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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board members met this morning, to hear a presentation from the Albany Housing Authority on the beautifcation of a local neighborhood.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Updated with video; It was standing room only as the Dougherty County School Board held the first of two public hearings regarding the possible closure of schools.

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, 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.

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.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The Dougherty County School board tackled two hot button issues during it's Wednesday meeting: next year's budget and the proposed charter school.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County school officials say they’re on track with the CRCT investigation.

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.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board Members are concerned the school system would not receive enough money per student through a "drop back in academy."

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Updated with video; It's possible the athletic departments in the Dougherty County School System may see cuts in order to balance the budget.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board says everything is on the table when it comes to saving money in the upcoming budget year including athletics and salaries.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County's district attorney has received evidence from the CRCT investigation.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; The U.S. Department of Justice has granted approval for Dougherty County's newly-drawn political voting districts.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education has voted to hire outside help to look into the school system's free-lunch program.