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Sunday, January 06, 2013  A landfill is a tremendous asset to each one of us and we need to conserve the space by recycling to make it last as long as we can.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Three months in to the 2012/2013 budget, Dougherty County Administrator Richard Crowdis feels confidant in the county's direction.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission heard from Waste Management Director Scott Addison about funding a study that would provide options on how to deal with the decrease in tonnage at the county landfill.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The Public Works Committee is deciding whether or not to fund a new study that will help bring recommendations regarding rates for their solid waste management system.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; Fossil fuels have become an energy source that many people depend on each day.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Some Lee County well owners may have some unwanted guests in their water.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Not many know that you can recycle that Christmas tree.

Monday, September 26, 2011  On Friday the MCLB flipped the switch on a new power plant.

Monday, June 27, 2011  Demolition at the plant has already begun

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  An approximately 50 increase will be added to trash pickup and sewage bills to offset increased fuel costs for landfills.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The MCLB deals with many hazardous materials on a daily basis and it's their job to make sure everyone on base is safe from those materials.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Everyone is going green these days and the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany is no exception

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  A military expert who helped get the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was found dead in a landfill

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  County Commissioners approved a “Grant of Easement” to solidify an agreement between the county and the MCLB for land needed to make a pipeline.

Friday, May 21, 2010  The Marine Corps Logistics Base continues its efforts to go green with a landfill gas to energy project.