SUMMERVILLE, Ga.--Chattooga County's budget for 2010 is about $18,000 slimmer than 2009, but county leadership increased the amount allotted for a few departments.

The new budget approved by County Commissioner Jason Winters Thursday increases the budget for the sheriff's office, library and economic development. Mr. Winters said the funding for the increases came from cuts back on travel, office equipment and other expenses across the board.

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