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Monday, June 17, 2013  The Dougherty County School System held a public hearing Monday afternoon inviting residents to share their concerns about next year's budget.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Albany city commissioners spent more than two hours in a public hearing about the rezoning of land off of Old Dawson Road.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to pass the county’s proposed balanced budget for 2013.

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.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Commissioners in Ben Hill County are facing the task of finding a solution to pull the county of its financial bind.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Friday, May 11, 2012  The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County met this morning on the Phoebe North campus to discuss a potential leasing agreement with Phoebe Hospital.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  City officials will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday to answer questions and gather concerns from the public about proposed new district lines.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Albany government aims to inform citizens and give opportunities for questions about proposed district line changes, but a recent public hearing draws only a dozen.

Friday, September 09, 2011  The Department of Community and Economic Development shares the results of a five-year development plan at a public hearing.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Commissioners holds their public hearing regarding proposed redistricting plans that move lines closer to southern Lee County.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; Lee County Board of Education members discuss proposed district line changes with the public prior to their vote next Monday.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Public hearings wrapped up Thursday and now citizens await for a committee to discuss the opinions and decide how to move forward