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

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Pride is being restored into the Dougherty County School System.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Funding to reopen Albany’s West Town Library will not be granted.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School Finance Committee met Tuesday to go over the tentative annual operating budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Monday, June 03, 2013  During Monday's Dougherty County Board of Commissioners meeting, board members reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County BOC Finance Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Lee County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on Monday afternoon to continue looking over the final portions of next year's budget.

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, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Dougherty county School system now has some more funding to provide professional learning experience for its teachers.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Thanks to a federal grant teachers at Albany High School are now eligible to receive some extra cash if the school’s graduation rate increases.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Dougherty County Coroner, Michael Fowler presented his budget for the upcoming year this morning to members of the finance committee.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Lee County Finance Committee held a special called meeting Wednesday morning to review the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget calendar.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In Tuesday’s special called budget meeting, constitutional officers for the county reported that they are below budget.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County school officials held a retreat Thursday to review how the school system will move forward.