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What’s up with  all of the QR Codes?

If you have lived under a rock over the past five years you would have missed all the QR codes popping up everywhere.

Atlanta man charged in connection with $1M in stolen items

A search warrant led to the arrest of an Atlanta resident who was allegedly found with more than $1 million in stolen items.

Atlanta man charged in 2017 homicide

On March 6, 2024, the Wake Village Police Department announced the arrest of Atlanta resident Russell Soule, 33, in connection with the 2017 homicide of 31-year-old Lindsey Torres.

RUNOFF

After the election was concluded on March 5th, 2024, there was no winner for House District 1; now the district is headed for a runoff.

ATLANTA – A portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Atlanta and Queen City is scheduled for resurfacing soon, according to plans awarded in February by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Job 1:1; There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and he was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and eschewed evil.

Columns & Opinions

Wildfires ignited by power lines

Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

On Monday, April 8, viewers in the continental United States will be witness to a rare, spectacular event: the total eclipse of the Sun by the Moon.

Annie Elizabeth Eargle was born 13 Dec 1878 in Miller County, Arkansas. She was the second child of Elias and Martha Elinor Thomas Eargle.

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Texas History Minute

The law was long used against L. Clifford Davis and his family. But Davis used the law to change the country and become one of the most respected legal minds in the country.

Early voting ends Friday

Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

Sports

Atlanta’s track program competed in the Lobo Relays hosted by Longview High School on Mar. 7.

Queen City’s JV Tennis Team

Queen City’s JV Tennis Team played in Atlanta last week where Braylee Stanfield and Jasey Engledowel (BELOW) took second place in Girls’ Doubles and Ryland Durmon (ABOVE) placed second in Boys’ Sin

Atlanta is set to host the 29th running of the Atlanta Lions Club/Gordon Pynes/Runnin’ Rabbs Relays this Saturday, Mar. 16.

Federick to State

Queen City powerlifter Delvon Federick won a bronze medal at the THSPA Region 3, Division 3 Regional Meet and qualified for State.

Atlanta vs. Queen City

Atlanta took on longtime and district rival Queen City on Mar. 5.

YOUNG GUNS

Age is no barrier when it comes to reeling in the big ones.

Just ask Stetson Davis of Tuttle, Okla., and Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill.

Lifestyle

Still ‘One City Under God’

Atlanta’s new water tower received a paint job and logo recently with the motto “One City Under God” on it.

Spice Society Kit giveaway

Residents file in Atlanta’s public library for a Spice Society Kit which can be obtained the first Thursday of each month throughout 2024. 

At our March meeting our Guest Speaker will be Del Jean Carroll with a special presentation about “Her Indian Heritage”. You don’t want to miss this interesting and in-formative program.

Linden Lions Club

Cass County Judge Travis Ransom, at left photo, provided updates to Linden’s Lion’s Club about activities in Cass County, and Consuella Taylor, owner of Transformations Spa and Wellness in Linden,

Atlanta Lions Club

The Lions welcomed Coach Nick Miller,head coach of track at Atlanta ISD.He spoke about the successes of the program and the upcoming Runnin’ Rabbs Relay.The Relay will take place on Saturday, March

Linden´s Spring Fling

Linden’s Main Street Spring Fling last Saturday was something of a puzzle.

Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Tinca Dragoescu, age 90, of Atlanta, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

Jeanette (Lee) Lynn was born March 9,1939 and passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Graveside services at Linden Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Brenda Norwood, 66, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born December 19, 1957. Brenda’s family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at a later date.

July 25, 1935 - February 14, 2023

Betty Garnett passed away on Valentine’s Day February 14th, 2024. Our mom and Nana was born July 25th 1935 in Lee County, Texas.

Lynda Diane McClure

September 18, 1946 - March 3, 2024

Lee Thompson Mays

February 25, 2024

Lee Thompson Mays of Atlanta, Texas, died from cancer on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was 68.

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