Severe Weather Damage on June 23, 2017

During a Significant Weather Advisory on June 23, 2017, issued by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham, several portions of the Etowah County area were directly impacted by wind damage. The areas reporting damage were located in Tillison Bend...

City Of Gadsden Community Development Committee Meeting

CITY OF GADSDEN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Community Development Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the 4...

Senior Dance Canceled

The Senior Dance at the Downtown Civic Center tonight, June 23, 2017 is canceled because of the inclement weather. Read on...

Independence Day Holiday Schedule for DART and Trolley service

Public Notice – Observance of 4th of July:

Gadsden Transportation Services wishes to inform all customers that there will be no Dial-A- Ride- Transportation (DART)  and TROLLEY services on Tuesday July 4, 2017  in observance of ...

Extended Hours for 5th Street Farmers Market

By popular demand,  Local Farmers Market will have extended hours starting June 16th. The market will open on Fridays at 7 a.m. and will stay open until 2 p.m. for the rest of the summer. With the extended hours will come the opportunity...Read on...

Gadsden Airport Authority Meeting June 16, 2017

Mayor Guyton calls for unity and cooperation to resolve school board issues

 Monday, June 12, 2017

District 3 Community Meeting

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a

District 1 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.

on Monday, June 26, 2017,

at the Antioch Family Life Center,

located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 6:00 p.m. on

Monday, June 12, 2017

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Gadsden Chosen as Location for 2018 AL/MS/TN Rural Tourism Conference

Regional Job Fair and Readiness Workshops Come to Gadsden

In coordination with the Alabama Career Center and WBRC News, Gadsden is hosting a Regional Job Fair for local residents seeking employment in the area. The job fair is set for Tuesday, June 27^th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 210 at the tracks (210 Locust Stre...

City of Gadsden Education/Recreation Committee Meeting

CITY OF GADSDEN

EDUCATION/RECREATION COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Education and Recreation Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in the...

Parks and Recreation Summer Camps Planned

School’s out for summer, and the City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another season of fun, starting with its annual summer camps! 

Camps will be held each week from June 5 to August 4 at the Carver Gym, Ray...

Gadsden Etowah EMA Provides Tips on Avoiding Mosquitos

Those pesky little bloodsuckers are back! With all of this rain they will have places to breed! As a part of your mosquito control plan, try some of these methods to remove mosquito habitats:

· Get rid of standing water in rain gutters, old tire...

Farmers Market Opens at Renovated 5th Street Market

The City of Gadsden and 5^th Street Market would like to invite guests and vendors back for another summer at the Local Farmers Market, beginning this Friday, June 2^nd . The market will be open from 7 a.m. to Noon* every Friday through the summer.

After mov...

Gadsden Garbage Pickup Schedule Shifted for Memorial Day

First Friday in Downtown Gadsden June 2nd

June 2^nd is First Friday in Downtown Gadsden! We invite you to come join us downtown from 6pm-9pm, stroll up and down the sidewalks and enjoy the festivities!  Downtown merchants will be open late with specials to help celebrate summer.&...

City of Gadsden Employees recognized at Keep Etowah Beautiful Awards

The City of Gadsden is proud to be an active participant in Keep Etowah Beautiful. We have employees in departments across the city who volunteer to help keep our city and county a healthy, beautiful place to live, work, and play. Tuesday morning, we had ...

“Hordes” of Athletes Set to Compete in 2017 Barbarian Challenge

Gadsden, AL – Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet, and pushed to the limit will be taking part in Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge, a 6-mile obstacle course run through Noccalula Falls Park. With a motto of &a...

Third Annual Wheels on the Hill Car Show and Swap Meet to be Held June 9th-11th

Celebrate World Turtle Day at Noccalula Falls

South 11th Street Widening and Resurfacing Project Public Meeting

Gadsden, AL  -The City of Gadsden and ALDOT  Project Number STPOA-8121 (601)

Widen and Resurface South 11th Street from CR-203 (Black Creek Parkway) to near Piedmont Avenue City of Gadsden / Etowah County.

The City of Gadsden and Alabama ...

June First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

Gadsden, AL - First Friday, June 2nd the Gadsden Museum of Art will host an opening reception

for two shows: Ironic Design, an exhibit organized by the museum’s Exhibits Coordinator

Blake Dodgen, and An Open Heart Allows Blessings to Flow by Clair...

Gadsden hosting the Great American Cleanup

Mayor Guyton will kick off the event on Tuesday May 23^rd at Noon.  We encourage community groups to join forces and attend the kickoff event to pick up garbage bags and other materials that will be furnished to assist in the cleanup effort.&n...

