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Friday, June 14, 2013  Albany State University, Darton College, and Albany Technical College student teachers will tour schools in Dougherty County Friday to get an up close view about how experienced educators provide instruction to students who perform below state standards.

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, March 01, 2013  Several Dougherty County schools went under lockdown Friday afternoon after shots were fired in the area.

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.