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By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
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Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
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Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
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Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
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A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The principals at Albany and Dougherty High Schools found out Monday night they'll keep their jobs.
But that could change next month.
The school system will learn in June whether it will get millions of dollars in federal money to turn around the under-performing schools.
If it does get the grants, those principals must be removed.
Until they know for sure, board members want to keep the principals.
"The awards of those grants won't be forthcoming until June. That could have an impact on the operation of two high schools. We don't have information on that yet, so we had to go with what we knew, presuming we will not get the grants," said Board Chairman David Maschke.
The school board must fire or reassign the principals if they get the grants.
To keep their jobs, teachers would have to undergo special training and prove they have what it takes to help turn the schools around.