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Foley Main Street's Google My Business Mini Workshop
FOLEY, Ala. — Foley Main Street announces that registration is now open for the Google My Business Mini Workshop, designed to enhance online visibility and business growth. Thanks to a generous grant from Regions Bank, this workshop is free for downtown businesses, while others can attend for just $50. The workshop aims to help businesses learn to be found and grow on Google, with bonus tips for Bing and more! Participants will be guided through claiming and optimizing their Google Business profiles,
Downtown Foley Pedestrian Enhancements Moving Forward with Decorative Bollards, Lighting
FOLEY – Improvements to make walking through downtown Foley more attractive will include bollards to keep cars out of pedestrian areas and decorative lighting over city streets. The Foley City Council approved the purchase of bollards that can be used as barriers to restrict vehicles from parking or driving on pedestrian areas. The city will also seek bids on decorative lighting on West Jessamine Avenue. Jeff Phillips, Foley construction project manager, said cars have been blocking some downtown
Foley Dedicates Park, Street Improvements
Work is complete on the extension of East Jessamine Avenue and east gateway at Heritage Park. East Jessamine and North Chicago Street are open to traffic after being closed during construction. FOLEY – North Chicago Street and the new extension of East Jessamine Avenue in Foley are now open, following the completion of the most recent improvements at Heritage Park. The city dedicated the improvements Friday following about nine months of construction. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the additions provide
Chicago, Jessamine open in Foley
Foley will dedicate downtown improvements at Heritage Park, Chicago Street and the new extension of East Jessamine Avenue on Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. The dedication will take place at the new brick gate on the east side of Heritage Park. Improvements include the construction of a brick gateway, columns and pavers marking the eastern entrance to the park. The city has also extended East Jessamine from the gate site to Cypress Street. The extension and walkway across Heritage Park creates a walkway that
Foley Offices to be Closed for Memorial Day
FOLEY – Most non-emergency city offices will be closed Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. City Hall and other municipal offices will also be closed. Offices and other facilities will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, May 27. Recyclable materials will not be collected Monday. Collections will resume Tuesday, May 27. Trash service schedules will not be affected by the holiday. The collection of limbs, yard debris and bulk items will resume Thursday. Residents are asked to be patient as
Stay Informed with the latest news from the City of Foley
Stay informed with the latest news from the City of Foley, including upcoming council meetings, road safety improvements, public art installations, and community efforts that make a difference. Below are quick summaries of recent press releases, with links to the full articles for more details.Temporary Traffic Signal Shutdown at County Road 12 and Alabama 59 On Wednesday, May 21, the traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 12 and Alabama 59 will be temporarily turned off to facilitate
Foley Standardizing Speed Limits
Foley is changing speed limits in the southwest part of the city to make the regulations more consistent. FOLEY – Speed limits are changing in some Foley neighborhoods in order to make the rate of travel more consistent along city streets. The Foley City Council voted Monday, May 5, to give final approval to an ordinance standardizing speed limits in neighborhoods in the southwest quarter of the city. The council also voted to reduce the speed limit on James Road. Wayne Dyess, Foley executive director
Foley Temporarily Pauses Residential Development Projects
FOLEY – The Foley City Council has approved a temporary pause on certain types of residential development to allow time for updating key development ordinances that shape the city’s growth. The move is aimed at protecting Foley’s small-town character while ensuring future development meets the community’s expectations for quality and design. The ordinance places a temporary hold on residential subdivisions, multi-family housing, RV parks, mobile home parks, and rezoning requests that would increase
April 2025 Press Box
FOLEY SPORTS TOURISM April 2025Greetings! You’re invited to catchup on the latest news from the City of Foley Sports Tourism Department. Check out the upcoming events for the next few weeks, news, headlines and more! CLICK HERE TO READ OUR APRIL 2025 NEWS!
Open House held at Foley Airport
FOLEY – Foley’s municipal airport was on display for the public on Saturday, March 22, as residents had a chance to take part in an open house showing off the facility. About 100 people took part in the open house Saturday morning. Participants asked questions about airport activities and operations. One resident said she lives next to the airport and has wanted to look over the facility. “This is so nice to be able to come out here,” she said. “I’ve wanted to come out, but I didn’t want to interrupt
Foley City Elections return to Civic Center for 2025
FOLEY, AL – Foley voters will return to the Civic Center for the 2025 municipal elections after polling stations were moved in 2020. Municipal elections in Foley and most of Alabama will be held on Aug. 26, 2025. If a runoff election is needed for any office, that election will be held Sept. 23, 2025. The Foley City Council voted Monday, March 17, to approve a first reading on an ordinance to establish the polling place for the 2025 city elections. The ordinance will have a second reading and vote on
Foley Promotes City Recycling
FOLEY – Foley recycling trucks with a new design will soon roll through city streets as efforts continue to encourage residents to keep materials out of landfills. The new design includes the slogan “SImple Act Big Impact,” on a blue background and a triangle of white arrows. The design was selected from several created by the city. Foley collects recyclable materials, including cardboard, paper, plastic and aluminum, from locations in the city once a week. The city recycling program has a participation
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Renovated 1925 Foley building becomes chamber office
May 24th, 2023 | City of Foley News FOLEY – A 97-year-old building that survived proposals to tear it down is now the office of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce after being donated to the organization by the city of Foley. The chamber held an open house Monday, May 22 to display the renovations made to the 5,600 square-foot building. The two-story Mission Revival style structure was built on North Alston Street in 1925. It was the Foley Masonic Lodge for about 50 years. In 2002, the city of Foley