INAUGURAL COOSA RIVER 2017 MEMORIAL WEEKEND BOAT PARADE ANNOUNCED

Memorial Day weekend will see a new event on the Coosa River as the Neely Henry Lake Association and Greater Gadsden Area Tourism will partner to present a boat parade at 1p.m. on Saturday, May 27.<_o3a_p>

“We experimented with a small-scale parade this ...

Rescue Boats Presented to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

Four local volunteer fire departments are now better prepared in the event of an emergency involving a body of water in Etowah County. RescueONE™ Connector Boats along with the Gadsden/Etowah County EMA is pleased to announce the boats will soon be water...Read on...

MPO May Meeting

The Gadsden-Etowah Metropolitan Planning Organization met Thursday, May 11, 2017. The MPO discussed ongoing and future infrastructure projects in Etowah County municipalities and received updates on ongoing ALDOT projects. 

The MPO recei...

Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2018 Tournament Schedule: Championship in Gadsden

Decatur, Ala. (May 9, 2017) – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil the 2018 tournament schedule and among the key changes is a new open tournament that allows anglers to try the trail without committing to five weekends. Returning f...

Downtown Gadsden Third Thursday

Downtown Gadsden - The Third Thursday concert series will kick off next week, May 18^th from 6-8 pm with local favorite, Kelli Johnson.  Smart and charming, Kelli Johnson captivates her audience with honesty, an infectious smile, and pure...

District 3 Community Meeting Thursday

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2017,

at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Gadabout Art Event May 13th

Downtown Gadsden- On Saturday May 13^th from 10am-4pm, Downtown Gadsden will be hosting the Gadabout Art Event.  The dictionary provides the following definition for gadabout; gad*a*bout (noun); 1) a person who moves about restlessly or a...

Airport Authority meeting - 5-19-17

The date of the May board meeting of  THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, May 19, 2017 at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport 185 Ira Gray Drive Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is...

City of Gadsden Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Gadsden, AL—  The City of Gadsden is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, s...

Gadsden Kids Fishing Rodeo Set for May 6th

Gadsden, AL—  Youth anglers will have a chance to make their own fish tales with the City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Kids Fishing Rodeo.  This community favorite event for children, ages 5-12, ...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 4-25-17

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a District 1 community meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the Antioch Family Life Center, located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

Downtown Music Festival and Coosa Landing Riverwalk Ribbon Cutting

Kick off the evening with the opening of the Riverwalk at 5:30pm and settle in for an amazing night of music! Great local talent with the evening capped off wDowntown Gadsden- On Saturday April 29th Downtown Gadsden, Inc. will host the Downtown Music Fest...Read on...

Community Development Action Plan Public Hearing

The City of Gadsden will hold a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at Gadsden City Hall to discuss the FY2017 PROPOSED ESIMTATED Annual Action Plan prior to submission to the U.S. Depart...

Upcoming events in Downtown Gadsden

Gadsden, AL – On Thursday March 16^th, the merchants of Downtown Gadsden will once again host Girls Night Out!  Ladies, round up your friends and come out for a night of fashion, food, fun and friends!  Several merchants will be...

Land Bank Meeting Set

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 beginning at 1:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. The business to be c...

City Council Meeting Time Changes

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Pursuant to Resolution No. R-139-17, adopted on April 18, 2017, all City Council meetings will be held at 11:00 a.m., with work sessions at 10:00 a.m.

The change will be effective for meetings in May 2...

What’s New at the Gadsden Museum of Art

The demographics of the new GMA Art Play have been widened to include children of all ages and available activities are now more focused on art. Artist-themed activities pay homage to Kandinsky, Picasso, Haring, Hirst, and Warhol. There will be a grand op...

Gadabout Art Event May 13th

Downtown Gadsden- On Saturday May 13^th from 10am-4pm, Downtown Gadsden will be hosting the Gadabout Art Event.  The dictionary provides the following definition for gadabout; gad*a*bout (noun); 1) a person who moves about restlessly or a...

Earth Day Jam at Noccalula Falls

Gadsden, AL—  Make plans to celebrate Earth Day in style! On Saturday, April 22, 2017 Noccalula Falls will be hosting the Earth Day Jam, a fundraiser sponsored by Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, the Gadsden Runners Club and Northeast Alaba...

Annual Gadsden Easter Egg Hunt Thursday

Gadsden, AL—  The Easter Bunny will be making his annual stop in Gadsden at the city-wide Easter Egg Hunt this Thursday, April 13, 2017. The City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt at ...

