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

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Gov. Nathan Deal announced today the reaccreditation of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security by the National Emergency Management Accreditation Program

Monday, April 08, 2013  In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know where local school’s get their safety plans from.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to focus on preparing for thunderstorms, the most common severe weather in the state.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  During Tuesday night's Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting board members approved a grant application for the Lee County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Although it's 70 degrees out, December 2nd through 7th is Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is providing tips to be ready for the inevitable cold weather.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Although Hurricane Isaac made a turn away from Georgia, GEMA officials are asking Georgia residents to use this as a reminder to be prepared in case of disaster.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; As Tropical Storm Isaac passes over the Dominican Republic locals are wondering if it's heading to southwest Georgia.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County will be renewing their Mutual Aid Agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, or GEMA.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia residents can expect tornado drills throughout the day.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  GEMA’s Ready Georgia campaign offers tips to help residents stay safe during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  GEMA's Ready Georgia campaign helps families prepare for the unexpected with its interactive online tool and mobile app and promotes NOAA Weather Radios.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  GEMA and the Dept. of Homeland Security team up to take on bomb threats.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  It was just like any other morning at Sherwood Acres Elementary, until 9 a.m. when the kids were up and out of their seats for an annual emergency drill that prepares students for extreme weather.

Monday, January 04, 2010  The Georgia Emergency Management Agency advises what to pack in case of a power outage.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Jim Vaught of Emergency Management addressed the Dougherty County Commission on Monday to update them about flooding.