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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek is hailing the recent National Night Out as a success.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A few residents made appearances at Monday's Dougherty County Commission meeting and public hearing on the millage increase in the unincorporated area.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; The first of two public forums on the millage increase was held Monday morning at the Dougherty County Commission meeting.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission spent four hours discussing the budget Monday--mostly about what to do in the Special Services District.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; A community in Putney believes their water bills are just too high.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; Public works discussed a new parks policy for residents for citizens.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Commissioner Jack Stone has received numerous donations for belts.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Turner Elementary School students receive belts.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Political newcomer Donnie Smith was the only Republican qualifier Tuesday. She and School Board Member Milton Griffin are in the race for Dougherty County school board District 2.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Jack Stone announced his plans to run for reelection in District 6 Monday morning. If elected, it would be Stone’s 7th term on the commission.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Dougherty County commissioner, Jack Stone is continuing his fight against baggy pants.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Dougherty County commissioner Jack Stone says he wants to pass legislation that will ban baggy pants.

Monday, November 30, 2009  The Dougherty County Commission agreed with the City about where Water, Gas and Light assets will go in the consolidated charter.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009  Dougherty County Police Chief Don Cheek and Dougherty County Administrator Richard Crowdis were both up for contract renewal today, but there was one disagreement.