Good Hope City Council establishes municipal park hours
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and after approving the minutes and financials from past meetings, the council turned its attention to city parks. The council approved an ordinance establishing hours for the city’s...
Hanceville council remembers fallen officer Donald Hamby, approves donation of fire department tools to Garden City
Updated 9-21-20 at 12:03 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council began its meeting Thursday night by remembering fallen Hanceville Police Officer Donald Hamby. Hamby was killed Aug. 31, 1985 while he was assisting the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit. He was killed...
Commission approves abatement for HH Technologies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved a $189,505 tax abatement for HH Technologies, Inc. HHT, a leading “a leading supplier of high-performance, automated door systems, portable evaporative cooling systems and contract manufacturing services,” is making a $3.35 million capital...
Colony creates local historical society, expands access to accounts for roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to extend to the Finance Committee chairman (currently Councilman Melvin Hammond, retiring, and incoming successor Eric Carwell) and Roads and Utilities Committee Chairwoman Ethel Alexander the authority to write checks from and make...
South Vinemont council passes 2020-2021 budget
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed the Town’s 2020-2021 budget, with expected expenditures of $549,095.40. Councilwomen Sonya Mabry Adams and Bonnie Goodwin were absent, while incoming council members Chris Thompson and Sonya Copeland were in attendance.
Mayor Radginal Dodson...
Cullman council approves $24M tax abatement for new industrial project, awards bid for Cherokee Ave. traffic light
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for a yet-unnamed industrial development project currently termed “Project York.” According to a source at Cullman City Hall, the project is still in the planning stages between the City...
Hanceville talks subdivisions, grants liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Steppville Gardens subdivision in Hanceville will soon be complete. Kevin Stapp, owner of Stapp Home Builders, addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening, asking for the City’s help with the cost of repaving the street and cul-de-sac in the neighborhood.
“The City...
Good Hope receives $5K grant for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope on Friday received a little help from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council (AMRV RC&D) for the continued work on the City’s park expansion. Good Hope was awarded a $5,125 grant...
Cullman kicks off Nesmith Park renovation project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heavy equipment has begun appearing at Nesmith Park near West Elementary School, and the City of Cullman wants people to know why. Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST), Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council on Thursday morning gathered...
Berlin swears in Hardman as new councilman
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening swore in Keith Hardman to replace Councilman Bud Reed, who recently resigned for health reasons. Hardman had already qualified to run for the seat in the Aug. 25 Municipal Election and was unopposed, so...
Garden City council votes to bring free Wi-Fi to town park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The park in front of Garden City Town Hall will soon have free Wi-Fi. Mayor Tim Eskew at Monday evening’s Garden City Town Council meeting presented a plan to bring internet to the park, which the council approved. The reported...
Dodge City renews CCSO deputy contract, issues certificates of election
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday evening to renew its township deputy agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in the amount of $37,564.80. Deputy David Pitts is assigned to Dodge City. The new contract begins the first...
Hanceville council postpones events, hears police and fire reports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed the postponements of several events, heard reports from the police and fire departments, approved a street closure for an event and set the date for a public hearing.
Fire Chief Roger Green reported that...
Bridging the gap: Holly Pond to offer free public WiFi in parks as school resumes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students who need to do classwork online and don’t have reliable internet at home will have a place to do so, thanks to the Town of Holly Pond. At the last meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council, Mayor Bill...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth: ‘I’ve come out of resignment’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, after an explosive end to Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in which he announced his resignation, contacted The Tribune Wednesday to say with a laugh, “I’m back on my job. I’ve come out of resignment and I’m...
Commission lays out Annual Transportation Plan, approves airport project funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission presented the County’s Annual Transportation Plan for FY 2021. The plan includes the repaving of County Roads 1212, 1282 and 1545. Funding for these projects, $1.3 million, will...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the late Tyler Walker, who also funded the pavilion. Walker, who perished in a plane crash along with his 10-year-old daughter...
Colony mayor: ‘I resign’
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COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth on Tuesday evening said, "I resign" after he adjourned a contentious meeting of the Colony Town Council.
The mayor's statement came after a series of heated exchanges between himself, Councilman Curtis Johnson, who is challenging Leeth in...
(Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17
Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is set to resume operations next Monday, Aug. 17.
Cook, chairman of the Public Works Committee, told the council, “We’ll run the...
Cullman council lays out plan for fuel tax-funded street projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening adopted a transportation improvement plan for fiscal year 2021 based on anticipated funding from the Rebuild Alabama Act fuel tax.
According to the resolution, “The Rebuild Alabama Act provides for an allocation among the municipalities...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from the normal evening of outside fun due to COVID-19, the...
Baileyton welcomes all candidates to monthly meeting
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the last time before the upcoming Aug. 25 Municipal Election. All candidates, including incumbents and challengers, were present.
Mayor Johnny Dyar is being challenged by Councilman Windell Calloway. Running for Calloway’s seat, place 2,...
