Moody’s Analytics ranks Baldwin County among Top 5 metro areas set to emerge as winners from the remote work trend
As workers continue to gain more flexibility with remote work, mid-size metro areas with high quality of low cost of living are set to benefit from new migration trends. With a cost of living ranking in the 55.2 percentile and a quality of life ranking in the 90.4 percentile, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley MSA recently ranked as one of the Top 5 metro areas set to benefit from the new remote work trend. Read more here.
The city mourns the death of former Mayor Arthur Holk
The city mourns the death of former Mayor Arthur Holk, who passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. Holk, who grew up in Foley and built a very successful business here, served as mayor from 1976 - 1996. Our condolences to his family. Arthur Holk, 95 years old, of Magnolia Springs Alabama and longtime resident of Foley, Alabama passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 13th 2021 of a major stroke. Arthur was born to the late Margaret (Wooten) and late George Holk on October 13th, 1925 in their original family home located above the [...]
Midday Melodies
March is the month for Midday Melodies, a new music-at-lunchtime event in the park to be held on three consecutive Wednesdays, March 17th, 24th and 31st, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Midday Melodies is a safe, socially distanced event that will take place entirely outdoors near the fountain in Foley's Heritage Park. Picnic blankets or lawn chairs are welcomed. Pick up a lunch from one of Foley’s many restaurants or bring your own. Or, take advantage of The Wacked Out Weiner, who will be taking orders onsite and delivering to the park. With [...]
Governor Kay Ivey Extends Mask Mandate and Safe at Home Order
This morning, Governor Kay Ivey extended the requirement for Alabamians to wear a mask or facial covering when in public, as well as the Safer at Home Order. The updated State of Emergency can be found below: Twenty-third Supplemental State of Emergency
COVID-19 Drive Up Clinic at OWA reschedule
Update from the Alabama Dept of Health/ Baldwin County Health Dept: The COVID-19 Drive Up Clinic at OWA for Tuesday, March 2, has been moved to Wednesday, March 3, 9am until 3pm. This clinic is for first and second doses. We will have a second dose only clinic on March 4, same location and time.
3rd Annual Lucky to Love Foley Event Underway
Lucky to Love Foley is an event created by the Foley Main Street Board of Directors to increase business downtown when business slows down after Valentine’s Day. Residents and Visitors alike are invited to visit Downtown Foley and if they eat at a restaurant or purchase an item or service within the Downtown Foley by March 17, 2021. Simply drop off the receipts (or a copy of) showing date, and the amount of the purchase to 120 S. McKenzie St. or any participating Main Street business with their name and email on the [...]
Walmart vaccination options in South Baldwin
Many are looking for options for COVID-19 vaccinations that do not involve waiting in long lines with no guarantee of getting a shot. City and county officials are being asked when Baldwin County Walmart stores will be providing vaccinations. Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich says that even though local government was not involved in Walmart’s original selection process in Baldwin County, officials welcome any nearby site that will serve citizens in the South Baldwin area. Walmart announced it is holding vaccine events in locations that prioritize access in partnership with the Alabama Department of [...]
Foley names Feb. 27 Arbor Day
The City of Foley is entering its 40th year as a recognized Tree City USA. The recognition, awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation, provides framework to assist communities in expanding and maintaining their public trees. In an effort to promote the planting of trees in the city, Saturday, Feb. 27 has been declared as Arbor Day in the City of Foley. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, located at 20733 Miflin Road, Foley. Representatives from the Alabama Forestry Commission, Baldwin County Master Gardeners [...]
Foley Makes Sportsman Channel Debut
The Archery Shooters Association (ASA) is no stranger to Foley. The Hoyt Archery Pro/Am has kicked off the ASA season in Foley for the last six years, but this year the world can watch live on the Sportsman Channel. For the last few years, Competition Archery Media (CAM) has worked closely with ASA, streaming shoot downs live to their Facebook page. CAM’s General Manager Josh Grine said the deal with the Sportsman Channel came about because all involved have a mission to grow the sport of 3D archery and in turn, expose new [...]
South Baldwin Regional CEO talks vaccine rollout, hospital expansions
Eric Roach was appointed as the CEO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center on Jan. 18. Recently he spoke at the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s first Leadership Series of the year. During the presentation, Roach discussed the past, present, and future of South Baldwin Regional. COVID “Our mission has been two-fold since [the pandemic],” he said. “We want to take care of the COVID patients and at the same time we want to be able to take care of everybody else, because while we’re dealing with COVID, healthcare is 24/7, 365. We [...]