Terrell leads Albany area schools in cohort graduation rates
The State Department of Education on Tuesday released Georgia's most recent public high school cohort graduation rates, which included a surprise locally.
Parker: Growing ATC landlocked
For the second year in the last three, Albany Tech is a finalist for the state's top technical college.
Deerfield-Windsor graduates 58 seniors
Class of 2013 valedictorian Kaitlyn Yarborough reminds her classmates that “there is always another mountain to climb.”
Dougherty School System graduates 650 students
More than 650 seniors pick up diplomas at day-long graduation ceremonies at the Albany Civic Center.
Sherwood Academy graduates 25 seniors
The graduation speaker reminds graduates that everything that happens in their lives is a gift from God.
Darton honors Powell with first Lifetime Service Award
The only sitting member of the Darton Foundation's original board of trustees, Joe Powell is stunned by the unexpected award.
Committee approves moving Dougherty High students to vacant middle school
Students would remain at Dougherty Middle until Phase II renovations are complete at Dougherty High.
Tharin: Vote on principal changes sends message
The Dougherty School System makes 12 principal changes, with seven openings left to fill.
Dougherty School Board OKs principal changes for 2013-14
A dozen Dougherty County public schools will have new principals when the doors open in August.
Deceased bank robbery suspect was DCSS sub
Mary Louise Daniels, 54, a longtime Dougherty School System substitute teacher, is believed to have been involved in two robbery attempts Friday.
Annual Daylily Show this weekend at mall
As many as 100 to 150 entries are expected Saturday for the Albany Hemerocallis Society's 31st annual show.
DCSS transportation restructure recommended
The proposal would end a four-district plan for Dougherty County school transportation service.
DCSS chief clarifies position on two principals
The Dougherty school superintendent says the two would not return to their respective schools as principals under his recommendations.
Goseer, four DCSS principals to retire
Dougherty County School system Assistant Superintendent Kenneth Goseer will retire from the system when his contract expires on June 30, the most prominent departure in what is expected to be a mammoth reworking of the district's administration and teaching staff.
Sandra Deal promotes reading during Mitchell County visit
Sandra Deal is on a whirlwind tour of the state to promote literacy with “Read Across Georgia.”
State releases first College and Career Ready Performance Index Results
The new accountability system replaces the No Child Left Behind's much-maligned AYP standard.
The new accountability system replaces the No Child Left Behind's much-maligned AYP standard.
Local high school graduates set to begin walking on May 17
Commencements for Sherwood and Terrell Academy will start a long parade of high school graduations.
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.
Worth Sheriff's office looking into alleged molestation
An incident between two boys on a Worth County school bus is under active investigation.
Albany Tech, Chehaw team up again
Albany Technical College drafting students present North American exhibit expansion plans to Chehaw Park officials.
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.
Darton, ASU set to get graduation marches started
Weekend college commencement ceremonies mark the beginning of a month filled with graduation ceremonies.
DCSS suspends Westover teacher for seven days without pay
Bryan Haas is cited for lack of classroom control and failure to comply with school administration.
Officials: DCSS moving forward
Dougherty Interim School Superintendent Butch Mosley gives his views on coming changes within the school system.
AHA readying revitalization plan draft for HUD review
Dan McCarthy unveils ambitious plans to transform McIntosh Homes and Golden Age public housing sites.
DCSS Board holds marathon executive session
With a deadline looming for contract renewals, Dougherty County school officials discuss upcoming personnel changes.
Mosely sets Davis suspension at 12 days
The DCSS South Georgia Regional Achievement Center principal was sent home for violating School Board policy.
Albany's YMCA chief leaving Tuesday
After 11 years at the Albany Y, Dave Wallace has accepted a similar position in in his native Kentucky.
DCSS suspends Monroe administrator
Monroe Assistant Principal Willie Presley is suspended five days and reassigned for violations of testing policy protocols.
Bishop encourages young researchers to 'pick up the mantle'
Rep. Sanford Bishop, speaking at Albany State's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, notes that research touches all facets of life.
School volunteer's arrest results in principal's suspension
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center Principal John I. Davis is suspended for failing to perform a background check on a school volunteer who has been arrested on child molestation charges.
School police say O'Neal 'slipped through the cracks'
School volunteer charged with child molestation has criminal history including a statutory rape conviction.
Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life kicks off tonight
More than 50 teams and 560 participants have raised more than $75,000 to help battle cancer.
Lamar Reese's Childs is DCSS Teacher of Year
The second grade teacher was steered to the classroom at an early age.
Man faces charges for student molestation
School officials want to know more about how the suspect was granted access to students.
Wade: teaching 'has always been a part of me'
Lake Park Elementary's TOY candidate never considered any other profession.
Washington 'natured' and 'nurtured' to become teacher
A high school soccer accident helped push him into the class room.
DCSS Instruction Accountability Committee talks change
Renamed committee looks at overhaul of DCSS Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Eve Schroeder: a hamster who escaped the wheel
Stuck in a job she hated, DCSS Teacher of the Year candidate used the wrong factors to find a career she loves.
DCSS Finance Committee moves two items to the full board
Panel also casts eye toward FY2013-14 budget with update from district finance chief.
For Suber, 'pay it forward' has special meaning
Faced with dyslexia, TOY candidate remembers the help she received from caring teachers.
Morine encourages her students to 'think, learn, try, and do.'
Robert Cross Middle School instructor is one of eight 2014 DCSS Teacher of the Year finalists.
Zatambra Jones always wanted to be a teacher
Sylvester Road Elementary's Teacher of Year candidate was a forest cartographer for 15 years before entering the classroom.
DCSS Transportation committee hears restructuring proposal
DCSSPD Chief Troy Conley is seeking six new police vehicles to replace his department's aging fleet.
Brown: Students are stakeholders
Teacher of the Year Finalist Audrey Brown got a late start to her carer — at age 42.
TOY Finalist chose teaching over law
DCSS Teacher of Year finalist had a career as a lawyer in mind before finding a new passion.
DWS puts finishing touches on musical
“How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” is set for a three-day run next weekend.
Lee County High seniors take a walk back in time
More than 400 Lee County seniors retrace their journey through the school system.
Noted clarinetist visits pair of Albany schools
Narek Arutyuian is on a mission to show children how amazing classical music can be.
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