Albany’s city council met in special session on Tuesday to propose a tax rate, electing to go with the “No New Revenue” (NNR) rate of 49.75 cents. The council is expected to approve the rate at their next meeting on Sept.

In a multifaceted and sometimes lively meeting held Monday, Aug. 26, Shackelford County commissioners tackled issues ranging from historical sculptures to wildfire mitigation strategies, and then to coordination challenges within the local fire departments.