Douglas County budget public hearing on Tuesday

A public hearing on the Douglas County budget will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Citizens’ Hall, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

Next year’s $133,289,249 budget is scheduled for adoption at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at the same location.

The proposed budget may be viewed at CelebrateDouglasCounty.com

Information: Finance Director Jennifer Hallman, 770-920-7268.

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