Dougherty County School System employees rally to kick off 2015-16 school year | PHOTO GALLERY
Terry Lewis
Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts Principal Angela Schumate led a rousing pep rally Monday at Darton State College to more than 2,400 Dougherty County School System employees and assorted visitors as the new school year is set to get underway Wednesday.
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Nearly 15,000 students will return to the classroom on Aug. 5 and superintendent Butch Mosely said the upcoming year will be filled with opportunities and challenges. “But we are up to the task,” he added.(Staff Photo: Terry Lewis)
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