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 >>
May 19, 2008
Albany -- Public works employees from all over South Georgia showed off their driving skills in Dougherty County's first dump truck rodeo.
16 truck drivers had to weave the massive truck through several traffic cones in the timed course.
These conditions simulate challenges they may face driving the dump truck through traffic. The test also focuses on practicing safety.
"If you ever get behind the wheel of one of these things, you can just imagine the mass behind them and the confined spaces you have to deal with. It's an issue and that is the reason we try to get these drivers out and compete to see what areas they need to go out and work on," said Director of Public Works, Larry Cook.
The Public Works drivers got a penalty every time their truck touched one of the cones. Part of the competition included a 10-question written exam.
Jonathon Rogers from Dougherty County Public Works was the winner.
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