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    Garden City sets salaries, obtains firefighter benefits

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    GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its January meeting tackled salaries for the next mayor and council, the numbering of council places, setting the qualification fees for the upcoming election and the new insurance plan offered by the Alabama League...

    Hanceville Council comes out in opposition of CCBOE’s proposed multi-use sports complex

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night adopted a resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Hanceville Board Member Kenny Brockman that the City of Hanceville is against the construction of the multi-use...

    Colony Council visited by First Source for Women, finalizes plans for upcoming special events

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    Mayor Donnis Leeth and FSW Director Catherine Bethell   COLONY - The Colony Town Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, with Mayor Donnis Leeth and council members Margaret Jamelle Dimbo, Curtis Johnson and Myra Twitty present.  Members Julian Fields and Tammy Malcom were absent. Before...

    Cullman City Council approves tax abatement extension for REHAU, repaving plan for Cullman High School

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to extend a 10-year tax abatement granted to automotive component manufacturer REHAU last year. The abatement will cover ad valorem and construction transaction taxes, except any taxes earmarked for education.  When the abatement was...

    Cullman County Commission passes county FY2022 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed the county’s FY2022 budget at their meeting Tuesday evening. The $67.4 million budget prioritizes “roads, revitalizing the pay scale for county employees to try to recruit and retain the best employees we can, and a plan...

    Hanceville annexes Hopewell Church, cemetery; fire department issues addressed

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    Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - It was a busy evening during a protracted meeting of the Hanceville City Council Thursday with topics on the...

    Colony Town Council nears budget completion, names library board

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    COLONY, Ala. - In a meeting with so little conflict that it netted words of congratulations from residents in attendance, the Colony Town Council got down to business Tuesday evening, naming a board for the town’s library, approving repairs to the town vehicle, discussing...

    Vinemont Town Council talks holiday events  

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its November meeting, discussed community holiday events, including the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas Tree Lighting, Tinsel Trail and Christmas in the Park.  The free Community Thanksgiving Meal will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m.-1...

    Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips

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    The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND – After months of discussion and modifications, the Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night made a final decision...

    Baileyton council returns from Montgomery, preparing for sheriff’s rodeo

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    Council members display their Sheriff’s Rodeo T-shirts Monday evening, Dec. 4, 2017. / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council took time from a light meeting agenda for members to recount the Baileyton Seniors’ day trip to Montgomery, and to get...

    Jacobs proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Leaders in government, law enforcement and community services came together at Cullman City Hall on Friday, Jan. 6 as Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Accepting the proclamation was the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force’s Ashley...

    Automated sanitation pickup to begin in city Nov. 9; new carts delivered beginning Oct. 19

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman will soon be changing the way it services residential garbage. Beginning Nov. 9, 2020, all residents and commercial hand stops will be serviced using our new automated side loader trucks with mechanical arms. Each customer will receive one...

    County Commission questioned by accident victim’s spouse about conditions on County Road 222

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    Julian Morris, left, talks with County Engineer John Lang after Tuesday morning's commission meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - County Road 222 has become infamous for the number of wrecks that happen on it. Several deaths and even more injuries have taken place in the...

    Chicken Salad Chick clears hurdle to bring chain to city

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved a site plan for a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant to be located on Cherokee Avenue next to Chipotle, opposite Chick-fil-A. The Auburn-based chain has more than 110 franchise locations in 12...

    Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months in town parks (Governors and Lions Club Parks). The council voted unanimously to renew the Town’s agreement with JTM Broadband...

    City of Hanceville recognizes local teen’s efforts in raising awareness for Lyme Disease

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while visiting a petting zoo with her family in 2014. Since then, she and her family have worked tirelessly to raise...

    Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city

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    Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Middle School robotics team got a boost from...

    Colony storm shelter ready for use; history, heritage programs planned

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    Colony Councilman Sam Ashford takes visitors on a tour of the town’s newly-completed community storm shelter Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) COLONY, Ala. - It was a light agenda for the Colony Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, but it just gave the...

    West Point Town Council grants funds to Scholars’ Bowl Team

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl Team were in attendance at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening to present a breakdown of the costs for their season expenses and national trips, asking the council for any funding they...

    Berlin votes to annex 3 properties, discusses plans for recently-purchased property

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    BERLIN, Ala. - During its July meeting, the Berlin Town Council continued to expand the municipality's borders through annexation and also discussed plans to set up a temporary town hall. It also worked on development plans for the 20-acre property it recently purchased next to the...

    Finances a priority at Fairview Town Council meeting

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    FAIRVIEW - Finances were the topic at hand for a large portion of Monday night’s town council meeting in Fairview. Council members were briefed on financial reports concerning the general town fund, street fund, park fund and the revenue made from the gas tax...

    Baileyton focusing on community projects

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - Community projects were the main topic of discussion Monday night at the Baileyton Town Council meeting. The Town has been asked by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to compile a list of 10 projects the Town would...

    Cullman now has pet-friendly storm shelter at Sportsman Lake

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, the City of Cullman announced that its storm shelters on Sportsman Lake Road across from the Cullman County Fairgrounds will now feature a space open to families with small pets. At Monday evening’s City Council meeting, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper...

    Garden City takes action after more than $5K stolen, considers re-establishing substation

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    Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune) GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks appearing to be written by the Town of Garden City, totaling $5,621.88 stolen from the Town's general fund checking account....

    County commission OKs Smith Lake Park boat ramp expansion, turn lane on AL 69

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    Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic led off this week’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission, which saw a packed house...

    (Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17

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    Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is set to resume operations next Monday, Aug. 17. Cook, chairman of the Public Works Committee, told the council, “We’ll run the...

    New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, along with official approval of an ordinance authorizing a bond issue that will allow the City to retire debt...

    County Commission talks possible litigation in executive session

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning held a special-called meeting to vote on a short agenda and then meet in an executive session. The executive session, recommended by County Attorney Emily Johnston, was to discuss pending or possible litigation against...

    Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.- Municipalities throughout Cullman County are constantly receiving new information pertaining to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and making difficult decisions in an effort to help prevent the spread of the virus. The Tribune reached out to several mayors Monday to find out what measures...

    Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval

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    The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Airport was the main topic of Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting; the council passed three resolutions to make...

    Dissatisfied over CARTS services, Sevita employee sounds off at County Commission work session

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met for their monthly meeting on Thursday evening to cover a robust agenda. During the preceding work session, the commissioners and all in attendance heard from retired Cullman County teacher Sharon Ferguson, now employed by Sevita, a national...

    Colony summer kids’ program going strong; efforts to fill empty council seat stall

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    Last week, students got to construct an electronic circuit to power a light. / Patricia Ponder COLONY - The latest Colony Town Council meeting included exciting news about the Town’s summer feeding and activity program.  Meanwhile, the council reached its deadline for filling the seat...

    Cullman council meets for birthday wishes, round of thanks

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized Council President Jenny Folsom’s birthday with balloons. It also heard from Councilman Brad Smith, chair of the public safety committee, who shared his thoughts on the weekend’s Rock the South event and the...

    Planning Commission denies Foresite/Verizon’s request for cell tower in Stiefelmeyer Park neighborhood

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City Planning Commission on Monday evening unanimously denied Foresite/Verizon Wireless' request to build a 120-foot, monopole design cell tower on Meadowview Circle in the Stiefelmeyer Park neighborhood in northeast Cullman. The cell tower proposal sparked fierce opposition from some, especially those...

    Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman

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    L-R: Patricia Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Julia Floyd / Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2017, “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman. On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates...

    County Commission opts to keep CARTS director on payroll

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - After a barrage of former Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) employees showed up at a Cullman County Commission meeting last month to voice displeasure with CARTS Director Joyce Echols, the commission opted to use an outside attorney, instead of Cullman...

    History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting

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    Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) BERLIN - On Monday evening, the recently incorporated town of Berlin held its very first council meeting at the Berlin Community Center....

    Holly Pond council hears school AC concerns, talks temporary replacement worker

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    J.B. Williams proposed a plan to get air conditioning for the school gyms. (Heather Mann for The Tribune) HOLLY POND - The June meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council opened with public comments regarding the lack of air conditioning in the middle and high...

    West Point council talks striping of CR 1141

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      WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s council meeting reported that part of the striping on County Road 1141 has been done at a cost of just more than $11,400.   “Maybe in a few months we can do the other part,”...

    City Planning Commission amends street requirements for new subdivision construction

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday night with five public hearings  held, including an amendment to street regulations in subdivision developments.  An amendment to the City’s Subdivision Regulations was approved. The amendment makes clear what a developer’s responsibilities are when...

    Hanceville talks March 13 Irish Festival

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening with a light agenda, discussing the Hanceville Irish Festival, which  is planned for Saturday, March 13. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. in downtown Hanceville and will feature traditional Irish music from musical acts...

    Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Continuing the monthslong discussion on Ordinance 653, the Tiny Houses Pocket Neighborhood ordinance, the Hanceville City Council plans to hold a work session with the Hanceville Planning Commission on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Hanceville Civic Center. The meeting will begin...

    Brick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept. responds

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    Firefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows the aftermath.  / Courtesy of Aerial Envision CULLMAN COUNTY - Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire...

    Doss Bridge on Beech Grove Road officially reopened

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    Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett with Justin Schuman and Wes Hastings of Carcel and G Construction, who oversaw the project   GOOD HOPE - After being closed for almost five months, Doss Bridge on Beech Grove Road was reopened by the City of Good Hope Monday...

    Fairview council meeting raises question of property de-annexation, how it could happen

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Tuesday evening Dr. Josiah Daily, assistant fire chief of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who owns both the Fairview Quick Stop and The Hutch Restaurant, addressed the Fairview Town Council, requesting to have his properties de-annexed from the Town of...

    City presents VFW with 50 United States flags

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    Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, VFW Director of Flags Van Hutchens, VFW Post Commander Jerry Willibey and City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. on Thursday presented 50 United States flags to Cullman...

    Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day’ in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed Jan. 24, 2020 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were St. Paul’s Lutheran School students from the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades....

    Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation

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    A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin.  Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to vote in Berlin may participate in the election. /  Photo courtesy Berlin Incorporation/Facebook   BERLIN - The time is drawing near for...

    Berlin swears in Hardman as new councilman

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    BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening swore in Keith Hardman to replace Councilman Bud Reed, who recently resigned for health reasons. Hardman had already qualified to run for the seat in the Aug. 25 Municipal Election and was unopposed, so...

    New West Point fire station and storm shelter to officially debut July 15

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    The West Point Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at West Point Town Hall. / Heather Mann WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo was happy to announce at this week’s town council meeting that the community...

    Hanceville Industrial Development Board gives update on two properties

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Industrial Development (ID) Board met on Thursday night at the Hanceville Civic Center. After the minutes from the April 7 and April 18 meetings were read and approved, updates on two properties were given. The first property is the old...

    Jacobs proclaims April 8-14 ‘National Library Week’ in Cullman

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    Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.                            CULLMAN -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2018 National Library Week in the city of Cullman, joining communities throughout the nation in bringing...

    Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was Ordinance No. 005-2022 which passed an increase in sewer rates for Good Hope residents.  Section one of Ordinance No. 005-2022 reads,  “Section one...

    Ultimate Fair rescheduled for July 28-Aug. 1 in Good Hope; Miracle Ride raises more than $11K

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair, originally scheduled to be in Good Hope in April, will now bring its midway to the city July 28- Aug. 1, 2020. Owner Maria Pearson spoke to the Good Hope City Council Monday night about procedures the...

    Hanceville city council approves resolution to designate dispatchers as first responders

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During the Hanceville council meeting Thursday night, the council approved Resolution no. 657 which reads: “Resolution recognizing the work of the public safety telecommunicators of the Hanceville Police Department and the sacrifices they make to serve public safety in their role...

    Cullman Planning Commission recommends controversial rezoning of Old Hanceville Hwy. property

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    CULLMAN, Ala - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening voted to recommend that the Cullman City Council rezone 40 acres east of Third Avenue Southeast/Old Hanceville Highway and fronting on that road at its intersection with King Edward Street from R-1...

    Good Hope passes FY2020 budget, sees park expansion plans

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed its FY2020 budget. Good Hope’s general fund is $1.5 million with total projected revenues of $2.1 million. The budget includes several capital improvements and road projects such as the replacement of...

    Cullman County switching to automated sanitation service

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning announced the Cullman County Sanitation Department will begin using automated trucks next year.  The new program will consist of 11 automated trucks, two front loaders and 23,400 95-gallon garbage carts for customers. The commission hopes the program,...

    Colony council infighting and community concerns on the table

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening cranked up its pre-meeting work session around 5 p.m. and did not finish its regular meeting until shortly before 8 p.m. Members sparred with each other, sometimes aggressively, in front of a packed house...

    Vinemont’s 2nd annual Christmas in the Park set for Dec. 9 

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Councilmembers and staff of the Town of South Vinemont are spending this week preparing and tying up loose ends for their second annual Christmas in the Park. Held in the newly renovated Vinemont Community Park, dubbed the Art Park, Christmas in...

