By Melinda L. LucasThis Sunday afternoon, July 31, Albany High School students who are interested in dual-credit classes through Cisco College are asked to meet at the secondary library starting at 2:00 p.m., along with one or both of their parents.

By Sam WallerCommunity Vacation Bible School and inaugural R.O.P.E. program closed out its four-night run Wednesday, July 27 with a Family Night and pool party.The programs, which are sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, were a rousing success, according to organizer Angie Hinshaw.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels held a Teacher Appreciation Tuesday fundraiser Tuesday, July 26 in preparation for its Back to School Bash.The Back to School Bash is scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. next Monday, Aug. 1.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases increased last week, continuing a trend of more local cases over the last month.

By Sam WallerThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 31, but will remain available for parties already booked, according to manager Meghan Walser.“We will have normal pool hours until then,” Walser said. “We do have private parties scheduled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 17.

By Sam WallerFour Moran faculty members took part this week in a workshop on self care for educators.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will start getting ready for the 2022 football season with their first preseason workout at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1.Lions head coach Denney Faith said he expects between 40 and 50 players to take part in the program this year.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball program will begin preseason practice at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the Albany Junior/Senior High gymnasium in preparation for the upcoming season.“The girls will need to be here about 7:15 a.m.

By Sam WallerParticipants in the Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country program will report for the start of preseason workouts at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the high school gym foyer.The new season sees the return of coach Ginger Norton, who last coached the program in 2013.

By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletics will get to meet members of fall sports teams for football, volleyball, and cross country Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.Food will be served at 6:30 p.m.