May atmore 2020

The Staff Report
Mayor
Jim
Staff
So much has happened since we last wrote a column
for the magazine that I hardly know where to start. I hope
and pray that the readership of “atmore” magazine is
safe and sound.
I am deeply humbled to be a part of Atmore. The way
our community has reached out and helped each other
in this confusing and dangerous time has made me
proud to be a part of Atmore. I will preface my article by
saying that I could not possibly name all of the people
and organizations who have lent a helping hand. I hope
that if any effort or deed is omitted, you will forgive me.
Atmore is resilient! Just as we rallied in the aftermath
of major storms during the 90s, we will rally in spite of
this pandemic. I am confident that by the publication of
this issue of "atmore” magazine," businesses will be
opened, and we will be making our way back to normal.
First, on behalf of the City of Atmore, I would like to
express my deep gratitude to Poarch Band of Creek
Indians for their generous donation to the Atmore
Community Hospital. Not only did this help support the
hospital's efforts in addressing the COVID-19 crisis, but
made the purchase of badly needed equipment and
additional hospital beds possible. At a time when rural
hospitals are struggling, PCI's donation was a godsend.
I was contacted by David Landa, President of Alto
Products, offering their help and letting me know that
Alto had begun production of N95 Mask shields that
are used by hospitals and first responders to help
prolong the life of the N95 Mask. They have already
donated several thousand to local hospitals in Atmore
and Pensacola. David told me they are now trying to
find other hospitals and first responders across the
country who need these N95 shields. Alto has the
capacity to make 1,000 mask shields per day. My
deepest gratitude to the management and employees
of Alto Products.
During a time when our small businesses are
struggling to survive, a group of them came up with
an innovative plan to keep themselves going, and at
the same time give back to the community during the
COVID-19 guidelines which have had negative impact
Take Your Relationship With God To New Heights
EAGLE SAINTS CLASS
LIFE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES
First Assembly of God Church
1120 South Main Street Atmore
Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Southend Sanctuary
Everyone is welcome
Sara Davis - Instructor
But they that wait upon the Lord shall
renew their strength; they shall mount
up with wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they shall walk,
and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV
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