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Learn about Foley on a Saturday morning walking tour during the month of April. Foley has participated in the statewide April Walking Tours for many years now. It is a great activity that happens simultaneously across the state, when about 30 cities offer walking tours of their downtown areas. The tours are led by community experts, start at 10 am, last one hour and are free. Foley's begins under the oaks at the welcome center. It is a great way to learn the history of the town.

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey during a visit to the Alabama National Guard mobile vaccination clinic in Wilcox County Friday announced that beginning, April 5, the Alabama Department of Public Health will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include individuals age 16 and older. Thanks to Governor Ivey’s announcement, all Alabamians that the vaccine brands are available to can now receive the shot. “I have committed to the people of Alabama that we are on a path forward, and while there is more work to be done, I remain hopeful and optimistic in where [...]

The city of Foley has been named in the top 20 FORTIFIED cities. ORIGINAL: Last year broke records for the number of named storms and hurricanes. The year also saw record growth in FORTIFIED Home™ Designations. As we tallied the Top 20 FORTIFIED Cities for 2020, the trends showed that FORTIFIED designations were already increasing before hurricane season began. After Hurricane Sally tested the largest concentration of FORTIFIED homes and FORTIFIED roofs in the nation in coastal Alabama, we expect an even greater uptake in stronger construction methods in many coastal areas. The superior [...]

Through the month of April, get your picture taken with the “Foley Butterfly” and when you share it on social media simply add #foleybutterfly, and be entered into a drawing for gift cards valued at $250.00 from downtown businesses. “We want to thank everyone who visits Downtown Foley and who supports our local businesses,” said Shannon Tierney, Chairman of the Foley Main Street Promotions Committee. “Come down and try on your wings!" Foley Main Street is committed to working with the city and businesses to enhance Downtown Foley through beautification and walkability efforts [...]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. “More than 3.7 million businesses employing more than 20 million people have found financial relief through SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which provide low-interest [...]

PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Advertisement:  3/16/21 The Foley Municipal Airport, operated by the City of Foley, Foley, Alabama, hereby publishes a proposed overall goal for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for FY 2021 for the City of Foley.  The proposed overall goal for all FY 2021 FAA-AIP funded projects is 6.67%. The methodology used in developing this goal is available for inspection at the Office of the Airport Manager, Ms. Rachel Keith, 407 East Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM until 5:00 PM. The City will receive [...]

In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide. To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states: The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020 for a death attributed to COVID-19. If multiple individuals [...]

Baldwin County is launching the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide emergency rental assistance to Alabamians residing in Baldwin County who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 133). This relief package includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance, of which $6.6 million has been allocated to the county to provide assistance to residents of Baldwin County. Both landlords and renters may apply. The program can help with [...]

The 2020-2021 Baldwin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Revision is currently in progress.  To view DRAFT Plan Documents, follow this link and click “View DRAFT Plan Documents HERE” https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA/ema-hazard-mitigation