Merchants set date for trick or treat

Downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Halloween.

Store owners hold the event to offer a safe place for local students and pre-schoolers to make their Halloween rounds.

Children can visit participating stores from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 with merchants providing candy and other treats.

Groups will also be at the Bank Park, according to Albany Chamber of Commerce office manager Mary Beth Jones.

The Shackelford County Law Enforcement Center will be welcoming trick or treaters that day as well.

The Courthouse will not be taking part this year, according to Judge Ross Montgomery.

Early voting for the upcoming Nov. 6 election will be taking place in the first floor of the Courthouse during the event.