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Opposition to reservoir still strong

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am

Marvin Nichols Reservoir is officially a part of the 2022 Texas State Water Plan, but the fight to stop the construction of the proposed reservoir is far from over. Those who have organized to oppose the construction of the mammoth 66,000-acre lake note that there is still plenty of time for them to be successful in their quest to keep it out of the Sulphur River Basin. Work is already underway in an effort to have the project removed from the 2027 State Water Plan.

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Decrease in patients presenting with stroke

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare facilities across the nation are seeing a decline in the number of patients arriving to emergency rooms for treatment of stroke. This is not due to a decline in strokes occurring. Stroke symptoms are generally recognized by a family member or friend before the person suffering a stroke realizes they have symptoms. With the initial stay-at-home orders to decrease the spread of COVID-19, stroke symptoms may have gone unnoticed due to limited face-to-face interactions. Two more reasons identified for a decrease in patients presenting with strokes are: busy emergency rooms and patient’s fear of catching the coronavirus while in the hospital.

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Atlanta job fair set for August

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 5:00am

In response to the COVID unemployment benefits program ending, seasonal worker changes and help wanted signs around the area the Cass County Citizens Journal-Sun and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce have decided to hold a Job Fair at the Mattie Lanier Richey Center on August 19, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost for the job seekers. For companies interested in participating, it is recommended to sign up as soon as possible, space is limited.

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Special job, career section announced

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 5:00am

This last season during the COVID-19 outbreak has been especially hard for some businesses and workers. However, with businesses opening back up and many of the mandates going away people are shopping and eating out like before. Year-to-date the comptroller is showing almost a 15% increase in sales tax from last year for Atlanta alone. Most likely, this has created the need for new workers.