South Georgia Regional Achievement Center, The Phoenix

South Georgia Regional Achievement Center, The Phoenix, serves students in Dougherty County who need an alternative path to graduation — and while the academic metrics are a work in progress, the school's mission is centered on second chances and meeting students where they are. Families in the Albany area dealing with challenging circumstances may find this school's focused, individualized approach a better fit than a traditional setting. Albany itself is a mid-sized city with deep cultural roots in Southwest Georgia, and for students who haven't thrived elsewhere, The Phoenix offers a community-oriented environment aimed at getting them across the finish line.