Holly Pond council takes steps to improve computer, WiFi access ahead of school year
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver on Monday night offered two proposals to the town council that will increase the number of computers available at the Guy Hunt Library and expand WiFi availability to residents who may not have it or...
Fairview council swears in new member Julie Grimes
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening swore in Councilwoman Julie Grimes, filling the seat left vacant back in late 2019 by former Councilwoman Paula Edge, who stepped down due to health reasons.
The council voted back in June to appoint Grimes....
City of Cullman recycling service to resume soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service that will allow the City to resume recycling pickup in the near future. Councilman Johnny Cook told the audience that,...
Colony issues certificates of election; mayoral seat only race on ballot
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony on Tuesday issued certificates of election for its entire town council, since no candidate- incumbent or otherwise- is being challenged in the Aug. 25 Municipal Election. Only the mayor’s seat is being contested, with incumbent Donnis Leeth...
Commission addresses fence concerns; Sweet Tater Festival to go forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Concerns over a fence at the intersection of County Road 1422 and County Road 1486 were discussed at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission work session prior to the commission meeting. Several motorists have complained that the fence obstructs the view of those...
Cullman council: Recycling service to resume soon; City finances better than expected despite shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service that will allow the City to resume recycling service in the near future. Councilman Johnny Cook told the audience the...
Berlin issues Certificates of Election to unopposed candidates
BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin’s town government will look largely unchanged following the end of the qualification period for the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election. At a special-called meeting Monday night, Councilman Donald Gunter (Place 1), Councilman Don Bates (Place 4), Mayor Patrick Bates, Councilman...
AGCOR Steel announces $2.3M expansion in Good Hope, adding more jobs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - AGCOR Steel will soon begin a $2.3 million expansion at its new facility along Industrial Park Road in the city of Good Hope that will bring additional skilled jobs to the area. The company’s president, Zac Smith, spoke at the...
City presents check for paving at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday presented a check to Cullman High School for the paving of the high school parking lot. Bids have been let for the project, with Good Hope Contracting submitting the winning bid. The project should be...
Hanceville approves Coronavirus Relief Fund purchases, talks Municipal Election
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail took the opportunity at Thursday afternoon’s city council meeting to thank the citizens of the city for their support. Qualifying for the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election ended Tuesday, and Nail has no challengers, guaranteeing him four...
Garden City council promotes employees, appoints election officers
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday evening promoted two Town employees and officially appointed its election officials for the Aug. 25 Municipal Election.
The council voted to approved a resolution to appoint Marcia Pender, Kenneth Swan and Eddie Reid as...
West Point council talks paving projects, food distribution, election
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night approved funding for paving around the storm shelter next to town hall. A total of $20,000 was approved for the project, and Quality Paving was selected for the work. The Town was...
Colony receives $39K in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 response
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council announced Tuesday that the State of Alabama has made $39,000 in federal grants available to the Town under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security (CARES) Act. In accordance with CARES regulations, the money will be used...
Berlin council announces beginning of farmers’ market SNAP initiative
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Monday night announced its farmers’ market initiative to accept SNAP payments will begin Monday, July 20.
SNAP participants will be able to pay a certain amount with their SNAP cards and receive special farmers’ market tokens for the...
Good Hope council makes tentative plans for Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s annual Back to School Bash. This year’s event will be scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Jerry Bartlett...
Check those numbers! Software error adds $2 to recent mail-in car tag renewals; refunds coming
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune heard recently from readers who encountered a strange issue with the math on their mail-in vehicle tag renewals: according to the notices sent by the Cullman County Revenue Office, $26.33 (tag fee) plus $2 (mail fee) equals $30.33.
According to...
CCCDC presents $217,500 in grants to area organizations, schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its June meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded a total of $217,500 in grants. CCCDC Chairman Champ Crocker and Board Members Josh Speakman and Cherrie Haney presented checks (in a humorously “socially-distanced” way) to the grant recipients...
Dodge City receives $54K in CARES Act funds
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to execute an agreement with the State to use allocated funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Dodge City received $54,409.48 for COVID-19-related expenses. Before receiving the funds,...
Hanceville council mulls CARES Act funds; fire department gets new equipment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a lengthy discussion Thursday evening about the money the City can receive from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (through the CARES Act).
Mayor Kenneth Nail said, after communication with the mayor of Arab, he is worried about spending...
Hilton Home2 Suites hotel coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting that Hilton Hotels plans to construct a Home2 Suites hotel along Alabama Highway 157 next to Warehouse Discount Groceries in north...
Holly Pond council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Woods for his role in stopping a high-speed pursuit in late June.
Councilman Paul Brown said he had hoped to recognize...
Baileyton readying for election
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the upcoming Municipal Election in August, passing three resolutions.
The first resolution allows for hand counting of absentee ballots. The second names...
New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, along with official approval of an ordinance authorizing a bond issue that will allow the City to retire debt...
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...
