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Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; A sad day for young students--summer is almost at a close.

Friday, June 22, 2012  During this morning's meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Education went over some important financial steps they're planning to take.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Albany’s hair care professionals and city leaders gathered to pay tribute to mentor and educator Charles T. Price.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board Finance Committee is going over a three year plan of reductions and consolidations which includes the closing of an elementary school.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Dougherty County School Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree has scheduled a special called meeting for Thursday to discuss the potential consolidation and repurposing of at least one elementary school. Many believe Magnolia Elementary is on the chopping Block.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Updated with video; Dr. John Culbreath, former Dougherty County school superintendent and educator subjected himself to be roast in support of Albany Technical College.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Updated with video; Alice Coachman Davis visits the elementary school named after her.

Friday, January 06, 2012  On Wednesday, the DCSS superintendent stepped out of his office to meet face to face with educators who admitted to cheating.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Four of five Dougherty County School Board members that voted for Dr. Joshua Murfree as the finalist in their superintendent search, did not return phone calls to FOX 31 News Thursday.