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Posted on: February 19, 2015

[ARCHIVED] Emergency Preparedness Tax Holiday This Weekend

Tax Free Weekend

There is a tax free weekend (this weekend) to buy emergency items to encourage emergency preparedness. The City of Gadsden and Etowah County are participating in this annual sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, February 20, 2015 at 12:01a.m., and ending Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12 midnight. The Supply List link for this event is below.

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City, IDA partner to create space for workforce training facilities in Gadsden

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GROW Gadsden Community Launch Event set for March 14

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City of Gadsden approves deal for new industry at former steel mill site

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Community Development public hearing scheduled for March 10, 2023

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Statement from Craig Ford on Andrew Jones’ plans to cut funding from cities

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Amnesty Court Day 2023 set for March 22

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

Time changed for Feb. 21, 2023, City Council meeting

Posted on: February 17, 2023

Two South Gadsden trolley stops temporarily closed

Posted on: February 1, 2023

Gadsden Museum of Art announces February 2023 exhibitions

Posted on: January 27, 2023

Part of South 11th St. to close for road work

Posted on: January 26, 2023

Temporary Broad St., Forrest Ave. bridge closures set for Jan. 28, 2023

Posted on: January 19, 2023

Gadsden awarded funds to improve traffic at Meighan Bridge intersection

Posted on: January 13, 2023

Gadsden Museum of Art to hold artists' panel discussion, reception

Posted on: December 30, 2022

Gadsden lures more professional anglers to the Coosa in 2023

Posted on: December 15, 2022

Gadsden announces special transit fares for eligible residents

Posted on: December 9, 2022

City to host nighttime Christmas parade Dec. 15

Posted on: December 6, 2022

Sign-ups open for free citizen emergency training classes

Posted on: December 1, 2022

Gadsden, Etowah County plan to partner for economic development

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Civil Service Board promotes Jeff Morris to Gadsden Fire Department Assistant Chief

Posted on: November 23, 2022

Gadsden Mayor appoints medical cannabis recruitment task force

Posted on: November 21, 2022

Gadsden Fire Department launches annual Toys from Santa program

Posted on: November 14, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art to hold Artist Talk on Saturday

Posted on: November 15, 2022

Gadsden Mayor creates animal concern task force

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City of Gadsden receives $597,000 payment from land sale for new cancer treatment center

Posted on: November 9, 2022

Community invited to inauguration of new Gadsden city leaders Nov. 7

Posted on: October 27, 2022

New electric trains installed at Noccalula Falls Park

Posted on: October 26, 2022

Gadsden Fire Department announces 2022 hydrant testing dates

Posted on: October 12, 2022

Noccalula Falls Park closure extended until holiday season

Posted on: October 6, 2022

First Friday ends 2022 season with October event

Posted on: October 4, 2022

Health Department to hold flu shot clinic on Oct. 4

Posted on: October 3, 2022

GECEMA, Gadsden Fire Department announce new alert system

Posted on: October 3, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces October 2022 exhibitions

Posted on: September 23, 2022

Noccalula Falls Park to close temporarily for two weeks

Posted on: September 22, 2022

Ride fares resuming for transit services; Token Transit app added

Posted on: September 2, 2022

Transportation Routes to be adjusted for election run-off

Posted on: September 15, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces September 2022 exhibits

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Transportation Routes to be adjusted for better Election Day access

Posted on: August 15, 2022

City, Gadsden State cut ribbon on Gadsden Sports Park

Posted on: August 10, 2022

Ribbon cutting set for Gadsden Sports Park Phase I

Posted on: August 4, 2022

Community Development public hearing scheduled

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Gadsden Museum of Art announces August 2022 exhibitions

Posted on: July 22, 2022

Twin Bridges Golf Club to host 2022 Alabama Open

Posted on: July 20, 2022

Online Garbage Payment to be unavailable on July 26, 2022, due to maintenance

Posted on: June 29, 2022

Gadsden Airport Authority, Alabama National Guard, City of Gadsden announce runway expansion

Posted on: June 20, 2022

Gadsden Transit Services announces fixed route service changes

Posted on: June 15, 2022

High heat indices forecast, cooling centers open

Posted on: June 13, 2022

City council to meet Monday, June 13, 2022

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Bringing coworking space to Gadsden

Posted on: June 1, 2022

City of Gadsden Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Posted on: May 26, 2022

Gadsden selected as host for KCBS World Invitational Barbeque Competition

Posted on: May 18, 2022

Gov. Ivey awards $400,000 in COVID relief funds to Gadsden for Senior Wellness Center

Posted on: May 12, 2022

ALDOT announces $65 million for Eastern Connector extension of I-759

Posted on: May 4, 2022

Downtown Gadsden: May 2022 First Friday

Posted on: April 29, 2022

Drowning victim recovered from Coosa River

Posted on: April 21, 2022

April 20 update on Coosa Landing water recovery

Posted on: April 20, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces April 2022 exhibitions

Posted on: March 25, 2022

First Friday returns for 2022

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Amnesty Court Day 2022 set for April 20

Posted on: March 23, 2022

Public transportation mask requirements extended until April 2022

Posted on: March 15, 2022

Ribbon cut on new East Gadsden Community Center

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces March 2022 exhibitions

Posted on: March 1, 2022

Ribbon cutting set for East Gadsden Community Center

Posted on: February 25, 2022

Gadsden currently has 29 general construction projects underway

Posted on: February 11, 2022

Gadsden announces details of new Senior Wellness Center

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Broad Street bridge to be temporarily closed for regular inspection

Posted on: February 10, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces February exhibitions

Posted on: January 26, 2022

Food Network to spotlight Gadsden’s Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition

Posted on: January 13, 2022

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Posted on: January 10, 2022

Gadsden Museum of Art announces January exhibitions

Posted on: January 3, 2022

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Gadsden Sports Park moves into Phase II of development

Posted on: December 15, 2021

City of Gadsden statement on Clean Water Act lawsuit against GWWSB

Posted on: December 9, 2021

City of Gadsden partners with local nonprofit on Pink Can Project

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Public transportation mask requirements extended until March 2022

Posted on: December 6, 2021

Downtown Gadsden to hold Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday

Posted on: November 23, 2021

Gadsden Museum of Art announces December exhibitions

Posted on: November 23, 2021

Successful Vaccinate Gadsden incentive program ends

Posted on: October 27, 2021

Calcean Minerals and Materials, LLC, to expand bioplastics operations in Gadsden

Posted on: October 20, 2021

October 19, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

Posted on: October 15, 2021

October 12, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

Posted on: October 8, 2021

Gadsden Fire Department announces hydrant testing dates

Posted on: September 29, 2021

October 5, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

Posted on: October 1, 2021

Park to be renamed in honor of Dr. Clarence Underwood Jr.

Posted on: October 1, 2021

Drive-thru flu/COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Oct. 5, 2021

Posted on: September 30, 2021

Gadsden to participate in League of Municipalities' Economic Development Academy

Posted on: September 29, 2021

First Friday wraps up 2021 season with October event

Posted on: September 28, 2021

September 28, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

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September 21, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

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Landfill closure - September 15, 2021

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September 14, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and video link

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Posted on: August 27, 2021

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City of Gadsden to purchase new trains for Noccalula Falls Park

Posted on: May 4, 2021

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Posted on: May 2, 2021

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Posted on: April 30, 2021

Gadsden Museum of Art announces May exhibitions

Posted on: April 23, 2021

City of Gadsden response concerning stolen IDA documents and investigation

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City of Gadsden to extend mask order for city facilities until April 30

Posted on: April 6, 2021

Amnesty Court Day 2021 set for April 7

Posted on: April 1, 2021

Holiday transit schedule -- April 2, 2021

Posted on: April 1, 2021

Landfill closure - March 26, 2021

Posted on: March 26, 2021

Haralson Architectural Review Board meeting - March 25, 2021

Posted on: March 23, 2021

District 4 Community Meeting Notice - March 24, 2021

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Governor Ivey extends Safer at Home Order

Posted on: March 4, 2021

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Posted on: March 4, 2021

Mayor Sherman Guyton’s statement concerning Sen. Andrew Jones’ proposed constitutional amendments

Posted on: February 23, 2021

February 16, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: February 15, 2021

