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

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education is meeting with state officials in Atlanta to discuss ongoing audit issues.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Dougherty County School System to receive potential re-accreditation in the coming months.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Dougherty County Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree has been nominated as the Georgia School Superintendents Association Superintendent of the Year.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia's First Lady, Sandra Deal, touched down in Southwest Georgia Monday to discuss safety regulations for drivers approaching a stopped school bus.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The Dougherty County School Board met Monday and several members of the public demanded unity from board members.

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, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School System looks to close the budget gap.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia recieves a waiver from No Child Left Behind.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; A fifth grade earth science class erupted homemade volcanos from a variety of items including soda and Mentos.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System's Finance Committee discussed several items Tuesday that will affect parents.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Updated with video; Murfree presents a plan on handling issues resulting from the CRCT investigation. Also at the school board meeting: Northside Elementary reopens, academic progress program recommendation passes.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The Dougherty County School System superintendent wanted to show his gratitude after voters passed the educational SPLOST referendum on Tuesday.

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.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Updated with video; Administrators are speaking out a day after they found out the probe into CRCT cheating allegations has been dropped