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.
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.
DCSS public budget hearings sparsely attended
Two called meetings to discuss the school system's draw just one speaker.
Town hall on schools has high absenteeism
A public meeting on the Dougherty School System turns into an impromptu news conference.
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.
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.
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.
Kiwanis, UNICEF take aim at tetanus
Maternal and neonatal tetanus kills thousands of mothers and newborns each year in developing countries.
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.
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.
Nelson, Obama share stage
The Westover High School graduate has plans to have a career in pediatric neurology or neurosurgery.
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.
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.
Albany Tech to hold spring commencement tonight
More than 400 slated to pick up degrees or certificates.
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.
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.
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.
Students recognized at ATC Spring Honors Day
The college is gearing up for its spring commencement exercises Friday at the Albany Civic Center.
Vendor files suit in federal court against DCSS
Global Partnership Schools Inc. is seeking damages from the district after alleging breach of contract.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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