The Big 10 for July 28-Aug 3.

Here are the “Big 10” Albany Herald.com most read stories for July 28 through August 3.

1. Accountability key for schools

Lawrence Knighton’s guest column on his take on the issues with the Dougherty County School System.

2. DCSS hires teachers, principals at meeting

ALBANY — Following the advice of system attorney Tommy Coleman, the Dougherty County School Board on Tuesday voted 5-1 to re-issue contracts to five elementary teachers who were non-renewed during fallout from the CRCT investigation.

3. Price wins school post

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