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Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; It was standing room only as the Dougherty County School Board held the first of two public hearings regarding the possible closure of schools.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Authorities confirm that they're considering closing one of the Dougherty County public schools.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Dougherty County School Board held their first meeting of the year with several newcomers who say they want to make a difference.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board has announced Dr. David C. Mosely, will be the interim superintendent.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; Fox 31 has recently learned of a discrepancy in communication between a Dougherty County School Board member and the superintendent.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The Dougherty County School board tackled two hot button issues during it's Wednesday meeting: next year's budget and the proposed charter school.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Parents and community members are heated over a proposal to turn Albany High School into a charter school. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the Dougherty County Board of Education on Wednesday.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Updated with video; A host of topics arose during Monday night's Dougherty County Board of Education Meeting; CRCT investigation, demotions, and misuse of funds.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board says everything is on the table when it comes to saving money in the upcoming budget year including athletics and salaries.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Political newcomer Donnie Smith was the only Republican qualifier Tuesday. She and School Board Member Milton Griffin are in the race for Dougherty County school board District 2.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Dougherty County School Board Member Emily Jean McAfee won't seek a fourth term. She is supporting Carol Tharin as her replacement. Tharin qualified as a democrat to run for District 4 Tuesday morning.