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Page 2A, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, July 28,2021 LetteiaT© The Edifer Thank you to Family, Friends and Supporters I would like to take a moment to say a very special thank you to all of my family, friends, and supporters. The past few months have been the most difficult of my career, and yet the most rewarding. I have found that in my darkest of hours, the light of those who love me have brightened my path for my new career journey. For over 34 years, I have worked diligently to create a specific im age to my community. I have built deeply rooted relationships with my employees, management teams, and citizens. I have strived to be the person that everyone calls and who everyone FARMERS INSURANCE Mercedes Aldridge Agent Aldridge Agency 108 HWY 32WSTEC Leesburg, GA 31763 Life • Home • Auto Hereforyou! Tel 759-9841 Fax 229-759-9844 maldridge@farmersagent.com Albany Chamber star Business OitbeWeeb FREE Pediatric and Adult Prosthetic Orthotic Diabetic Footwear Evaluations John P. Rodman, Sr., C.P.O., FAAOP, LPO U.S. Army (Retired) Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Practice Manager LimBcaRe. PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS OF GEORGIA Albany Location Also In Americus, 1919 Palmyra Rd. Cordele, Tifton, 430-9778 And Valdosta 855-639-3202 www.limbcareonline.com We Are A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business depends on, because I want them to know that they can count on me no matter the situation. It is for that reason that I am reaching out to you today. As you now know, I felt forced to leave a career that I loved and cherished when I believed my back was to the wall. I did so to protect the im age that I have worked so hard to create, but most importantly, to do what I believed best to protect the great citizens and employees of Lee County. All of the memories and friendships created will never be lost or forgotten. My fami ly is also grateful for the welcoming, open arms they have always received. I am looking forward to continuing these relationships as I begin to create new ones in Dougherty County as well. “Thank you” doesn’t seem to fully convey my appreciation, but I hope you know I am forever grateful for each and every one of you. My only hope from this point forward is that you understand the stance I took, the reason I am no longer in Lee County, and I hope that my situ ation will have opened eyes and started the conversations necessary to help make Lee Coun ty the truly wonderful place it has been and, hopefully, soon will be again. Best Wishes & God Bless, Mike Sistrunk TITLE PAWN 1508 C U.S. Hwy 19 South Leesburg Car Title Loans! Got Bad Credit? No Problem! 0 Locally Owned Business 0 Quick & Easy Loans 0 Friendly Environment 0 Most Money Loaned on Vehicles 0 Just Meed Free & Clear Title When new customer closes a loan with us! We Lend More Man Money... We Lend A Hand! Rick’* Metal Roofing Let us Protect your Y Dur We Now Offer Metal Building Packages! 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ASO is planning a full season of concerts, and a grant from the Geor gia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, will help put on those concerts. A total of 218 organi zations were awarded 266 grants, totaling more than $2 million in funding to arts organi zations throughout the state. ASO is one of 135 organizations to receive a Bridge Grant for oper ating support. “As we emerge from this past year’s quaran tine, the arts sector is vital to restarting the economy by attracting tourists, assisting with classroom learning, and igniting events to bring communities back together,” said GCA Executive Director Tina Lilly. “The 266 grants we have awarded will help cities and organiza tions leverage additional funds and bring people back to work while providing fun and edu cational opportunities for Georgians across the state.” ASO will use its $10,000 Bridge Grant to help fund its 2021 - 2022 season. “After a year during which we could not host in-per- son performances, we are looking forward to an exciting season that will include four major concerts, as well as additional small er performances and events,” said ASO Board President Judge Louis Sands. “We have put together a truly exciting calendar of concerts that will appeal to a large cross-section of people, and we are extremely Leesburg General Election Qualifying Notice Qualifying of candidates for the November 2, 2021 General Municipal Election will be held in the Leesburg City Hall, located at 107 Walnut Avenue North, Leesburg. Qualifying will begin Monday, August 16th and will continue through Friday, August 20th during the hours of 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM Friday. Qualifying fees are as follows: Mayor $108.00 City Council (Post 1,2 and 3) $ 54.00 For further information, please contact the City Manager Bob Alexander at 759-6465. grateful for the support of the Georgia Council for the Arts that will allow us to help improve the quality of life in our community through art and entertainment,” Judge Sands added. ASO is planning an event on Saturday, Aug. 21 at Thronateeska Her itage Center to unveil its upcoming concert season and celebrate its return to live perfor mances. “The Albany Symphony Orchestra has been a vital part of our community for nearly 60 years. We only exist because of the generos ity of donors, sponsors and organizations like the Georgia Council for the Arts, and we have appreciated their support more than ever through these recent challenging times,” said ASO Music Director and Conduc tor Claire Fox Hillard. “Though we were able to host a virtual Pepper mint Pops performance last year, we know our patrons have missed the opportunity to experi ence concerts in per son, and our musicians certainly have missed performing. We’re ready for a grand return to the stage.” Tickets for the next month’s season kickoff celebration and to the upcoming concerts will be available soon on the ASO website at www. albanysymphony.org. Funds awarded by GCA include appropri ations from the Georgia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. GCA uses Peer Review Panels to judge and review applications following standard practices set by the National Endowment for the Arts.