Siren Test – April 11, 2017

There will be a TEST of the outdoor warning sirens on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. barring inclement weather or other emergency. The outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call the ...

Community Development Committee Meeting

CITY OF GADSDEN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Community Development Committee will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April...

District 5 Community Meeting

Good Friday Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of April 9, which includes Good Friday (April 14) holiday observation:

Monday, April 10:        &nb...

Shelter Etowah App Now Available on iTunes

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is very excited to announce the Shelter Etowah App is now available to iOS users on iTunes. The app had previously only been available on Google Play for Android Phones. Shelter Etowah is a mobile app ...

Mayor Announces ALDOT to Resume Efforts to Extend I-759

GADSDEN – Mayor Sherman Guyton today announced that the Alabama Department of Transportation has agreed to resume work on the extension of Interstate 759 in Gadsden. “Today is a great day for the City of Gadsden and all of Etowah Count...Read on...

April First Friday

Downtown Gadsden- Next Friday, April 7^th, is First Friday!  Downtown Gadsden, Inc. invites you to head downtown and help officially kick-off the season!  Gather your friends and family and join us in Downtown Gadsden from 6 pm-9 pm as we...

Land Bank Authority meeting - 4-12-2017

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 beginning at 1:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The busin...

April First Friday at Gadsden Museum of Art

Gadsden, AL- On First Friday, April 7th the Gadsden Museum of Art will have a reception for three current exhibits: Founders: Peggy Gillam and Sara Reaves, Selfies by Kathryn McGinley, and our 2017 Student Exhibition featuring over 400 works from Etowah C...

Senior Activity Center renamed Downtown Civic Center

The Gadsden City Council voted on Tuesday to rename the Senior Activity Center (629 Broad Street) the Downtown Civic Center. The Senior Activity Center has grown beyond its initial scope and vision and become a vibrant hub of activity and an important ven...

Gadsden Launching Video Tour

The City of Gadsden is launching a video tour highlighting the community. The video tour includes several videos that cover a wide range of topics of interest to people discovering Gadsden and those looking to find more information about out city.

The seri...

Parks and Recreation Spring Break Camps Planned

Looking for a fun and wholesome way to keep the kids entertained during the Spring Break off from School? Look no further than the City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Break Camps.

Three Community Centers will be hosting the camps March...

Beautification Award Nominations Open

Gadsden, AL— The Gadsden Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Beautification Awards.  The nomination period is March 13 until April 17, 2017.  Nomination forms are available online at www.cityofgadsden....

2017 Summer Food Service Program Deadline

Gadsden, AL—  Is your organization interested in participating in the 2017 Summer Food Service program, administered by the City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department? Interested hosts should contact Jennifer Gipson by F...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Ray Wetzel promoted to Curator of GMA

Gadsden, AL- The City of Gadsden’s Museum of Art has a new curator Ray Wetzel, and he has plans to take the downtown icon to new heights. Wetzel was promoted from the exhibits coordinator position at the GMA where he managed the various exhibits...Read on...

Gadsden Hosting 2017 ARPA State Basketball Tournament

Summer Concert Series Dates and Entertainment Set

Gadsden, AL-– The dates and performers have been locked in for the 8th season of the Summer Concert Series held in conjunction with First Fridays at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater ‘The Amp’ at 90 Walnut Street in downtown Gads...

Airport Authority Meeting Scheduled

District 3 Community Meeting Saturday

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Saturday, March 4, 2017,

at Thompson Community Center at noon.

EMA Preparedness Treasure Hunt

The Gadsden Etowah EMA will be hosting a Preparedness Treasure Hunt along Broad Street businesses during Spring Break. The event will begin at the Gadsden City Hall Gazebo and go along Broad Street. Participants will go to various businesses along Broad...

8th Annual Smoke on the Falls BBQ Festival

Gadsden, AL-  Smoke on the Falls, presented by City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department, is back Friday April 7th- Saturday April 8th at the Noccalula Falls Campground for the 8th year.  The highlight of the weekend is the Kansas ...

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway March 3rd

Gadsden, AL- –  Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Gadsden at Noccalula Falls Park on March 3, 2017.  In partnership with the Alabama Forestry Commission, City of Gadsden, Gadsden Parks and Recreation, and the Alabama Coopera...

Gadsden City Titan Softball Field Upgraded

Gadsden, AL- The City of Gadsden recently finished an extensive project building a scoring tower and concession stand at the Gadsden City Titan Girls Softball Field on Black Creek Road.  This project wouldn’t have been possible without ...

