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Albany Tech assistant basketball coach arrested on pot charge

Ravii Givens is arrested on a distribution charge after police say they found four pounds of marijuana in his apartment.

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Former GBI agents, retired cop looking into DCSSPD operations

Superintendent Butch Mosely asked the former law officers to look into the school system police department's effectiveness.

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DCSS public budget hearings sparsely attended

Two called meetings to discuss the school system's draw just one speaker.

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Town hall on schools has high absenteeism

A public meeting on the Dougherty School System turns into an impromptu news conference.

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Student teachers board bus to tour DCSS summer classrooms

ASU, Darton State and Albany Tech classes get first-hand view of how experienced educators work with underperforming students.

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Radium gardens named tops in state

Monarchs Across Georgia recognizes the Radium Springs Monarch Butterfly Garden with a state award.

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UNREVIEWED: Radium garden honored as top pollinator habitat

Monarchs Across Georgia recognizes the Radium Springs Monarch Butterfly Garden with a state award.

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DCSS plans public meetings to discuss budget

The Dougherty County Board of Education is seeking public input before a June 26 vote on its proposed $119 million operating budget.

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Kiwanis, UNICEF take aim at tetanus

Maternal and neonatal tetanus kills thousands of mothers and newborns each year in developing countries.

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ATC's Construction Academy lends a hand to Habitat

Albany Technical College students are getting a hands-on education working on two houses on Rosebrier Avenue.

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BOE approves hiring of four new principals

Dougherty County's School Board approves a tentative FY 2014 budget that reduces staff furloughs from six to four days.

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Nelson, Obama share stage

The Westover High School graduate has plans to have a career in pediatric neurology or neurosurgery.

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Plan under way to help military medics

With an anticipated shortfall of physicians due to Obamacare, recently discharged military medics could help fill the gap.

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Albany Tech graduates more than 400

Coast Guard Lt. Commander K. Moore urges graduates to not let life get in the way of achieving their goals.

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Albany Tech to hold spring commencement tonight

More than 400 slated to pick up degrees or certificates.

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Chick-fil-A awards scholarships to 7 Southwest Georgia students

An Albany restaurant doles out more than $4,000 in scholarships to Southwest Georgia students in 2012-13.

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Albany Tech celebrates its Arbor Day with tree planting

The college planted a Live Oak in the greenspace in front of the school's Nathaniel Cross Building.

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DCSS finance panel gets first look at new budget

After public hearings, the Dougherty County School Board could approve its new budget on June 26.

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Students recognized at ATC Spring Honors Day

The college is gearing up for its spring commencement exercises Friday at the Albany Civic Center.

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Vendor files suit in federal court against DCSS

Global Partnership Schools Inc. is seeking damages from the district after alleging breach of contract.

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UPDATE: Former school chief ordered costly student coding change (with contract)

The DCSS financial director says the former superintendent did not fully understand the financial implications of a move that cost the system $300,000.

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While DCSS struggles to right ship, many in region pulling for it

As the economic hub of Southwest Georgia, a stable school system will help Albany and the entire region.

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Meet Billy Griner, the hardest-working man in the DCSS

A local Special Olympian has been a fixture in the Dougherty County School System for more than 17 years.

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DCSS Transportation Committee sends items to full board

Recommendations include the purchase of seven more new school buses and the replacement of vehicle security cameras.

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Sherrod, Group takes Baker School Board gripes to attorney general

Shirley Sherrod leads a group that is voicing concerns about issues with the Baker County School Board.

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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.

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Parker: Growing ATC landlocked

For the second year in the last three, Albany Tech is a finalist for the state's top technical college.

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Deerfield-Windsor graduates 58 seniors

Class of 2013 valedictorian Kaitlyn Yarborough reminds her classmates that “there is always another mountain to climb.”

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Dougherty School System graduates 650 students

More than 650 seniors pick up diplomas at day-long graduation ceremonies at the Albany Civic Center.

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Sherwood Academy graduates 25 seniors

The graduation speaker reminds graduates that everything that happens in their lives is a gift from God.

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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.

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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.

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Tharin: Vote on principal changes sends message

The Dougherty School System makes 12 principal changes, with seven openings left to fill.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Worth Sheriff's office looking into alleged molestation

An incident between two boys on a Worth County school bus is under active investigation.

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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.

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DCSS suspends another teacher without pay

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

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Darton's Dyal named New Century Scholar

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

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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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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.

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Officials: DCSS moving forward

Dougherty Interim School Superintendent Butch Mosley gives his views on coming changes within the school system.

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