COVID-19 Testing August 5

ETOWAH COUNTy HEALTH DEPARTMENT

COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

*While testing supplies last*

WHERE: Antioch Baptist Church, 2103 East Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35903 

For Information please c...

Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her fifteenth supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in publ...

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a Special Called meeting at the following time and location, for the purpose of conducting public hearings and considering resolutions assessing nuisance abatement liens for grass cutting work that has alrea...

August First Friday Canceled, Organizers Planning for Safe Return

Gadsden, AL- Through collaborative discussions with local merchants, City of Gadsden Officials, and Downtown Gadsden Inc. the popular First Friday event has been canceled for Friday, August 7th, 2020. The Summer Concert...

Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her fourteenth supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or o...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 6-30-2020

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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in the Council Chamber, 1^st F...

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

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $1 million grant award to the City of Gadsden – Gadsden Transit Services (GTS), in Gadsden, Alabama as part of the Coronavirus Aid, ...

July First Friday Canceled, Organizers Planning for Safe Return

Through collaborative discussions with local merchants, City of Gadsden Officials, and Downtown Gadsden Inc. the popular First Friday event has been canceled for Friday, July 3rd, 2020. The Summer Concert Series event scheduled for the same day is also ca...

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

The Etowah County Health Department will be conducting a COVID-19 Testing and Hepatitis-A vaccination drive-through clinic, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Dwight Baptist Church, located at 520 N. 29^th Street in Gadsden.

Persons wishin...

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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in the Council Chamber, 1^st Floor, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The purpose...

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Facility Reopening Update

Beginning June 12 some Parks and Recreation Facilities will be open with modified hours.

Noccalula Falls Park & Campground 

256-549-4663

Noccalula Park with Train and Petting Zoo

Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm

Friday - Sunday 10am-7pm

Mini Golf

Friday -...

Gadsden Public Library Reopening Postponed

We regret that due to a reported increase in COVID-19 cases in Etowah County, the GPL will NOT be able to safely open our doors to the public as planned.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  We remain closed to the public until further ...

City Council - Work sessions and council meetings

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

This is to advise that until further notice, work sessions of the City Council will be held in the Council Chamber on the first floor. 

Work sessions begin at 10:00 a.m....

Gadsden Museum of Art Reopening Tuesday June 9th

On Tuesday, June 9th, the Gadsden Museum of Art will reopen to the public using proper social distancing procedures. The wearing of mask is encouraged and hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the building. Galleries will be open at half capa...

Gadsden Transportation Services Resumes Limited Service

 Gadsden’s Transportation offerings are being modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. Starting Monday, June 8th the Gadsden Trolley Service is resuming with modified routes and policies. 

The trolley service will operate ...

Commercial Development Authority meeting - 6-9-20

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority

Board of Directors

will be held at 8:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

in the Chamber Boardroom

One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35903

      &n...

City begins COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program

The City of Gadsden has a new utility assistance program designed to help Gadsden residents who’ve fallen behind on their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)  funds ...

City of Gadsden Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Gadsden, AL- The City of Gadsden is again, participating in the Summer Food Service Program. This program is operated in partnership with the State of Alabama Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Meals will be provided ...

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

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 26, 2020, will be held in the Council Chamber on the first floor.

A work session will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., also in the Council Chamber.

The address for both meetings is 90 Broad Street,...

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

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

The Gadsden City Council meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 19, 2020, will be conducted by teleconference.

 A work session will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., by teleconference

SUMM...

Community Meeting - District 5

Councilman Jason Wilson will conduct a

District 5 community meeting via webinar

at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87146332761Or iPhone one-tap :US: +13017158592,,87146332761# or +1...

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

The Haralson Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting via video conferencing at the following time and purpose: May 20, 2020 6:00 p.m.

To consider application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by:

Jesse Pinkston –...

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting - 5-15-20

The date of the next board meeting of

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be:

Friday, May 15, 2020

12:00 Noon

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

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

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020, will be held in the Council Chamber on the first floor.

A work session will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., also in the Council Chamber.

The address for both meetings is 90 Broad Street,...

City Hall to Reopen Monday

City Hall will reopen to the public Monday, May 11, 2020. We will have a variety of new procedures and policies in place to ensure the safety of the public and city employees.

Visitors to the second, third, and fourth floors will sign in at floor/departme...

District 2 Community Meeting

PLEASE ANNOUNCE

Councilman Deverick Williams will conduct a

District 2 community meeting via teleconference

at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81149585948Or iPho...

UPDATED Stay at Home Order

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a Safer at Home order to be applied Statewide. The order will be effective Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and will expire on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN P...

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

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a work session at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, by teleconference.

The regular City Council meeting will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., by teleconference.

When: May 5, 2020 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)&n...

District 3 - Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a community meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, via teleconference at 6:00 p.m.

* * * * * *

Read on...

Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting

The Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting on May 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. at 515 Turrentine Ave. to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by Evelyn L. Brannon regarding 629 Turrentine Avenue:

The public ...

Some City of Gadsden Facilities to Reopen May 1st

Gadsden, AL- As the City of Gadsden carefully watches the COVID-19 Pandemic and follows the orders from Governor Ivey and the Alabama Public Health Department we are taking steps to safely open some city facilities in a limited way. We are also rescheduli...

Hickory Street Bridge Closure Starting Thursday

The Hickory Street Bridge will be closed starting  Thursday, April 30 for work connected to the replacement of the bridge. The bridge over Black Creek is located between South 15th Street and Harrison Avenue. A contractor will be performing desig...

April 28, 2020 City Council meeting and work session

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a work session at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, by teleconference.

The regular City Council meeting will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., by teleconference.

When: Apr 28, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)&a...

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

Goodyear has announced in corporate filings and with media confirmation that they intend to permanently close the Goodyear-Gadsden plant. “Our hearts go out to the families of the Goodyear workers who have lost their jobs due to the imminent clo...

