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Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Ben Hill County Commissioners have once again approved a measure to raise the county's millage rate.

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.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; County publishes delinquent tax payers.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; As we get closer to the TSPLOST vote more community leaders are coming forward against it.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Board met twice Monday to help the public better understand a new policy recently put into action.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Among other things, city commissioners need to reduce services, raise taxes, or a little of both if they plan on having a balanced budget come July. And raising taxes by a little may not garner enough revenue.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know how property taxes are calculated.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  One of the candidates up for a seat on the Albany City Commission is facing financial difficulty and is two years behind on his property taxes.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission met Monday morning, voting unanimoulsy on a couple items, including approving millage rates at last year's levels.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Good news for property owners in the City of Albany—taxes will not be going up.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  County commissioners review the FY 2009-2010 financial audit.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  The promise from Phoebe Hospital to meet Palmyra’s tax obligations is enough for some Albany and Dougherty County officials but others aren’t so sure. For county and city leaders, Phoebe’s acquisition of Palmyra boils down to one thing: tax revenue.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Albany property owners could see a little relief this next fiscal year in terms of their property taxes.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Atlanta homeowners are filing property tax returns in record numbers in hopes of lowering the appraised value on their home. Here in southwest Georgia, many homeowners are doing the same.