Comments on: Atmore YMCA Set To Close Permanently http://www.northescambia.com/2018/09/atmore-ymca-set-to-close-permanently Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:41:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bd http://www.northescambia.com/2018/09/atmore-ymca-set-to-close-permanently/comment-page-1#comment-374275 Bd Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:41:58 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=338857#comment-374275 I was a member of the Y when i lived in Atmore. I'm a veteran and live in Atmore for a couple years. I moved there from a larger city and I found it to be a city not growing. I am a Christian and I found one of the largest churches not inclusive to African Americans. The city has no vision and it appears many in the city like it that way. I understand small towns wanting to stay small but services to seniors, kids and young people promoting growth is a win for all. I did meet a life long friend of another race and he taught me much about the small town living. I was a member of the Y when i lived in Atmore. I’m a veteran and live in Atmore for a couple years. I moved there from a larger city and I found it to be a city not growing. I am a Christian and I found one of the largest churches not inclusive to African Americans. The city has no vision and it appears many in the city like it that way. I understand small towns wanting to stay small but services to seniors, kids and young people promoting growth is a win for all. I did meet a life long friend of another race and he taught me much about the small town living.

]]> By: CW http://www.northescambia.com/2018/09/atmore-ymca-set-to-close-permanently/comment-page-1#comment-374168 CW Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:30:04 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=338857#comment-374168 @Justin I believe those sidewalks were funded by federal ADA grants, so it’s not like the city has spent a lot of money on them. I do agree that people are moving away though, there are no jobs here, and working at the casino isn’t a career for most young people. Many of the neighborhoods that were middle class when I was a kid, have turned into slums, and that just further accelerates the exodus. @Justin

I believe those sidewalks were funded by federal ADA grants, so it’s not like the city has spent a lot of money on them.

I do agree that people are moving away though, there are no jobs here, and working at the casino isn’t a career for most young people. Many of the neighborhoods that were middle class when I was a kid, have turned into slums, and that just further accelerates the exodus.

]]> By: Anna http://www.northescambia.com/2018/09/atmore-ymca-set-to-close-permanently/comment-page-1#comment-374153 Anna Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:34:58 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=338857#comment-374153 So sad to see the YMCA go, hopefully someone/group will step up to keep the doors open, this building has so much potential. Why not move the senior citizen operations to this bldg., or multi-purpose bldg., and even some type of center for our youth. So sad to see the YMCA go, hopefully someone/group will step up to keep the doors open, this building has so much potential. Why not move the senior citizen operations to this bldg., or multi-purpose bldg., and even some type of center for our youth.

]]> By: Justin J http://www.northescambia.com/2018/09/atmore-ymca-set-to-close-permanently/comment-page-1#comment-374126 Justin J Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:18:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=338857#comment-374126 First: I hate it for the employees! Second: When the Atmore Y opened in the early 90’s there was a lot of support from the community. That support is not here anymore and neither are the people. Downtown Atmore appears to be declining, people are moving out, businesses are closing. Yet, Atmore added an expense draining splash pad, and has continued an expensive sidewalk development around town for people that aren’t going to live here because they’re moving out! Sounds like they need to get they’re priorities straight and put the investment where the sun does shine! First: I hate it for the employees! Second: When the Atmore Y opened in the early 90’s there was a lot of support from the community. That support is not here anymore and neither are the people. Downtown Atmore appears to be declining, people are moving out, businesses are closing. Yet, Atmore added an expense draining splash pad, and has continued an expensive sidewalk development around town for people that aren’t going to live here because they’re moving out! Sounds like they need to get they’re priorities straight and put the investment where the sun does shine!

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