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

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Earlier in the week, delegates from Nigeria visited Darton State College. A new group has arrived in Albany and are visiting Albany State University for two days of learning about local government.

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.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Southwest Georgia Leaders held an informational forum for the TSPLOST referendum up for vote in July.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; The closing of the First Tee of Albany was heavily discussed at Monday’s Dougherty County commission meeting.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Updated with video; Local officials are being honored for their works of service.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The Dougherty County Sheriff's Department received a generous donation Tuesday from the Southwest Georgia Exchange Club.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  District 2 Commissioner John Hayes says his quarterly listening sessions are held to bring the government to the public and get them involved/

Monday, June 27, 2011 

Monday, May 16, 2011  Dougherty County is knee-deep in budget cuts and looking for other ways to balance the budget.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Commissioners Gloria Gaines and John Hayes say SPLOST VI will create infrastructure: The bones to building population, business and job growth in Dougherty County.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Commissioner Jon Howard is hosting a town hall meeting with local political candidates.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Three appointed officials on the Dougherty County payroll may see their pay cut as well.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  County commissioner John Hayes announced Wednesday he will be running for re-election.