City Hall to reopen Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

Posted on: February 11, 2021

February 9, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: February 8, 2021

Gadsden City Council members appointed to National League of Cities committees

Posted on: February 3, 2021

City of Gadsden to distribute PPE packages

Posted on: January 27, 2021

January 26, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

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Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama – Annual Point in Time Count

Posted on: January 22, 2021

Governor Ivey extends Safer at Home Order

Posted on: January 21, 2021

Koch Foods announces $16 million expansion, 135 jobs; city approves tax abatement

Posted on: January 20, 2021

January 19, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: January 15, 2021

January 12, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: January 11, 2021

Broad Street bridge to be temporarily closed on Jan. 24 for regular inspection

Posted on: January 7, 2021

Mayor Sherman Guyton’s statement on potential Pilgrim’s Pride project

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Posted on: January 4, 2021

January 5, 2021, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: January 4, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations begin for first responders

Posted on: December 30, 2020

December 29, 2020, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: December 28, 2020

ADEM announces Pilgrim's Pride air permit hearing at Downtown Civic Center

Posted on: December 22, 2020

December 22, 2020, City Council meeting teleconference and summary

Posted on: December 21, 2020

City Hall closed; all city departments remain active

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Planning Commission meeting canceled

Posted on: December 15, 2020

Gadsden, Neely Henry Lake chosen for 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series

Posted on: December 11, 2020

Gadsden Fire Department collects Toys from Santa

Posted on: December 10, 2020

Governor Ivey extends Safer at Home Order

Posted on: December 9, 2020

COVID-19 Causes Gadsden Christmas Parade Cancellation

Posted on: October 15, 2020

Commercial Development Authority Meeting

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Botanical Gardens Ribbon Cutting

Posted on: October 2, 2020

Annual Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Clinic

Posted on: September 29, 2020

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Posted on: September 28, 2020

Special Called Council Meeting - 9-29-20

Posted on: September 25, 2020

Airport Authority meeting - 9-18-20

Posted on: September 14, 2020

Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order

Posted on: August 27, 2020

Public Works Committee meeting - 8-25-20

Posted on: August 22, 2020

Public Safety Committee meeting - 8-25-20

Posted on: August 22, 2020

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting - 8-21-2020

Posted on: August 18, 2020

COVID-19 Hot Spot Testing Scheduled

Posted on: August 11, 2020

GADSDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Posted on: August 11, 2020

Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Special Called City Council Meeting

Posted on: July 21, 2020

August First Friday Canceled, Organizers Planning for Safe Return

Posted on: July 21, 2020

Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Public Safety Committee meeting - 6-30-2020

Posted on: June 26, 2020

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1 Million for the City of Gadsden COVID-19 R

Posted on: June 17, 2020

July First Friday Canceled, Organizers Planning for Safe Return

Posted on: June 17, 2020

COVID-19 Testing and Hepatitis-A Vaccination Drive-Through

Posted on: June 15, 2020

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Facility Reopening Update

Posted on: June 11, 2020

Gadsden Public Library Reopening Postponed

Posted on: June 12, 2020

City Council - Work sessions and council meetings

Posted on: June 9, 2020

Gadsden Museum of Art Reopening Tuesday June 9th

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Gadsden Transportation Services Resumes Limited Service

Posted on: June 4, 2020

Commercial Development Authority meeting - 6-9-20

Posted on: June 2, 2020

City of Gadsden Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Posted on: May 29, 2020

City Council Meeting and Work Session - 5-26-20

Posted on: May 26, 2020

2020-05-19 Gadsden City Council Meeting Teleconference and Summary

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Community Meeting - District 5

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Haralson Architectural Review Board - Video conference meeting - 5-20-20

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting - 5-15-20

Posted on: May 11, 2020

City Council Meeting & Work Session - 5-12-20

Posted on: May 11, 2020

City Hall to Reopen Monday

Posted on: May 8, 2020

District 2 Community Meeting

Posted on: May 7, 2020

UPDATED Stay at Home Order

Posted on: April 11, 2020

May 5, 2020 City Council Meeting and Work Session with Summary

Posted on: May 4, 2020

District 3 - Community Meeting

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Some City of Gadsden Facilities to Reopen May 1st

