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ATLANTA ISD’S HR DIRECTOR SEEKS POSITION ON TRS BOARD

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Press Release

Atlanta ISD’s Director of Human Resources, Laronda Graf, is running for a place on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board. The Board of Trustees of TRS, the trustee of all plan assets, is responsible for the general administration and operation of TRS and is authorized by law to adopt rules for the administration […]

AISD TO SEND THREE TEAMS TO STATE ARCHERY COMPETITION

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Press Release

Three archery teams from Atlanta Independent School District qualified for the state tournament on March 23 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas. This is the first time all three teams have qualified. Those qualifying at the elementary level are Tennyson Boyd, Bentley Carter, Carson Durmon, Will Hunt, Ayden James, Gage Kennington, Hannah […]

RESURFACING SET FOR PORTION OF US 59 IN CASS COUNTY

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Press Release

ATLANTA – A portion of US 59 north in Cass County is scheduled to be resurfaced soon, according to plans awarded in February by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The project will take place just north of Queen City. “Work will take place in the northbound lanes starting at 0.2 miles north of State Loop 236 and extend […]

Atlanta Middle School Earns National Distinction

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 Press Release

As part of a national recognition program, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals have designated Atlanta Middle School in Atlanta, Texas, and Atlanta ISD as a Texas School to Watch. Atlanta Middle School joins approximately 55 other campuses across Texas with this distinction and honor. Atlanta […]

ATLANTA STATE PARK EMPLOYEES WIN STATE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY AWARD

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Press Release

ATLANTA – An Adopt-A-Highway group in Cass County has been named 2022’s Group of the Year. The group, Atlanta State Park Employees, was recognized for showing remarkable dedication to the program. “This group has been on a mission since they formed in 2006,” said TxDOT Atlanta District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Stephanie Fahrney. The 11-member group adopted the road […]

Application Deadline for Coronavirus Relief Funds Looms for Local Texas Governments

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 Press Release

Carrington Coleman: Funds will help offset COVID-19 payroll pressure The deadline to request Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) allocations is Oct. 16, a deadline of critical importance to Texas counties and municipalities seeking assistance in offsetting COVID-19-related payroll costs. “It is important for counties and municipalities to meet this deadline as the state […]

Rumors of Closings in Atlanta, Texas Due to Protest Problems

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

Rumors of people from Shreveport and ANTIFA swirl around social media concerning Atlanta, Texas For the most part, the Texarkana area and surrounding communities have seen positive and appropriate protest movements in the last several days. Protestors have been praised on social media and local radio and television for being appropriate, polite, and overall community […]

Four States News Expands Social Media Reach

June 19, 2017 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

The Four States News (FSN) is proud to announce we have added additional Facebook Groups online. The FSN is a “Community Journalism site.” We focus on events in communities such as church happenings, school events, and other issues often not covered by mainstream media. We are not looking to cover the latest wreck or the […]

Annual Hometown Christmas Tickets On Sale

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Press Release

ATLANTA, TX- On Friday, December 16th, 2016 the streets of downtown Atlanta will transform into a Christmas wonderland for families and friends to enjoy. For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Area Young Professionals Network will host Hometown Christmas, a festival event meant to encourage local families and visitors alike to make holiday […]

Food Drive a Sign of the Economy

May 24, 2014September 9, 2018 Elissa Daniels

The results of the Stamp Out Hunger food drive were disappointing, but appear to be a result of the economy.