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City’s proposed pool opening, closing
News Staff Report Atmore officials posted on the city’s Facebook page the following proposed schedule for Tom Byrne Park Pool: The pool is expected to open May 26 and remain open until July 31. The following schedule was announced: Swimming & Diving Lessons 1st Session — Registration May 26, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at Tom Byrne Park Pool; Lessons June 1-June 19 2nd Session — Registration June 15, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Opening economy now, not later, best for Americans
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Last week Governor Ivey issued orders allowing Alabama’s restaurants, hair salons, barbers, and other personal service businesses to reopen Monday under social distancing guidelines. This is an important step towards safely reopening our state’s economy and ending extreme measures put in place to flatten the curve and limit the spread of the virus. While Alabama – and our district – continue to see cases and sadly…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Rethinking the job search
By DONNA GULLATTE Special to Atmore News In the era of COVID-19, a job search can look uncertain. You may be a new college or high school graduate or perhaps you were searching for a job or making a career change before the pandemic. The bottom line is that COVID-19 has presented many challenges wherever you are in your job search or career planning. The processes, however, are the same.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Scam Stoppers provide tips to protect Alabamians during pandemic
Special to Atmore News During uncertain times, fraudsters remain on the prowl and ready to take advantage of you. Do not let them. The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has gathered resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) that will help protect Alabamians from coronavirus con artists. ASC Director Borg said,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
City schools, Pt. 3
Mayor: City can’t afford school system; supporters still hopeful By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Note: This week’s article is the third of a three-part series on the city school system feasibility study, its positives and negatives, and the questions that still remain regarding formation of a municipal school system. Although supporters of a municipal school system remain hopeful, Atmore Mayor Jim Staff said this week that, based on anticipated…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago