Foley Safe Room for First Responders Scheduled to Open by 2027 Hurricane Season
The City of Foley has taken a major step toward strengthening emergency preparedness with the groundbreaking of a new Safe Room designed to house first responders during hurricanes and other major events. City officials broke ground on the facility Monday, Feb. 9. Construction is scheduled to begin next week, with the building expected to be ready for use by the 2027 hurricane season. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the Safe Room will benefit not only Foley, but emergency agencies across the region. “It’s a very well-designed building rated to 200 miles an hour,” Hellmich [...]
Foley Advances Improvements to Downtown Public Parking Lot
Foley continues to invest in downtown infrastructure with additional improvements planned for the city’s public parking lot at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Alabama 59. The Foley City Council approved moving forward with the bidding process to resurface two adjacent public parking lots near the southwest corner of the intersection. City Engineer Taylor Davis said the project will include the larger lot purchased by the city in 2025, located just south of the Holmes Medical Museum and the former Wright’s Drug Store, as well as a smaller lot immediately north of the [...]
Foley to Break Ground on Emergency Facility for First Responders
The City of Foley will begin construction on a new Safe Room designed to provide a location for first responders during emergencies, marking a major milestone in the city’s emergency preparedness efforts. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Foley Emergency Operations Center is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. Construction will take place on city property along North Poplar Street, north of the new Public Works campus and south of East Berry Avenue. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the project has been years in the making, with city officials working closely with the [...]
Foley to Celebrate 45th Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway, Community Tributes
Foley will mark the city’s 45th Arbor Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, with a community celebration featuring free trees, horticultural advice and a tribute to two residents whose public service left a lasting impact. The annual Foley Arbor Day celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, located at 781 Farmers Market Way. As part of the ceremony, the city will dedicate memorial trees in honor of City Councilman Richard “Dick” Dayton and Foley Marketing Director LaDonna Hinesley. Both devoted public servants passed away in 2025, and [...]
Foley Public Library to host Black History Month events
The Foley Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with a full day of special events on Tuesday, Feb. 10, featuring guest speakers, storytelling and historical reflections for all ages. The events are designed to encourage learning, reflection and celebration as the library honors Black History Month through powerful stories and personal experiences shared throughout the day. Schedule of events: 10 a.m. | Children’s AreaThe day begins with Story Time featuring special guest FOX10 News’ Lenise Ligon, who will read to young patrons and celebrate Black history through storytelling. No registration required. 11 [...]
Foley advances plans for new north–south roadway connection
The City of Foley is moving forward with plans to develop a new north–south roadway that will improve connectivity between U.S. 98 and Gulf Shores. The Foley City Council approved a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation proposal, a key step in continuing roadway planning for the extension of James Road south from Brinks Willis Road to Gulf Shores. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said Foley is working in partnership with Baldwin County and the City of Gulf Shores to coordinate the project. “Gulf Shores did about a mile, the county is doing a [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
FOLEY – The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, Feb. 2. 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 consider an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 21-2015 on impact fees. A presentation on recycling in Baldwin County presented by Terri Graham, Baldwin County Solid Waste Department director. The first reading of an ordinance declaring certain real property not needed for municipal purposes and authorizing the lease of the property [...]
Foley Railroad Museum to close Saturday, Jan. 31
Due to expected extreme cold weather, the Foley Railroad Museum will be closed Saturday, Jan. 31. The Foley Event Train and the Model Train Exhibit will also be closed Saturday. The National Weather Service has placed the Foley area under an Extreme Cold Watch from Friday, Jan. 30, until Sunday, Feb. 1. The Foley Railroad Museum is scheduled to reopen Monday, Feb. 2. The museum’s scheduled hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Model Trail Exhibit is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The [...]
Foley Adds New Street Lights to Improve Visibility
The City of Foley is installing additional street lighting in growing areas of the community to improve visibility and safety. The Foley City Council approved the installation of 13 new street lights at two locations across the city. Eight street lights will be added along Cater Lee Way near the entrance to the Foley Sports Complex. City Engineer Taylor Davis said the work completes a multi-phase lighting plan for the street. “This is the second phase of a project we did last year,” Davis said. “We installed four lights on existing poles west [...]
Decorative Crosswalk Art Coming to Downtown Foley
Hand-painted artwork will soon transform several crosswalks in downtown Foley, adding visual interest while promoting pedestrian safety and walkability. The Foley City Council has approved plans to temporarily close select streets and alleys for approximately two days at a time to allow for the installation of artwork by artist Ragan Windsor. The project is being coordinated by Foley Main Street, the city’s downtown improvement organization, and is funded through a grant from Main Street Alabama, Darrelyn Dunmore, executive director of Foley Main Street, said. Some planned locations for the decorative crosswalks include: West [...]