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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Updated with video; When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke for your pet and animal experts say you need to follow certain tips and closely monitor your pet's behavior to make sure they don't become a victim.

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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Interim Dougherty County Superintendent David Mosely has announced that multiple educators within the system are planning to retire.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of parents and their children showed up to Merry Acres Middle School on Thursday for a meet-and-greet and informational session to educate those affected by the school closures.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Each year, over a hundred tons of new phonebooks are placed on doorsteps across Southwest Georgia.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The Dougherty County School board has voted 5-2 to close three schools.

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.

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.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board met at the Government Center on Thursday evening for an information session regarding possible school closures in the county.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; It was standing room only as the Dougherty County School Board held the first of two public hearings regarding the possible closure of schools.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Albany Police are in the Magnolia-Gillionville-Maryland area searching for two robbery suspects.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Magnolia Elementary School welcomed "Magic and Morality" to its campus Wednesday, promoting success and hard work for youngsters around Southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; One person is dead after a one car accident late Sunday night.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Pools are empty now, but not for long, and it's always fun and games until someone gets hurt.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Dougherty County school officials say closing Magnolia Elementary would save $950,000; teachers could apply to other system jobs.