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Monday, December 03, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education is meeting with state officials in Atlanta to discuss ongoing audit issues.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education is holding a special called meeting on Wednesday to discuss the contract of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education met Monday night and went over several issues that are facing the school system.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Dougherty County School System to receive potential re-accreditation in the coming months.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Before Monday's Dougherty County School Board meeting Superintendent Dr. Joshua Murfree took time to answer questions and provide explanations to the public on issues surrounding the misuse of Title I funds.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Dougherty County School System will be making some changes at the request of the Georgia Department of Education.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia's First Lady, Sandra Deal, touched down in Southwest Georgia Monday to discuss safety regulations for drivers approaching a stopped school bus.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The Dougherty County School Board met Monday and several members of the public demanded unity from board members.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; A sad day for young students--summer is almost at a close.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Updated with video; Fox 31 has recently learned of a discrepancy in communication between a Dougherty County School Board member and the superintendent.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County school board has been addressing allegations of misuse of their free and reduced school lunch program.

Friday, June 22, 2012  During this morning's meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Education went over some important financial steps they're planning to take.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Albany’s hair care professionals and city leaders gathered to pay tribute to mentor and educator Charles T. Price.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Updated with video; A host of topics arose during Monday night's Dougherty County Board of Education Meeting; CRCT investigation, demotions, and misuse of funds.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; Through email, a high level official with the Dougherty County School System  asked the system's police chief to clear all warrants and arrests with the superintendent first.