Safer Warming Center to Open in Foley Saturday Due to Cold Weather
FOLEY – With cold temperatures expected this weekend, a Safer Warming Center will open in Foley to provide shelter for individuals in need. The Safer Warming Center will be located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 506 N. Pine St., Foley, 36535. The center will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, and remain open until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Hours may be extended if temperatures remain at or below freezing. The center will operate in the Administration Building (not the Parish Hall). On-site signage will be posted to direct guests. The [...]
Holk Field dedication
FOLEY – Foley will dedicate the city’s airport in honor of the community’s long-time mayor, Arthur Holk, on Friday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m.. The Foley City Council voted in 2025 to name the facility Holk Field at Foley Municipal Airport. The field is named for former Mayor Arthur Holk. Holk was a five-term member of the Foley City Council from 1952 until 1972. He also served five terms as mayor from 1976 until 1996. He was the first pilot to land an airplane at the new Foley Municipal Airport when the facility [...]
Four-way stop in place to improve traffic flow near hospital
A new four-way stop sign is now in place at the intersection of North Alston Street and West Peachtree Avenue. The stop signs were installed early Wednesday morning, Jan. 14. Traffic on both streets is now required to stop at the intersection. The Foley City Council approved the change in 2025 to improve traffic flow and safety in the area surrounding the Baldwin Health campus. Recent expansions at the hospital have led to increased traffic in the area, including the completion of a new main entrance and lobby earlier this year and the [...]
Foley begins enforcement of sign regulations
Foley announced Monday, Jan. 12, that it has begun consistent field enforcement of the City’s sign ordinance. The date marked the conclusion of a public notice and grace period provided to businesses in order to reset enforcement and resume consistent application of the adopted ordinance. The enforcement effort is focused on temporary and portable sign types that are not permitted under the zoning ordinance. These include, but are not limited to, portable signs, banners, pennants, balloons, flag signs including feather and wave flags, inflatables and similar attention getting devices. To ensure clarity and [...]
City Council increases support for Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
The City of Foley is increasing its support for the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, the largest annual event in the Foley area. At its meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, the Foley City Council voted to increase funding for the festival, which is held each May and hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The additional funding will be used to expand marketing efforts and explore improved ways to track the festival’s economic impact on the City of Foley and the chamber. Travis Valentine, president and CEO of the South Baldwin [...]
Foley Expands Municipal Camera System to Enhance Public Safety
The City of Foley is expanding its municipal camera system at intersections and other locations as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. The Foley City Council recently approved the purchase and installation of nine additional cameras for the city’s public safety system. Specific camera locations were not released. Police Chief Kevin Carnley said the expansion is part of a long-term plan to strengthen security throughout the city. “This is part of our plan to add more cameras throughout the city for security purposes,” Carnley said. “They play an integral role in [...]
Foley to Host Annual Snowbird Coffee Jan. 13
FOLEY — Foley will welcome winter visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast with the annual Snowbird Coffee on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. This year’s event will feature a festive Mardi Gras theme. The Snowbird Coffee will be held at the Foley Civic Center from 9 a.m. to noon. The event takes place each year on the second Tuesday in January and continues to grow in popularity. About 700 winter visitors attended the 2025 celebration. Guests will be invited to take part in a scavenger hunt through downtown Foley, offering a fun way to [...]
Updated Comprehensive Plan to Guide Foley’s Future Growth
FOLEY — An updated Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Foley Planning Commission will help guide development as the city continues to grow and plan for the future. The new Comprehensive Plan builds on policies established in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and the 2022 Foley Forward Plan. City officials said the document serves as a long-term blueprint to ensure growth reflects Foley’s character while providing clear, consistent expectations for development. Wayne Dyess, Foley Executive Director for Infrastructure and Development, said the plan is designed to help the city manage change in a thoughtful and [...]
Foley Council to meet Monday
FOLEY – The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, Jan. 5. 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 declare weeds to be a nuisance and order its abatement on South Hickory Street/Crownwalk. A public hearing to declare weeds to be a nuisance and order its abatement on West Laurel Avenue. A public hearing to declare weeds to be a nuisance and order its abatement on East Gateway Circle. [...]
Legislature recognizes Foley Council members
FOLEY – The Alabama State Legislature recently recognized three members of the Foley City Council whose terms concluded in November, honoring their years of service to the community. During the final Foley City Council meeting of 2025, State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, R-Foley, presented Alabama House of Representatives resolutions to Vera Quaites, Rick Blackwell and to Judy Dayton on behalf of her late husband, Richard “Dick” Dayton. Quaites and Blackwell each served 17 years on the City Council. Holk-Jones thanked both for their long-standing dedication and commitment to the City of Foley. “On behalf [...]