Monday, May 20 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:57:18 GMT
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. The Solid Waste director saidMore >>
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:56 GMT
Dougherty County Commissioners during Monday's meeting
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied aMore >>
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied a request from the group.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:45:38 GMT
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution.More >>
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution. Leaders in our area say they'll continue with their traditions until they're instructed otherwise.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:02 GMT
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. Two gunmen rushed into the Petro convenience store in Damascus last night at closing time. They beat up the owner and tried toMore >>
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:26:22 GMT
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services week Monday. It's a small way to thank theMore >>
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19th through the 25th as Emergency Medical Services week. More >>
September 8, 2003
Albany- If you live in Dougherty County, your property taxes are going up.
Monday, the school board officially voted to raise the millage rate. Cuts from the state and a decreasing tax digest are taking a toll on the system's general fund.
The system cut 1.6-million from the budget, but some board members say more cuts could be made.
"I think there are other cuts that should be looked at and addressed," Maschke said. "We know for sure there are going to be other expenses during the year that will only deepen the projected deficit."
The millage increase means property taxes on a 100-thousand dollar house will go up 58-dollars a year. At-large member Richard Anson also voted against the tax increase.
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