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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle Magnet School of the Arts held a 7th grade Honors Day Convocation on Thursday morning.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle Magnet School held the fifth parent meeting/open house tonight of several going on throughout the next month concerning the students transferring from schools that are closing.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; The closing of two Dougherty County schools means a large number of students will be starting the new school year at a new school, but officials say more than just those students will be affected.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; Two Dougherty County schools hosted international clarinetist Narek Arutunian Thursday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Dougherty County School System officials are ready to vote on a proposal to possibly close three schools.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Radium Springs Middle Magnet School of the Arts have been collecting coats to donate to the Salvation Army.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System announced a plan to bring in and retain more highly qualified teachers to the district.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County National Night Out was held Thursday bringing out over 3,000 students.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany students showcase their talents as, "The Sounds of Joy" took the stage Friday.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle School of the Arts officals are tired of losing students to gun violence and hosted a community forum to discuss safety measures.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Records released by DCSS show four schools over building capacity and two under 50 percent capacity; many schools also still have portable classrooms.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Dougherty County School System thanked its partners today at a rise and shine breakfast.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Updated with video; Dougherty County law enforcement held their National Night Out campaign on Thursday at Radium Springs Middle School.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  School officials say they plan to use the money for their recruitment team to attract new students to the school.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Thousands of Americans are expected for events across the country marking National School Choice Week, which begins today.