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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; The month-long series of meetings to address the concerns of parents and lessen the fears of Dougherty County students who are rezoned to a new school continued on Thursday evening at Southside Middle School.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; The closing of two Dougherty County schools means a large number of students will be starting the new school year at a new school, but officials say more than just those students will be affected.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Students donate a box of toiletry items to the Lily Pad Sane Center.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Updated with video; Also in Monday night’s meeting, the board approved a waiver to have the flexibility to add five students to a classroom.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Gloria Isaac teachers Health & P.E. at Southside Middle School.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Dougherty County School System officials began discussions on Friday behind closed doors about action to take regarding sexual battery allegations against a middle school principal.

Monday, March 21, 2011  Southside Middle School Principal Joey DeWayne James faces two counts of sexual battery.

Friday, February 25, 2011  The celebration seemed more like a party than a school event. It included music from the Freedom Singers, skits, dancing, and performances from the legends of Motown’s past.