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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; An educational services provider has filed suit against the Dougherty County School System for fees they say the system never paid.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Leaders in Ben Hill County gathered on Monday evening for an education summit on how to better prepare students to enter the workforce.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  After finding out students in Tift County were trying to rig the survey of whether or not to implement school uniforms, the committee assigned to carrying out the survey has decided to open up a second, more accurate questionnaire to get the public's opinion on the issue.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  By eighth grade, American students have fallen behind their Russian, Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts in math, and trail students from Hong Kong, Slovenia and South Korea in science.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Theatre students at Lee County High School have collected nearly 3000 pounds of food for the needy as part of the Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat community service program.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Georgia Southwestern has joined with other University System of Georgia Schools in finalizing plans to help Georgians earn more degrees.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, N.C.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Although many kids across southwest Georgia are heading back to school this week, some of them haven't stopped learning just because classes ended last May.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Harvey's is offering its shoppers in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina an easy way to provide free educational equipment and supplies for their local schools.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; Board members want action taken after nearly $100,000 dollars in Title I funds was issued to a consultant who they believed showed no proof of his work.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Children sing songs, complete puzzles, and go down slides - which may seem like your average activities - but Camp Sunshine is no ordinary play space.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; Magistrate judge, Victoria Darrisaw, attended the Kiwanis Club Monday morning to inform and educate the public on the judicial system.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Albany summer camps are ready for the 2012 season

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; The Board of Education met Wednesday to discuss several issues leading into the 2012-2013 school year