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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  On January 29, 2013, a Fulton County Grand Jury returned indictments against Kimberly Banks (a/k/a Kimberly Conley), Monique Bussey, Melissa Helm, Brittany Banks and Shaneka Richards for their role in a conspiracy to steal money through the use of fraudulent state tax returns.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Starting January 1st farmers looking for a discount on supplies will have to adhere to new state rules.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Hundreds turned out to hear keynote speaker Sean T. Casey speak about the creation of the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

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.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  On Sunday the state's three cent gas tax kicked in.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Albany, Do. Co., and Ga. Dept. of Revenue teaming up together.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The Dougherty County Finance Committee reviews the first six months of the budget.

Monday, February 01, 2010  The Dougherty County Commission may have to pay a $66,000 fine to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Friday, October 16, 2009  Georgia's tax department was forced to pay more than $2 million in interest to some 278,000 taxpayers whose refunds were not issued within 90 days of the April 15 filing deadline.