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Council OKs lease extension

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By Robin Aaron Hall
 
Following a brief executive session, the Atlanta City Council voted in favor of a  recommendation for extension of the User Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and User Lease Agreement between the Atlanta Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) and Fibrtec, Inc. during the regular city council meeting Monday night, Feb. 1. 

 

Fri
05
Feb

Game plan for Super Bowl 50: Drinking or driving?

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From Staff Reports
 
This is NOT the time for an option play
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl 50 Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That’s why the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Watch UR BAC program is urging football fans to call the play now: Drinking OR driving. If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home safely.

 

Wed
03
Feb

County Clerk's Office closures

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From Staff Reports

 

CASS COUNTY—The Cass County Clerk’s has announced upcoming closures as they prepare for the March 1 Primary Election.

County Clerk Jamie O’Rand said the office would be closed Feb. 10 and 11 for election training. The office will operate at half-staff on Feb. 29 while they accept delivery of and set-up election equipment.

On March 1 the office will be closed to the general public.

Wed
03
Feb

Preparing for year two of “Two Steps, One Sticker”

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Texans will have one convenient expiration date for vehicle inspection & registration
AUSTIN – As Texas steps into the second year of the “Two Steps, One Sticker” program for vehicle inspection and registration, vehicle owners can look forward to a simpler process for these two important annual vehicle requirements.
Beginning on March 1, 2016, the transition year ends, and vehicles will have one convenient expiration date for inspection and registration. Here is what Texans need to do from that point forward: Take a look at the date on your vehicle registration sticker and then follow the two steps.
Wed
03
Feb

Roark Auto Parts prepares for another 71 years of business

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By Tim Emmons
 
Homegrown businesses survive if the customer service is exceptional and you have what people need.
There may be other things you can add to that list but the importance of customer service and having the right product determines how long you’re in business.
Roark Auto Parts has been cemented in Atlanta since 1945. In 1946 Bonnie Roark moved his auto parts store to the corner of East Main Street and South East Street which is where it still stands today.

 

Wed
03
Feb

Newkirk Feed Store has supplied community needs for 74 years

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By Tim Emmons
 
For a business to withstand 74 years in a small town is a milestone to savor.
Most businesses in Atlanta thrive because of great customer service and the will to make sure those in the community get exactly what they ask for.
Newkirk Feed Store fits the mold of a business that has been cemented in Atlanta for 74 years, and has such a deep-rooted connection with the local community that people here wouldn’t turn anywhere else.

 

Wed
03
Feb

Customer service, commitment key to 100 year-old bank

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
 
The date was Feb. 1, 1916. Europe in embroiled in the “War To End All Wars” (the U.S. would not enter W.W. I until the following year when German U-Boats sank seven U.S. merchant ships) and Bloomburg State Bank opened its doors for the first time.
Since then, the bank has gone through the Great Depression, more wars, an armed robbery, and numerous banking regulations but has continued to go strong.

 

Wed
03
Feb

Candidate Forum to be held Feb. 11

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By Bobby Horn Jr. and Robin Hall
 
The Citizens Journal and The Cass County Sun are sponsoring a non-partisan political forum at the Atlanta Middle School Cafetorium, located at 600 High School Lane on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.
Read full story in the Feb. 3 print edition of the Cass County Sun.
Wed
03
Feb

Young at Heart discovers benefits of active lifestyle

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From Staff Reports
LINDEN-- Are your New Year’s Resolutions to “get more exercise” already distant memories?  Perhaps you just haven’t found the right “time and place” to make an exercise routine fit into your day.  
Read full story in the Feb. 3 print edition of The Cass County Sun.
Wed
03
Feb

Teams sought for Relay for LIfe fundraiser

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
 
ATLANTA—Teams, sponsors and participants are being sought for the 2016 Cass County Relay for Life, to benefit the American Cancer Society.
This year, the event will be held on May 6.
 
Read full story in the Feb. 3 print edition of The Cass County Sun.
 

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