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Special to Atmore News Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama is kicking off the 2020-21 Cookie Program with a NEW cookie! Joining the lineup this year is the Toast-Yay!™, a French toast–inspired cookie dipped in icing. Also new this year, consumers will be able to order Girl Scout cookies through the Grubhub app and have them delivered directly to them. Amid challenging world events and a global pandemic this year, Girl…

Members of the Atmore Police Department were joined by Atmore City Council members, and staff of Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School to make Christmas brighter for area families, with $100 for 100 families. They took kids (and families) shopping at the Atmore Walmart Thursday, December 17. Shown, Police Captain John Stallworth shops with Seth Respress. Seth’s parents, Lindsey Respress and Colton Respress, are shown at right.

Frosty the Snowman leads a line of marching children around the floor during the 14th annual Change of Mind Ministry Christmas party, held December 19 at Grace Fellowship Church. The snowman and Santa were joined by Mickey and Minnie Mouse for the event, which drew more than 100 people, about half of them children. Attendees enjoyed pizza and various holiday goodies; each got at least one gift that was donated…