Honorable John F Salter

The Albany-Dougherty County Land Bank focuses on community development and revitalization efforts within Dougherty County, Georgia. By collaborating with various county departments and local organizations, the Land Bank aims to enhance the quality of life for residents through strategic planning and resource management. Generated from the website

Dougherty County Extension Service, a collaboration between UGA Cooperative Extension, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences, is dedicated to providing reliable information and programs in agriculture, food, families, the environment, and youth development. They aim to enhance local communities by delivering educational resources and fostering growth through various initiatives and events. The service actively engages with the community through programs like 4-H youth development, agricultural workshops, and wellness events, positively impacting constituents across diverse areas. By facilitating knowledge transfer and providing testing services, they equip residents and local producers with the insights needed for sustainable practices and informed decisions. Generated from the website

Dougherty County Jail is a more than 1,240-plus-bed pretrial facility that offers inmate housing and administrative services. It has staff of a magistrate judge and assistant district attorney. The jail features a training division that provides classes on local, area and state law enforcement agencies. Dougherty County Jail also features a laundry room and warehouse facility and provides over 3,400 meals per day. The jail offers finance, personnel, maintenance and system support services. It is a part of the City of Albany-Dougherty County, which features planning and development, finance, fire, recreation and parks, human resources, information technology, engineering and public works departments.