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City council tackles key decisions

1 year ago By David H. Waller

The Albany City Council met on Dec. 16, with key agenda items including the city’s financial status, a proposed opioid settlement, a proposed water lease, and the approval of multiple boards.During the financial report, City Manager Billy Holson informed the council of a $307,000 deficit but...

Volunteers honor veterans with wreaths

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The graves of approximately 625 veterans were decorated by family members and other volunteers at the Albany Cemetery last Saturday, during the annual Wreaths Across America Day program.More than 50 volunteers and several family members of veterans fanned out across the cemetery to place fresh...

Navy veteran Matt Birkla and his former veteran shipmates, who gather annually in Albany for the Army-Navy game, place a wreath on a veteran’s grave.

Albany Nativity captivates large audiences

1 year ago By david@westerntrailmedia.com

The Albany Nativity was presented to the community last weekend, during two performances at the Aztec Theater to an estimated audience of 450.“Both shows were so good, and the audience raved about it as they left the theater,” director Lorna Ayers said. “I was impressed with all the actors and crew.

Cast members of the Albany Nativity gather for the final scene, celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Holiday fun planned at FBC

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

First Baptist Church willhost“FlannelandFlapjacks” on Sunday, Dec. 15.

WORDS about the WORD

1 year ago By Brad Mcbee First Christian Church

written by local pastors For God so loved the worldthatHegaveHisone andonlySon,thatwhoever believes in H im shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 (NIV) I love Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story, “AChristmasCarol.”Each Christmas season I look forward to reading the ghostly little...