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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how the president's budget would affect public health and education in southwest Georgia.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Dougherty county School system now has some more funding to provide professional learning experience for its teachers.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Updated with video; In Wednesday’s Dougherty County School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve payments of $60,000 a month to the Water Gas and Light Commission.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System received some good news last week when they found out the money they owe back from some improper 2011 Title I expenditures was reduced.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; On Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Education issued a letter to Dougherty County School System Interim Superintendent Dr. David C. Mosely stating the department found some incorrectly used Title I funds.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Updated with video; Incoming Dougherty County School Board members were sworn-in Friday afternoon by Probate Court Judge Nancy Stevenson.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education has just wrapped up a meeting with the Georgia Department of Education about ongoing audit issues.

Monday, November 19, 2012  During a special called board meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Education plans to discuss a letter received last week from the Georgia Department of Education requesting the repayment of some Title I funds they believe were misused in 2011.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Education met on Wednesday to tie up some loose ends from this summer.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System held its financial meeting Friday morning.

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.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The Georgia Department of Education has confirmed that they are freezing Title 1 funds for Dougherty County schools.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; Board members want action taken after nearly $100,000 dollars in Title I funds was issued to a consultant who they believed showed no proof of his work.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Southwest Georgia schools recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools.