Foley honored local educators and school supporters for their work to improve education in the city and across Baldwin County. During a recent meeting, the Foley City Council recognized public school educators from the Foley feeder pattern who were selected as Teachers of the Year for their schools. The teachers were also presented with state resolutions signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. The resolutions were sponsored by State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones. Teachers recognized included Angela Ingraham of Swift School, Brandy Richard of Foley High School, Kaitlyn Martin of Magnolia School, Kerry Becton of Mathis [...]
Foley moving ahead with first responder safe room
As construction continues on Foley’s first responder safe room, the city and Baldwin County are working together to prepare the site to support emergency personnel during hurricanes and other severe events. The Foley City Council recently approved an easement extension that will help provide utility access to the site at the intersection of East Berry Avenue and North Poplar Street, where the facility is currently under construction. The city acquired the parcel from Baldwin County, which still owns adjoining property. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the project is another example of cooperation between the [...]
Foley receives funding to support new library
As construction continues on the new Foley Public Library, the facility is receiving additional funding from outside sources that will expand services and technology available to the community. The new library is under construction on East Orange Avenue south of U.S. 98 and is scheduled for completion later this year. The two-story facility will feature more than 40,000 square feet of space, nearly doubling the size of the current library building, which opened in 1984. The additional space will allow the library to expand programs, technology and community services. The Foley City Council [...]
Foley moves forward with city wetland preserve
A new wetland preserve designed to highlight stream restoration and environmental recovery is expected to open to the public within the next year. Work continues at the Andrew James Wetland Preserve, located near the headwaters of the Bon Secour River. The Foley City Council recently approved construction of an access road that will allow visitors to reach the site once the project is complete. The preserve is being developed as a publicly accessible passive recreation area within constructed stormwater wetlands. The project began as an effort to remove debris left by Hurricane Sally [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, May 4. 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 declare weeds and debris, junk and litter a public nuisance and order its abatement on McGaster Trail. A public hearing to consider rezoning property owned by Jarvis C. and Deborah L. Sester from residential single-family and duplex, R2, to preferred office, PO. A public hearing to consider rezoning property owned by Rivi [...]
Foley event to welcome back monarch butterflies
The City of Foley is welcoming monarch butterflies back to the Alabama Gulf Coast with a special community event in May and continued plans for a future monarch conservatory. Foley, in partnership with Riviera Utilities, will host the inaugural Welcome Back Monarchs celebration on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Foley Civic Center. The event will offer residents an opportunity to learn about monarch butterflies and their annual spring and fall migrations through the Gulf Coast region. Educational presentations will highlight the importance of pollinator habitats, including gardens planted with [...]
Foley plans improvements at farmers market, soccer fields
The City of Foley is moving forward with plans to enhance amenities at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (CAFFM) and the city’s Sports Tourism facilities, including the addition of a new commercial kitchen and permanent restrooms. The Foley City Council recently approved proposals to design the commercial kitchen at the CAFFM. Plans also include constructing new restroom facilities and making property-wide lifestyle and aesthetic improvements at both the market and the Foley Sports Tourism multi-use fields complex. Upgrades at the CAFFM will feature new recreational and scenic elements, including a landscaped [...]
South Chicago Street reopens with improvements
South Chicago Street has reopened following the completion of streetscape improvements that enhance both the appearance and accessibility of the corridor. New brick pavers and decorative columns now mark the entrance to the street, creating a welcoming gateway. Crews from the Foley Public Works Department and Horticulture Department completed the project Thursday, including planting trees along the route between U.S. 98 and the site of the city’s new public library and community center, currently under construction. The project features new pedestrian walkways, landscaped green spaces and additional street trees. These improvements are designed [...]
Foley planting 250 trees for America’s birthday
The City of Foley is marking a milestone in American history by planting 250 trees throughout the community in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. On Thursday, April 23, crews from the Foley Public Works and Horticulture departments planted oak trees along South Chicago Street as part of ongoing improvements in the area. The tree planting on South Chicago Street is tied to preparations for the opening of the new Foley Public Library building this summer. Enhancements in the two-block section [...]
Foley Public Works, Engineering offices closing Friday
The City of Foley Public Works Department, along with the Sanitation and Engineering Department offices, will be closed to the public on Friday, April 24, as staff prepare to relocate to new facilities opening soon. Sanitation services will continue without interruption, and all routes will operate on their regular schedules. During the closure, residents may leave voicemails using the departments’ existing phone numbers. The Public Works Department will also continue to monitor emails sent to foleypws@cityoffoley.org. The Public Works office will reopen to the public on Monday, April 27. The Engineering office will [...]