5th Annual Party with a Purpose at the Pitman

Downtown Gadsden- On Sunday, February 26^th at 3 pm, Downtown Gadsden Inc. will host the 5^th Annual Party with a Purpose at the Pitman.  This family friendly event will raise money to go towards continued renovations of one of downtown Gadsden&...

Noccalula Falls Park Set to Reopen for 2017 Season

Gadsden, AL- Noccalula Falls is reopening Wednesday March 1st for the 2017 season. Looking ahead, the 2017 season should be the biggest year yet for Gadsden’s biggest and most visited park. We’ve made some tweaks to our seasonal hour...

March First Friday at Gadsden Museum of Art

On First Friday, March 3rd the Gadsden Museum of Art will have a closing reception for its three current exhibits: Relics by Anita Stewart and Amanda Ann Palmer, A Tale of Six Counties by Pamela A. Canzater, and Methods: Traditional to Digital by PaperWor...Read on...

Gadsden Land Bank Authority Meeting

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The b...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:00 p.m. on

Monday, February 13, 2017

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Forrest Cemetery Board and Foundation Meeting

MEETING OF THE

FORREST CEMETERY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND

FORREST CEMETERY FOUNDATION

You are hereby notified that a

joint special called meeting of the

Forrest Cemetery Board of Trustees

and the

Forrest Cemetery Foundation

will be held at 10:00 a....

Downtown Gadsden Gives Back invites local nonprofits

Downtown Gadsden- March 3^rd is First Friday in Downtown Gadsden!  From 5pm-7pm, Downtown Gadsden Inc. will be partnering with The United Way of Etowah County to host the sixth annual “Downtown Gadsden Gives Back” event.&nb...

Downtown Gadsden Inc. Chocolate Stroll

Downtown Gadsden - Shopping doesn't get much sweeter than this!  The Downtown Merchants will host a chocolate stroll on Thursday, February 9^th from Noon to 7pm.  Shop, stroll and taste some delicious chocolate treats as you venture down ...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2017,

at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

10th Annual Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook-Off

Gadsden, AL- On Saturday, February 4^th, Downtown Gadsden will host the 10^th Annual Chili Cook-Off.  Our cooks will be on Broad Street between 4th and 6th Streets and "headquarters" will be the corner of 5th and Broad.  There ar...

Broad Street Bridge Closure for Inspection

Gadsden, AL-  The Broad Street Bridge will be closed on Sunday January 29^th from 7 a.m. until Noon for its annual inspection.  Traffic should use the Meighan Boulevard bridge as a local detour.  The inspection times are approxim...

GMA: Night of Jazz

The Gadsden Museum of Art’s  Fourth Annual Night of Jazz returns to the Downtown on Valentine's weekend, from 6 p.m. to 9  p.m. on Feb. 11^th.  This year's event features entertainment from the Courtney Linam Band, a lo...

HCNEA Annual Point in Time Count

The Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama (HCNEA) will conduct a survey on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in and around Anniston and Thursday, January 26, 2017 in and around Gadsden.  HCNEA members and trained volunteers be interviewing homeless i...

Second East Gadsden Community Center Meeting Scheduled

Gadsden, Alabama – The City of Gadsden is hosting the second neighborhood meeting to share developments, plans and get further input on the East Gadsden Community Center project.  The meeting will be held on Saturday morning January 21 ...

Coosa Landing Development Announced & The Riverwalk at Coosa Landing Open

<_o3a_p> This highly visible project includes nearly a mile of walking paths and is destined to be heavily used with its excellent riverfront access, pedestrian bridge, three scenic pavilions, and prime location.  The concrete plaza under the Br...

Commercial Development Authority meeting - 1-17-17

The Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January17, 2017...

Scheduled Siren Test Today

There will be a TEST of the outdoor warning sirens on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. barring inclement weather or other emergency. The outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested the second Tuesday of each month barring inclement weather or other ...

Garbage Collection Schedule Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of January 15, 2017, which includes Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observance:

Monday, January 16:       &nb...

Warming Center Update

Warming Centers are open to provide relief to local citizens. As always, please use our local Salvation Army location first. They will be opened to those in need of a warming center 24 hours a day during this community emergency.

· Salvation...Read on...

Land Bank Authority meeting - 1-25-17

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Stre...Read on...

UPDATED Extreme Cold Weather and Winter Storm Watch

Extremely cold weather is forecast along with the potential for a wintry weather mix to affect Etowah County. At times, beginning tonight throughout this weekend, temperatures and wind chills will be brutal. The forecast calls for temperatures feeling l...Read on...

Youth Basketball Canceled for 1/7/2017

Due to forecasted inclement weather City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball will be canceled Saturday, January 7th. Coaches will be contacted about make-up dates.

