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Special to Atmore News The Atmore Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, has awarded $3,330 to four organizations in the Atmore Community.The Atmore Community Foundation Advisory Committee, comprised of local community members and leaders, plays a key role in the competitive grantmaking process for the Foundation. For this grant cycle, they accepted applications from organizations that address the needs of the community and strive to…

Folks took advantage of the opportunity to get rid of some unwanted items at the Poarch Creek household hazardous waste and electronics collection day Saturday, April 22. The event lasted from 8 a.m. until noon, and 85 community members dropped off items during that time. Shown are Kristi Weatherford, left, and Chris Head, right, with the PCI Environmental Department which sponsored the collection day.

The Atmore Christian School annual fish fry fund-raiser was held Friday evening, April 21. This donation-only event is a fund-raiser for the school. Shown, far right, Charles Johnson got his plates to go. At left, Madison, Darrell and Brandon Metlzer are just coming in. By the way, on a personal note, the food was great as always.

The 2023 Atmore Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m., at The Club on Highway 21. A meet-and-greet time will be held from 5:30 to 6, but everyone is asked to be seated by 6.Tickets for the ceremony (which includes the catered meal) are $25 each. You must have a ticket to attend. Please note – No one without a ticket will be admitted.Tickets…

Nancy Karrick displays a map during her DAR address Special to Atmore News The Fort Mims Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held their April meeting April 20, at the Stockton Presbyterian Church. Nancy Karrick presented a program on Women Patriots. Dressed in a Colonial dress, Karrick told the story of patriots who served the American cause as women disguised as male soldiers, nurses, spies,…