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“Being able to work with the H.E.A.R.T. organization and they work with me as one of their protege sons, it really made my life different. I want to let children feel better about themselves.

“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “

“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”

The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.

Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.

“We can’t do this without the community. We are so grateful for the willing vessels. We just can’t thank them enough. We also appreciate the other ministries that have sown seeds into our ministry.” 

The contract requires payments even if the hospital closes; officials say county can afford estimated $2 million annually without raising tax rate.

The authority approved resolutions moving the process forward. Final construction costs, interest rates and repayment terms remain unsettled. The larger portion of the borrowing depends on a federal guarantee that has not yet been approved, and the entire plan must still be validated in court.

“Being able to work with the H.E.A.R.T. organization and they work with me as one of their protege sons, it really made my life different. I want to let children feel better about themselves.

David Bowser has coached Albany State through four games, four road trips and four unfamiliar stadiums.

Albany Middle and Merry Acres waited an hour Wednesday afternoon before they could battle to see who got the chance to play next week.

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