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

1 hour, 34 minutes ago  Updated with video; Gerald Greene, the state representative for district 151, paid a visit to the Dougherty County Rotary club Tuesday afternoon.

Yesterday at 9:08 PM  One month ago the search committee for Dougherty County's new library director was narrowed down to six candidates, but since then officials say three to four of those have dropped out causing them to look over more possible candidates.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Albany Technical College is leading the state in technical college graduates but President Dr. Anthony Parker says the current graduation rate isn't high enough.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Monday marked the first day of the annual 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T campaign which also goes hand in hand with the state’s annual May campaign of Click It or Ticket.

Monday, May 20, 2013  After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Thanks to a tip made to Crime stoppers a Dougherty County registered sex offender is behind bars.

Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATE: The Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards spoke to the media Wednesday in reference to Sheryl Phillips' arrest.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Find out why some teachers are paid close to six figures

Friday, May 17, 2013  Find out who was booked into jail May 8-16, 2013.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local law enforcement officials wore aprons instead of uniforms to put their cooking skills to the test.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education building and grounds committee met Tuesday morning to go over their plans for schools that need a construction upgrade.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; Twelve Dougherty County Schools will welcome new principals to their buildings in August after the Dougherty County School Board voted on reappointments Monday evening

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Updated with video; Suspects are being questioned by police about two burglaries early Tuesday morning.