Airport Authority meeting - 1-20-17

The date of the January board meeting of
THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITYwill be Friday, January 20, 2017
at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport185 Ira Gray Drive
Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general business issues...Read on...

No City Council Meeting 12/27/2016

Reminder: The City Council will not meet on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. The regular schedule will resume on January 3, 2017.

Christmas at the Falls Dates Extended

Gadsden, Alabama - You asked for it, you got it! Christmas at the Falls will extend its dates after the Christmas holiday. We’ll be open December 26-30 each night from 5 to 9 p.m. We had several rainout nights and we heard from many potential visitors th...Read on...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a community meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Abundant Life Church 323 S 12th Street at 5:30 p.m.  

Please plan to attend this importan...

No Outdoor Warning Siren Test Today December 13th

The decision has been made not to conduct the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens today due to inclement weather. No outdoor warning siren test today.

For more information contact the EMA at 256-549-4575

Holiday Fire Safety Tips from the Gadsden Fire Department

Department

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries Keep anything that can catch fire: oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains, away from the stovetop.

• Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling f...

Christmas and New Year Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the weeks of December 18, and December 25, 2016, which includes Christmas holiday observation:

Monday, December 19:       ...

Airport Authority - No meeting on 12-16-16

There will be NO board meeting of

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

For December 16, 2016

at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

December 13, 2016 City Council Meeting Time Change

REMINDER

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

As a reminder, there is a change in the time for the Gadsden City Council work session and meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.  The work session will be held at 2:00 p.m. and the council mee...

Gadsden Christmas Parade Canceled

Gadsden Christmas Parade has been canceled for tonight due to the weather and will not be rescheduled.

Crime Prevention Tips for the Holidays

Crime Prevention Tips for the Holidays

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. The Gadsden Police Department sees a spike in crimes during this time of year. We have a list of tips that can help you stay safe and protect you from becoming a...

COOSA CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE TO BE ADDED TO DECEMBER FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

The First Friday celebration on December 2^nd in downtown Gadsden will have a new event to bring folks downtown-the Coosa Christmas Boat Parade!

The boat parade, being presented by the Neely Henry Lake Association, will take place in conjunction with the Fi...

Gadsden Fire Department Toys from Santa

Gadsden, Alabama - In an effort to help the
needy children in Etowah County have a Merry Christmas, the Gadsden FireDepartment is accepting donations for the Toys from Santa program.  <_o3a_p>

<_o3a_p> 

Monetary or new, unwrapped toy donations are being ...

Thanksgiving Garbage Pickup

Please note the Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of November 20, which includes Thanksgiving holiday observance:

Monday, November 21:          &...

Leaf pick up season begins for Public Works

Gadsden, Alabama The City of Gadsden’s Public Works Department has begun its leaf pick up program, transitioning from the Spring and Summer grass cutting phase to the Fall leaf pick up program. We will be using six leaf pick up machines througho...

Alabama Winter Weather Awareness Week

Winter Weather Preparedness 2016Although we are still warm and dry in Etowah County it is time to prepare for what winter may bring.

Winterize Your Vehicles

• Antifreeze levels - ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.
• Battery and ignition system - sh...

December’s First Friday at Gadsden Museum of Art

December 2nd marks the opening of the Gadsden Museum of Art’s exhibit, “I Remember: Stories.”   The show focuses on stories collected veterans of the Iraqi War and the sacrifices that they made. The other co...

Tuscaloosa Avenue Bridge Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Gadsden, Alabama – The City of Gadsden is excited to announce that the Tuscaloosa Avenue Bridge opened today Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication. The bridge replacement project started at the begi...

Community Development Public Hearings Schedule

The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities; principally for persons of low-moderate inco...

DROUGHT EMERGENCY: BURNING BAN

Gadsden, Ala.  A drought emergency has been declared in Etowah County, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

The declaration concerning the emergency drought condition, as signed by Governor Robert Bentley, has been in effect since October 12^th, and...

Airport Authority Meeting Set

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5, will conduct a community meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Banks Park Community Center. Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Christmas at the Falls opens Thanksgiving Evening

Gadsden, Alabama - Come celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City of Gadsden at Christmas at the Falls.  Enjoy millions of lights throughout the park with spectacular views from the paved walking trails or from the vantage of...

Downtown Gadsden Girls Night Out & Christmas Open House

Downtown Gadsden – On Thursday November 17^th, the merchants of Downtown Gadsden will once again host Girls Night Out!  Ladies, round up your friends and come out for a night of fashion, food, fun and friends!  Several merchants...

