Baccalaureate service set Sunday

The annual Baccalaureate Service for the Albany High School Class of 2024 is set for Sunday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. André Raymond, former AHS science teacher, will be the guest speaker at the event, introduced by class valedictorian, Kiana Roberson.
AHS principal Ezra Chambers signs one of the diplomas to be given to local graduates at the May 24 commencement. Seniors will also don caps and gowns this Sunday for the traditional Baccalaureate service. Donnie Lucas / Alba ny News

Special session slated Monday

Pool updates and a fire department report took up most of a relatively short 45-minute Albany city council meeting on Monday, May 13, with a special session called for May 20 because a requested item hadbeenleftofftheregular May agenda.
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Project Grad plans finalized

Plans are in place for ProjectGraduationwithcoorganizers Tisha Wilkins, Cari Heatly, and Kenzie Fairchild hammering out details for the event. The 47 members of the Albany Class of 2024 will enjoy an alcohol- and drug-free party following commencement exercises on Friday, May 24.
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Multiple events set in next week

Moran’s Caleb York andEllisHisewereeliminated in the first round oftheRegionII-1Atennis tournament Thursday, May 9, closing out the final athletic event of the Moran school year. The pair was Moran’s firstregionaltennisentry since 2021.
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CareFest Battle winners announced

Winners of the Battle of the Bands competing to perform in this year’s CareFest event were announced this week, according to Ragan Riley, organizer. Sponsored by Resource Care, the annual event boasts several additional bands such as headliner, Josh Abbott Band, along with Casey Donahew, The Droptines, Tejas Brothers, and Kirk House.
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Fandangle practice underway

Rehearsals for the summer performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle started this week, and local residents interested in participating are urged to attend as soon a possible. Practices for the four summershowssetforJune 21-22 and June 28-29 are being held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during May and the first week of June before expanding to also include Wednesdays two weeks before opening night.
Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers (r) illustrates to cast members

Powder Puff game reset May 22

By Ginger Bartee Anew date has been set for this year’s Powder Puff football game according to Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins. The game will be played Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m.
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FBC plans summer events, camps

By Sam Waller With the school year winding down, First Baptist Albany is gearing up for a summer of programs for children and teens. While Jesus and Me (JAM) is on hiatus for the summer, there are several activities and summer camps to fill in.
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VBS scheduled July 28-31

By Sam Waller Community Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 28-31 at First Baptist ChurchandTheFeedStore. The program, for children inPre-Kthroughsixth grade,willbeheld5:30-8:00 p.m.
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