Berlin annexes 70-acre property
BERLIN, Ala. – In a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of 70 acres, which, according to Mayor Patrick Bates, expanded the town’s limits a quarter-mile west.
The newly-annexed land, owned by resident Kathy Teichmiller, goes past County Road 728...
CCCDC awards more than $217K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total
of $217,500 in grants Monday night.
The following grant requests were approved:
First Source for Women – Educational training supplies ($12,000)Cullman County Public Library – ADA-compliant door ($12,000)Logan Preservation Foundation – Repairs...
Cullman announces $20.5 M in debt repayment savings, opening of pipeline from Duck River Reservoir
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced two major projects have been completed or are near completion - one financial, the other physical. First, the City of Cullman will save more than $20 million on interest payments on the Duck River...
Commission talks COVID-19 precautions, Commission on Aging expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Local physician James Thomas, at the Cullman County Commission’s regular
meeting Tuesday, addressed the commissioners about the first day of the new
policy requiring anyone entering the courthouse to have their temperature
checked and to wear a mask.
“Just to give an update, it went...
Hanceville’s Mayor Nail visits Colony Town Council; council notes June 23, 2020
COLONY, Ala. - As the Colony Town council gathered for its pre-meeting work session Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Donnis Leeth welcomed Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem Jim Sawyer. Invited by Leeth, Nail took a few minutes to talk about the relationship between...
Ultimate Fair rescheduled for July 28-Aug. 1 in Good Hope; Miracle Ride raises more than $11K
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...
Cullman City Council approves tax abatement extension for REHAU, repaving plan for Cullman High School
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...
Going to the courthouse? Bring your mask
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met bright and early Monday morning for a special-called meeting to approve a new plan requiring all persons entering the Cullman County Courthouse to wear masks and have their temperatures checked. The courthouse was closed Friday to...
Garden City sets delinquent bill procedure, adopts flood damage prevention ordinance
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council Monday night set new parameters for the payment of water and sewage bills. The bills are due the 10th of each month. Before, a late fee was assessed if payment was not received by the...
Berlin prepares for Census Day and fire department anniversary, discusses new subdivision
BERLIN, Ala. - Monday night, members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) attended the Berlin Town Council meeting to discuss preparations for the town's upcoming Census Day, which will also be a celebration the fire department's 45th anniversary. The event will be held...
West Point council talks CR 1141 repaving
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the paving of County Road 1141.
The Cullman County Commission recently informed the council that bids for the repaving of the County’s portion of the road will be sent out in August....
Dodge City pays off CR 216 bridge project loan with back taxes from local business
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday night voted to pay off the balance of its loan for the County Road 216 Bridge Culvert Replacement Project, thanks to back sales tax collected from a local business.
Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada...
Cullman Utilities Board receives its highest credit rating ever
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Utilities Board recently received its highest credit rating in its 70-year history. Cullman received an AA- credit rating from Fitch Ratings, Inc., with a stable financial outlook for the future in what some people might consider unstable...
Vinemont council considers community improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. - An effort is underway in the town of South Vinemont to bring new activities and amenities for the community to enjoy. Mayor Radginal Dodson and the town council on Tuesday night discussed several ideas including a disc golf course, beach volleyball...
Colony Town Council moves forward on road repairs
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to contract MC Paving, LLC of Hanceville to patch and repair damaged portions of Ward Hill Road, while discussing the need for repairs to other roads in the town including Colony Road, Twitty...
Cullman County Commission talks retirement benefits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting passed a resolution to adopt ACT 2019-132 to provide Tier I retirement benefits to Tier II plan members. The passage of ACT 2019-132 last year by the state legislature allows local employers...
Cullman council awards 1st bids for Hwy. 157 widening, issues permit for 4th of July fireworks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved several requests for special event permits and also awarded the first bids for the long-awaited widening of Alabama Highway 157 from just east of U.S. Highway 31 to just past Cullman Regional. The...
Good Hope could welcome Ultimate Fair in July; Saints MC talks Miracle League Ride
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair, originally scheduled to be in Good Hope in April, was canceled due to COVID-19. At Monday night’s meeting of the Good Hope City Council, however, Mayor Jerry Bartlett said the fair could go on in July.
The council...
Holly Pond council talks new senior center, census initiative, reopening library
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond is in the process of securing land near the Guy Hunt Library to build a new senior center. At its meeting Monday evening, the town council said Cullman County Economic Development provided a list of items...
Fairview council appoints new councilwoman, talks traffic lights, fireworks
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The newly-installed traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were still flashing as of Tuesday afternoon. While the sign at the intersection informed motorists the lights would be fully functional June 2, Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at...
City of Cullman announces changes to sanitation schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman this week announced changes to sanitation schedules for two areas, effective June 16, 2020.
Trash collection day will change from Monday to Thursday for sanitation customers located in or around Deer Trace subdivision.
This includes customers on:
Deer Run...
Cullman City Council grants permit for June 5 Alan Jackson concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday officially granted the special event permit for country star Alan Jackson’s June 5 Small Town Drive-In concert in Cullman. The permit was granted to Real World Tours, Inc. for the event, which will take place...
Hanceville’s Confederate Railroad concert a go for Sept. 19
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...
Commission: Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks & Music Festival canceled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks & Music Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission said the event will not take...
Colony: Complete the 2020 Census, you might win a 50-inch TV!
COLONY, ALA. - Colony residents: your town government wants you to complete your 2020 Census, and the town council might give you a television for doing so. On Tuesday evening, Mayor Donnis Leeth and council members showed off a brand-new Samsung NU6900 50-inch ultra-high...
All hats in the ring: Colony mayor, council members announce re-election bids
COLONY, Ala. - During their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth and all four members of the Colony Town Council declared their intentions to run for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election. Town Clerk Patricia Ponder made sure that each...
West Point council notes: May 2020
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night had a short meeting with a light agenda.
The council approved the Town’s Municipal Water Pollution Report conducted by Living Water Services. The report is a yearly requirement that must be submitted to...
Berlin council delays farmers’ market opening, discusses EBT protocols for market
BERLIN, Ala. - For many months, the Town of Berlin has been eagerly awaiting the opening of its official town hall, as well as its own local farmers’ market. During its meeting Monday night, the town council reported that while work on the town...
Long time coming: Traffic lights finally installed at Hwy. 69 and Wesley Ave. in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The long-awaited traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were finally installed late last week. The lights will flash for about two weeks so drivers can become accustomed to them, then they will function as normal traffic...
Cullman rolls out new reporting app; council moves forward on traffic signal at busy SW intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening introduced a new online application called “Cullman Connect” that will help citizens get help for problems they discover around town and help streamline the process for bringing City resources to the problem-solving process.
“Basically, citizens...
Colony town government takes census personally
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s rates of response to the 2020 Census have been among the lowest in Cullman County, and the town’s government wants to do something about it. At a town council work session last Tuesday, Mayor Donnis Leeth announced that he and...
Cullman County’s Easter storm damage estimated at more than $1M
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at this week’s Cullman County Commission meeting gave an update on the damages caused across the county by tornadoes and storms Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Cullman EMA Assistant Director Scott McDonald said the American Red...
Dodge City Day canceled; Census event June 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to cancel this year’s Dodge City Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event is usually held near the end of May/beginning of June.
Mayor Tawana Canada said, “There’s just too many...
Garden City sets new fire dues, votes to start town hall roof work
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night officially set the new fire dues it voted on at its March meeting. The dues, billed to customers through the Cullman Electric Cooperative are now $5 for residents and businesses within town...
Vinemont council considers pavilions, food pantry, summer ball
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening and discussed the addition of two pavilions and a food pantry.
Council members said the two pavilions were approved by a previous council more than 20 years ago. One will be located near the community...
Jacobs proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, Police Week May 10-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed May 15, 2020 “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week of May 10-16, 2020 “Police Week” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs was Cullman Police Chief...
Colony Town Council pushing for census participation, new service contracts
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but still had two big items on the agenda for its work session. Mayor Donnis Leeth and council members hope to see an increase in the number of Colony residents...
