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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Albany City Commissioners have voted to collect the rental car excise tax for the municipal city limits.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; The new tax law for Georgia drivers went into effect today and Dougherty County Tax Commissioner Denver Hooten says many residents showed up at the office to opt in for the new law.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Now that the federal government has passed a new tax law, in our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how local tax preparers are getting ready for this tax season.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Local hotels could see a sales tax that may benefit local tourist hot spots.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Commissioners unanimously approved a millage rate; it’s the same as last year, 12.7 mills. Lee County Board of Tax Assessor’s Chief Appraiser Joe Wright says this means property taxes will stay the same.