Comments on: New McDonald’s For Atmore; Plans For Flomaton

By: From Jay

From Jay — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:03:24 +0000

I am excited to hear there is a McDonalds coming to Flomaton. We do not eat out a lot but it is nice to have more options however, I would have liked for it to be something a little different other than burgers.

By: waven

waven — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:31:57 +0000

You guys are dreaming. I want all these things too but nothing is going to happen as long as Howard Shell, Jim Staff, Web Nall, Garrett etc are in there. Shell want even let “Schwanns” come in. Check Schwanns out online. Great meals especially for older people to prepare. Maybe you can order because they will deliver to your door. I’m sure Howard will like that

By: MIIXSTER

MIIXSTER — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:39:05 +0000

ANOTHER BUSINESS THAT OFFERS MINIMUM WAGE EMPLOYMENT. JUST WHAT ATMORE NEEDS.

By: SISSY

SISSY — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:07:24 +0000

WE ALREADY HAVE A MCDONALDS IN ATMORE … THEY REALLYY NEED TO MOVEIT TO BETTER LOCATION AND IT IS HARD GET IN AND OUT OF THERE CAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC AND THEY REALLY NEED TO GET BETTER PEOPLE TO RUN IT CAUSE SUM OF THERE WORKS OR RUDE REALLY AND BAD TOWARDS TO THE CUSTOMERS ,,,THEY NEED TO WORK ON THE ATTUDE ALOT .. AND THEY DONT GET WHAT ORDER AND HAVE HASEL TO GET ORDERS RIGHT AND AND STILL GET MAD CAUSE YOU TELL THEM THEY DIDNT GET IT RIGHT

By: keith

keith — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:31:53 +0000

just to let you know mcdonalds will be breaking ground the second week in nov and opening day is set for feb 13…the location is behind the bp on 113…i know because they tried to buy my firework store ,,,sorry about there luck ……it will be nice for a change in flomaton but i still wish it was wendys are cracker barrel….i am friend with the owner of mcdonalds and it will not be good for hardees because all that keeps them alive is there breakfast……

By: walter Wilson

walter Wilson — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:06:12 +0000

Sure, let’s open another Mcdonalds when the existing one screws up orders all the time, and draw more people away from the other businesses in town. thank you. What bank finance this one wasn’t a local one. didn’t think so

By: Nippin Tucker

Nippin Tucker — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:14:25 +0000

Doesn’t anybody eat at home any more? There’s your nice “sit-down” restaurant. Too many people complaining about lack of choices and fat kids. The problem is too many choices. Think about it. Tax those fast food joints like you tax cigarettes. They are both killing us slowly.

By: cygie

cygie — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:09:30 +0000

To respond to “Century,

I agree that the problem is there is nothing for a family or kids to do in these small towns. The popularity of TV and video/computer games has put an end to playing outdoors, getting excercise, and community growth. That is why no chain food place will ever come to Flomaton. Nobody would keep it in business. I cannot fathom how the new library in Flomaton will pay for NEW books.

Tourists have no reason to stop here, albeit gasoline. The town is a blip on the road map, and if it wasn’t for the 113 exit, Flomaton would be a ghost town. The town is teetering on bankruptcy so how can they afford to attract any decent business here?

As for Wal Mart in Brewton, the customer service is terrible, but people (including myself) enjoy the one stop shopping. I patronized Winn Dixie before they closed, as well as still shop at the Pig. Wal Mart will always draw shoppers because they low ball items and lull you into thinking you are getting a good deal. Compare prices and you’ll see that they are not always the best deal.

Century and Flomaton need to look at the community as a whole and identify why they cannot attract and then keep a good business there. Is it town leaders, business climate, traffic counts? Don’t know. But something is not working.

