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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Dougherty County Commission has voted to move forward with three studies to gain information on how efficiently county finances are spent.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Three county commissioners were sworn in Monday at the commission's first meeting of 2013.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Commissioner Muarlean Edwards made her departure Monday from the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners. Edwards says she's in high spirits though and already focusing on her next challenge.

Monday, December 10, 2012  What began as an update from the Dougherty County Interim Library Director turned into a heated debate from the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Libraries in Dougherty County have become a hot commodity over the last several months with two of the four branches shutting their doors. Commissioners with the county say lack of communication is to blame.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday and discussed several issues including a homeless woman camping out near Newton Road.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Dougherty County and the city of Albany are continuing negotiations for dividing up Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Dougherty County Library Board of Trustees may soon see some changes.

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

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County commissioners heard an update on how they're going green.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Economic Development Commission has had a change of heart on pay raises for their employees.

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.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  At the Monday morning Dougherty County Commissioner meeting, pay raises were a hot topic when the salary increase for Economic Development Commission members was brought up.

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, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Albany commissioners are bringing information about the upcoming Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax referendum into the community.