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Gadsden fireworks show to go on after new company has to be brought in
Those attending tonight's fireworks show over the Coosa River hosted by the City of Gadsden and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association may have to alter their viewing locations after a new company had to be brought in at the last minute to stage the display. According to a Facebook post from...
Gadsden forced to adjust fireworks show after technician injured at Jacksonville event
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — Changes were made to the city of Gadsden's annual Fourth of July fireworks show due to a fireworks technician's injury at a separate event in Jacksonville. The technician was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham after an accidental discharge at Jacksonville's "JaxFest" Wednesday. The city...
Summer Community Gathering To Be Hosted in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Mark your calendars for an exciting and informative event! On Thursday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Anniston community is invited to the Summer Community Gathering. Hosted by Multiple Pathways 2 Success (MP2S), this event will be held at 800 Clydesdale Ave in Anniston, AL. The Summer Community Gathering […] The post Summer Community Gathering To Be Hosted in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
City of Anniston streamlining civil service applications
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Anniston is working to hire a dozen more first responders to help keep you safe. City leaders are streamlining their civil service employment applications moving from a paper application to an online application. “As time has developed, people’s attention spans are a little...
RaceTrac near I-59 in Gadsden installing four EV chargers
The RaceTrac store at 1715 West Grand Avenue in Gadsden will soon install four electric vehicle (EV) chargers thanks to a grant administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Governor Kay Ivey, through the assistance of ADECA, has awarded 14 grants across Alabama communities totaling $11.2...
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
EPA Announces Proposed Cleanup Plan for Anniston PCB Site
Anniston, Alabama – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a proposed plan to clean up the contaminated soil, sediment, surface water, and biota at Operable Unit 4 (OU4) of the Anniston PCB Site. OU4, known as Choccolocco Creek, is located in Anniston, Alabama, and the comprehensive plan aims to address the contamination in […] The post EPA Announces Proposed Cleanup Plan for Anniston PCB Site appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights – July 3rd, 2024
Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on July 3rd, 2024. Work Session Cash Reimbursements Reimbursement of $305.52 to Nikita Wood, while attending the HUD Homebuyer Training in Nashville, TN on June 3-5, 2024 Reimbursement of $265.32 to Alisa James while attending the HUD Homebuyer Training […] The post Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights – July 3rd, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Changes to 2024 Fireworks show
NOTICE: We've been in communication with the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association, and there will be a few changes to tonight's fireworks show in Gadsden due to unforeseen circumstances. The launch area for the fireworks will now be at the OLD CONVENTION HALL site next to the Amp. Show time is still...
City of Gadsden testing new video messaging system
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders in Gadsden are testing a new way to get you help and answers by using a new messaging system called Rep’d that allows city officials to respond to you with a video message. Gadsden city leaders say this is a way for neighbors...
Gadsden trying out new question-answer service for residents
The City of Gadsden has entered into a trial contract with a company to provide a new question-answer service for residents. Rep'd is a video messaging and engagement platform for local governments. The platform allows residents to submit questions to the city. The city will respond to the questions through videos.
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