediately, Magnolia at Broad Avenue is closed due to emergeny railroad repair.

Monday, February 25, 2013  At least fifteen Southwest Georgia School Systems have announced that they will be closed Tuesday.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department is asking drivers to use caution at the intersection of North Magnolia and West Broad Avenue due to road closures.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners made their final nominations Wednesday in regards to the library board.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Updated with video; Parents, teachers, officials, and others came together Saturday afternoon to talk about the recent announcement made by the Dougherty County School Board that two local schools may be closing.

Friday, February 01, 2013  In a statement released Friday afternoon, Quail Unlimited President Bill Bowles has announced the closing of Quail Unlimited

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; Darrel Ealum, from the school board, and John Howard, a city commissioner, held a press conference Friday afternoon to express their opinions that this process is moving too fast.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with video; Cuts were necessary do to a large increase in charity and indigent care services.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local bars are fighting to keep their liquor license.