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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In Tuesday’s special called budget meeting, constitutional officers for the county reported that they are below budget.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Ben Hill County Commissioners have once again approved a measure to raise the county's millage rate.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commission is holding public hearings to allow residents to voice their concerns about the proposed millage rate increase.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Updated with video; Ben Hill County officials have made a decision to raise the county's millage rate in order to help offset the county's financial issues.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Updated with video; As we get closer to the TSPLOST vote more community leaders are coming forward against it.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany commissioners have made a decision that's going to hit property owners in their wallets.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; Negotiations continued Monday evening on how Local Option Sales Tax funds will be split in Lee County.

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 26, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Commission has approved their 2012 - 2013 budget.

Friday, June 22, 2012  During this morning's meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Education went over some important financial steps they're planning to take.

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.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission looks for new ways to solve its budget issues.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Finance Committee is looking at budget cuts in an attempt to balance the budget.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission had a preliminary vote on a budget that will include a 1.33 millage increase for residents which translates to around $100 more of taxes for a property worth $100,000.