April 21, 2020 City Council meeting Teleconference & Summary

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a work session at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, by teleconference.

The regular City Council meeting will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., by teleconference.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us0...

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

Gadsden, AL - Today marks a month since I joined with leaders across our county to officially proclaim a Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time we have been taking every appropriate action to face this unprecedented ...

April 14, 2020 City Council meeting Teleconference & Summary

The Gadsden City Council  by videoconference on Tuesday, April 14 , 2020. at 11 a.m.

The meeting will be on Facebook Live, Recorded and replayed on City of Gadsden TV and posted to the City of Gadsden’s Youtube Channel

UPDATE: The summary...

Multiple Roads Closed due to Storm Debris

Public Works crews from the City of Gadsden are working with Alabama Power crews to safely and quickly address storm damage from the severe weather event Sunday, April 12, 2020. To aid the recovery process please avoid unnecessary in the areas affected by...

Severe Weather Affects Etowah County

Damage assessment will begin tomorrow after a complex of storms brought multiple reports of damage in Etowah County. The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency received multiple reports of damage across the county. Agencies from across the coun...

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

How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering

Cloth face coverings should—

• fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• be secured with ties or ear loops
• include multiple layers of fabric
• allow for breathing without restriction
• be able to be laundered ...

Mayor Guyton’s Statement on Face Covering Use

I want to encourage everyone to follow the CDC’s recommendations to use face coverings to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

I sat in my vehicle watching people going in and out of a large store in Gadsden this weekend. 53 people came o...

No City Council work session - 4-7-20

CITY OF GADSDEN GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

This is to notify you that the Gadsden City Council will not conduct its 10:00 a.m. work session on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

The regular City Council meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Gadsden Cit...

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

Gadsden, AL - As we continue to respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic I wanted to update you on the City of Gadsden’s response and emphasize the importance of continued action for everyone in our community.  Everyone must follo...

Etowah County COVID 19 Fatality

It is with a profound sense of sadness that the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency can share that we have lost of one of fellow citizens due to COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones, family, friends, caregivers, and hea...

Census Day Is Here – Make It Count!

April 1, 2020 – Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted.

The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, s...

Etowah County Covid-19 Drive Through Testing

Etowah County Covid-19 Drive Through Testing

(Must have a provider referral or

Prescription in hand)

WHEN

April, 1, 2020

10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

While testing supplies last

WHERE

12th Street Baptist Church

800 West Grand Avenue (AL Hwy 77)

Rainbow City, AL 3...

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

Due to COVID 19 concerns, there will be no 
City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Friday March 27 COVID-19 Response & Update

As the wave of confirmed COVID-19 cases hits our State and County the City of Gadsden continues to work with local, state, and national partners to take decisive action to save lives. We are facing unprecedented circumstances, and we are taking unpreceden...

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

We have received word of three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Etowah County. This does not change how we will work or respond to this invisible threat. All area responders and service providers are still committed to the jobs that they do and we will cont...

Mayor Sherman Guyton COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020

I want the people of Gadsden to know that we are working hard to ensure the continuity of essential services and respond to the many needs created by this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. We still do not have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Etowah County,...

COVID-19 Local Businesses Resources

Below is a list of resources for local businesses looking for guidance on how to navigate impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Small businesses are encouraged to review information from webinars hosted by the Alabama SBDC Network to help an...

Gadsden City Council Meeting Modifications for COVID-19

The Gadsden City Council is meeting as scheduled tomorrow Tuesday, March 24, 2020, with precautions and limitations to comply with the current public health order and recommendations in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. 

The 10 a.m. pre-...

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order

CLICK HERE FOR STATE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread o...

COVID-19: City of Gadsden Response

Gadsden, AL - The City of Gadsden is carefully monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In response to both the President’s guidance to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emer...

RAM Free Clinic Postponed in Gadsden

ROCKFORD, TN (March 16, 2020) – Remote Area Medical - RAM® – a major non-profit provider of mobile clinics delivering free, quality, dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals – has offi...

Gadsden Fire Department COVID-19 Recommendations for the Public

Gadsden Fire Department

COVID-19 Recommendations for the Public

03/14/2020

The following recommendations are to assist the public in preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community:

• Practice social distancing where possible (avoid large crowd...

Public Events and Facility Updates Due to COVID-19

We are working with key partners and stakeholders to ensure that residents and staff are safe during the COVID-19 novel Coronavirus outbreak. We have been and continue following the guidelines and procedures outlined by the CDC and Public Health agencies ...

Building Department Neighborhood Sweep

Starting in East Gadsden,  South of Meighan Blvd.

The Building Department will review every property in these areas. For code issues like abandoned vehicles, trash, and dilapidated houses.

For more information, contact the Building Department (256)...

Citizen Preparedness is the Key For Infectious Disease Prevention

With the announcement of two cases of Covid-19 being reported in a neighboring state, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency (GECEMA) wants to stress to everyone the importance preparation plays in your safety from all infectious diseases. ...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2020,

at the Carver Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

No City Council Meeting - March 10, 2020

Due to the National League of Cities Conference, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street.

Downtown Gadsden Gives Back

Downtown Gadsden, Inc. has partnered with United Way to bring our local non-profit organizations together for an educational night of fun. On March 6^th from 5pm-7pm, non-profits will be occupying 2 blocks of Broad Street downtown. Each non-profit will hav...

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

- The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department and Greater Gadsden Area Tourism are partnering together to present “Art on the Rocks at the Falls” on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2020.  This juried show will featu...

Officials Declare a Local State of Emergency

Gadsden, AL –The Etowah County Commission, in conjunction with GECEMA, signed a local declaration today. This order affects all municipalities located within Etowah County. The reason for this declaration relates to the flooding and immense amou...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Monday, February 24, 2020

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Read on...

