Foley Hurricane Preparedness Expo July 14
The city of Foley will host its first Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. The free community event will bring together local businesses, emergency response agencies and city departments to help residents prepare before, during and after a storm. Whether attendees are new to the Gulf Coast or longtime residents, the expo will offer practical information and preparedness resources to help them develop or update their emergency plans. "Preparedness is one of the most effective tools we [...]
Foley completing Highway 59 sidewalk extension
Construction is underway on the final segment of a nearly four-mile sidewalk network along Alabama 59, marking another milestone in the City of Foley's long-term commitment to improving connectivity, pedestrian safety and quality of life. The project will complete the remaining 1.25-mile gap between Azalea Avenue and Pride Drive near Foley High School. Once finished, residents and visitors will have access to a continuous sidewalk stretching from Miflin Road (Baldwin County 20), south of Tanger Outlets, to Peachtree Avenue in north Foley. The project represents years of planning, design work and coordination by [...]
Access road to be temporarily closed
Beginning immediately, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway located between Tom Thumb and Whataburger will be temporarily closed. The closure is necessary due to deteriorating pavement conditions. While the roadway is privately owned, the City has received multiple reports regarding the pavement's condition and has taken steps to notify the property owner. As part of those efforts, the City has also begun the appropriate escalation process. To help reduce the potential for damage to vehicles, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway will remain closed until repairs are completed by [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, July 6. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to rezone property owned by Harold Motter from residential single family, R-1A, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to rezone property owned by Vulcan Inc. from light industrial, M1, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to amend the Foley Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing to declare the accumulation of junk, trash and [...]
Foley continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Foley continues to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of events around the city. The Graham Creek Nature Preserve is presenting Foley's Flags of Freedom celebration. The event is a self-guided tour of American flags placed across the preserve. The preserve includes more than 600 acres of natural landscape with extensive walking trails, boardwalks and other features. As the July 4 holiday approaches, Foley has more than 250 additional flags flying on the streets of the city. Banners also adorn many city buildings and other facilities, including the pedestrian bridge over Alabama [...]
South Juniper closed for construction
South Juniper Street will be closed near Iberville Square through Thursday, July 2 for the turn-lane project at the site. The closure is scheduled to continue through 2 p.m. Thursday to allow a contractor to continue working on the median South Juniper Street will be closed from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day while the work continues. The project will include a southbound left-turn lane onto Beignet Drive. The city also plans to add a median island with future landscaping to promote traffic calming along that section of Juniper. The new lanes [...]
Foley offices to close for July 4 holiday
As Foley joins communities across the nation in celebrating America's 250th birthday, city offices and some facilities will observe the Independence Day holiday with temporary closures and schedule changes. Non-emergency city offices will be closed Friday, July 3, and will reopen during regular business hours Monday, July 6. Emergency services, including police and fire, will continue operating without interruption throughout the holiday. Garbage and recycling collections normally scheduled for Thursday and Friday will both be collected on Thursday, July 2. Collection of limbs and yard debris will resume after the holiday. Residents are [...]
Foley moves ahead on indoor Aquatics Center
Work is scheduled to start before the end of 2026 following the completion of construction plans on an indoor Aquatics Center that will provide year-round recreation for Foley swimmers. The new facility will be built in Max Griffin Park near the city's existing outdoor pool, which has served generations of Foley families since 1953. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the Aquatics Center will expand opportunities for swimmers of all ages while providing a modern facility that can be used throughout the year. "We're going from a Memorial Day to the start of school facility [...]
Storms expected to bring rain, possible flooding
While Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to pass to the west and north of Foley, the system is expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Foley officials are monitoring local weather conditions and watching the path of the storm, which is expected to move along the Texas coast before crossing into western Louisiana. Baldwin County is under a flood watch until 7 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Some locations could receive 4 to 8 inches of additional rain with more rain possible in isolated [...]
Foley Public Library Preparing for Move to New Facility
The Foley Public Library is preparing to move into its new home later this summer, bringing expanded services, modern amenities and nearly twice the space of the current facility. To facilitate the move, the library's current location at 319 E. Laurel Ave. will be closed from July 13 through Aug. 3. During that time, library staff will relocate collections, equipment and services to the new library building at 230 E. Orange Ave. While the library is closed, patrons may continue returning borrowed materials using the book drop at the current Laurel Avenue location. [...]