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Paving preliminaries begin while city awaits FY21 audit
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer City of Atmore officials are moving forward with the preliminary work of an announced $2.63 million street resurfacing project that will put new blacktop on all or part of 21 city streets, although officials know a financial speed bump is probably waiting at the end of the prep work. Engineers with Civil Southeast have already begun surveying the involved streets, especially those located in…
APCO rates rising
By BETH THOMAS Special to Atmore News Many Alabamians are facing challenging times, and no one wants to see rising electric bills. However, the increased cost of fuel to generate electricity has necessitated an adjustment to Alabama Power Company’s rate.  Beginning in December, the typical residential customer bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity. Using diverse fuel types…
Parent Resource Fair scheduled
Atmore Family Outreach is hosting an Atmore Parent Resource Fair Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street.The event is a partnership to with several organizations to bring needed resources for parents of pre-school and school-age children to the Atmore community and Escambia County. The evening will include music, games, fun and food.Partners include the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Regional Autism…
Albritton speaks at Gamma Omega meeting
Sen. Greg Albritton with wife Debbie, left, and Gamma Omega President Nancy Karrick By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Gamma Omega chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on Thursday, November 3, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church.President Nancy Karrick presided. Members read the Collect in unison and then Pat Bonner introduced Sissy Phillips who gave the devotion on encouragement.The minutes of the previous meeting were…