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Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; The decision has been made by Dougherty County School System officials to discontinue the Title I Saturday School program.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Parent Teacher Association (GA PTA) are recognizing six parents from across the state with the 2013 Georgia Parent Leadership Award.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Board of Education has handed the responsibility of finding a Title 1 Program Specialist over to the Dougherty County School System.

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.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Updated with video; Thursday's Dougherty County School System’s Title I district meeting kicked off with a pledge from parents to encourage their children, as a way of increasing academic performance.

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

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is on the verge of losing control of their title 1, part A expenditures.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Updated with video; Dr. Lane Price held a press conference Friday to express her concerns of the mishandling of the Free and Reduced Lunch program, and Title 1 Grant.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you asked, "with the freezing of Title 1 funds to Dougherty County, will the 2012-2013 school year be starting on time?"

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