    Berlin Town Council addresses two recent vacancies

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    BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Meeting was held on Monday evening and began with the declaration of two vacancies on the Council. Mayor Patrick Bates stated, “Jimbo Quick’s seat is now vacant, as he has moved out of the area. And, of course,...

    Cullman County Commission approves new Cullman County Parks policy

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission introduced a new policy on Tuesday evening stating all full-time campers, excepting lease storage rentals, must vacate Cullman County Parks by January 31, 2022. The new policy also states that campers will not be allowed to reside...

    Hanceville’s Confederate Railroad concert a go for Sept. 19

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is moving forward with its planned Sept. 19 concert at Veterans Park. The popular country/Southern rock group Confederate Railroad will headline the show, with The Tommy Crowder Band and Willie Underwood also performing. The Hanceville City Council approved...

    Vinemont council talks disc golf

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    VINEMONT, Ala. -  The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening continued its discussion on the disc golf course being built at the town’s park. The course was approved previously by the council, which is working with a course designer to decide on placement of...

    Hanceville joins state program to collect debts from Alabama tax refunds

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    HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to enact an ordinance that creates a mechanism to collect debts, whether those who owe those debts like it or not.  The measure will allow the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Municipal Intercept Service (MIS)...

    Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.   Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport addressed the commission in hopes of it approving a camping rate increase for Smith...

    Hanceville council talks Christmas plans

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It will soon look a lot more like Christmas in the city of Hanceville. The city council gave the go-ahead for the Hanceville Civitan Club to begin preparing for the third annual Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting. It also approved plans...

    County Commission declares local State of Emergency due to storm, tornado damages

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission in a special-called meeting Tuesday morning declared a local State of Emergency due to the damage from severe storms and tornadoes Easter Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has verified three separate tornadoes that occurred in Cullman...

    Holly Pond to pursue sewer plant upgrades, speed limit changes

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    The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at Tuesday’s meeting granted Mayor Bill Oliver permission to pursue two grants which will allow renovation...

    Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to support The Butcher Meat Co. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, the same day as the Alabama vs....

    Good Hope mulls specialized business licenses for peddlers

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    The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune   GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, heard updates from council members and mulled business licenses for peddlers. Councilwoman Susan Eller gave a brief report, saying that hail...

    Joint session: city school board, council come together, talk traffic, annexation

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    Cullman City School Board Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson and members of the board listen as Mayor Woody Jacobs speaks. CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council and Cullman City School Board held a joint, informal round table discussion Monday about several shared concerns, including traffic congestion...

    Hanceville’s Nail: ‘I think we’re in a public safety emergency’

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    Cullman Tribune file photo HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville Fire and Rescue battled two structure fires Wednesday and into the early morning hours of Thursday, and the mayor said...

    CCCDC awards almost $180K in grants

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday night for the first time this year, awarding almost $180,000 in grants to a variety of community organizations. Grants were awarded to: Bremen Volunteer Fire Department- $12,000 for turn-out gear West Point Middle School- $12,000 for...

    Mayor proclaims “Retired Teachers’ Day” in Cullman

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    Pictured L-R: Dr. Donald E. Green, Kay Callan, Mayor Jacobs, JoAnne Minnitt CULLMAN - Cullman’s retired educators were recently recognized with a proclamation signed by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, “Retired Teachers’ Day” in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was...

    Sullins, Bright join Cullman Planning Commission

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, welcoming two new members: Michael Sullins and Blake Bright.  Chairman Mike Voss opened the meeting saying, “I would like to welcome and introduce two new members of the planning commission: Blake Bright and...

    County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti School’s Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the Cullman County Farm-City’s 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson,...

    Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Awareness Month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of April 2020 “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the city of Cullman. In the proclamation, Jacobs challenged all citizens to get involved in the fight against child abuse and neglect and...

    CCCDC awards $50K to Hanceville High; Strandlund resigns

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    Bill Strandlund CULLMAN - Hanceville High School got a big hand-up from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Monday evening.  The school received a $50,000 grant to go toward much-needed repairs to its track and field. Funding for CCCDC grants comes from taxes-  Tennessee Valley...

    First Source for Women visits Good Hope council

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    First Source for Women Executive Director Catherine Bethell GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council closed the month of February on a high note with several positive council reports and a visit from the First Source for Women pregnancy center, which has been visiting...

