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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Thanks to a federal grant teachers at Albany High School are now eligible to receive some extra cash if the school’s graduation rate increases.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County School System, Building and Ground officials met this morning to discuss a plot of land that they didn't even know they owned.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board held the second and final public hearing regarding the possible closure of three county schools on Thursday afternoon.

Monday, December 10, 2012  During Monday night’s school board meeting, board members and community leaders said their goodbyes to Dr. Joshua Murfree.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Before Monday's Dougherty County School Board meeting Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree took time to answer questions and provide explanations to the public on issues surrounding the misuse of Title I funds.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System announced a plan to bring in and retain more highly qualified teachers to the district.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The Dougherty County School System's Finance Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the yearly grants that the system receives.

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.