Highland Avenue Closure for Road Work

Gadsden, AL - Starting Monday, February 17 Highland Avenue will be closed for road work. Contractors working under inspection and supervision of the City of Gadsden Engineering Department will be working for a period of time to make necessary repairs to t...

Airport Authority meeting - 2-21-20

The date of the next board meeting of

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be:

Friday February 21, 2020

12:00 Noon

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

Jan Crim Obituary

Longtime City Employe, Risk Management Director Jan Crim passed away this week. For information on services and visitation, visit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gadsden-al/janice-crim-9036735 . City staff appreciates your understanding and co...

GECEMA: Overnight Flooding Likely

A complex of storms is forecast to affect Etowah County over the next 48 hours. These storms have the potential to cause significant flooding throughout Etowah County. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has forecast rainfall totals in the 4 to 6 i...

Downtown Gadsden Girl’s Night Out

With love in the air, follow your heart to downtown Gadsden on February 13^th for Girl’s Night Out. Retail stores will stay open until 8pm for late-night shopping. You can also avoid the Valentine’s Day crowd by coming to downtown Thurs...

No City Council meeting - 2-11-20

Due to the Alabama League of Municipalities Legislative meeting in Montgomery, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Bro...

Cynthia Toles Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Committee

WASHINGTON — Cynthia Toles, President of the Gadsden City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) federal advocacy committee. This comm...

Downtown Gadsden’s 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Fire up your taste buds! Downtown Gadsden’s 13^th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held February 1st, 2020. Broad Street will be closed from 4^th to 6^th Streets for the event. Tasting will begin promptly at noon. Tasting tickets are $1 each, or you c...

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

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a Special Called meeting at the following time and location, for the purpose of conducting public hearings and considering resolutions assessing nuisance abatement liens for grass cutting work that has already been pe...

Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama – Annual Point in Time Count

The Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama (HCNEA) will conduct a survey on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Gadsden, Etowah County, Cherokee County and DeKalb County.  HCNEA members and trained volunteers will be intervi...

City of Gadsden makes progress on Riverfront Sports Park

Gadsden, AL - During the Gadsden City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020, the city council approved the finalized lease agreement with the Gadsden State Community College for the new riverfront sports park. 

The lease agreemen...

County Impacted by Severe Storms

On January 11^th, 2020 Etowah County was affected by a complex of severe storms – leaving a swath of damage in its wake that primarily affected the western and central areas of the county. By early afternoon, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency M...

CITY OF GADSDEN PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF GADSDEN 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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in the 4^th Floor Co...

Gadsden Airport Authority meeting - 1-17-20

The date of the next board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be:

Friday January 17, 2020

12:00 Noon

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

POSTPONED Temporary Closures for Regular Bridge Inspections

Gadsden, AL- Weather permitting; the Broad Street Bridge will be closed for regular inspection on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The bridge will be closed at approximately 7 a.m. and will reopen after completion of the inspection.  Traffic ...

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority

Board of Directors

will be held at 8:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, January 14, 2020

in...

Risk of Flooding in Etowah County

Due to a system that is forecast to bring several inches of rain over the next couple of days, the Gadsden/Etowah County EMA wanted to take a moment to remind you of some common sense tips to be prepared:

• If you live in a flood-prone area, keep these mater...

2020 is the year of transformation for the GPL

Exciting changes begin in February with the grand opening of our new Reference & Genealogy Branch at what was formerly our Alabama City Library!  All of your favorite reference and genealogical resources will now be located in the historic bu...

Downtown Gadsden celebrates success in 2019

As we begin a new decade, we want to take time to look back at 2019 and review the successes for downtown Gadsden!  

New businesses, along with renovations of various properties, have created excitement in the downtown area. During 2019,...

Water Main Break in North Gadsden

There are work crews from the Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board at the site of an 8" water main break on  Riverbend Road.  Some customers in North Gadsden may experience low water pressure due to this break. Crews are on-site work...

No City Council meeting - December 24, 2019

Due to the upcoming Christmas holidays, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. 

 The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street. &nbs...

January First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

Gadsden, AL - The Gadsden Museum of Art will have the following shows on display starting January 7 with a reception on the first Friday in February from 5-7 pm: Hatch Show Print, Est. 1879, located in the second floor gallery and down the main h...

CITY OF GADSDEN FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Finance Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The committee...

Leaf Collection Schedule

On Monday, December 16,2019-Leaf Crews will be finishing up in the East Gadsden  Area. Once this area is finished they will begin going on with the following route:

Country Club/Clubview

Downtown

Oak Park

South Gadsden

Walnut Park

Alabama City

Noccalula...

Snacks with Santa in Downtown Gadsden

Downtown Gadsden, Inc. – Have you told Santa what you want for Christmas yet? A day of special holiday fun is planned for Saturday, December 14, 2019 as the Hardin Center hosts their annual Snacks with Santa.

Santa Claus arrives at 10 am and will...

Nelson named Alabama Municipal Clerk of the Year

Iva Nelson has worked 35 years for the City of Gadsden and has served as its city clerk for the past 17 years. She is a member of the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators and was named the Alabama Municipal Clerk of the Year at the A...

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority

Board of Directors

will be held at 8:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

in the Chamber Boardroom

One Comm...

December First Friday & Christmas Tree Lighting

Spend an evening in downtown Gadsden filled with family-friendly, holiday fun! The magical evening will begin at the lawn of City Hall. The Grinch will be there starting at 4:30pm and Santa will be there as well to help Mayor Guyton light the Christmas tr...

Special Called Council Meeting on 12-3-19

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a Special Called meeting at the following time and location, for the purpose of conducting public hearings and considering resolutions assessing nuisance abatement liens for grass cutting work that has alrea...

Education/Recreation Committee meeting - 12-3-19

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, December 3, 2019, in the 4^thFloor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabam...

