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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing before their regular session Tuesday evening to allow the public to voice their opinions on the proposed budget

Thursday, May 30, 2013  On June 4th, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear the case between Turner County and three cities over the distribution of Local Option Sales Taxes.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Last minute tax filers have untill midnight on April 15th to file their returns.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; It's crunch time for last minute tax filers as the march April 15 file deadline is just days away.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Update with video; It is two weeks before tax day and the Internal Revenue Service is giving out tips for those who are in a rush to get their taxes done.

Monday, April 01, 2013  In Monday's facebook story of the day you wanted to know what are some ways to protect your Identity during tax season.

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

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.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Hospitals taxes are set to go up in July. Will medical bills go up as well?

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Tax season is here and people who would like to file for free can do so online through the Internal Revenue Service.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning with a brief agenda, which included a presentation regarding Thronateeska Heritage Center and an update on taxes.