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Despite the dry weather and intense heat we had in July the hanging baskets around town thrived with the vigilant watering done by the Garden Club and a load of volunteers. Notice how dead the grass is around the pole (with the little bit of green directly underneath the basket!). I noticed signs of heat stress close up, but the flowers still looked amazing.

Effingham County Fair

It's Fair time again!  It started Friday night with a tractor pull and will end Saturday with the Demo Derby.  Because of the excessively hot weather, the Carnival won't be setting up until tomorrow (Monday).  But come on out and have some Fair food and check out the exhibits. And don't forget, there will be horse races every day this week.

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A shot of the flag pole on the Triangle.

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The Old Oak Tree

I find it bittersweet to lose the Oak tree from Klitzing Park.  I spent hours playing under that tree when the old school still stood.  It's believed the old oak was at least 150 years old--it's been there longer than Altamont has been a town!  It was hit by lightening several years ago which caused damage to the top.  Then high winds a few weeks ago took out several high branches.  It was hoped the tree could be topped and saved, but time had exacerbated the previous damage and it was decided for safety reasons that the tree had to come down. The corner looks so "naked" now!

Dollar General

Dollar General isn't new to Altamont, but it does have a new home and a new look.  The store has relocated to the south end of town. It can now be found off the Interstate across from Mcdonald's.  The new building means more floor space for coolers, freezers and an expanded grocery department.

Farmer's Market

 Altamont now has a Farmer's Market! You can find it at Klitzing Park each Saturday through the end of August from 8 to Noon.   Find a variety of fresh produce, baked goods and crafts, plus the Schuetzenfest will be selling bratwurst.  
(For anyone that would like to have a booth, it is $5.00 and you can set up after 7 o'clock.)