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

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Ben Hill County Commissioners are considering requests to abandon certain roads inside the county.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The City of Albany Engineering Department has announced that beginning Monday, April 29th, some streets and intersections will be down to one lane of traffic at night during weekdays.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Ben Hill County Commissioners met for a workshop that was open to the public this afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The onslaught of rain in Southwest Georgia has brought with it flooding leading to road closures and hazards across the region.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; Despite Tuesday's sunshine many roads around southwest Georgia remain closed. If you should find yourself face to face with road closure sign it's important you heed the warning.

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  Dougherty County officials are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Numerous road closures have been confirmed across Southwest Georgia.

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.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Heavy rains have dumped an ample amount of water across all of Southwest Georgia over the past few days.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; If you're travelling in Downtown Albany Wednesday and Thursday, you might want to avoid Broad Avenue.

Friday, April 20, 2012  At the request of the City of Colquitt, Georgia DOT has scheduled a temporary road closure of S.R. 91 in Colquitt for the National Mayhaw Festival and Parade.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Roads are closed and vendors are beginning the set up process for Saturday's Mardi Gras Street Festival.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Engineers with Albany Planning and Developing say there will be some road repavement along with the new Olive Garden's construction due to lane additions.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Berrien County drivers face smoke and fog in their morning commute.