Community Development Committee meeting - 11-26-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Community Development Committee will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The...

Downtown Gadsden celebrates the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday on November 30th.

This year’s celebration is the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday, marking a decade of support from American Express for local business owners. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Smal...

Gadsden Fire Department Toys from Santa

Gadsden, AL- In an effort to help the needy children in Etowah County have a Merry Christmas, the Gadsden Fire Department is accepting donations for the Toys from Santa program.  Monetary or new, unwrapped toy donations are being accepted at all ...

2019 Christmas at the Falls to Open on Thanksgiving

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 a ride on the park’s train. Durin...

Community Meeting Notice - District 5 - 11/25/19

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Monday, November 25, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Noccalula Falls Park now Featuring Fly Fishing for Trout in Black Creek

 Beginning on November 15^th you won’t have to travel to north Georgia or Tennessee to fly fish-you’ll be able to do it in Gadsden at Noccalula Falls Park in Black Creek. Over one-thousand 10”-14” rainbow trout were stocked in the creek below Nocc...

Christmas Open House

Downtown Gadsden is inviting guests to shop local at Christmas Open House on November 22^nd and 23^rd from 10:00am-6:00pm both days. The weekend theme will be “Star Light, Star Bright, Shop Local”. Storefronts will be decorated with star...

Warming Centers Open

With today’s cold temperature and strong winds, the Gadsden/ Etowah County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind the public of the warming centers that will be open.

The high today is forecast to be 49 degrees. We should warm quickly today ...

No City Council meeting - November 19, 2019

CITY OF GADSDEN GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Due to the National League of Cities Conference, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. 

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, November 26...

Airport Authority meeting

The date of the November board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be:

Friday November 15, 2019

12:00 Noon

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

Warming Centers Open

With today’s cold temperature and strong winds, the Gadsden/ Etowah County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind the public of the warming centers that will be open. 

The high today is forecast to be 35 degrees, with wind...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 11-12-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Safety Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabam...

Hardin Center to Host Reception Honoring Kathy Chan and Celebrating Celestial Dreams: The Art of Spa

 The Hardin Center has a special reception planned to celebrate their current exhibition and its artist.

 Celestial Dreams: The Art of Space Jewelry features 36 pieces of jewelry created by Huntsville, Alabama artist Kathy Chan.

Using prec...

Downtown Dance Conservatory Presents “The Nutcracker Princess”

GADSDEN, AL: Experience all the magic of the holiday classic with original costume designs, dazzling scenery and a host of characters as the Downtown Dance Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker Princess.”

Public perfo...

Bark Park Officially Opened

Gadsden’s only Bark Park, a joint project of the City of Gadsden and the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center, was opened at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. The event was held at the Park, which is situated b...

Gadsden Chosen to Participate in DesignPlace Program Community input sought for improvin

Community input sought for improving the Noccalula Corridor

Gadsden, AL - The City of Gadsden is excited to participate in DesignAlabama's DesignPlace program. A team of design professionals including planners, architects, and landscape architects...

Public Works Committee meeting - 11-5-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Confe...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, November 5, 2019,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Responders Trunk or Treat

The Gadsden/Etowah Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) will be hosting their annual Responder Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2019 in the Mort Glosser Amphitheater parking lot. The event will last from 5 PM until the candy is gone. There will be games, candy, e...

Gadsden State and City of Gadsden Plan Riverfront Sports Park

- The result of a community-focused plan, Gadsden State Community College and The City of Gadsden are entering into a long-term partnership to expand the existing sports facilities on the riverfront property currently owned by the two-year colleg...

N. 12th Street Lane Closures Wednesday, October 23rd

    North 12th Street (Alabama Highway 211) will have a series of temporary lane closures on Wednesday, October 23rd. A contractor will be removing the railroad crossing at this intersection and repaving the road after the rails and othe...

Toles, Williams, & Worthy Receive Designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official

Gadsden City Council members Cynthia Toles, Deverick Williams, and Thomas Worthy have earned the professional designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official.  Councilman Worthy also earned the designation of Certified Municipal Official. &a...

Downtown Gadsden, Inc. November First Friday

On November 1^st, Broad Street will be closed at 3pm to allow classic cars, food vendors, and shopping to commence for First Friday! The holidays are upon us, so what better way to get a head start on your holiday shopping? This is a free event for the who...

EYO OPENS 2019-2020 SEASON WITH FALL FORMAL CONCERT

GADSDEN, AL, October 21, 2019 - - The 2019-2020 season of the Etowah Youth Orchestras opens on Sunday, November 3 with the EYO Fall Formal Concert, a part of The Daniel Foundation of Alabama Concert Series.  The performance will be held...

District 4 Community Meeting

Councilman Kent Back will conduct a

District 4 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, October 22, 2019,

at First Baptist Church of Gadsden

in the Family Life Center located at 235 S. 5^thStreet

Please plan to attend this importa...

CERT Class Scheduled for Fall 2019

The Gadsden/ Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class beginning October 22.

The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and tr...

Veterans Parade November 6th

The Gadsden-Etowah Veterans Parade set for 2 p.m. on November 6th is fast approaching and applications are starting to roll in. Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, the City of Gadsden, and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association have partnered together to produ...

Gadsden Lands 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open Tournament

B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) announced the 2020 schedule for the Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens recently and Gadsden and Neely Henry Lake will host a tournament May 21-23, 2020 at Coosa Landing in downtown Gadsden. Hosted by the City of Gadsden...

Gadsden awarded ATRIP II Funding for Meighan Blvd., Hood Ave. Intersection Improvements

During Tuesday's City Council Meeting Mayor Sherman Guyton announced that the City of Gadsden had been selected as one of 28 projects funded by the ATRIP II program. 

As a result of an ATRIP II grant award, significant road improvements are in-sto...