By: Just My 2 Cents

Just My 2 Cents — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:41:27 +0000

The local businesses in Atmore, probably Flomaton and Century too, close every afternoon by 5 (before if they get a chance), close Thur. afternoon, Sat. and Sun. That’s why we all want Walmarts and Targets. No more locals – I don’t see how they make enough to stay open, Looks like if they want to make money and succeed they would be open when people are off from work and can shop. They are all living back in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s when women didn’t have to work and could shop while hubby did. Atmore supports 2 Dollar Generals, 1 Fred’s, and a Family Dollar – then The Family Dollar right across the line by the Pig. Why? Because they stay open after 5 in the afternoon. Towns should not cut deals to get these department stores into their town.

Target and Walmart would create jobs – better than the opportunities the above mentioned towns offer now. They may not support a family but they would help support a family. The American way is competiton and the Pig in Century needs competion. Everyone goes to Walmart in Brewton, Bay Minette, or Pensacola. It would be great if local governments and the locals could benefit from the dollars spent in those places. The town officials need to get into this century – the 21st – it seems they think a town will grow using the old ways but things have changed.

The plants and factories left The USA and went to 3rd world countries because the Federal Gov. gave them tax breaks to do do. The unions pushed saleries up so high that middle America couldn’t afford their products anymore. Plants and factories had to go over seas to keep the cost down which resulted in jobs lost, so the cost of the product was still too high because no one has money – vicious cycle. We need our plants and factories back home or we will become a 3rd world country.

By: Century

Century — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:22:50 +0000

Why cant it be Red Lobster! Or a New Bowling Alley, or something that the children can get involued with. Parent’s now days want even take their children to church let alone to Pensacola to one of these Places i listed.. There is to many fast food chain’s and not enough of Sit down and eat a good ole homecooked meal Resturant…. Century is getting a “New Chiness Resturant” across from Whataburger, but if it’s like all the other food chain’s it wont last long either.. We do need something in this town for the whole community, not just fast food chain’s.. That’s why alot of kid’s today are over weight cause of this.. What about something healthy.. As far as a walmart, I dont beleive Century or Atmore will ever have one. Look at the one in Brewton! The New Walmart’s there, dont know body like it, thats why they still go to Pace or Pensacola. I live in Century Fl. and i would rather drive to Pensacola than i had Brewton Al, To Walmart’s. Century Need to grow as well as Atmore & Brewton, we have alot of Tourist that come through everyday of the year and it’s a shame they have to go all the way to Pcola or where ever to get what they need. A new Grocery Store would be even nicer. Look how long it took piggly wiggly’s to remodel in Century, Thank’s to Food Giant. That use to be the most stinkinest store in town, and had the most awful meat you could ever want to buy. You People may think i’m crazy but like i said. We need to let century grow to with out having to join in with Pcola. I agree on a Mexican Resturant, anything but fast food.. Poor ole Hardee’s all it make’s is off the breakfast menu, they not what they use to be ither.. Burger King! who wants food from there.. People are slick around this town, if they know you & dont like you they may spit in your food, or drop it on the floor, I had that done to me at hardees one time they served my hamburger to me with raw meat that was still frozen. Thats ashame. I dont do fast food resturant around this town or any other town cause you never know what your going to get. That’s everywhere you go.. not just in Century or Flomaton. I remember when Granny’s Resturant was in Century many many yrs ago. Mammie’s Resturant. Claude’s Grill, We even had a Motel right here in Flomaton on 29 & 31 many many yrs ago.. I remember alot of stuff in this town we use to have and now we having nothing. all fast food chain’s.. What about a New Clothing Store, Or a Payless, or something people can benefit from.Or Opening our School’s back up here. Century alway’s get’s the messy end of the deal..I rather live in a Big City Than I had here but Thank’s to the Good Lord Up Above he brought me back here for many reason’s and most of them reason’s have been accomplished. Only The Good Lord Know’s What’s going to Happen Next..I Live my Life for the Lord! It would be nice to have a Nice Resturant you could go to around here after Church on Sunday’s but there’s not.. What a life Century Has!! This is Ashame….Thank God for the Panhandle resturant & The Sandwich Deli in Century Fl.. Thats all we got around here thats worth anything… We Would Love To see Century Grow Up To…