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Monday, April 01, 2013  The Georgia Deaprtment of Education has created the Farm to School initiative about three years ago, but now, more organizations are coming together to navigate school nutrition and support local farmers.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  During the trial of Velvet Riggins, Dougherty County School System's Assistant Chief of Police J.C. Phillips took the stand as first witness. As the lead investigator of the school lunch fraud case, he set the background for the trial.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Area school systems say parents need to provide certain items to teachers if their child has a food allergy so they can cater to it.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards says more school lunch applications will be audited.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education has voted to hire outside help to look into the school system's free-lunch program.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case of school board member Velvet Riggins.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A new prosecutor has been brought in to handle the case against Velvet Riggins.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with warrant information and video; Another school official is under investigation for falsifying information related to school lunches.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board has decided the fate of Morningside Elementary principal Gloria Baker.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Elementary school students  with the farmers who produce the food they eat during lunchtime and at home, and had a hands-on experience with the raw product.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  USDA Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Audrey Rowe joined students at Sherwood Acres to discuss school nutrition.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Updated with video; With school starting back, many are wondering whether budget cuts will affect our students.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Congress sends bill to Obama to expand school feeding programs, try to make meals healthier

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  House to vote on legislation to make school lunches, vending machines healthier