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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Dougherty County Commissioners met Monday to hear a presentation from Public Work Assistant Director, Chucky Mathis.

Monday, February 25, 2013  For our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how to get rid of mosquitoes in their yard.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The City and County Public Works have teamed up and assembled thousands of sand bags.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is predicting six inches of rain to fall over the weekend.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works officials have closed the Radium Gardens until Tuesday as a result of flooding from this week's rainfall.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Public Works Department is tasked with the responsibility of maintaining drainage systems.

Monday, January 28, 2013  For FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if Albany and Dougherty County removes dead trees if they are on their property.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Although winter is here, officials say southwest Georgians are not cleared from catching the west nile virus.

Monday, September 17, 2012  About 20 employees with the Dougherty County Public Works came to the commission meeting to express their dislike of the rise in healthcare costs.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The Public Works Committee is deciding whether or not to fund a new study that will help bring recommendations regarding rates for their solid waste management system.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The City of Albany is looking into a storm water utility fee that would help fund the city's storm water and sewer runoff problem.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Summer is a time when we see more mosquitoes and for FOX 31’s Facebook story of the day, locals wanted to know whether or not the spray officials use the keep the insects at bay is harmful to pets.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Center for Disease Control released a report calling this year the worst for West Nile virus cases.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; Some storms bring rainbows, others bring complaints. The Dougherty County Public Works is trudging through the lists of addresses and sites they need to check after the recent rainfall.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Public Works educates children on the harmful effects mosquitoes can have.