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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners met in a work session Monday morning to discuss issues within the community.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A zoning request for a borrow pit in Dougherty County had commissioners concerned about flooding.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Dougherty County Commissioners heard a presentation this morning regarding an audit of the county's fiscal year as a whole.

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 07, 2013  Three county commissioners were sworn in Monday at the commission's first meeting of 2013.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Libraries in Dougherty County have become a hot commodity over the last several months with two of the four branches shutting their doors. Commissioners with the county say lack of communication is to blame.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday and discussed several issues including a homeless woman camping out near Newton Road.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners discussed the future of interim Dougherty County Police Chief Cynthia Battle at their meeting on Monday.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Updated with video; The community showed support for, Union Dry Cleaners owner Homer Holiday by holding a vigil in front of his shop.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The downtown Albany business community will gather Friday morning  to pray for one of their own.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Dougherty County and the city of Albany are continuing negotiations for dividing up Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Three plans for county revenue enhancements were presented to the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners on Monday morning for consideration.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The Dougherty County Commissioner's Governmental Affairs Committee met this afternoon to discuss their options regarding the Library Board Committee.