Planning Commission Agenda Sept. 14, 2022
The Foley Planning commission will meet on Sept. 14 in a work session and again on Sept. 21 in a regular session. Both meetings will be at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers. During the meetings, the planning commission will: Hear a plan for two duplexes to be built on a .33-acre lot on West Begonia Avenue from applicant David Green. Review a request for preliminary approval for Muscadine Place, a 182-lot subdivision on 38 acres at the northeast corner of County Road 20 and Hickory Street. The applicant is Lennar Homes of Alabama. [...]
Brandon Styles Theater Announces Fall Lineup
Comedy takes center stage this fall with a top-notch lineup showcasing comedy, magic, and the return of the Gulf Coast Comedy Fest to Brandon Styles Theater. Located in Downtown OWA, across from Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, this intimate theater features action-packed shows with excitement for all ages. Prepare to be dazzled with Brandon Styles Live Magic Show—a family-friendly favorite in Downtown OWA select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7pm. Brandon Styles has combined big magic, little magic, and funny magic to amaze and astound you, make you laugh, and make you wonder. Featuring his [...]
ROAD CLOSURE: N. Cypress St.
N. Cypress St. from Jessamine Ave. to E. Laurel Ave. will be closed beginning 8 a.m. on Sept. 12 through 3 p.m. Sept. 16. The closure is necessary to construct drainage and roadway improvements in this area.
Foley City Council Meeting Agenda Sept. 5, 2022
The Foley City Council will meet in a joint regular/work session on Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. at city hall. The council is meeting on Tuesday because of the Labor Day holiday. During the meeting, the council will: Have two public hearings and second readings, one on an ordinance prohibiting camping in certain public areas and declaring 2.19 acres on the Wilson-Pecan property as surplus and authorizing the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement to sell the lot. The prospective buyer would like to build a hotel on the site. The planning [...]
Alabama tourism spending on track to hit record $24 billion by end of year
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Alabama is on pace to set a record in tourism spending by the end of the year. “It looks like the industry is going to exceed $24 billion — with a ‘b’ — this calendar year,” Ivey said. During the annual Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Auburn, Ivey said since 2013, Alabama’s tourism industry has more than doubled, growing from about $11 billion to now more than $24 billion, barring any unexpected downturns. Read more at wkrg.com.
Labor Day Weekend Festivities announced for OWA Parks & Resort
Labor Day Weekend is here, and OWA has a full lineup of events to help you celebrate the holiday! Start your weekend with the return of the OWA Labor Day Car Show, featuring more than 100 classic cars spread throughout the streets of Downtown OWA. Plan to spend your whole day, as we have an entire weekend of kid’s activities, live music, and an epic firework show to close out your evening. Returning for its fifth year, the OWA Labor Day Car Show is back on Saturday, September 3, with all proceeds benefiting the [...]
Flooding Public Advisory
Public Advisory- Streets/areas that have water over the roadway or are flooded. There may be other areas/streets in the city that are flooded but are are not included on this list. Please use Caution while driving throughout the entire City. Hwy 98 Alston St-Cedar St Hwy 98/Pine St Hwy 59/Azalea Ave Hwy 59/East Michigan Ave From Hwy 59, East Orange Ave to Juniper St. Foley Middle School Parking Lot Oak St-Magnolia Ave Downtown Foley areas Commercial Drive behind Dodge's 9th Ave from 59 to Oak St. West Michigan Ave between Cedar St and [...]
City Offices closed September 5
City of Foley offices, other than emergency services, will be closed on Monday, September 5 in celebration of Labor Day. Trash pickup will resume on Tuesday, Septmeber 6, when Monday and Tuesday recycle will be collected. Mayor Hellmich and the city council wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday.
Foley Main Street receives three awards of excellence
Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the ninth annual Awards of Excellence Banquet August 18, at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort Hotel & Spa at Grand National in Opelika. During the Awards of Excellence program, Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator, Mary Helmer Wirth, and Assistant State Coordinator, Trisha Black, honored projects and individuals that made tremendous impacts in their respective communities. Alabama Municipal Electric Authority sponsored the event. Foley Main Street’s district brought home three awards of excellence: Excellence in Business Development: Envision Downtown Foley, Todd Koniar Chair of [...]
Gravity Island Watersports Hosts Inaugural Wake Jam Tournament September 2-3, 2022
Gravity Island Watersports at OWA is stoked to host its first-ever wakeboarding competition on September 2-3, 2022. This 2-day event will feature categories for Groms (kids), Beginners, and Masters battling it out for the top spots on the podium. Those competing in the Open and Masters divisions will compete for over $2K in cash prizes. Wakeboarding competitions offer something for both the riders and the spectators. With such a beautiful location and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy, guests will spend their time watching from the OWA Island, where a DJ [...]