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Dawson finance director resigns as city reworks troubled FY ’27 financial plan
Dawson Finance Director Dawn Williford resigned Friday as city officials work to revise the financial report presented to the City Council earlier this month and prepare a final fiscal year 2027 budget for public review. A high-ranking city official confirmed Williford’s resignation Friday. Additional details about the circumstances of her departure were not immediately available.
Dougherty County residents experience sticker shock with tax notices
Dougherty County property owners are reacting to an increase in property values that are the result of a comprehensive revaluation of all 37,000 properties in the county. Dougherty County officials say that the increase in property valuation does not necessarily mean a higher overall tax bill.
As assessments climb, DCSS signals sizable millage cut
As Dougherty County property owners react to sharply higher reassessed values, school officials say the Dougherty County School System expects to substantially reduce its property tax rate for the ninth consecutive year.
PHOTOS: Albany State President’s Speaking Series – Devon M. Henry
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Cruising Slappey: From Putt-Putt to the bowling alley … 100 times a night
Until high gas prices and other interests intervened, cruising Slappey Boulevard was a weekend certainty in Albany.
Lee Commission readdresses Hospital Authority appointments
Lee County commissioners are restarting the appointment process for three members of the county’s Hospital Authority, a move officials characterized Tuesday as a housekeeping measure intended to ensure the appointments comply with Georgia law.
Police seek identity of man killed in early morning shooting Wednesday
Albany Police Department officers responded at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday to an incident at 216 E. Oghetlorpe in which two men were shot, one fatally. The case remains under investigation.
City Commission discusses fate of Albany Civic Center
Are the Albany Civic Center's days numbered?
PHOTOS: Grand Opening of Albany State Spirit Store
Three galleries, click the arrow to scroll through the photos.
Dawson finance director resigns as city reworks troubled FY ’27 financial plan
Dawson Finance Director Dawn Williford resigned Friday as city officials work to revise the financial report presented to the City Council earlier this month and prepare a final fiscal year 2027 budget for public review. A high-ranking city official confirmed Williford’s resignation Friday. Additional details about the circumstances of her departure were not immediately available.
Dougherty County residents experience sticker shock with tax notices
Dougherty County property owners are reacting to an increase in property values that are the result of a comprehensive revaluation of all 37,000 properties in the county. Dougherty County officials say that the increase in property valuation does not necessarily mean a higher overall tax bill.
As assessments climb, DCSS signals sizable millage cut
As Dougherty County property owners react to sharply higher reassessed values, school officials say the Dougherty County School System expects to substantially reduce its property tax rate for the ninth consecutive year.
PHOTOS: Albany State President’s Speaking Series – Devon M. Henry
Click the arrow to scroll throught the photos.
Cruising Slappey: From Putt-Putt to the bowling alley … 100 times a night
Until high gas prices and other interests intervened, cruising Slappey Boulevard was a weekend certainty in Albany.
Lee Commission readdresses Hospital Authority appointments
Lee County commissioners are restarting the appointment process for three members of the county’s Hospital Authority, a move officials characterized Tuesday as a housekeeping measure intended to ensure the appointments comply with Georgia law.
Police seek identity of man killed in early morning shooting Wednesday
Albany Police Department officers responded at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday to an incident at 216 E. Oghetlorpe in which two men were shot, one fatally. The case remains under investigation.
City Commission discusses fate of Albany Civic Center
Are the Albany Civic Center's days numbered?
PHOTOS: Grand Opening of Albany State Spirit Store
Three galleries, click the arrow to scroll through the photos.
