Atmore News

Wayfinding sign dedicated
The city’s first wayfinding sign was installed and dedicated Wednesday, May 20, in front of the Chamber of Commerce office on North Main Street. The sign directs residents and visitors to various locations of services and sites. More signs will be erected. Shown at the dedication are, from left, AJ Beachy, John Stallworth (back), Erin Hankins, Jerry Gehman (back), Chris Harrison, Mayor Jim Staff (back), Emily Wilson, Brandy Giger, Anthony…
Gideons seeks council seat
Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Bringing Community to the Council Today I’m letting friends and neighbors know I intend to run for City Council District 5. I was born and raised in Atmore. I attend our family Church at Bethel United Methodist Church in Atmore. I believe Atmore is on the cusp of great things. Over the last eight years I have been blessed to work…
Harrison seeks reelection
Harrison Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. I intend to qualify for re-election for Atmore City CouncilDistrict 5, where I have served in that office for the past 8 years. I was born in Atmore, and have lived here my entire life. My parents are Wayne and Barbara Harrison of Atmore. I have been married to Courtney, for 19 years, and we have 3 children, Meredith age…
5-ton food giveaway is Saturday
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A group of Atmore residents, in conjunction with Feeding the Gulf Coast, plans to distribute — without restrictions — about five tons of food to local and area residents this Saturday, May 30. “We are going to give out 10,000 pounds of food to the citizens of Atmore and the surrounding area,” said a spokesperson for the local coalition sponsoring the event. “We’ll start…