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Monday, September 24, 2012  The Dougherty County Commissioner's Governmental Affairs Committee met this afternoon to discuss their options regarding the Library Board Committee.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Bishop John Burr told the Dougherty County Commission he has a plan to open back up the two branches the library closed July first.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; With temperatures reaching in the high 90s and the heat index reaching 105, Albany's homeless population is looking to beat the heat.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A community group is protesting a decision to close two Albany libraries.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  On Tuesday, the Dougherty County Public Library Board of Trustees made a decision to close the Southside Branch and the Westtown Branch, laying off 6 employees system wide.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Updated with video; The Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is proud to announce that its new name is Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  Starting July 6, every branch will now open half an hour later daily on Fridays the branches will close up at 2 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. On Saturdays opening time is at 2 p.m. instead of 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009  As many businesses struggle in the recession, Dougherty County libraries are seeing an increase in people using their services.