By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.However, the pickup location has changed slightly.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasWork finally began Saturday on the long-awaited rebuilding of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse, with plans to be finished in the next three weeks.

By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site will offer a look at the way things used to be this weekend with its annual Living History Days.The event will run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8.“All folks have to do is come out to Fort Griffin,” site manager Mitch Baird said.

By Melinda L. LucasThe circus is coming to town, and despite the fact that there is an out-of-town varsity football game that same night, good crowds of elementary students and their parents are expected to attend the two performances.

 Tammy Brown, age 64 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Her family will hold a memorial service for her at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary of Albany.Tammy Deeann Brown was born Oct.