Veteran’s Day Holiday Garbage Schedule

In observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday garbage routes will be altered for the week of November 6th, which includes Veteran’s Day holiday.

Monday, November 7:             &nbs...

November First Friday - November 4th

Downtown Gadsden- It’s almost November!  And that means First Friday is just around the corner.  On Friday November 4^th, Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to come downtown to enjoy the festivities and the beautiful fall weather...

Racial Justice Essay Scholarship Contest open to Etowah County high school students

LEPC Meeting –November 3rd

A meeting of Etowah County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be held on Thursday, November 3^rd at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency Operations Room.  Located at 9...

Renaming Contest for the Senior Activity Center

Submit your ideas

The Senior Activity Center is woven very deeply into the fabric of downtown Gadsden and it connects with multiple locations in the 600 block of Broad Street including the Pitman Theatre and the Water Wall courtyard. In addition, the cente...

District 3 Community Meeting

Councilman Thomas Worthy's District 3 Community Meeting will be October 20th at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be for the discussion of speed breakers in the area.

Youth Basketball Program Meeting

GADSDEN PARKS & RECREATION
YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM 2016-2017
MEETING: October 16TH Rules and paperwork time 2pm November 13th Paperwork, fees, and scheduling
...Read on...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a
community meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2016,
at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

South 11th Street Bridge Opening & Ribbon Cutting

– The City of Gadsden is excited to announce that the South 11th Street Bridge will open today Friday October 7, 2016 at 3 p.m. We will hold a brief ribbon cutting ceremony and open the bridge to traffic.  The bridge replacement project started on Decembe...Read on...

Gadsden-Etowah Veterans Day Parade On November 9th Is Five Weeks Away-Applications Being Accepted

Gadsden, AL. – The Gadsden/Etowah Veterans Parade set for 2pm on November 9th is fast approaching and applications are starting to roll in. Greater Gadsden Area Tourism and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association have partnered together to produce the 201...Read on...

Upcoming Hours Change at Noccalula Falls Park

The train will not run starting Oct. 10th and will be down for approximately 2 ½ weeks due to some construction work. The park will be open for walk thru only and there will be a reduced rate of $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and children.

The park ...Read on...

Airport Authority Meeting Set

The date of the October board meeting of
THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITYWill be Friday, October 21, 2016
at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport185 Ira Gray Drive
Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general business issues...Read on...

C.E.R.T. Exercise Notification

On Thursday, October 6th The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will hold a C.E.R.T. Exercise at Banks Park Community Center which is located at 2780 South 11th Street, Gadsden, AL. The Exercise will begin at 9:00 a.m. Media registration ...Read on...

Road Closure at South 3rd and Bay Street

Gadsden, Alabama – The City of Gadsden will be closing a portion of the roadway from the intersection of South 3rd and Bay Street to the midblock point of Bay Street toward South 2nd Street in order to repair the existing storm water system.

The road ...Read on...

5th Annual Halloween Super Bash

Gadsden, Alabama – The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 5th annual Halloween Super Bash at Noccalula Falls Park on Saturday October 8th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35901)

The Noccalula Falls Ha...Read on...

Forrest Cemetery Board Meeting Scheduled

PUBLIC NOTICE: MEETING OF THE FORREST CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FORREST CEMETERY FOUNDATION

The Forrest Cemetery Board of Trustees
and the Forrest Cemetery Foundation meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m.on Thursday, October 6, 2016, in the 4th F...Read on...

Gadsden Fire Department testing hydrants in October

Gadsden, Alabama – Fire hydrant testing is necessary to make sure hydrants are working properly. The Gadsden Fire Department will be testing the fire hydrants in Gadsden through the month of October. This testing can sometimes cause a slight discoloratio...Read on...

Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency Executive Committee Meeting

GADSDEN-ETOWAH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency Executive Committee will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 26, 2016, in ...Read on...

District I Neighborhood Appreciation

District I Neighborhood
Appreciationhosted by
COUNCILWOMAN CYNTHIA TOLESSaturday, September 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.ADAMS PARK

IT’S TIME FOR ME TO SHOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!!
Food, fun, and mu...Read on...

Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board Meeting

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, beginning at 3:30 p.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The busines...Read on...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,
will conduct a community meeting
at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 12,
at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Sixth Street Open at RiverTrace

Gadsden, Alabama – Sixth Street in East Gadsden is now open providing access to the RiverTrace Retail Development from U.S. 431.  This is the culmination of a several month long construction project to finish this additional access for the RiverTrace proj...Read on...

