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Atlanta’s Lisa Thompson appointed to state council

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:00am

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed five individuals to the State Independent Living Council. These include Lisa Thompson, Juanita Webber, and Erin Bowden, with Bonnie Notargiacomo and Melva Henderson being reappointed. Thompson’s term is set to end on June 20, 2025. The Council’s purpose is to develop the State Plan for Independent Living and provide resources on independent living for people with disabilities.

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TxDOT Atlanta District pavement project wins top honor

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 12:00am

ATLANTA – A Texas Department of Transportation project covering several counties in northeast Texas recently won top honors at the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association’s annual meeting in San Antonio.

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Name of Atlanta

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 12:00am

Atlanta’s name originated in Queen City. That’s what our neighbors in Queen City like to tell.

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John Minett Hefner and Glazia Allen Floyd

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 12:00am

John Minett Hefner married Glazia Allen Floyd in 1869 and “they lived on a farm north of Marietta in Cass County. As was often the case in those days, there was more than one marriage between the two families. John Hefner’s sister, Molly, married Glazia Floyd’s brother David Anderson Floyd, thus creating many double relations.

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QCMC free meal Nov.6

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 12:00am

The Queen City Methodist Church will host a free meal of beans and cornbread on Monday, November 6th beginning at 11:00 a.m. All are invited. For more information contact Pastor Jeff Dotson at (903) 826-5828.

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Atlanta’s Lisa Thompson appointed to state council

TxDOT Atlanta District pavement project wins top honor

Name of Atlanta

John Minett Hefner and Glazia Allen Floyd

QCMC free meal Nov.6

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