The Albany Southwest Georgian Newspaper will celebrate its 87th anniversary with a semi-formal Gala on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Albany Technical College (Kirkland Building).
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From a local aspect, the issues are silenced but just as real. School lunch programs that rely on federal reimbursement, families patiently waiting for financial aid, and community members who work for federal businesses and agencies feel the pressure. Contractors lose paychecks. Postal workers still deliver, but if the support of services is minimized, delays and disorientation can appear. As well as many households, a shutdown turns bills into everlasting stress and constant worry.
To every young person feeling lost, tired, or unsure of what comes next — remember this: God still has a plan for your life. The road may not always be easy, but your struggles are shaping your strength. In moments when the world feels heavy, turn to prayer and trust that the Lord is walking beside you. No dream is too far, and no mistake is too great for God’s grace to reach. Keep your faith strong, surround yourself with people who uplift you, and never forget that your purpose is bigger than your problems. Hope is not gone it’s alive in you, because Christ lives in you.
Florida election supervisors are again asking state lawmakers to change state law to make it easier for Floridians to vote by mail, but whether the GOP-controlled Legislature will act on the request is questionable, since they ignored a similar request earlier this year.
In her highly anticipated memoir, acclaimed South Florida litigator details her journey from incarceration to inspiration, revealing how faith turned her pain into advocacy in Houses Built by Faith: Jail house. God’s House. Courthouse.
Dale V.C. Holness, former Mayor of Broward County and champion for working families, officially launched his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. A lifelong Democrat and veteran public servant, Holness has a proven record of delivering bold solutions, expanding opportunity, and transforming communities. He is running to bring the same leadership to the United States House of Representatives.
This Past week , the Coral Springs City Commission unanimously selected Nancy Metayer Bowen to serve a second one-year term as Vice Mayor. Metayer Bowen, who made history in 2020 as the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Commission, represents Seat 3 and was re-elected in 2024.
The Greater Miami (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated marked its 70th Anniversary
In times of challenge and change, faith continues to guide our community forward. Christianity has always been more than a belief; it’s a way of living, loving, and serving others. Through prayer, worship, and fellowship, we find the courage to overcome trials and the compassion to lift those in need. The Westside Gazette celebrates the churches, pastors, and believers who keep the light of Christ shining brightly, reminding us that with God’s grace, hope is never lost and unity is always possible.
Mayor Denise D. Grant is applauding the powerful work of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project after their recent visit to Paul Turner Elementary School in Broward County. The mentors inspired young male students, sparking excitement, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility for their futures.