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Monday, June 17, 2013  In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the Westtown library.

Monday, June 03, 2013  During Monday's Dougherty County Board of Commissioners meeting, board members reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Monday, May 20, 2013  After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Monday morning William Ashbury, Chairman of the Dougherty County Board of Tax Assessors, requested that the Dougherty County board of commissioners supply funds to audit communication towers.

Monday, April 08, 2013  For Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful month, organizers have planned three events to clean up the area.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Albany Economic Development Commission officials approached the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Monday morning with an update on their progress for the year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Dougherty County Coroner, Michael Fowler presented his budget for the upcoming year this morning to members of the finance committee.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Dougherty County Commissioners for their regular meeting meeting this morning, diving into a very brief agenda.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Audit reveals a surplus of reserve funds for the Dougherty County Commission.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Dougherty County commissioners met briefly Monday morning, covering contracts for new superior, and state judges inside the county.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners made their final nominations Wednesday in regards to the library board.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning with a brief agenda, which included a presentation regarding Thronateeska Heritage Center and an update on taxes.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Dougherty County commissioners had their regularly scheduled meeting today, and recognized several "citizen-run" organizations.