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Monday, May 06, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and students once again met at one of the schools affected by the upcoming school closures in Dougherty County on Monday evening, but Jackson Heights Elementary has a different situation than others.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; The closing of two Dougherty County schools means a large number of students will be starting the new school year at a new school, but officials say more than just those students will be affected.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Career Day inspires students to dream big.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Jackson Heights Elementary and Turner Elementary Schools received a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to Shoes from H.E.A.R.T. on Friday.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; A car crash in East Albany last night knocked out power to multiple residences after the car hit a power pole.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Club partnered with the East Town Civic League and Jackson Heights Elementary School to put on a family ML King Day Celebration for the community.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board received a retirement letter from a teacher the DCSS attorney says is being investigated in the CRCT scandal.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Updated with new information & video; DCSS Police are looking into a sodomy case in the system.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  Updated with video; Stores are now stocking shelves with school supplies to make sure they have the tools needed to kick-start the year.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  The “I Care” program honored many schools in Dougherty County Tuesday

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  "Shoes from the H.E.A.R.T." raised money to buy 500 pairs of new Nike shoes to give to underprivileged students at five local elementary schools.

Monday, October 18, 2010  H.E.A.R.T. (Hand Extended Across Reaching Together) is holding a "Shoes from the H.E.A.R.T." drive to raise money to buy Dougherty County elementary school children new shoes.

Friday, March 19, 2010  Deserving students from Turner and Jackson Heights Elementary Schools received a new pair of Nike shoes.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Students collected canned goods, beans, rice, bottled water, and much more and donated it to Mission Change Albany to distribute to Haiti refugees.