Calhoun County Government

Five Calhoun County Projects Awarded $44K in FY25 Grants
Calhoun County, AL – Local leaders and community partners gathered on Thursday, December 4, for the Calhoun Countywide Grant Celebration, an event recognizing five FY25 projects

Calhoun County Commission Approves Courthouse Renovations, Property Abatements in Regular Meeting
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Commission conducted its regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2025, addressing a comprehensive agenda that included courthouse renovations, nuisance

Commissioner Lee Patterson Reflects on Tenure as ACCA President and Looks Ahead to Continued Service
Calhoun County, AL — As Commissioner Lee Patterson concludes his term as president of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), he reflects on

Calhoun County Schools Achieve Highest-Ever State Report Card Score
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County School District is celebrating a historic milestone, earning an overall state report card score of 87 — the highest in

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

Calhoun County Schools Participate in Gadsden State Partnership Promoting Agricultural Education
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College has partnered with local high schools, including several in Calhoun County, to strengthen agricultural education and introduce students

Calhoun County Commission Honors Red Ribbon Week at October Meeting
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Commission Chambers, featuring a historic

Calhoun County Commission Adopts New County Seal Featuring Mountain Longleaf Pine
Calhoun County, AL – At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Calhoun County Commission officially adopted a new county seal showcasing the Mountain Longleaf Pine—a

Senator Keith Kelley Op-Ed: Protecting Medicare Advantage Means Preserving Choice for Alabama Seniors
Op-Ed: Protecting Medicare Advantage Means Preserving Choice for Alabama Seniors BY STATE SEN. KEITH KELLEY In every corner of Alabama, one concern comes up

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.

Calhoun County Commission Addresses Property Violations, Awards Major Contracts in August Meeting
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Commission convened Thursday, August 28, 2025, to address a substantial agenda including property nuisance violations, infrastructure improvements, and significant

UPDATED: Municipal Elections Bring Major Changes Across Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY — Voters went to the polls Tuesday, August 26, for municipal elections across the county, and several races brought decisive results. While all counts

Calhoun County Voters Head to the Polls for Municipal Elections August 26
Calhoun County, AL — Voters across Calhoun County will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to cast ballots in municipal elections. Polls

Calhoun County Board of Education Approves Athletic Field Improvements, Recognizes Alumni and Representatives
Calhoun County, AL The Calhoun County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, addressing several key agenda items including major athletic facility improvements,

Calhoun County Communities Benefit from State Energy Efficiency Grants Totaling $202,545
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $600,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants to assist local governments in lowering utility costs

Calhoun County Commission Addresses Property Issues, Approves Major Animal Shelter Acquisition
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, addressing a lengthy agenda that included property nuisance cases,

Calhoun County Schools Hold Second Annual “Feeding of the 5,000”
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County School District marked the first day of the 2025–2026 school year on August 6 with its second annual

Calhoun County School District Hosts Annual Institute to Launch 2025 Academic Year
Anniston, AL — The Calhoun County School District welcomed more than 1,250 staff members from across its 18 schools on Monday for the district’s annual

Calhoun County Board Moves Graduation Date to Monday Due to JSU Baseball Conflict
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Calhoun County Board of Education held a special called meeting Thursday morning at 8:00 AM to address several action items

Calhoun County Announces Plans to Acquire OneWorld Pet Resort for New Animal Shelter
ANNISTON, AL – Commission approves $2 million purchase to replace outdated facility with state-of-the-art animal care campus The Calhoun County Commission voted Thursday to move

Calhoun County Schools to Provide Free Meals for All Students in 2025-26 School Year
Calhoun County, AL – All students enrolled in Calhoun County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year, with no paperwork or

2025 Municipal Elections: Full Candidate List, Platform Summaries, Forums, and Election Resources
Calhoun County, AL – The 2025 municipal elections are set for Tuesday, August 26, and voters across Calhoun County will soon head to the polls to

Ohatchee Candidates Present Visions for Town’s Future at Chamber-Hosted Forum
OHATCHEE, AL — Candidates for mayor and town council positions outlined their priorities for Ohatchee’s future during a public forum hosted by the Calhoun County Area

Col. Charles Moore Takes Command of Anniston Army Depot
ANNISTON, AL – Col. Charles A. Moore officially assumed command of Anniston Army Depot on July 16, 2025, replacing Col. Craig A. Daniel in a traditional

Calhoun County Board of Education Approves 2% Salary Increases for Support Staff
ANNISTON, AL – The Calhoun County Board of Education convened Thursday morning at 9:00 AM for their final meeting before the start of the 2025-26 school