Atmore News

Chamber hosts job fair
Emily Fayard Escobedo, left, and Sarah Wooten, right, with Gulf Coast RC&D News Staff Report Representatives with 13 businesses were looking for folks to talk with them about jobs Thursday, August 4, as the Atmore Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair at Grace Fellowship.Businesses on hand included Walmart, Department of Corrections, Swift Lumber, Premiere Staffing Services, Atmore Nursing Center, United Bank, Costal Growers, Coastal Alabama Community College, Escofab, Gulf…
Johnson hired as CFO at Coastal Growers
Johnson Special to Atmore News Holly Johnson has been hired as chief financial officer at Coastal Growers in Atmore. She will have direct responsibility for the overall financial plans, accounting, budget, tax systems, and audit activities. She will also be responsible for hands on management of the day-to-day financial performance of the company’s operations.Johnson has over 20 years of progressive experience providing financial leadership and support. Her experience and best…
Pray walk at ECMS
Several people gathered at Escambia County Middle School Tuesday, August 2, to pray for administration, faculty, staff and students in this new school year. Participants visited various classrooms and common rooms, such as the cafeteria, to offer prayer. Shown are Pastor Darryl North, left, Empowerment Tabernacle, and Rev. Kevin Garrett, Atmore First Baptist Church.
Lions inspired by missionary’s program
Madeline Kent, left, and Jennifer Sanders By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met August 3 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital.In the absence of the president, Vice President Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Lion Joyce Petty gave the invocation. Lion Kevin recognized Madeline Kent and Lena Hardy as visitors. Business included a report of participation at…