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 Dougherty County Police Department (DCPD) is responsible for the unincorporated areas of the county, covering 269 square miles with 474 miles of roads and a population of 18,189.
Providing a variety of related services to improve and enhance the quality of life of all citizens and ensure the peace and tranquility within the neighborhoods and commercial areas, the DCPD attempts to keep the citizens informed by providing lectures and programs to churches, civic clubs, schools, and other concerned groups.
In addition to other duties, the DCPD is responsible for assisting the Tax Department in the collection of ad valorem taxes on mobile homes by enforcing the Georgia Code.
To contact the Fire and Emergency Medical Service dispatchers on an administrative line for non-emergency calls, dial (229) 431-2132.
Divisions are the primary subdivision of the Department usually assigned to perform the objectives of the Department. The Dougherty County Police Department presently consists of five (5) Divisions:
For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
Patrol/Traffic Division (229) 430-6600
Investigation Division (229) 430-6600
Fax (229) 302-3130
Voice Mail (229) 430-6600
Hours of Operation Monday-Sunday, 8am-6pm daily
Kenneth Johnson Police Department Chief 2106 Habersham Road Albany, Georgia 31701 (229) 430-6600