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Monday, February 18, 2013  As Sylvester leaders come to the end of one project, they're using Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds to start another.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The city of Albany has developed a list of proposed T-SPLOST projects.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Updated with video; Sen. Saxby Chambliss released a statement regaurding his stance on T-SPLOST.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Updated with video; A fundraising event was held Wednesday night by the Connect Georgia campaign to raise funds and awareness for the upcoming T-SPLOST vote.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Updated with video; Singletary approached the board with a request to have maintenance upgrades to the building she's renting from the city but when the board suggested she wait until the next fiscal year, she objected.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Updated with video; In July voters will head to the polls to vote for the one cent transportation tax.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with video; City commissioners received good news about SPLOST VI at Tuesday's meeting.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The Dougherty County School System superintendent wanted to show his gratitude after voters passed the educational SPLOST referendum on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Updated with video; Dougherty County school superintendant Dr. Joshua Murfree is weighing in on the continuation of the one cent educational SPLOST that voters approved to continue.

Friday, September 09, 2011  State Sen. Curt Thompson weighs in on the speech.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; The Board of Elections approved the Dougherty County School System's Education-SPLOST to be listed on the upcoming election ballot for public vote.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Lee County. Voters decided to pass the Special Local Option Sales Tax 2013 and Board of Education SPLOST. Approximately $25 million will be coming to help with a variety of improvement projects and build a new school.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Lee County commissioners held a special called meeting Wednesday to discuss the Special Local Option Sales Tax 2013.