9/11 Remembrance Set

Gadsden, Alabama – In remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001, the Gadsden Beautification Board and Downtown Gadsden Inc. invite the public to attend a ceremony honoring victims and their families at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11th at Patriots Pa...Read on...

Black Creek Trail Project Expansion

The City of Gadsden is hosting an informational meeting about the Black Creek Trail Expansion project. The Engineering Department will present routing and mapping information on the next phase of the Black Creek Trail. The public is invited to preview th...Read on...

City of Gadsden Budget Hearing

BUDGET HEARING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 20165:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – Gadsden, AL

At the above time and place, the City ofGadsden will accept oral and written
input from the public, concerning theproposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget. A...Read on...

Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board Meeting Set

The Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411, located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

...Read on...

East Gadsden Community Center Meeting Scheduled

East Gadsden Community Center Meeting Scheduled

Gadsden, Alabama – The City of Gadsden is hosting the first neighborhood meeting to share details and get input on the East Gadsden Community Center project. The meeting will be held on Saturday morning ...Read on...

Gadsden Parks And Recreation Department Resumes Walking Tours Of The Black Creek Trail System

The City of Gadsden’s Park and Recreation Department will resume hosting tours of the Black Creek Trail system at Noccalula Falls, with the first tour scheduled for Saturday, September 3rd at 9 a.m. Additional tours will be held September 17th and October...Read on...

Labor Day Garbage Pickup

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of September 4, 2016, which includes Labor Day (September 5) holiday observation:

Monday, September 5: HOLIDAY OBSERVEDTuesday, September 6: Monday route collected
...Read on...

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting set

The date of the September board meeting of
THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITYWill be Friday, September 16, 2016
at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport185 Ira Gray Drive
Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general business is...Read on...

Haralson Avenue Architectural Review Board Meeting

The Haralson Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time, location, and purpose:

September 8, 2016
6:15 p.m.514 Haralson Avenue

To consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by Jim Petty...Read on...

GFD to remember fallen firefighters on 40th anniversary

Gadsden, Alabama – The Gadsden Fire Department will hold their annual memorial ceremony to remember six fire department members that have died in the line of duty. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. at the Central Fire Station at 322 Walnut St. in Gad...Read on...

Gadsden wins Five Main Street Alabama Awards

Birmingham - Main Street Alabama celebrated Designated Communities successes on a special day in honor of the organization, as proclaimed by Governor Robert Bentley. Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator, Mary Helmer, announced the winners...Read on...

September’s First Friday at Gadsden Museum of Art

On First Friday in September, September 2nd, the Gadsden Museum of Art will have an opening reception for two art exhibits, A Quiet Life by Gina Brown and Itineraries of Escape by Cindy Wagner and Jane Phillips, as well as the Alabama Makers mural by Chri...Read on...

Subcommittee on Poverty meeting 8-16-16

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Sub-Committee on Poverty Initiatives will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

T...Read on...

Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting - 8-22-16

The Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting on August 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at 618 Turrentine Avenue to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by Lana Brown regarding 625 Turrentine Avenue. The pu...Read on...

COLOR DASH 5K FUN RUN/WALK COMING TO GADSDEN

GADSDEN, AL---August 9th, 2016--- The James D. Martin Wildlife Sanctuary will be aglow with color when the Color Dash 5k Fun Run/Walk takes place on August 27th. Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama and the Gadsden Runners Club, the C...Read on...

Non-Profit Agency Funding applications

The City of Gadsden is accepting applications for

Non-Profit Agency Funding

To be considered, agencies must be registered as a

§501(c)(3) organization as directed by

Section 501(c) of the United States

Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. §501(...Read on...

No Siren Test Today

Due to the chance of inclement weather, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will NOT conduct the regularly scheduled test of the outdoor warning sirens in Etowah County today. The outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested at 1 p....Read on...

No Siren Test Today

Due to the chance of inclement weather, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will NOT conduct the regularly scheduled test of the outdoor warning sirens in Etowah County today. The outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested at 1 p....Read on...

Career Fair Thursday, August 11 at Convention Hall

Career Center and City Councilman Bring Job Fair to Gadsden
GADSDEN – The Gadsden Career Center, in partnership with Gadsden City Councilman Thomas Worthy, will host a Job Fair Thursday, August 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Gadsden Convention Hall...Read on...

Public Safety Committee Meeting Scheduled

Public Safety Committee of The Gadsden City Council

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Safety Committee will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall,...Read on...

