The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to increase 2025 property taxes by 16 percent over the rollback millage rate for the Countywide General Fund and by 0.14 percent over the rollback millage rate for the Unincorporated Special Services District.
The Public Defender’s office is responsible for an Indigent Defense Program as established by the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, for those persons unable to afford legal representation in criminal cases. The office determines eligibility of those individuals requesting a Public Defender.
To request a public defender, please complete the Application for Public Defender Services or email the office at publicdefender@dougherty.ga.us.
The Public Defender's office is located in the Judicial Building at 225 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, and can be reached at 229.483.6240.
Troy Golden Dougherty Circuit Public Defender