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2 hours, 25 minutes ago  Updated with video; The Building and Grounds Committee of the Dougherty County School System met Tuesday morning to discuss several changes and updates.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Girls Inc. held what they called the Bag Lady Luncheon Thursday afternoon to raise money for their organization.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; This week is Georgia Cities Week and to commemorate this time, state representatives and senators dined with Sylvester city leaders to catch-up.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; Paint Georgia Pink has been fundraising for breast cancer through walks and other events in Atlanta for years now. Recently, officials from the group realized they needed to spread out to more areas of the state.

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.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Kay Hind with the SOWEGA Council on Aging spoke before the Kiwanis Club of Albany Wednesday afternoon about her new facility and government cuts.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Ted Clem with the Albany Economic Development Commission came before the Long Term Financial Planning Committee to present the policy and criteria for the Albany Job Investment Fund.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the possibility of fraud concerning money that’s missing from the Calhoun County Elementary School.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County commissioners are in the process of deciding how to divide funds generated from the new car tag tax.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Reallocation of funds the topic for Dougherty County Commissioner Monday, with the Flint Riverquarium presenting their proposed plan.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Updated with video; Sherwood Baptist Church held their 3rd annual Legacy Run for Life Saturday morning in Legacy Park.

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.