Foley Library Has Long History
More than a century ago, a group of local women set out to provide books to the residents of a growing community. Their efforts laid the foundation for what is now the Foley Community Library, a 40,000-square-foot facility that opened its doors in August 2026. The new $20 million library opened on Aug. 4, 2026, offering expanded resources and amenities for residents of all ages. The facility includes a sensory room, separate activity areas for children and teens, a STEAM/STEM lab and a large multipurpose room that seats 277 people. A second-story porch [...]
Foley expands road resurfacing plan to 6.3 miles
Foley is expanding its road resurfacing plan, adding more than a mile and a half of roadway to the list of streets scheduled for improvements in the coming year. The Foley City Council approved an updated plan that includes resurfacing 1.54 miles of West Park Avenue between South Hickory Street and South Pine Street. The addition brings the city's upcoming resurfacing project to a total of 6.3 miles. Work on the project is scheduled to begin in October. Asphalt Services submitted the lowest of six bids for the project at approximately $1.08 million, [...]
Foley City Council sets agenda for Sept. 21 meeting
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, Sept. 21. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A proclamation declaring Nov. 2 as "Color the World Orange Day." A presentation by the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition. A report on bills approved and paid in August. Monthly reports on taxes and permit plans and from the Planning and Zoning, Police, Building, Fire and Human Resources departments. The first reading of an ordinance adopting a [...]
Foley sidewalk, drainage project to begin in Mills Community
Construction is set to begin on approximately 8,700 feet of new sidewalks and drainage improvements in Foley’s Mills Community. The Foley City Council approved a bid from Trenchline Civil to construct the sidewalks and complete related drainage work. The project will extend from the site of the new Mills Community Park, which is also under construction. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city and community members have worked for several years to move the park and sidewalk projects forward. The improvements will provide new pedestrian connections between the Mills Community and other areas of [...]
Foley remembers former Councilman Rick Blackwell
The city of Foley remembers former City Councilman Cecil Richard “Rick” Blackwell Jr. with gratitude for his years of service and the lasting impact he made on the community he called home. Blackwell died Friday, Sept. 4, at the age of 83. Blackwell represented District 4 on the Foley City Council for 17 years, serving from 2008 until his retirement in 2025. During that time, he helped guide Foley through a period of significant growth and was a strong supporter of investments in recreation, infrastructure and economic development. A native of Baldwin County, [...]
Foley approves FY2027 budget, plans continued investments
Foley will continue to meet the growing needs of the community under the city budget approved for the upcoming year. The Foley City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 8, to approve the municipal budgets for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the new budget includes more improvements for Foley. “In last year's budget, we finished two major projects that cost approximately $38 million, the library and the Public Works Campus, which are outstanding facilities,” Hellmich said. “This year's projects amount to about $18 million. That includes the new Aquatic [...]
Foley Approves Six-Month Data Center Moratorium
Foley has enacted a six-month moratorium on data centers and similar facilities while the city studies their potential impacts and prepares regulations to address future proposals. The Foley City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 8, to approve the final reading of an ordinance establishing the temporary moratorium. The ordinance is now in effect for six months. The moratorium restricts the acceptance, processing, approval and consideration of applications for data centers, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining facilities, server farms and similar technically oriented uses, facilities and operations. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said no data centers have been [...]
Foley Main Street, City of Foley Receive Statewide Recognition
Foley Main Street, City of Foley receive statewide recognition Foley Main Street and the City of Foley were recognized for their work in Downtown Foley during Main Street Alabama’s 13th annual Awards of Excellence Banquet, held last month in Enterprise. The city and Foley Main Street received Awards of Excellence for downtown improvements and business development, while members of the Foley Public Works Department were also recognized for their contributions to the downtown district. The awards were presented locally during the Foley City Council meeting on Sept. 8. East Jessamine Street project recognized [...]
Foley City Council agenda set for Tuesday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. The meeting was rescheduled from Monday, Sept. 7, due to the Labor Day holiday. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to declare weeds to be a public nuisance and order its abatement on West Carolyn Avenue. A public hearing declaring the accumulation of junk to be a public nuisance and ordering its abatement on East Michigan Avenue. A public [...]
City of Foley Labor Day Hours & Service Schedule
Non-emergency City of Foley offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, Sept. 8. Police, fire and other essential emergency services will continue to operate during the holiday. The Foley City Council meeting and work session, normally held on the first Monday of the month, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the City Council chamber at Foley City Hall on East Laurel Avenue. The Foley Community Library will be closed Monday, [...]