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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; In conjunction with severe weather awareness week schools across the state practice tornado drills.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The third day of tribunal cases surrounding the 2009 CRCT scandal began on Tuesday morning and the tribunal has recommended renewing the principal's contract.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Dougherty County School System teacher's issued non-renewed contracts due to the CRCT scandal had a second day in front of the tribunal.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Updated with video; Murfree presents a plan on handling issues resulting from the CRCT investigation. Also at the school board meeting: Northside Elementary reopens, academic progress program recommendation passes.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Updated with video; After a roof collapsed from rain a few weeks ago, the superintendent says it could be a few more weeks before repairs on the roof, floors and ceilings are completed.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Students are evacuated from Northside Elementary School after parts of the roof collapsed from water build up. Students attending other schools until problem fixed.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Much to his surprise and the principal's excitement, Chris Jones of Northside Elementary is announced the Dougherty County 2011 Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Christopher Jones teaches at Northside Elementary School.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Two days into the post-bin Laden era the death of the world's most notorious terrorist is still the hot topic of conversation. Especially in schools.

Sunday, February 20, 2011  Hannor-Walker and her husband co-wrote the book "How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD."

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Dr. Teshaunda Hannor-Walker, a school counselor from Northside Elementary School in the Dougherty County School District, has been named one of the top ten school counselors in America.

Friday, October 15, 2010  On Friday, Northside Elementary School concluded National Child Nutrition Week with a celebration of their own.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Congressman Sanford Bishop spent part of Tuesday morning reading to students at Northside Elementary School. He also spoke to them about doing well on the upcoming CRCT exam.

Monday, October 26, 2009  A man is arrested after Dougherty County school police investigate his actions.