ALBANY, GA (WALB)- It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey.

230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School Saturday morning. This year the school had 54 honor students. Altogether, the Westover grads received over 1 million dollars in scholarships. Many say they're sad their high school experience is over but they're glad to have graduated from Westover High.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- Sylvester Road Elementary, Magnolia Elementary and Dougherty County Middle School are shutting down because of budget cuts. Students will be reassigned to new schools next year. For students at those closing schools and the last day brings about mixed emotions.

400 students, teachers and administrators at Sylvester Road Elementary school took part in fun activities and packing up their rooms.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- Students and faculty are saying their goodbyes as Magnolia Elementary closes its doors for the last time Friday before being repurposed into a special programs school.

They were in high spirits Thursday getting ready to celebrate the end of their school year with water, music and sharing memories with friends.

"Celebrate the fact that magnolia is a great school," said Cyndy Lyle, Magnolia Elementary Media Specialist. "We have a lot of school ride here and we just want to tell our boys and girls that we love them and we wish them the best."