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Oversight Committee Reviews Operations and Future of McClellan Development Authority

Oversight Committee Reviews Operations and Future of McClellan Development Authority

Anniston, AL – The Oversight Committee for the McClellan Development Authority (MDA) Board convened on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. under the leadership of Senator Keith Kelley. The committee, which is comprised of a diverse group of local government representatives and stakeholders, met to review the operations and activities of the MDA. Key members […]

Anniston City Council Meeting Highlights: Recognitions, Public Hearings, and Resolutions

Anniston City Council

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on November 20th, 2024. Work Session The Anniston City Council convened for a work session on November 19, 2024, to address a range of topics including alcohol licensing, community development, property surpluses, and budget amendments. The session, held at […]

Anniston Councilman Jay Jenkins Announces Resignation After 15 Years of Service

Anniston City Council - Jay Jenkins

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on October 15th, 2024. Work Session Presentation Update from United Way representatives concerning Martha’s Hope Homelessness Initiative During the meeting, representatives from United Way, Shannon Jenkins and Kyle Bryant, provided an update on the Martha’s Hope Homelessness Initiative. They […]

Anniston City Council: March 19, 2024 – Progress, Appointments, and Community Engagement

City of Anniston Meeting

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on March 19th, 2024.   Work Session Travel/Training Reimbursement Aimee Grey, Museum Education Department, $81.50 while attending EEAA/ANTS Conference at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama, February 16 – 18, 2024 No discussion Board Resignation/Appointment Bill Robison resigned from […]

Anniston Special Called City Council Meeting for Liquor Licenses : March 4th, 2024

Special Called Anniston Meeting

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held a Special Called City Council meeting on February 4th, 2024.   City Council    Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present  Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara […]

City of Anniston Commits $1.2 Million to Martha’s Hope Project Addressing Homelessness Crisis

$1.2 million check to United Way of East Central

Anniston, AL – In a significant move to combat homelessness, the City of Anniston proudly announces its commitment of $1,200,000 to the Martha’s Hope Project. This transformative initiative, spearheaded by the United Way of East Central Alabama, aims to address one of society’s most pressing issues with a comprehensive approach. Named in honor of Martha Vandervoort, […]

Anniston Prepares for 2024 Ward Redistricting in Accordance with Constitutional Mandates

2024 Ward Redistricting

Anniston, AL – In adherence to constitutional mandates and the Code of Alabama, the City of Anniston is gearing up for a comprehensive Ward Redistricting process set to take place in 2024. This initiative stems from the results of the 2020 Census, which highlighted a shift in the population distribution across the city’s current Council Wards. […]

Anniston City Council Approves $46 Million Budget for FY2024 in September 19th Meeting

Anniston City Council

Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on September 19th.    Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Call To Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present (arrived after Pledge) Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present Ward […]