Alabama Power CompanyDon Fletcher

Alabama Power’s upgrades project continues
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An upgrade of the Alabama Power Company poles and wiring along Atmore streets, a project that began late in 2018, has exceeded its halfway point but is still several months away from completion. “We are making upgrades to our electrical system in Atmore,” said Beth Thomas, External Affairs Manager for the utility company’s Mobile region. “We are replacing some of our older equipment —…
Alabama Power awards grant to Atmore
The Alabama Power Foundation (APF) awarded a Good Roots Grant to the city of Atmore. These grants are a partnership with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association and the Alabama Forestry Commission. The grant for Atmore will be used to help plant trees at the splash pad in Heritage Park. Shown at the presentation Thursday, January 31, are local APCO Manager Ricky Martin, left, and Mayor Jim Staff.
APCO named Business of the Month
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce named Alabama Power Company as the October Business of the Month. Chamber board members, Chamber Ambassadors and community leaders joined employees at the presentation Wednesday, October 4. Shown are, from left, Mallorie Beachy, Bill Henderson, Kamryn Mothershed, Myrna Monroe, Brigitte Finley-Taylor, Jackie Lee, Ricky Martin, Pat Danley, Bub Gideons, Chris Singleton, Keyaira Wilson, Lazarrian Boykin.