Anniston Government

New Anniston City Council Holds First Meeting, Addresses Downtown Business Dispute
ANNISTON, AL — The newly configured Anniston City Council held its first meeting Monday evening, welcoming two new members and addressing various administrative matters along

New Mayors and City Council Members Sworn In Across Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Across Calhoun County, residents gathered on Monday at various locations as municipalities held official swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected mayors and

Anniston City Council Approves Budget Amendment, Honors Retiring Planning Director
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston City Council conducted its work session and formal meeting on October 21, 2025, addressing property maintenance contracts, budget amendments, and

Anniston City Council Honors Departing Members with Keys to the City
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council conducted its work session and regular meeting on October 7, 2025, addressing routine business matters before concluding with an

Kenneth Free Selected as Anniston City Manager
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to appoint Kenneth Free as the city’s new city manager, with Councilmember D.D. Roberts abstaining

Anniston Conducts City Manager Interviews, Considers Three Candidates
ANNISTON, AL – The City of Anniston held public interviews for the city manager position on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, with three candidates presenting their

Mayor Smith Responds to Rumors Regarding City Manager Process
Anniston, AL – Mayor Ciara Smith is addressing rumors circulating in the community about the city manager selection process, emphasizing that the procedure has been

Anniston and Piedmont Municipal Election Runoffs Held September 23
ANNISTON & PIEDMONT, AL — Voters in Anniston and Piedmont returned to the polls on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to decide key municipal runoff races.

Anniston City Council Addresses Road Transfer, Budget Amendments, and School Funding Transparency
ANNISTON, AL – The Anniston City Council conducted its regular work session and monthly meeting on September 16, 2025, addressing several key municipal issues including

Final Free Disposal Days Announced for Anniston Residents
ANNISTON — The City of Anniston has announced the last opportunity for residents to participate in Free Disposal Days before transitioning to a new residential