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Hickory Street Bridge Closure Starting Thursday

Posted on: April 29, 2020

April 28, 2020 City Council meeting and work session

Posted on: April 24, 2020

City Committed to Employees Affected by Goodyear Gadsden’s Announced Closure

Posted on: April 24, 2020

April 21, 2020 City Council meeting Teleconference & Summary

Posted on: April 20, 2020

Mayor Guyton’s Update on Local Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: April 17, 2020

April 14, 2020 City Council meeting Teleconference & Summary

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Multiple Roads Closed due to Storm Debris

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Severe Weather Affects Etowah County

Posted on: April 13, 2020

CDC: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Posted on: April 6, 2020

Mayor Guyton’s Statement on Face Covering Use

Posted on: April 5, 2020

No City Council work session - 4-7-20

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Mayor Guyton’s Statement on Local Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Etowah County COVID 19 Fatality

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Census Day Is Here – Make It Count!

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Etowah County Covid-19 Drive Through Testing

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Public Notice - Gadsden City Council not meeting March 31, 2020

Posted on: March 30, 2020

Friday March 27 COVID-19 Response & Update

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Alabama Department of Public Health Confirms Three (3) COVID-19 Case in Etowah County

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Mayor Sherman Guyton COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020

Posted on: March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Local Businesses Resources

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Gadsden City Council Meeting Modifications for COVID-19

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order

Posted on: March 19, 2020

COVID-19: City of Gadsden Response

Posted on: March 18, 2020

RAM Free Clinic Postponed in Gadsden

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Gadsden Fire Department COVID-19 Recommendations for the Public

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Public Events and Facility Updates Due to COVID-19

Posted on: March 13, 2020

Citizen Preparedness is the Key For Infectious Disease Prevention

Posted on: March 4, 2020

District 3 Community Meeting

Posted on: March 2, 2020

Downtown Gadsden Gives Back

Posted on: February 24, 2020

Art on the Rocks at the Falls 2020 set for Noccalula Falls Park

Posted on: February 24, 2020

District 5 Community Meeting

Posted on: February 21, 2020

Highland Avenue Closure for Road Work

Posted on: February 14, 2020

Airport Authority meeting - 2-21-20

Posted on: February 14, 2020

GECEMA: Overnight Flooding Likely

Posted on: February 10, 2020

Downtown Gadsden Girl’s Night Out

Posted on: February 10, 2020

No City Council meeting - 2-11-20

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Cynthia Toles Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Committee

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Downtown Gadsden’s 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Posted on: January 21, 2020

City Council - Special Called meeting on 1-28-20

Posted on: January 21, 2020

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Posted on: January 17, 2020

City of Gadsden makes progress on Riverfront Sports Park

Posted on: January 14, 2020

County Impacted by Severe Storms

Posted on: January 13, 2020

CITY OF GADSDEN PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Posted on: January 11, 2020

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting - 1-17-20

Posted on: January 8, 2020

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Meeting

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Risk of Flooding in Etowah County

Posted on: January 2, 2020

2019 Christmas at the Falls to Open on Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 21, 2019

Warming Centers Open

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Downtown Gadsden Shopping Event

Posted on: September 6, 2019

Gadsden Ranks Top 30 U.S. Small Cities with Big Tech Job Opportunities

Posted on: August 30, 2019

Public Works Committee Meeting

Posted on: December 31, 2018

City-wide Christmas Tree Lighting

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series Championship on Neely Henry Lake October 26 and 27, 2018

Posted on: October 25, 2018

Gadsden Water Works Performs Water System Upgrades

Posted on: October 5, 2018

District 1 Community Meeting

Posted on: January 19, 2018

Weekend Warming Center

Posted on: January 11, 2018

UPDATE: Extreme Cold Weather Anticipated - Warming Shelters to Open

Posted on: December 28, 2017

Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton Joins Groundbreaking Coalition of 134 Mayors to Launch 10-Minute Walk

Posted on: October 10, 2017

5th Annual Party with a Purpose at the Pitman

Posted on: February 22, 2017

Clean-up Neely Henry Lake, Build Community (& the Coosa River)

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Gadsden Fire Department and GCHS Partner on Career Expo.

Posted on: November 1, 2018