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Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week

There are currently 465 incorporated municipalities in the state.

May 10, 2024

Innovate Alabama awards $9.3M to foster innovation in 17 counties

This ambitious project seeks to weave together communities, nonprofits, and academic institutions across Alabama.

October 27, 2023

ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties

ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far.

August 25, 2022

FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during October storms in Jefferson, Shelby counties

The deadly October storms inundated much of Birmingham's metro area, including Pelham and Hoover.

December 24, 2021

Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities

The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more.

November 24, 2020

Secretary Merrill announces two new counties to allow online business filings

Yesterday morning, DeKalb and Geneva counties joined eight other counties in the State of Alabama in allowing online business filings for the formation of domestic limited liability companies. “The Office of the Secretary of State is excited to welcome two more of Alabama’s counties into the online filings portal! Probate Judges Ronnie Osborn and Toby … Continued

January 9, 2020

Counties to improve safety of 1,013 road miles, 20 bridges with Rebuild Alabama 2020 funds

New data released by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama shows that more than a 1,000 miles of road will be improved next year with the proceeds of the new gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. A look at the 2019-2020 work plans adopted statewide, counties are scheduled to improve 1,013 miles of crumbling county … Continued

October 9, 2019

Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project: The cost of doing nothing is too high

For the past 25 years, serious efforts have been underway to design and eventually build a new bridge along Interstate 10 that runs through Mobile and Baldwin counties. Once completed, this bridge would relieve the growing congestion along this busy corridor that runs from Florida to California. Building a bridge over a major shipping channel … Continued

August 9, 2019

We need a level playing field for franchise owners in Alabama

I knew it had happened to me, so I concluded it was happening to others. I’m a small business owner, and for years, I owned and operated small catastrophe-restoration franchises in Mobile and Baldwin counties. If your home or store had fire or water damage, my team and I would come in and restore your … Continued

April 30, 2019