Courthouse, County offices reopening Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to reopen the courthouse beginning Wednesday, May 13. The commission was in full agreement to reopen the courthouse and county offices, but said social distancing guidelines and other safety protocols must be adhered to...
Cullman City Council celebrates Craft Beer Week, talks downtown beautification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council had a light agenda Monday evening, devoting much of its time to recognizing Craft Beer Week and Cullman’s own local brewery Goat Island Brewing, along with presenting a downtown beautification project that will bring colorful flowers to...
Good Hope Council welcomes public back to in-person meetings
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...
5-member Cullman Co. Commission bill, municipal tax sharing bill headed to Ivey’s desk
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate on Friday passed two local bills that would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five and prevent new municipalities from sharing Cullman County sales tax revenues. The bills are now headed to the desk of...
Folsom: Rezoning public hearings postponed until restrictions relaxed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom on Thursday said the council will not set public hearings on large rezoning requests until COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, allowing for more access to the public.
Folsom’s statement, in full, is below:
“It has been brought to...
Berlin holds special meeting to discuss town hall, farmers’ market, traffic light
BERLIN, Ala. - At a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council gathered to discuss the upcoming opening of the new town hall and farmers’ market. After updates that the foundation had been poured, the physical building would likely be delivered by the...
Holly Pond Town Council hears speeding issue from resident
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening heard from local resident Bo Johnson about a speeding concern on Pond View Drive in the Pond View subdivision.
Johnson said there have been recent incidents in a straight-away portion of the road...
Cullman Planning Commission recommends controversial rezoning of Old Hanceville Hwy. property
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...
Baileyton talks tornado siren, town park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the first time since early March. The meeting was held at the town’s senior center rather than town hall due to comply with social distancing guidelines, and Mayor Johnny Dyar kept the meeting...
Cullman Co. Revenue Office opens outside; satellite offices re-open to public
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office on Monday morning opened a tent outside the Cullman County Courthouse in an effort to begin servicing the citizens of Cullman County again in person.
Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham said, “We are out in the parking lot....
Courthouse will remain closed until at least May 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met for an emergency meeting Friday morning to discuss the reopening of the courthouse and County offices. For now, the courthouse and County offices will remain closed. A decision will be made at the commission’s next official...
Colony mayor, council talk need for census responses, summer plans
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council had no official items on its agenda and did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but did hold a work session at which Mayor Donnis Leeth and members discussed several topics of interest and concern.
A topic of serious...
Updates from Berlin Town Council
BERLIN, Ala. - As town councils across the county adjust their meetings and procedures to account for safe social distancing, The Tribune reached out to the Berlin Town Council to see how the pandemic has affected plans for Cullman's newest municipality. In response, the...
Cullman now has pet-friendly storm shelter at Sportsman Lake
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...
Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state loan for sewer improvements
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...
Hanceville refunding parks and rec ball fees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday afternoon, where Mayor Kenneth Nail gave an update on the mayors’ meeting that took place at Cullman City Hall Tuesday.
“We don’t think we will be able to salvage the parks and...
County Commission declares local State of Emergency due to storm, tornado damages
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...
City of Cullman temporarily suspends recycling program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council Public Works committee chairman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s council meeting that the City has temporarily suspended its recycling program due to the closure of its previously used service provider.
Cook told the council and online viewers, “Due to...
Cullman Council approves west side arts district, $1.5m loan to HomTex for mask production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the creation of an arts district on Cullman’s west side, the boundaries of which would include portions of Fifth Avenue Southwest, Sixth Street Southwest, Fourth Street Southwest, Hickory Avenue Southwest, First Street Southwest...
Gibbs Garden Center moving to Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday’s city council meeting announced that Gibbs Garden Center will be relocating to Good Hope. Currently located in Holly Pond, Gibbs Garden Center will be expanding as it moves to 39 acres off Day Gap...
Nail: ‘We’ve got hope’
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting fought back tears before speaking to the citizens of his city about the upcoming Easter weekend.
“I know that there’s folks out there that’s really down about all of this and there’s...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the second full week of April (April 12-18) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render...
