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Monday, May 13, 2013  In order to make the transportation department more efficient, the Dougherty County Board of Education voted to eliminate two district manager positions and restructure how the entire system runs during their meeting on Monday evening

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and their children lined the cafeteria at Radium Springs Elementary School for the last Dougherty County rezoning meeting due to school closures.

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.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University’s researchers met with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital representatives to talk about collaborating on health research opportunities on Wednesday afternoon during the last Health Disparities Workshop of the semester.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority will begin accepting sealed bids for the Albany Skate Park property and also figured out a pricing plan for the newly created Art Park on Pine Avenue during their meeting on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  United States Senator Johnny Isakson stopped by the South Georgia State College in Douglas on Wednesday during a state-wide tour answering the questions of the public.

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Dougherty County Coroner, Michael Fowler presented his budget for the upcoming year this morning to members of the finance committee.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met Monday morning to hear a presentation from State Court Chief Judge Victoria Darrisaw on the State Court's budget.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Benedict XVI promises 'unconditional obedience' to successor in final meeting with cardinals

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Department of Education approved a Turnaround/Race to the Top Division recommendation to release, on a reimbursement basis, $2.7 million in Race To The Top (RT3) funds and $400,000.00 in School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds.

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.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; As a response to the heavy turnout at the Monday night Dougherty County School Board meeting over school closures that led to standing room only crowds, school board officials have changed the venue for the second school board meeting.