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ASU awards more than 400 degrees

Keynote speaker Lezli Baskerville encourages new graduates to “follow your inner path” to success and happiness.

Darton recognizes more than 320 at spring commencement

Former Albany Mayor Tommy Coleman urges new Darton State College graduates to take risks in their lives.

RiverQuarium looks for boost from school group attendance

Slightly less than 3,000 schoolchildren attended the Flint RiverQuarium in April.

U.S. Job Growth Beats Expectations In April

U.S. employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent, which could help ease concerns of a sharp slowdown in the economy.

Darton names Young its Teacher of the Year

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Albany Tech, Chehaw team up again

Albany Technical College drafting students present North American exhibit expansion plans to Chehaw Park officials.

Student truancy crackdown urged

The Dougherty County District Attorney says it's time to get serious about absenteeism.

Deerfield-Windsor student wins Congressional Art Competition

Abbie Hutchins of Deerfield-Windsor School will have a piece of her artwork displayed in Washington, D.C.

DCSS suspends another teacher without pay

Albany Early College teacher Robert Copeland is sent home after “violating ethical and professional standards.”

Darton's Dyal named New Century Scholar

A Darton State College psychology student is among just 52 students to receive a national honor.

Flooring firm to bring 2,400 jobs to Georgia

Engineered Floors will open two new carpet plants that would employ 2,400 people in recession-battered northwest Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal said on Wednesday.

FDA Approves Plan B For girls as young As 15

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it would allow the Plan B One-Step contraceptive to be sold without a prescription to girls as young as 15 years of age.

‘Jungle Book’ comes to life at SCA

Sherwood Elementary students will perform “Jungle Book Kids” at the school’s secondary campus, 1418 Old Pretoria Road, on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

LCHS to perform Shakespeare

Lee County High School will perform its third annual Bard-in-the-’Burg event with the “Twelfth Night” to celebrate William Shakespeare. The play is one of the most popular romantic comedies by Shakespeare.

Darton, ASU set to get graduation marches started

Weekend college commencement ceremonies mark the beginning of a month filled with graduation ceremonies.

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