Holly Pond purchases land for future projects
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April meeting voted to purchase approximately 13.2 acres of land across from the Guy Hunt Library on Lions Park Road, adjacent to the town’s ball field to Holly Pond Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
Holly...
Commission declares emergency; County employees receive 5% pay adjustment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held a special meeting Friday morning, and due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was closed to visitors and live streamed to the public on the Cullman County Commission’s Facebook page. The commission has suspended regular commission meetings...
Cullman Council, mayor issue orders limiting number of customers in retail establishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Friday passed a resolution followed by an order from Mayor Woody Jacobs limiting the number of customers allowed into area retail establishments at one time and enforcing social distancing requirements in those establishments, a day after...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday officially proclaimed the month of April 2020 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the city of Cullman. In the proclamation, Jacobs challenged all citizens to observe #SAAM by joining advocates and communities across the country...
Hanceville opts out of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting Thursday afternoon outside of city hall to consider a resolution to opt out of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed by Congress on March 18, 2020. The city council did pass the resolution...
Holly Pond Council refunds summer ball league fees
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In a special called meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council voted to refund fees citizens paid for participation in the town’s annual ball leagues.
Holly Pond Councilwoman Michelle Bell noted the fees were $60 for T-ball and $75 for baseball and...
Cullman Council excludes essential city employees from FFCRA, approves temporary stipend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an emergency resolution that will exclude the city’s public safety and public works employees from the recently passed Family First Corona Response Act (FFCRA). The federal act increases the availability of paid family...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Awareness Month in Cullman
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...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, including the proclamation of a state of emergency for the town. The proclamation will make it easier for the...
COVID-19: Courthouse closed; other Cullman County closures, changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, announced the courthouse will be closed beginning March 18, 2020. The closure is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The move was met with pushback from Commissioner Garry Marchman who questioned...
Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus
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...
West Point talks COVID-19, paving CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to wait to enjoy the new addition. The decision was made Monday that the senior centers run by the Cullman County...
Garden City revises fire dues, declares local state of emergency
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits) and $5 (outside town limits) to $5 (within town limits) and $10 (outside town limits). The dues are billed through...
Cullman approves zoning ordinance, appoints parks director, declares state of emergency
Updated 3-17-20 8:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a packed agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to approve a new zoning ordinance that has been in the works since the fall of 2018, using the services of architecture and urban planning firm KPS...
COVID-19: City of Cullman limiting social interaction; municipal court dates rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting of business by phone or online whenever possible.
“We are not limiting most city services at this time, but we continue...
Hanceville considers KnoxBox system, addresses COVID-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher at Thursday night’s city council meeting discussed the possibility of the City requiring all new businesses to use KnoxBoxes. A KnoxBox is a secure box that houses keys or access cards, which can be accessed by...
Dodge City gets update on sewage treatment plant contamination
Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the town’s unique natural sewage treatment plant at its March meeting Thursday evening.
Living Water Services General Manager Grady Parsons, whose company...
Vinemont council talks shaved ice, ball season, Census event
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- It was a light agenda Tuesday evening for the South Vinemont Town Council. The only item of business pertained to the surplus of the ice machine and shaved ice machine used at the town’s ball fields.
Shaved ice fans need not worry....
Candlelight vigil for Curt Wilson March 16; commission votes to support veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - A candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Curt Wilson is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Cullman First Baptist Church. The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting granted permission for the event...
Baileyton considers Parkside gym donation, talks Wi-Fi concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting this week heard from Parkside Basketball Coach Danny Weaver about the school’s efforts to raise money to redo the gymnasium floor. The school hosts basketball games, volleyball games and tournaments.
“Our school is so nice...
Cullman council recognizes police achievements, considers new zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) joined the Cullman City Council Monday evening, when the council recognized the achievements of three officers:
Lt. Jeff Warnke received his 25-year service pin.
Warnke has worked in patrol and investigation, and has commanded the department’s...
Fairview hears from fire department
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held a small work session Monday evening, led by Fairview Mayor Pro Tempore Charles Banister in the absence of Mayor Keith Henry, who is recovering from a medical procedure.
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dr. Josiah Daily and...