LEPC Meeting – August 4th

A meeting of Etowah County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be held on Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Gadsden Senior Activity Center located at 629 Broad Street Gadsden, Alabama.
We are holding our LEPC...Read on...

2015 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Gadsden Community Development Department will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2015 to hear citizen comments concerning the 2015 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). There will be a fift...Read on...

4-H Archery Tournament in Gadsden

Gadsden, Alabama – Gadsden Parks & Recreation is hosting the 2016 Black Creek 4-H Archery Invitational Tournament, which runs from Thursday July 28 through Saturday July 30th.

The event begins with registration and opening ceremonies at Academy Sp...Read on...

Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for Etowah County which is in effect until 11 a.m. CDT Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday. Maximum heat indices will be between 105 to 109 degrees.
...Read on...

Citywide Unity Meeting Sunday

Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton and community leaders are hosting a citywide Unity meeting Sunday.
Community leaders, local pastors, law enforcement representatives and the Mayor will speak at the meeting. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:...Read on...

Independence Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of July 3, 2016, which includes Independence (July 4) holiday observation:

Monday, July 4: HOLIDAY OBSERVEDTuesday, July 5: Monday route collected
Wednesday, July...Read on...

CITY OF GADSDEN SUB-COMMITTEE ON POVERTY INITIATIVES

The Gadsden City Council’s Sub-Committee on Poverty Initiatives will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss food qu...Read on...

Siren Test Cancelled – June 14th

Due to inclement weather, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will NOT conduct the regularly scheduled test of the outdoor warning sirens in Etowah County today. The outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested at 1 p.m. on the seco...Read on...

Barbarian Challenge June 18th!

GADSDEN, AL---June 9, 2016---GADSDEN’S EXTREME OBSTACLE RACE PUSHES PARTICIPANTS TO THE LIMIT

Gadsden, Ala. – Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet, or pushed to the limit will be taking part in Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge...Read on...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,
will conduct a community meeting
at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 13,
at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Gadsden Airport Authority Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

The date of the June board meeting of
THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITYWill be Friday, June 17, 2016
at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport185 Ira Gray Drive
Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general bus...Read on...

Haralson Architectural Review Board meeting - 6-7-16

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Haralson Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time, location, and purpose:June 7, 2016
6:15 p.m.431 Haralson Avenue
To consider applications for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by:Rache...Read on...

District 3 Meeting Announced

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a community meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Thompson Community Center at 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of May 29, which includes Memorial Day (May 30) holiday observation:

Monday, May 30: HOLIDAY OBSERVEDTuesday, May 31: Monday route collected
Wednesday, June 1: Tue...Read on...

Riverview Drive Open

Culvert repairs are now complete and Riverview Drive is now open to traffic.

EMA Exercise Notification

This Thursday, May 19th The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be participating in the Hospital Full Scale Exercise 2016 Severe Weather: Tornado Exercise; along with Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center a...Read on...

5th Street Market Open House

The City of Gadsden Farmer’s Market has a new home. After years of shifting locations the farmers and shoppers that make up the Gadsden Farmer’s Market have a new permanent home. The City of Gadsden has purchased a building at the corner of 5th Street an...Read on...

Etowah County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Meeting- Tuesday, May 17th

Etowah County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Meeting- Tuesday, May 17th

A meeting of the Etowah County VOAD/Citizen Corps will take place Tuesday, May 17th at 3p.mat the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency. The Etowah C...Read on...

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

Gadsden, Alabama - Coosa Riverkeeper, along with our amazing sponsors, is proud to present the Neely

Henry Lake Cleanup on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at the Coosa Landing Boat Ramp from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to benefit Coosa Riverkeeper. Afterwards,...Read on...

Jazz in the Park coming to Gadsden

Gadsden, Alabama – Magic City Smooth Jazz’s highly regarded Jazz in the Park concert series is coming to Gadsden. For several years, the Jazz in the Park concert series has brought jazz concerts to venues throughout Alabama. This year Gadsden will ...Read on...

District 3 Meeting Announced

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a
community meeting on Saturday, May 7, 2016,
at the Carver Community Center at noon.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The committee will discuss grass cutting and any other items...Read on...

Earth Day Cleanup of Noccalula Falls

Join the City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation department as they celebrate Earth Day by hosting a community-wide cleanup at Noccalula Falls Park. The Parks and Recreation team is inviting community members to meet at the Noccalula Falls Park Wedding Cha...Read on...

Summer Concert Series Details Announced

Gadsden, AL. – The dates and performers for the 7th year of the Summer Concert Series held in conjunction with First Fridays at the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre (The AMP) in downtown Gadsden have been finalized.

The concerts are from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m...Read on...