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Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials have released a statement as an update to potential furloughs.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has issued a statement in response to the Secretary of Defense's press conference on furloughs.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Congress has easily approved legislation ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to pass the county’s proposed balanced budget for 2013.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has approved a motion to raise ambulance fees within the county.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Like many areas across the country, Ben Hill County is facing a financial crunch. County commissioners have to take drastic measures to keep the county afloat.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  It looks like Dougherty County employees will not have to take any unpaid holidays this next fiscal year.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Unfortunately, Dougherty County employees may have to take nine furlough days in the next fiscal year.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Schools System Finance and Personnel Committee met early Tuesday morning to discuss the budget.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; The CRCT investigation involving the Dougherty County School System will soon get some answers with evidence being sent to Albany officials.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County school officials are trying to find a way to fund education without having to implement furlough days.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Gov. proposes adding millions to state budget.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  The Albany Rotary Club heard from one of the candidates for State School Superintendent on Thursday. Joe Martin told the group that schools are experiencing too many furlough days and that students deserve adequate funding to get the education they need.

Friday, July 16, 2010  A poll shows many Georgians favor raising taxes or fees to restore financial support for education.