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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Chehaw officials have announced that on Saturday, April 13th, the park set a new one day attendance record of 3,188 visitors.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Turner Elementary School is making history after opening the first school based health clinic in Dougherty County.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Updated with video; Quail Unlimited wrapped up their weekend hunt tonight, with the "Fox and Quail-Covey Finale".

Monday, December 31, 2012  As the ball drops in Times Square tonight, local attractions here in albany have reason to celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  Updated with video; Bee school was in full session this morning at Chehaw Park.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; Higher attendance in 2011 at Chehaw Parks means new programs and exhibits like with the African Veldt and possibly a water spray park.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Crime Stoppers is looking to invest in a service that allows people to text tips to their tip line.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Would the option of church or jail be an option here in Albany?

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Dougherty County school enrollment hasn't officially been tallied up for the month of August, but officials are certain they have a larger turnout that last year.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Updated with Video; The Dougherty County School System wants to get the message out: School starts Monday, August 1, and they want students there.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Dougherty County School Board members discuss two topics that could revolutionize the system.

Monday, January 10, 2011  The Dougherty County School Board votes on a new chair, inducts new members and discusses ideas for 2011.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Attendance body count numbers were released at Monday’s Dougherty County School Board meeting. From the first day of school through the end of Labor Day, approximately 3,400 students were added.

Sunday, November 01, 2009  The annual Exchange Club fair wrapped up Sunday. This if the first year the club has kept the fair open the entire weekend.