Commercial Development Authority meeting - 10-15-19

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority

Board of Directors

will be held at 8:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, October 15, 2019

at The Venue,

201 George Wallace Dr,...

Public-Private Partnership to Restore and Preserve Historic East Gadsden Fire Station

Gadsden, AL - After an exhaustive search for proposals for renovation and rehabilitation of the historic East Gadsden Fire Station, the City of Gadsden has approved a plan to transfer ownership of the structure in order to renovate and preserve the buildi...

Community Meeting District 4

Councilman Kent Back will conduct a

District 4 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, October 8, 2019,

at Eura Brown Elementary School,

located at 1231 Alcott Road.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Read on...

Sunset Sips 2019

As the sun sets over the Coosa River, we join together on the Memorial bridge for wine tasting and beautiful scenery on October 15^th for Sunset Sips. Join your friends for an evening of fun as we raise money to continue improvement of historic downtown Ga...

5th Street Market’s Fall Dinner

5th Street Market’s Fall Dinner 

Gadsden, AL - 5th Street Market invites you to attend their annual Fall Dinner on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The Margaritaville themed event will start at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at ...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Monday, September 30, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Read on...

EMA Drill Scheduled

On Tuesday, October 8^th, area responders, students, and staff will be participating in an active shooter exercise at Etowah High School. You may notice an increase in emergency traffic in that area beginning at 9 AM. This is only a drill and is no cause f...

October First Friday

Downtown Gadsden – It’s time for family-friendly fun! On October 4th, we’ll be having First Friday from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Broad Street. Many downtown stores will be open late to allow for convenient shopping. Food vendors will...

Community Meeting Notice - District 3

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019,

at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a

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

on Monday, September 23, 2019,

at the Antioch Family Life Center,

located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

September Third Thursday

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, is closing the season out with The Hubacher Brothers on September 19^th. This concert is held at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Cen...

Gadsden Etowah EMA Promotes National Preparedness Month

The month of September has been declared National Preparedness Month by the federal government and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency encourages citizens to take this opportunity to better...

Downtown Gadsden Shopping Event

Grab the gals and come downtown! There will be a shopping extravaganza event on September 12th, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., participating retail stores will stay open late and offer specials. Refreshments will be served at some stores from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m . The...

Noccalula Falls Free Day and Wreath Ceremony

Noccalula Falls Park continues their Noccalula Statue 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday Sept 21, 2019 with a Free Day at the Falls. To kick off the festivities join community leaders and park staff at the Noccalula Statue at 9 a.m. for a wreath han...

Noccalula Statue 50th Anniversary Celebration

Noccalula Falls Park invites you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Noccalula Statue. The 50th Anniversary Statue Dinner will take place Thursday Sept. 19th at 6 p.m. in the newly renovated Kiwanis Pavilion. The Statue of Noccalula ...

Downtown Gadsden celebrates success on Main Street Alabama Day

Decatur ─ Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the sixth annual Awards of Excellence on the day that Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Main Street Alabama Day. The day recognizes the efforts of the organization that is focused on creating ...

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

In a recent article and ranking in Bloomberg Business Gadsden was listed in the top 30 small cities for tech jobs. "

Using occupational data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bloomberg identified 30 smaller metro areas where both salaries and headc...

Community Meeting Notice - District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, September 3, 2019,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Gallery Talk to Feature Artists from Hardin Center’s Exhibitions

The Hardin Center’s two current art exhibitions end on September 14, but the public has a special opportunity to hear from the two artists during a gallery talk and reception on Thursday, September 12 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.  Washington, DC ar...

First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

Gadsden, AL- On Friday September 6, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. the Gadsden Museum of Art will have an opening for the following exhibits: Derek Cracco, Associate Professor of printmaking and computer graphics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will fea...

Hardin Center to Celebrate New Semester in New Space

The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts is excited to welcome students in the Gadsden Community School for the Arts and the Downtown Dance Conservatory back for the fall semester. More than 600 students take a weekly lesson in visual arts, music, or d...

Gadsden Awarded Million Dollar Airport Grant From FAA

- The Gadsden Airport Authority and the City of Gadsden are pleased to announce the acceptance of a $1 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. The competitive grant was awarded for necessary improvements to airfield operations at the North...

Renovated Alabama City Center New Hub of Gadsden Transportation

Gadsden, AL - Tuesday, August 13th, the City of Gadsden hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Alabama City Center at 2000 West Meighan Blvd. Newly renovated, the Alabama City Center is the new home of the Transportation Department....

CITY OF GADSDEN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF GADSDEN

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Intergovernmental Committee will be held at 9:15 a.m., on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in the 4^th Flo...

Tier 1 Auto Supplier, Governor Ivey and community leaders break ground for new plant in Gadsden

GADSDEN, AL - Governor Kay Ivey announced that Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, has selected the City of Gadsden, in Etowah County, as the location for its new manufactur...

Community Meeting District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, August 6, 2019,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Motus Alabama Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 the City of Gadsden was proud to welcome Governor Kay Ivey, Motus Integrated Technologies and key community partners to The Venue at Coosa Landing for a ground breaking ceremony.

“What an exciting day this is for Motus Integrated Tec...

World's Longest Yard Sale Comes to Gadsden

Visit America’s most scenic shopping mall during the “32nd Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale” August 1-4, 2019 in Gadsden, AL! As featured in HGTV coverage, the journey begins in beautiful Gadsden, Alabama atop Looko...

First Friday - August 2nd

With another new month, there is another opportunity to come downtown and enjoy family-friendly fun. On August 2nd, we will be having First Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Broad Street. Many downtown stores will be open late to allow for convenient s...

Auto supplier Motus Integrated Technologies chooses Gadsden for new plant

Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, has selected the City of Gadsden, in Etowah County, as the location for its new manufacturing faci...

