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

Sunday, June 16, 2013  With hotter temperatures, your pets could be in danger.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday was the first day of Paddle Georgia. The event is a 7 day adventure where more that 350 people will travel106 miles camping, canoeing, and learning about the river.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the temperature gets hotter, local officials around town are working harder to keep the people that live here cool.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Tropical storm Andrea is passing over south Georgia and leaving lots of rain in its wake.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; As hurricane and thunderstorm season hits in Southwest Georgia, the chances for power outages go up, but experts say there are some tips to help you better handle those few hours in the dark.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The search for a missing Nashville teen has been called off.

Friday, May 31, 2013  While patrolling the beach near Fort Clinch, a Fernandina Beach police officer happened upon a distraught and frantic group of men that reported a drowning incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In Thursday morning’s Water Gas and Light Commission meeting, one of the big discussions revolved around approving several purchases that will total over $100,000.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As families head out to the pool or lake for Memorial Day, health professionals are stressing water safety.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Updated with video; Looking for a place to cool off? Good news, the water fountains at Riverfront Park have reopened for the summer!

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; MCLB Albany is currently experiencing a sudden drop in water pressure.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Students are out for the summer but many parents are concerned that electronics will interfere with family activities.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; If you’re thinking about taking a boat out on the water this summer, first you need to know some of the rules of the river, or any waterway for that matter.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Wiregrass officials have announced that due to a water line break, the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be closed for the remainder of May 22.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today praised the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, which contained a key provision to allow the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to move forward.