Atmore News

Latino, Archbishop Rodi honored at St. Robert
After the mass, from left, Rev. Gordon Milsted, Tom Latino, Bonnie Latino, Archbishop Thomas Rodi, Rev. Joseph Chacko, Deacon Matt Jakubowski News Staff Report Archbishop Thomas Rodi visited St. Robert Catholic Church Sunday, March 10. The visit was two-fold – to celebrate Mass and to honor one of the parishioners, but there was a surprise for him as well.He celebrated mass with Rev. Gordon Milsted and Rev. Joseph Chacko as…
A family tradition
Mecoa Grunert From left, Eric M. Grunert, Mecoa E. Grunert, Shirley A. Grunert and Horst W. Grunert By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Horst (Mike) and Shirley Grunert of Atmore recently attended their grandson’s graduation from boot camp.This is the third generation of what has become a family tradition in military service.Horst served 20 years in the Navy.The couple’s son Eric served four years in the Army, then 20 years in the…
Obituaries, week of March 13, 2024
Mary “Sue” Perry Johnson Mrs. Mary “Sue” Perry Johnson, age 88, of Dacula, Ga. passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born in McDonough, Ga. to George Robert Perry and Emma Grace Greer. She was a 1954 graduate of McDonough High School. She retired from Amoco Oil Company, as well as the Internal Revenue Service. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula. She was preceded in…
Chamber honors Atmore’s own
News Staff Report The annual Chamber of Commerce Gala was held Friday, March 1. Outstanding service and achievement were recognized as the following people and businesses were honored:Citizen of the Year – Lillie JohnsonLifetime Achievement Award – Eddie TullisBusiness of the Year – Creek Clean, Freddy Alvizo and Tori RodriguezLifetime Business Award – Shirley Darby Lillie Johnson Eddie Tullis Freddy Alvizo and Tori Rodriguez Shirley Darby Photos courtesy of Clay…
City’s arts, entertainment district established
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An ordinance establishing the City of Atmore Arts and Entertainment District, given a first reading by the city council on December 11 and council approval on January 8, is now part of the city code. But there are still logistics to be worked out before the district is in full swing.According to the ordinance (which appears in its entirety, along with a map of the…