City Council work session - 7-16-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

Note: The Council is expected to go into Executi...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5, will conduct a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Third Thursday Concert Series July 18th

Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, continues on July 18 at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. The performer for the concert will be Jason Lyles. Jason is a Chattanooga singer-songw...

Gadsden City Council Education and Recreation Committee Meeting

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Education and Recreation Committee will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama...

Monthly Test of Outdoor Warning Sirens

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. Sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each month at ...

Monthly Test of Outdoor Warning Sirens

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. Sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each month at ...

Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting

Gadsden Fireworks Show Over the Coosa River

On Independence Day, Thursday July 4th, 2019 at 9 p.m. the annual City of Gadsden Fireworks display, presented by The Gadsden Etowah Patriots Association, will light up the sky over the Coosa River. The best viewing locations are on either side of the riv...

Disadvantaged Business Goals methodology Public Notice

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gadsden Airport Authority, Gadsden, Alabama, hereby gives public notice, that for 30 days from the date of this advertisement, the Gadsden Airport Authority and FAA will receive written public comments, pertaining...

Etowah Receives StormReady County Recognition

The National Weather Service has again recognized Etowah County as a StormReady County. This designation indicates that Etowah County continues to do “everything possible to improve emergency first responder and citizen preparedness in the event...

Argyle Architectural Review Board meeting

The Argyle Circle Architectural Review Board will hold a public meeting at the following time and location, to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness relating to 238 Argyle  Circle, which is within the Argyle Historic District...

July 5th First Friday

Downtown Gadsden – Downtown Gadsden will be celebrating Independence Day on July 5th for First Friday. Everyone is invited to come downtown to enjoy family-friendly fun from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Many downtown stores will be open late to allow for c...

Gadsden Airport Authority

The date of the April board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday June 21, 2019

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

July 2019 Programs at the Gadsden Public Library

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

The Gadsden Public Library and its branches will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.&nbs...

First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

On Friday July 5, the Gadsden Museum of Art will have an opening reception for the following exhibits: Focus, the fourth annual juried photography exhibit in the Main Gallery; the second floor will feature a collection of saris from Nanda Patel and her ow...

Old School Records to be Destroyed

On July 20, 2019, in accordance with The Alabama Administrative Code, Gadsden City Schools' Special Education Department will be destroying old special education records of persons having birthdays between September 1, 1992 , and August 31,1993. To secure...

Gadsden City Council Education and Recreation Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Education and Recreation Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. The topics to be discussed include Coo...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Monday, June 17, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge 2019

Brian Clowdus Brings the Falls to Life with The Noccalula Experience

This summer, Brian Clowdus Experiences breathes new life into the thrilling story of relentless love and adventure with The Noccalula Experience - a legendary tale of undying love. Experience the spectacular tale in its storied home of Noccalula ...

June 2019 Programs at the GPL

June 2019 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

Thank you ...

Finance Committee meeting - 5-20-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Finance Committee will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Monday, May 20, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.  

&nbs...

District 5 meeting on May 20, 2019

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Monday, May 20, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Gadsden/Etowah County EMA Implements Alert Etowah

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will soon transition the County’s Mass Notification system – Nixle – to a new system called Alert Etowah. Nixle was recently bought by Everbridge (the Alert Etowah provide...

Monthly Siren Test Today

 The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 5-14-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conferen...

Public Works Committee meeting - 5-14-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 8:45 a.m., on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.  

Th...

Third Thursday – May 16th

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, starts the 2019 season on May 16th at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. Peanut & Jonn will be performing this month.

The 2...

Moragne Park Playground Closed for Repairs

The Moragne Park Playground will be temporarily closed for repairs. We expect the playground to reopen Wednesday, May 8 by 3 p.m.

EYO Announces Auditions for the 2019-2020 Season Openings for strings, winds, brass and percussion i

 The Etowah Youth Orchestras will hold its annual auditions in May, hearing students who will be vying for spots in the three orchestras of the after-school ensemble program. Positions are available in the EYO’s two full orchestras &...

No City Council meeting - May 7, 2019

Due to the Alabama League of Municipalities Conference, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. 

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad S...

Downtown Music Festival

Free concert! Free entertainment! On Saturday, May 11^th at 5:30pm the Downtown Music Festival will be happening at The Venue at Coosa Landing. This event is completely free! Food vendors will be on site, and beverages will be sold. No outside food or drin...

Gadsden Mall Hosts the Annual American Heart Association Heart Walk on May 4, 2019

Gadsden, AL – (April 29, 2019) Gadsden Mall in conjunction with Spinoso Real Estate Group is excited to host the annual 5k Heart Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Gadsden Mall – James D. Martin Wildlife Trail. Through donations, America...

May First Friday

On Friday May 3rd from 5pm to 7pm the Gadsden Museum of Art will be hosting a reception for our Annual School Exhibition, Creative Spirit: new work by Steve Loucks and Lynnette Hesser, Current(s) by Robert Hendrickson, and work from Hokes Bluff Middle Sch...

EYO Announces 2019 Spring Formal Concert

 The Etowah Youth Orchestras will present the final concert of its 2018-2019 concert season in early May, featuring the ensembles of the EYO after-school program. This concert marks the final performance for 21 seniors of the EYO program.

On Sunda...

Downtown Gadsden Star Wars Pub Crawl

May the Fourth be with you! Bring your friends and family to Downtown Gadsden to enjoy our shops, bars, and restaurants at the very first Star Wars Pub Crawl! This event is free to attend and will be a galactic celebration! It will be held from 4pm-9pm.Th...

Community Meeting Notice - District 1 - April 29

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a District 1 community meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at the Antioch Family Life Center, located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

 Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Community Meeting Notice - District 5 - April 29

PLEASE ANNOUNCE

 Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5, will conduct a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Moragne Park Playground Temporarily Closed for Repairs

The Moragne Park Playground will be closed starting Wednesday, April 10 and expected to reopen on Saturday, April 13. Contractors will be making warranty repairs to the safety surface underneath some of the playground features. We appreciate your patience...