Hanceville council approves new HPD vehicle, talks ALDOT projects, water treatment plant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department was given approval Thursday night by the city council to purchase a new Ford F-150 to replace the Ford Explorer that was stolen and damaged Feb. 15 in a high-speed chase ending in north Cullman. The new...
Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races
CORRECTION- 2-26-20 at 7 p.m.
In the article “Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races,” published Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, it was reported, “According to Town Clerk Patricia Ponder, all four Cullman County Commission chairman candidates were invited, along with several...
CEDA, airport unveil more about ‘Project Black’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning, sharing more details on the for-now-named “Project Black” at Cullman Regional Airport.
The commission gave CEDA and the Cullman Airport Board...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west and northwest of the Berlin Community Center. At its Monday night meeting, the council moved forward with two parts of...
Ultimate Fair coming to Good Hope April 7-11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair will be in Good Hope April 7-11 after the Good Hope City Council approved the event at Monday night’s council meeting. The Birmingham-based carnival will feature midway rides, games and food. The event will take place on...
West Point gearing up for 2020 Census
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the 2020 Census and ways to make sure all residents are counted.
A family fun day will be held April 18 in an effort to boost participation. An enclosed trailer with computers will...
Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St. SW, hears protest of RV park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic signal warrant evaluation and timing plans for the intersection of Cherokee Avenue/Alabama Highway 69 and 24th Street Southwest in the...
Dodge City addresses sewage treatment plant contamination
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada on Thursday night updated the council on the recent contamination of a “treatment lagoon” that is part of the town’s unique natural sewage treatment plant. Canada said up to 2,000 gallons of oil were released...
Hanceville mayor voices support for 1-cent tax; SFW veterans home moving forward
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The proposed 1-cent tax on the upcoming March 3 primary ballot and a rezoning request were the two main topics of discussion at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Mayor Kenneth Nail spoke in favor of the proposed tax and shared...
Vinemont council sets pay rates for next administration, talks community food pantry
Updated 2-13-20 8:15 a.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the pay rates for the town’s next administration. Future council members will receive $300 per month, the same as their predecessors. Pay for the next mayor pro tempore also stayed...
Colony talks debt repayment, summer food program
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared that it is restructuring payments on its two outstanding debts in order to save the Town money. A debt to Compass Bank for a 2012 court judgement has been cut almost in half...
CEDA, Cullman Regional Airport projects presented to commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer and Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison both addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning, bringing before the commissioners details on several major opportunities.
The first project...
Commission declares State of Emergency for Cullman County; Cheatwood named new county engineer
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting declared a State of Emergency for Cullman County based on a recommendation from Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little.
“We experienced rain and flooding with damages last week in excess of...
Garden City Town Council talks 1-cent sales tax, 2020 Census
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its February meeting Monday evening. Marchman was in attendance to provide information about the proposed 1-cent sales tax that will be on the March 3 ballot.
“Anytime you talk...
Cullman council approves road construction for NAFCO, tax abatement for Royal Technologies; update on Eva Road bridge
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening awarded a bid for construction of an access road from the North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) to County Road 222 to Carcel & G Construction, in the amount of $348,045. Carcel & G beat...
Holly Pond talks roads, grant for wastewater plant
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Roads were the main topic of conversation for the Holly Pond Town Council Monday evening.
Mayor Bill Oliver proposed a “test road” be treated by Corrective Asphalt Materials, an Illinois company that works in different parts of the country.
“It’s a treatment...
Baileyton sets record straight on reasons for security cameras
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting Monday night hoped to clarify the primary reasons for the new security cameras that have been placed at the park and other Town properties. Other media outlets reported toilet paper theft as the main...
Retirement(s) top commission agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning recognized Sportsman Lake Park employee Nancy Maddox, who is retiring after 11 years of service at the park. Other staff members from the park came to congratulate and wish Maddox well in her retirement.
Former Cullman...
Colony to repair Educational Complex roof; free potatoes this Saturday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening received an estimate on long-needed repairs to the town’s Educational Complex roof, but could not sign the contract due to lack of a quorum. Councilman Melvin Hammond, who had been hospitalized, was released earlier...
