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Monday, October 15, 2012  Commissioners from both the city and county met to discuss an excise tax that would reinstate a 2% tax on manufacturers of energy after the energy tax is phased out.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Chairman, Jeff Sinyard spoke with legislators in Atlanta recently about the energy tax

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; Many want the energy tax in Georgia to be repealed.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission discusses the state energy tax with state officials.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  One of the many facets of the program is retaining and expanding businesses and making sure they are successful and cost efficient.