    Good Hope Council welcomes public back to in-person meetings

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope took a step toward a return to normal Monday night at its first council meeting open to the public since the state’s Stay at Home Order went into effect in March. The meeting was short...

    Dodge City votes to renew township deputy contract

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    DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will soon have a new township deputy. The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday night to renew an agreement between the Town and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for a township deputy contract. Sgt. David Nunn, who...

    Colony Town Clerk Ponder out after council vote

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council meeting on Tuesday evening was brought to an unusual moment of silence as Councilwoman Ethel Alexander brought an unannounced motion to dismiss Town Clerk Patricia Ponder from the position she had held for eight years. They passed...

    Vote for increased sales tax not unanimous at South Vinemont council meeting

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved the resolution authorizing Mayor Dodson to sign a lease agreement with Girl Scouts Troop #10288 which has been a yearly agreement that allows the Troop to use the community center on the first...

    Colony unhappy with tax service after state levies fine for missing reports

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening returned to the tax issues that were the topic of a special called meeting on Aug. 1. According to the council, the Town has been fined $250 by the state, and the IRS has...

    Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism bids farewell to Nathan Anderson

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Tuesday, Oct. 1 will bid a fond farewell to Nathan Anderson, the agency’s executive director for the last five years. After announcing his resignation in early August, he worked with the agency’s board...

    Hanceville City Council discusses upcoming job fair for Hanceville industries

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    HANCEVILLE Ala. - Industries and businesses in Hanceville will host a job fair Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail announced at the city council meeting Thursday night that the city will help...

    Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state loan for sewer improvements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an ordinance to accept a $7,110,000 loan from the State Revolving Fund via the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority for improvements to the city’s sewer...

    Garden City passes 2019 budget, half-cent privilege tax, stipends for volunteer firefighters

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    The Garden City Town Council passed its FY2019 budget Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) GARDEN CITY - On Monday evening, the Garden City Town Council had a full agenda to consider, including the FY 2019 budget, a new local tax and two...

    Inside the smaller 2018 City budget

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    CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s 2017-18 (fiscal year 2018) budget is substantially smaller than last year’s.  The Tribune took a look to see what happened. Looking at just the General Fund, as some do, the discrepancy is only $288,000, but the General Fund is...

    Cullman City Council looks forward to busy spring

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening talked about upcoming events around the community both recreational and city services. Councilman Johnny Cook reminded attendants about the upcoming Cullman Sanitation Department annual spring cleanup March 14-18, 2022. Residents should place bulk items near...

    Cullman council OKs 10-year tax abatement for REHAU expansion; $12.5M investment to create 70 new jobs

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a 10-year abatement of “all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes, all construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for education”...

    Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center. Topics covered included the possibility of updating the building permit application for both residential and commercial properties, updating the building codes, training for commission members and a...

    Fairview council swears in new member Julie Grimes

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening swore in Councilwoman Julie Grimes,  filling the seat left vacant back in late 2019 by former Councilwoman Paula Edge, who stepped down due to health reasons. The council voted back in June to appoint Grimes....

    Stephanie Lawson is named new director of Commission on Aging

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Stephanie Lawson was introduced by Chairman Jeff Clemons Tuesday evening as the new Commission on Aging director. Lawson comes to the Commission on Aging from Cullman County DHR.    Lawson said, “I will have been with the Department of Human Resources 23 years...

    Fairview council weighs costs of park maintenance, talks new senior center

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    FAIRVIEW - With the weather warming up and spring sports starting back, the Fairview Town Council is planning ahead for future maintenance of the community park. After the approval of the minutes from the last meeting, Mayor Keith Henry welcomed the meeting's guests. One...

    West Point Town Council holds first meeting of new session, talks development

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    Mayor Kenneth Kilgo prepares to call the meeting to order. WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its first meeting since the new council was sworn in earlier this month.  Present were Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, Town Attorney Dan Willingham, council members Darion Daniel,...

    Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit signs

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs as well as new school zone speed limit signs with yellow flashing lights. The Town recently updated its speed limit ordinance....

    Jacobs proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to representatives of Victim Services of Cullman, Inc., (VSOC), a nonprofit organization founded in...

    West Point making push for annexations ahead of 2020 Census

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point is hoping to annex property, bringing more residents into its town limits leading into the 2020 Census. Town Attorney Dan Willingham said, “This is the census year so if you’ve got some folks you want to...