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Controversial building boarded up, awning removed
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer City of Atmore officials put an end — at least for now — to an ongoing dispute between the city and the owner of a dilapidated Trammell Street building by removing several issues that city inspectors consider potential threats to public safety. A crew from TripTek, an Atmore contractor, was at the site Saturday, October 6, to remove the brick building’s awning and board…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Youngsters already enjoying new Splash Pad playground
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When Atmore Community Splash Pad was opened, it was a big hit with local and area children. The newly installed playground adjacent to the splash pad is proving to be just as well received. The new playground equipment — including a several-sided slide, a climbing spiral, a train for younger kids to climb over and more — was installed without fanfare recently, and youngsters…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
No demolition
Mayor says he ‘misspoke’ By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Mayor Jim Staff said this week that a miscommunication during a recent interview with an Atmore News reporter was the catalyst for reports that the city had ordered the demolition of two downtown buildings. Staff noted during the August 24 interview that the awnings on each building were rotted and falling onto city sidewalks and into city streets, but…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
City-wide cleanup Saturday
For the third straight year, Atmore city officials and residents will celebrate the arrival of spring with a Saturday, March 24, city-wide cleanup that will not only help beautify the community but will also help citizens get rid of many items that are not easily disposed of. Mayor Jim Staff said city officials want to get as many old tires, paint cans, electronics and similar items off the sides of…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
City looks at new recycle program
With Atmore’s recycling program recently shut down, Mayor Jim Staff and Executive Assistant Celia Lambert have been researching alternatives, including visits to various facilities. Wednesday evening, December 13, the facility came to Atmore as Jim Roberts, public information officer with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Pensacola, held an open meeting at Atmore City Hall. More than 30 people attended, including a number of city employees with the street department.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago