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New D4 rep guaranteed; all incumbents face challengers By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s last city election cycle, in 2016, saw opposition in only one race. That won’t be the case this year. Fifteen individuals are seeking six offices up for grabs in the municipal election — set to take place next Tuesday, August 25 — including at least one challenger for each incumbent and a guaranteed new face…

Norman Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Angelia Norman, 21 year Department of Corrections career woman, and lifetime citizen of Atmore, Alabama would like to say thanks for this opportunity to be someone who has a say in the community, someone who can really get out and help the community in a big way. I’m doing this not for me, but for the people! Taking care of…

Giger Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Brandy Giger is excited and proud to throw her hat in the ring and officially announce her candidacy for Atmore City Council District 4. Giger was raised in Atmore, and has lived here for most of her life. She is the daughter of Terrill and Renee Rigsby. Giger has been married to Zac for 12 years and they have two…

Official ‘almost completely’ convinced peanut mill coming By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although local economic development officials don’t want to count their proverbial chicks until they hatch, at least one said he was “almost completely” sure officials of a proposed $85 million peanut shelling plant will choose to locate within Atmore Industrial Park. At a Monday, August 10, meeting of Atmore Industrial Development Board, Jess Nicholas of Centerforce Economic…

Dailey By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore man remained behind bars as midweek approached, charged with breaking into several vehicles during the latter part of July and the early part of August. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said in a press release issued Monday afternoon, August 10, that 22-year-old Rodarius Tyrig Dailey was taken into custody August 4 in connection with vehicle burglaries that were reported at numerous…