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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; After recent events, the University of Georgia has made the decision to ban all backpacks during their upcoming graduation ceremony and some local students say they understand the move.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Updated with video; Students in grades 4-9 put their knowledge from the school year to the test on Friday during the Albany State University NASA Summer of Innovation project showcase.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County held an award ceremony today for students who participated in their 33rd annual art contest.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Symphony Orchestra teamed up with Dougherty and Lee County school systems to provide students with a hands-on musical experience.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  A Saturday night auction at the Doublegate County Club raised $12,000 for local student scholarships and charity grants.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Students in grades eight through twelve were able to get a hands-on lesson in construction at Albany Technical College's sixth annual Careers in Construction Day.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Georgia students had an average score of 1,452.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Local students organized a summit where service providers that aid the homeless could learn how to help one another and prevent duplicates.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  ADICA says students at Turner Job Corps and Albany Technical College will help with construction work on many of their upcoming projects.

Friday, December 23, 2011  As a part of the Martin Luther King Youth Art Celebration 2012, local students captured the theme of despair to hope in artwork.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  The Southwest Georgia Exchange Club honors two local students.