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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Ben Hill County Commissioners are considering requests to abandon certain roads inside the county.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commissioners met today for their weekly workshop.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commissioners met Wednesday evening for a special called meeting on their budget.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Six dirt roads in Ben Hill County will no longer be maintained by public works after county commissioners unanimously voted for their closures on Tuesday evening.

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, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; Commissioners gather to discuss the budget.

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

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has approved a motion to raise ambulance fees within the county.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  In the final Ben Hill County Commission meeting for 2012 County Manager Frank Feild presented a positive report about the county's delinquent tax situation.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners met for a two-part meeting on Tuesday to discuss finances.

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.

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

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commission is holding public hearings to allow residents to voice their concerns about the proposed millage rate increase.