City Offices: Thanksgiving Holiday
City offices except essential services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. City offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Foley mayor, council and city employees wish you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Holiday garbage and recycle schedule: Tuesday and Thursday garbage/recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Wednesday and Friday garbage/recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Local artists have a friend in Foley’s Trim-a-Tree shop this holiday season
The holiday shopping season is in full swing a little earlier this year because of concerns over shipping delays and supply and demand but that is not a concern for one shop in Foley that has a constant supply of new and unique gift items all while helping the local economy and schools. https://youtu.be/HarIei25NIU
Electric car charging stations in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
When Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich talks about his city’s nascent effort to incorporate electric cars into its fleet one point stands out. “You save a lot of money from that standpoint because it’s cheaper to buy electricity than it is to buy gasoline,” Hellmich said. There are about 10 charging stations in South Baldwin County and the eastern shore with more planned for Fairhope in a downtown parking lot and parking deck. “I think we’re on the very edge down here in Baldwin County of getting in this business and all of the [...]
New Year Brings New Hours at FPL
The new year will bring new hours to the Foley Public Library. Starting on Mon, Jan 3, 2022, the library will be open 9 am – 7 pm, Mon – Thurs, and 9 am – 5 pm Fri and Sat. That’s right, the library will now be open on Thursday mornings! In an effort to provide more service to more of our community, the library has decided to open its doors to the public on Thursday mornings starting at 9 am. We hope this helps those of you who often show up at [...]
Foley Fire Rescue call volume up nearly 40% over last year
The fastest growing city in Baldwin County last year also saw a huge increase in emergency calls for the fire department. That’s according to a recent report from the Foley Fire Chief to the City Council there. The average annual call increase over the last several years has held at 11 percent. The jump in calls from 2020 to 2021 has Foley Fire Chief, Joey Darby alarmed. He said the jump in call volume doesn’t even count 300 callouts deemed Hurricane Sally-related. “Now, as I look at the last fiscal year, we see [...]
Holiday celebrations in Foley
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Foley’s Heritage Park, as the park transforms into a wonderland for Foley's annual holiday celebrations. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, with Christmas in the Park, which includes the lighting of Foley’s official tree, holiday music and a visit from Santa and his elves. During the event, the Foley Caboose Club will provide free train rides around the park for children of all ages. Explore the miniature lighted village, and enjoy Christmas trees decorated by local business, churches, and civic groups. [...]
City of Foley building first responder safe room to improve response after storms
A new first responder "safe room" is now in the works in the city of Foley to protect those who help the community recover after a storm. The destruction left behind in Baldwin County after Hurricane Sally in September of 2020 was a harsh reminder of the worst impacts after a major storm. With trees down and roads underwater, it can be a struggle for first responders to get to where they're needed. The city of Foley's planned safe room will keep first responders protected, even during a Category 5 hurricane, helping them [...]
Libby Liberty™ jumps off her pedestal to greet 2nd graders from Swift Consolidated & Foley Elementary Schools
On October 20, 175 second graders from Swift Consolidate & Foley Elementary Schools cheered and counted down to the grand entrance of Libby Liberty™. Wearing green paper crowns and waving tiny American flags, they showed their enthusiasm for the Super Citizen Program they’ll begin after today’s theatrical performance. Liberty Learning Foundation (with generous sponsorship by the Baldwin County Community Alliance) is kicking off the program in a big way. Not only are students watching as the vivacious Statue of Liberty character brings history to life, they are also being introduced to the man who [...]
Ribbon Cutting held for Alabama’s Original Blue Line BBQ & Grill
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting welcoming Alabama’s Original Blue Line BBQ & Grill to Foley. Local law enforcement and firefighters came to show support during the event. The vision for Blue Line BBQ began after owner and chef Mike Adams retired from a 20-year career in law enforcement. Adams has served both in the U.S. and overseas, and he wanted to continue a legacy of service by sharing his passion for traditional North Alabama BBQ with others, he said. “The Blue Line, to me, is actually the [...]
Foley Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade set to return in 2021
The Foley Kiwanis Club’s Annual Christmas Parade is ready for a comeback this year after cancelling in 2020. The parade will roll through the streets of downtown Foley on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. and will follow the same route as previous years. Lineup begins at 8 a.m. between the Foley Armory and the Foley Public Library. “Let’s work hard to get the biggest Christmas parade that we’ve ever had and make a huge comeback from last year,” said Kiwanis member and Foley Public Library Director John Jackson. “We were poised to [...]