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 [...]
Foley Plans New Fire Station to Expand Protection in Northeast
FOLEY – The City of Foley is expanding fire protection with plans for a new fire station in the northeast area of the city. The station will be built on East Fern Avenue between Alabama 59 and the Foley Beach Express. The new facility will help meet public safety needs as development continues in the northeastern part of Foley. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city is preparing the site for construction of the new station. “We have acquired the land in a northeast quadrant, which we're getting ready to subdivide for our newest [...]
City of Foley New Year’s Holiday Closures and Service Schedule
FOLEY -- Most City of Foley offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed during this time. Emergency services, including police and fire, will continue to operate as usual. The Foley Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1–2. The Graham Creek Nature Preserve Interpretive Center will also be closed Jan. 1–2. Trails and other outdoor amenities at Graham Creek Nature Preserve will remain open seven days a week from dawn [...]
Foley Advances Major Facilities and Infrastructure Projects
FOLEY -- Plans for new facilities and infrastructure are moving forward as the City of Foley continues to meet the needs of a growing community, Mayor Ralph Hellmich said during his annual State of the City address. Several major projects designed to expand city services are nearing completion. Work on the new Public Works Campus on North Poplar Street is scheduled to be fully completed this spring, with some portions of the facility expected to open as early as January. The new campus will provide additional space and upgraded facilities for multiple city [...]
Foley offices to close for Christmas
FOLEY – Most City of Foley offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24–26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed for the three-day period. Emergency services, including police and fire, will continue to operate as usual. Facility Closures and Hours Foley Public Library: Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Saturday, Dec. 27. Graham Creek Nature Preserve Interpretive Center: Closed Dec. 24–28. Trails and outdoor areas at Graham Creek will remain open daily from dawn to dusk. Holmes Medical Museum and Foley Railroad Museum: Closed [...]
Foley to start work on Safe Room for first responders
FOLEY – Construction is expected to begin soon on a new Safe Room that will provide shelter for Foley first responders during hurricanes and other emergencies. The Foley City Council awarded the construction contract to Roy Lewis Construction, which submitted the lowest bid among 11 companies. The bid of $3.72 million came in significantly below the projected cost, according to Mayor Ralph Hellmich. “We, the architects and everybody thought it was going to be $5.7 million, so this is really good news,” Hellmich said. “This has been a long time coming, and we’re [...]