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

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; Some storms bring rainbows, others bring complaints. The Dougherty County Public Works is trudging through the lists of addresses and sites they need to check after the recent rainfall.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Tenants at a local apartment complex feel their water issues are being ignored by landlords.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works educates children on the harmful effects mosquitoes can have.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; A 64-year-old man is recovering in the hospital from the first reported case of West Nile Virus in Southwest Health District history.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Updated with video; In Albany, folks didn't see as much damage as in other areas.

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Dougherty County Public Works is trying to get a jumpstart on a big bug problem that's sure to bite us soon.

Friday, April 03, 2009  Health officials say standing water is a breeding ground for infectious diseases, particularly West Nile Virus and Easter Equine.

Friday, April 03, 2009  A Boil Water Order has been issued for private wells in Baker, Early and Mitchell counties.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  Flood waters may contain potentially dangerous materials, such as fecal material from overflowing sewage systems, agricultural runoff and chemicals from industrial areas.  Wading in flood waters can also be a cause of infection or result in a variety of injuries.