Dougherty County News

A retired educator is giving back to the community that raised him. He's been working with youth in South Georgia for more than 30 years.

Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions.

A child death investigation is underway in Albany after a six month old boy was found dead Sunday morning at an East Albany home.

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Dougherty County School System met Tuesday morning to discuss several changes and updates.

The Dougherty County Library Board met Monday evening and the hot topic was the re-opening of a closed library.

Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year.

In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the West Town library.

There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes.

The Dougherty County School System held a public hearing Monday afternoon inviting residents to share their concerns about next year's budget.

Dougherty County Commissioners have voted in Cynthia "Jackie" Battle as the new chief of the Dougherty County Police Department.

Restoring pride into the Dougherty County School System. On Saturday Fox 31 caught up with interim superintendent David Mosely, and asked him what steps he's taking to insure a good upcoming school year.

Dougherty County Commission's Finance Committee made a 2-1 vote denying a request by the library board to fund a reopening.

A group of education majors got a personal look at what it takes to teach summer school in three Dougherty County schools.

The county's finance committee voted down that proposal today. The library board is asking the county for money to reopen the Westtown branch.

Auto thefts and break-ins are on the rise. The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office said it's part of a national trend they see every summer, but there are some simple things you can do to protect your property.

On Friday, students of Dougherty County's CTAE Homeland Security and Law & Justice program presented a mock trial titled "The Missing Cell Phone."

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People from all across southwest Georgia are in attendance for the visitation and funeral of Miller County Sheriff H.E. 'Buddy' Glass.

A Dougherty County man faces a possible life prison sentence for drug trafficking.

A wanted gang member was arrested by Dougherty County Police Wednesday after a sting operation targeted various groups nearly two years ago.