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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In Tuesday’s special called budget meeting, constitutional officers for the county reported that they are below budget.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County commissioners met Wednesday night and came up with a solution to implement a system of checks and balances for their finances.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County commissioners have approved a measure to keep citizens safe when there is a disaster.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to pass the county’s proposed balanced budget for 2013.

Monday, December 10, 2012  After struggling with 2012 finances, the Ben Hill county manager is proposing a balanced budget for 2013.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; Ben Hill County commissioners have been cutting back their budget to stay afloat, but a Georgia House bill passed this year might take even more out of their budget.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; After Tuesday's Ben Hill Board of Commissioners meeting, officials will begin making appropriations for a reduction in the county's workforce.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; Ben Hill County officials have made a decision to raise the county's millage rate in order to help offset the county's financial issues.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Commissioners in Ben Hill County are facing the task of finding a solution to pull the county of its financial bind.