Haralson Avenue Architectural Review Board meeting

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

April 22, 2019. 6:15 p.m.  641 Haralson Avenue

To consider application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by:

Joy Hal...

No Monthly Siren Test Today

Due to overcast skies and inclement weather, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will NOT be conducting a test of the outdoor warning sirens as scheduled. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday...

CITY OF GADSDEN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Intergovernmental Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Ala...

City Council meeting - 4-16-19 time change

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

In order to canvass results of the April 9 special election, the regular Gadsden City Council meeting scheduled for April 16, 2019, will be held at 12:00 noon.  The pre-council work session will be hel...

Airport Authority meeting - 4-18-19

The date of the April board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Thursday, April 18, 2019

(Due to Good Friday Closing)

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the...

Commercial Development Authority meeting - 4-16-19

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority

Board of Directors

will be held at 8:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, April 16, 2019

at the Chamber of Commerce...

AREA ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER TO HOST ETOWAH COUNTY COMMUNITY JOB FAIR IN MAY

Confirmed Employers

• Alabama Department of Corrections
• Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
• Avon Products
• Cherokee County Health & Rehab
• City of Attalla
• Collier-Butler Funeral Home
• Coosa Valley Health and Rehab
• Divine Respite & In-Home Care
• Elwood ...

10th Annual Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition

Gadsden, AL- The 10^th Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition is sure to be the best ever; slated for Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13^th the exciting event is presented by City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department. The highlight of the weekend is ...

Community Meeting Notice - District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, April 2, 2019,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

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Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting - 4-5-19

The Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time and location, to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented byJason and Jessica Wilson regarding 525 Turrentine Avenue:

April 5, ...

April First Friday

Downtown Gadsden - In April, we’ll jump right in for the First Friday festivities on April 5^th. Everyone is invited to come downtown to enjoy family-friendly fun from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Many downtown stores will be open late to allow for convenien...

Community Development Committee meeting - 3-26-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Community Development Committee will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. &a...

3rd Annual Spring Break Preparedness Day

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency and Downtown Gadsden Inc. are pleased to invite you to the Third Annual Spring Break Preparedness Day. Join us downtown on Tuesday, March 26^th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as we work together to GET PRE...

Gadsden Water Works Completes GAC Treatment Facility

The Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board (GWW&SB) is pleased to announce the completion of a granular-activated carbon (GAC) treatment facility. The GAC facility is part of the Board's continuing effort to provide safe and high-quality water to the cit...

April 2019 Programs at the GPL

______________________________________________________________________________ 

The Friends of the GPL Bookstore: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

Beauti...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 3-20-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Safety Committee will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

The purpo...

Council Work Session - 3-20-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

An update ...

Finance Committee meeting - 3-20-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

FINANCE COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Finance Committee (and the remainder of the council) will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the ...

City of Gadsden Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Gadsden, AL—  The City of Gadsden is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Any organization located within the city of Gadsden interested in becoming a feeding site for Summer Food Service Program to help feed childre...

Kid's Spring Break Preparedness Day

Join the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency and Downtown Gadsden Inc. as we work together to GET PREPARED! 

MARCH 26, 2019 * 10AM-2PM

Meet local first responders and safety organizations of Etowah County. Visit learning stations and ...

Railroad Crossing Repair on E. Meighan Blvd Planned for Weekend

Railroad Crossing Repair on East Meighan Boulevard at  N. 6th Street  Planned for Weekend Railroad (Between Walmart and Goodyear)

Motorists should use caution and expect slight delays over the weekend on the railroad crossing at E. Meigha...

Special Called City Council Meeting - 3-14-19

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a Special Called meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the Council Chamber on the first floor of Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street.  The purpose of the meeting is to consider:  (1) A...

Amnesty Day at Municipal Court

     Individuals who find themselves struggling to pay old fines and court costs and those with old warrants will soon be getting a break.  That is, if they take advantage of the limited time offer of Amnesty Day on Mar...

Downtown St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl

Let the Shenanigans begin! The St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl is scheduled for Saturday, March 16^th in downtown Gadsden. There will be live music, drink specials, and other festive fun throughout the evening. The event will be from 4pm-9pm with a kic...

Moragne Park Set to Reopen March 16

Gadsden AL - After a year-long, comprehensive renovation project, the City of Gadsden will officially reopen Moragne Park on March 16, 2019. In celebration of the long-awaited reopening of one of the City’s flagship parks, the City of G...

Airport Authority meeting - 3-15-19

The date of the March board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, March 15, 2019

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

EAST ALABAMAWORKS TO PRESENT ANNUAL WORLDS OF WORK CAREER EXPO

The East AlabamaWorks Regional Workforce Council invites your coverage of the annual WORLDS OF WORK Career Expo. This year’s event is set for Tuesday, March 12, Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14 at the Oxford Civic Center in Oxford, Ala...

EAST ALABAMAWORKS TO PRESENT ANNUAL WORLDS OF WORK CAREER EXPO

The East AlabamaWorks Regional Workforce Council invites your coverage of the annual WORLDS OF WORK Career Expo. This year’s event is set for Tuesday, March 12, Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14 at the Oxford Civic Center in Oxford, Ala...

City Council meetings - Weeks of March 11-15 and March 18-22

Due to the National League of Municipalities Conference, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Due to the Alabama League of Municipalities Legislative Day program, the City Council work session and meet...

Public Works Committee meeting - 3-5-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conferen...

Forrest Cemetery Board/Foundation meeting - 3-14-19

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 a...

First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

On Friday March 1^st, from 5-7 pm  the Gadsden Museum of Art will host the opening receptions for  the following exhibits: Unlikely Confluence in the Main Gallery will feature three artists Spencer Moody,  Ben C...

