Many tears of joy were shed Thursday night at the Mill 280 as the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosted its 115th annual meeting and awards ceremony.

A celebration of the city’s best took place as awards for business person of the year, community spirit, teacher of the year and more were handed out.

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Lizi Arbogast / TPI Community spirit award winner Staci Pemberton, right, embraces Courtney Layfield during Thursday's chamber dinner.