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Yesterday at 11:55 AM  In a turn of tides, Dougherty County commissioners have voted to reopen the Westtown library.

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.

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, March 11, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met Monday morning to hear a presentation from State Court Chief Judge Victoria Darrisaw on the State Court's budget.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met with the Clerk of Courts this morning to see where they stand with this year's budget.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Through the last several months, the Dougherty County Finance Committee has been analyzing the county's budget as a whole.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met this morning to continue reviewing the county's budget as a whole.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met this morning to continue looking at their budget, and where it goes.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee had their first meeting of the new year Monday, and continued their analysis of the different departments throughout the county.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met with District Attorney Greg Edwards to talk about his office's budget on Monday morning.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The Dougherty County Finance Committee met Monday morning to continue discussions on how to cut next year's budget.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Three months in to the 2012/2013 budget, Dougherty County Administrator Richard Crowdis feels confidant in the county's direction.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Dougherty County Finance Committee discussed revenue enhancements, including a reduction in manpower at their Monday morning meeting.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Finance Committee is looking at budget cuts in an attempt to balance the budget.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; To help slim down the budget, the Dougherty County Finance Committee is proposing cutting down the amount they contribute to the Economic Development Commission.