Day: October 20, 2021

Special to Atmore News Even though the overall level of community transmission of COVID-19 is declining in Alabama and the number of cases is decreasing, the majority of counties in the state continue to have high, moderate or substantial levels of disease. COVID-19 transmission levels in the community, along with vaccine levels, healthcare capacity, surveillance testing, and in-school reported outbreaks or cases should all be considered prior to changes in…

Wind Creek Casino Atmore recently presented Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department with a check for $9,329.23 from the casino’s customer ticket redemption program. Nokomis native and tribal member Terry Albritton Breckenridge made the presentation. NVFD Capt. Jerry Gehman said the money would go a long way in providing much-needed safety equipment for the volunteer agency. Shown from left are Gehman, Robert Grissett, Hanna Milliken, Chief Tommy Pickern and Breckenridge.

Special to Atmore News Atmore’s Rolin Construction was named as the 2021 Diverse Business of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials announced last week.The trade association also awarded Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards to Austin Commercial, Gilbane Building Company, KAI Enterprises, Trinity Subsurface LLC, Hilti North America, and the Nevada Contractors Association.“These awards recognize successful construction industry diversity and inclusion programs,” said Bob Lanham, association…

Bryan Special to Atmore News The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) announced last week the appointment of five new members to its board of directors – including one local resident – bringing the number of board members to 37.The new directors will bring industry expertise and represent their respective geographies to provide strategic direction and continued growth around EDPA’s mission.The five newly appointed board members are:*Stephanie Bryan, CEO-Chair of…