Recycling one of many Foley Public Works programs
FOLEY – Each weekday, Foley trucks roll along through routes throughout the city. The vehicles stop at more than 6,000 locations during the week, picking up recyclable materials from households and businesses around Foley. Darrel Russell, Foley public works director, said two employees handle the entire process, using automated trucks to pick up each of the blue containers and empty them into the vehicle. “They go in. They just reach it out and pick it up and they've got it,” Russell said. The automated system allows the entire city to be covered by [...]
Foley standardizing speed limits to improve safety, consistency
FOLEY – The Foley City Council is changing speed limits in several neighborhoods to improve safety and ensure consistency across city streets. At the May 5 council meeting, final approval was given to an ordinance standardizing speed limits in the southwest quadrant of the city. This area, bounded by U.S. 98 to the north, West Azalea Avenue to the south, South Alston Street to the east, and South Cedar Street to the west, includes key community spaces such as Max Griffin Park, the Sarah Thompson Kids Park, and the Foley municipal swimming pool. [...]
Foley improving pedestrian access on Alabama 59
FOLEY – Pedestrian access continues to improve along one of Foley’s busiest corridors, thanks to a new sidewalk expansion project approved by the Foley City Council. The council recently approved funding to extend sidewalks on Alabama Highway 59 from Roosevelt Avenue to East Azalea Avenue—a span of approximately four blocks. This extension brings the city closer to completing a continuous pedestrian route from downtown Foley to the Azalea area. “This project completes most of the sidewalk network north of Azalea,” said Mayor Ralph Hellmich. “There may be one small gap remaining, but we’re [...]
Foley City Council schedules special meeting Friday, May 9
FOLEY -- The Foley City Council will hold a special City Council meeting on Friday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the conference room at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to modify the city’s Personnel System Policy.
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 residential density. During this time, the city will focus on refining its zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and other land development [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday, May 5
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, May 5. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the council agenda are: A public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend the Foley Zoning Ordinance. A proclamation recognizing Small Business Week. A proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month. A proclamation recognizing Mental Health Monday. Accepting public rights of way and infrastructure improvements in Lakeview Gardens Phase 2 and Phase 3 for city maintenance. Amending the Foley Zoning Ordinance. Approving the southwest quadrant traffic [...]
Foley plans environmental improvement projects along Wolf Creek
FOLEY – The City of Foley is moving forward with a series of environmental enhancement projects aimed at improving water quality and protecting natural resources, following recent action by the Foley City Council. The Council has approved a construction management contract for the Wolf Creek Restoration Project, which focuses on stabilizing the creek’s banks in three critical areas. “This project targets sections north of OWA near the Beach Express, west of Swift Church Road, and north of Highway 98 near Sandy Creek,” said Leslie Gahagan, Foley’s Director of Sustainability and Natural Resources. “These [...]
Foley celebrates international connections through Sister City exchange
FOLEY – The City of Foley is proud to highlight the growing international connections fostered through its sister city relationship with Hennef, Germany—particularly among the city’s youth. At a recent Foley City Council meeting, Mayor Ralph Hellmich and council members recognized a group of Foley High School students who participated in a cultural exchange program with Hennef. These students served as ambassadors of Foley, representing their community, state, and nation abroad. “These ambassadors, so to say, have represented our city, our state, and our country, and we’re proud to recognize them today,” Mayor [...]
Holmes Medical Museum holds reunion of ‘Holmes Babies’
FOLEY – On Sunday, April 27, dozens of individuals born at the historic Holmes Memorial Hospital between 1936 and 1958—affectionately known as “Holmes babies”—returned to celebrate the legacy of Baldwin County’s first hospital. The event, held at the Holmes Medical Museum in downtown Foley, brought together former patients, their families, and community members to honor the hospital’s enduring impact on the region. The facility, once located on the second floor of the building at the corner of Laurel Avenue and McKenzie Street, was established by Dr. W.C. “Buddy” Holmes and his wife, nurse [...]
Art in the Park celebration set for Mother’s Day weekend
Foley’s beloved Art in the Park celebration returns for its 53rd year on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10–11, at John B. Foley Park in the heart of downtown. Hosted by the Foley Art Center, this juried fine arts show will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 talented artists will showcase a wide array of original creations, including paintings, drawings, pottery, stained glass, carved wood, textiles, jewelry, and more—providing the perfect opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures. A free, family-friendly [...]