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Commissioners vote against sports program funding
After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program .
High teacher salaries: The price of public school education
Anyone who enters the education sector as a teacher is not in the fast lane to get rich quick.
Renovations to displace Dougherty High School students
The Dougherty County Board of Education building and grounds committee met Tuesday morning to go over their plans for schools that need a construction upgrade.
3 suspects in early morning convenience store burglary
Dougherty County Police are looking for three burglars suspected of breaking into a convenience store in Albany early this morning.
Still some principal vacancies at Dougherty County schools
Dougherty County school board members say they're getting "new blood" into schools as they continue to try to turn around the troubled system.
12 DoCo Schools to receive new principals
Twelve Dougherty County Schools will welcome new principals to their buildings in August after the Dougherty County School Board voted on reappointments Monday evening.
Family and friends gathered to remember a fallen hero
The widow and family of Lt. Cliff Rouse unveiled the plaque on the front of the Dougherty County Police Department this afternoon.
Dougherty County commission discusses denial of sports funds
The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.
Schools receive life-saving devices
The 17 schools will each be presented with brand new automated external defibrillators , provided by a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant.
Albany man accidentally shoots brother
It struck his brother, 18 year-old Erick Morris in the buttock. Erick was taken to Phoebe Putney for treatment.
Grant enables new classes for Dougherty County Pre-K
Officials with the Dougherty County School System has announced that a grant awarded to the Dougherty County Pre-K program will allow for new classes to be taught over the summer.
Officers carry 'Torch of Hope'
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the largest fundraiser for Special Olympics, Georgia.
Dougherty County Jail List May 2 - 8, 2013
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DCSS hosts final meeting regarding school closures
The Dougherty County School System wrapped up a series of 9 meetings at schools that will take on extra students when three schools close next school year.
Seatbelts on school buses, safe or not?
It's true that drivers and passengers in regular vehicles are required to wear seatbelts, but the same is not true for those riding in school buses .
DCP issues an alert for William Jack Harrell III
William Jack Harrell III is wanted for questioning by the Dougherty County Police Department in reference to a number of burglaries in the East Albany/Dougherty Co.
Planting the seeds of healthy eating
"Farm to School," held their first meeting tonight at Turner Elementary, connecting parents with the new program and what it can do for the children of Dougherty County.
Pros and cons of a new charter school in Dougherty County
The Georgia Charter Schools Association held a community meeting this morning to discuss possibly bringing a charter school to Albany/Dougherty County.
Rewards card use lands Albany card thief behind bars
An Albany man is behind bars after police say he swiped his rewards card to get extra credits while using a stolen debit card during a shopping spree.
SWAT receives advanced training
Law enforcers say more people seem more willing to commit violent crimes these days.