Dawson Adds $8 Fire Fee Amid Audit Delays | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Dawson city council just approved an eight-dollar monthly utility fee to fund the fire department — one of the city’s biggest expenses — sparking heated debate over financial transparency and accountability. While supporters see it as a necessary step to keep operations running, critics like Councilmember Sondra Walker raised alarms about the city’s delayed audits and uncollected revenue. The city blames software transition issues for audit delays and insists the charge isn’t permanent. Still, key questions remain: Will non-payment lead to water shutoffs? When will billing begin? And is the…