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Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video; A candidate for the at-large position on the Dougherty County School Board opened up the doors to her headquarters.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The former principal of three Dougherty County schools is campaigning to be the next District 1 school board member, with a goal to keep the board fiscally responsible.

Sunday, May 30, 2010  Sherrell Byrd is running for the District 2 seat and says she wants to work with new superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree, but also hold him accountable.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Board Members Emily Jean McAfee and Michael Windom are not seeking reelection. Three people are challenging Milton "Junebug" Griffin for his seat. Dr. Joshua Murfree could be working with three new board members.

Monday, March 01, 2010  Georgia School Boards Association representative Bill Sampson says he contacted all five candidates interviewed for the superintendent position over the weekend, and all have withdrawn their names from consideration.