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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System received some good news last week when they found out the money they owe back from some improper 2011 Title I expenditures was reduced.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Board of City Commissioners has struck down a resolution to continue the negotiation process for a site for the Albany Multimodal Transportation facility.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County commissioners say during these tough economic times they're able to avoid many situations that other counties have to face.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Chairman Jeff Sinyard hopes to make the next fiscal year easier on county employees by trying to reduce three furlough days down to zero.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; Lee County Utility authorities say after making it through 75 percent of the fiscal year, they’re on track when it comes to finances.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; In the midst of budget planning, the Dougherty County Commissioners announced Martha Hendley as their new finance director.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Auditors say the city saw a decrease in revenue and increase in expenses in fiscal year 2011, so the mayor says cuts are coming for the next budget.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Dougherty County Finance Committee reported some good news at their meeting Wednesday morning.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Updated with video; The school system faces a nearly $9 million shortfall going into the next fiscal year; officials say jobs and programs are on the line.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  In a 4-3 vote, the Dougherty County School System passed the Fiscal Year 2012 budget, but had to make sacrifices.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (EDC) held a meeting on Wednesday to review and approve the 2011-2012 fiscal budget.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  The audit shows total assets at $589 million, a record investment of $113 million in community benefits, $390 million in liabilities, and a total profit margin of 4.8%. Phoebe also made a $90 million investment, which they borrowed to fund several projects. This investment caused the long term debt to jump from 40 to 52%.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue has proposed a budget that slashes another $1.2 billion in spending for the fiscal year that ends in June.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue is set to unveil his state budget proposal.  And the news Friday isn't expected to be good.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Congressional analysts say the federal budget deficit tripled to a record $1.4 trillion for the 2009 fiscal year that ended last week.