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Monday, June 03, 2013  Although school is out for summer break, students still have an opportunity to have breakfast and lunch served for free.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System is looking into joining a program that would provide free lunches for every student.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board Member Velvet Riggins was sworn in Friday at the Dougherty County Courthouse by Probate Court Judge Nancy Stephenson.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Updated with video; Closing arguments have begun in the fifth day of the Velvet Riggins trial.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The fourth day of the Velvet Riggins trial started off with a surprise.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Dougherty County School Board member Velvet Riggins' trial entered it's third day Wednesday morning.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Velvet Riggins trial over free lunches began Monday morning in Dougherty County Superior Court.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board member Velvet Riggins faced a tribunal in Atlanta Tuesday.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Three people get indicted in Dougherty County over involvement in obtaining free lunches for their children.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with new memo; The Dougherty County School System has sent FOX 31 a memo containing their plan to handle evidence regarding the CRCT investigation they are awaiting from the state.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards says more school lunch applications will be audited.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education has voted to hire outside help to look into the school system's free-lunch program.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case of school board member Velvet Riggins.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A new prosecutor has been brought in to handle the case against Velvet Riggins.