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Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Like they have been doing for over 50 years, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognized students from both public and private schools around the county.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; Two sinkholes in Dougherty County near Pippin Pecan Company and Sherwood Christian Academy on Old Pretoria Road has started to grow in size.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Sunday marked the 8th Annual Freedom Festival at Sherwood Christian Academy where people gathered to celebrate our liberty.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Updated with video; For FOX 31 is showcasing Sherwood Christian Academy for its Good News of the day.

Monday, February 21, 2011  The STAR program honors students throughout the state for their achievements in the classroom.

Monday, January 31, 2011  After making a plea deal, former Bible study teacher for Sherwood Christian Academy Shawn Baxley, 35, will serve a 20-year jail sentence.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Sherwood Christian Academy’ Elementary school already had a scheduled half day because of teacher’s conferences so the students were excited to get out early to play in the snow.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Sherwood Christian Academy was set to embark on another successful season Friday night but they’ll have to wait until next week to kickoff 2009.  11 of 22 players on its opponent Lyman Ward Military Academy have contracted the H1N1 virus, also known as swine full.

Sunday, July 05, 2009  10,000 moms, dads, friends, and family poured into Freedom Fest 2009 as the rain poured down.

Saturday, July 04, 2009  SCA’s 5th annual Freedom Festival kicks off Sunday night from 5pm until 10pm. Fireworks, inflatable games, horseback riding, a wild west show, and a blue grass band are just a few of the many activities that’ll be available.

Sunday, June 21, 2009  Admittedly Rock says the cancer has slowed him down physically, but the disease has had a positive effect on his life as well; it’s brought the family closer.

Saturday, April 25, 2009  Football Coach Ted "Rock" Knapp started the "Rock Run" to raise money for pediatric cancer research.