Meet Your Everyday Heroes event held at Albany Mall
ALBANY, Ga. – Over the weekend, the Albany Mall hosted a special community event, giving residents the opportunity to meet their local heroes.
Families gathered to meet their everyday heroes – not the ones in capes or with superhuman abilities, but those who have their own special super power, making a real difference in daily life.
Children and their families spent quality time with these professionals, learning about their roles, responsibilities, and the equipment they use in their daily work.
From first responders to educators, these individuals embody a special kind of heroism that directly shapes the community.
“We have several heroes out here with us today. We have the Albany Police Department. We have the fire department. We have the K-9 unit out here from the Albany Drug Unit. But, we want kids to see that not all heroes wear uniforms. Not every hero wears a cape. That there are people out here working every day in our community just like me, just like your parents that make our community run and operate every day,” said Heather Harrison, Make Moves Marketing LLC, owner.
The community left with a deeper appreciation for the everyday heroes who keep Albany thriving reminding us that heroism comes in many forms, often closer to home than we realize.
De’Andra Jacobs reporting.
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