Leaf Collection Schedule Update

Monday February 25-Leaf Crews will be starting East Gadsden.  Once finished they will begin going on with the following route:

Country Club/Clubview

Downtown

Oak Park

South Gadsden

Walnut Park

Alabama City

Noccalula Mountain

Tuscaloosa Ave

North Gadsden

Noccalula Falls Park Reopens for 2019 Season

Gadsden, AL-  Noccalula Falls is reopening Friday, March 1st for the 2019 season.  Looking ahead, the 2019 season will be an exciting year for Gadsden’s largest and most visited park. The park is continuing to make improvements for park ...

Community Meeting Notice - District 5

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 5:30 p.m. on

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Community Meeting Notice - District 4

Councilman Kent Back will conduct a

District 4 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.

on Monday, February 25, 2019,

at First Baptist Church of Gadsden in the

Family Life Center located at 235 S. 5^th Street.

Please plan to attend this important meet...

Girl’s Night Out! in Downtown Gadsden

It’s Girl’s Night Out! On February 28^th from 5pm-8pm ladies can come shop downtown for chances to win a big prize! When visiting participating stores, shoppers can fill out an information card to be put in the pot towards a gift basket...

Severe Weather Awareness Week and Sales Tax Holiday

The National Weather Service and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency have declared the week of February 17th – 22nd, Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. Follow @GECEMA on Facebook and Twitter for preparedness tips throughout the week. ...

Finance Committee meeting - 2-19-19

CITY OF GADSDEN

FINANCE COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Finance Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden...

Party with a Purpose

On Sunday, February 24^th from 3pm-7pm there will be a Party with a Purpose at the Pitman Theater in downtown Gadsden. The live entertainment lineup will include Chris & Jon, The Hubacher Brothers, The New Delusions, and The Alabama Red Hots. The event...

March First Friday: Downtown Gadsden Gives Back

Downtown Gadsden, Inc. and United Way have partnered together to host “Downtown Gadsden Gives Back” for March’s First Friday event on March 1^st from 5pm-7pm. Local non-profits will be set up from 4^th to 6^th Streets on Broad w...

City, County, Neighboring County Partners and State Partners Train for an Active Shooter

Beginning today through Thursday a group of responders from Law, Fire, EMS, Dispatchers and GECEMA are training together for the potential of an Active Shooter in our area. Some of those participating are:

ALEA

Gadsden Dispatch

Altoona Fire 

Gadsden ...

Intergovernmental Committee meeting - 2-12-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Intergovernmental Committee will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. &a...

Administrative Committee meeting - 2-12-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Administrative Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. &n...

Hardin Center to Present Cultural Programs for Black History Month

The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts has back-to-back events planned to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage during Black History Month.

On Friday, February 15 from 4-6 pm, a special Black History Program will be presented by Anita Si...

District 4 Community Meeting

Councilman Kent Back will conduct a District 4 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Eura Brown Elementary School, located at 1231 Alcott Road. A tour of the school will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. prior to the start of the meeting....

Airport Authority meeting - 2-15-2019

The date of the February board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, February 15, 2019

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

$500 Reward for information on vandals of Moragne Park.

The City of Gadsden is offering a $500 reward for information on vandals of Moragne Park.

If you know who committed this crime call the Gadsden Police Department  (256) 549-4630 or the tip line:(256) 543-2444 .

Public Safety Committee meeting - 2-5-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Safety Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. &nb...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, February 5, 2019,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Tuesday January 29, 2019 Games Cancelled

All City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation games are cancelled today, Tuesday January 29, 2019

Special Called City Council meeting - 1-28-19

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a Special Called Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019, in the Council Chamber on the first floor of Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, for the purpose of considering a resolution certifying results of the...

February First Friday at the Gadsden Museum of Art

On First Friday February 1st ,the Gadsden Museum of Art will have a reception for several incoming shows: Anonymous Ancestors, by Susan Lenz; “unslaving…” Part I by John Sandridge; Visions, by Just...

District 1 & District 4 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles and

Councilman Kent Back will conduct a

District 1/District 4 community meeting at 6:00 p.m.

on Monday, January 28, 2019,

at the Venue at Coosa Landing,

located at 201 George Wallace Drive.

A tour of the Venue will be conducted at ...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Jason Wilson, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 6:00 p.m. on

Monday, January 28, 2019

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

David Hooks to Lead Gadsden-Etowah IDA

Gadsden, Ala. - The Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority is proud to introduce their new Executive Director, James David Hooks. Hooks is an innovative business leader with extensive economic development, public finance, and industrial re...

Art on the Rocks at the Falls Returns to Gadsden

- This Spring the Gadsden Art Association is thrilled to host the return of the Art on the Rocks at the Falls on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019.  This juried show will feature original handmade arts and crafts. The show will be held in t...

Public Safety Committee meeting - 1-24-19

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Safety Committee will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alaba...

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Youth Baseball Registration

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Youth Baseball Registration

The Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Youth Baseball League. Come join in on all the fun, you will not want to miss out!

Registration Dates: Saturday, January 12, 2019- Thurs...

Extreme Cold Weather and Warming Center Locations

This weekend, Etowah County will face below freezing temperatures and wind chills. For information on building emergency supply kits and winter weather preparedness tips, visit https://www.weather.gov/bmx/outreach_wwaw2018 orhttp://gecema.com/wi...

City Council meeting - time change - 1-29-19

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

The regular Gadsden City Council meeting scheduled

for January 29, 2019, will be held at 12:00 noon.

The pre-council work session will be held at 11:00 a.m.

The location is the same:  Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street....

City Council meeting change - 1-23-19

Due to the City of Gadsden referendum election on January 22, 2019,

the regular Gadsden City Council meeting and pre-council work session will be held:

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

10:00 a.m. Work Session

11:00 a.m. Council Meeting

Gadsden City Hall, ...

February 2019 Programs at the GPL

 February 2019 Programs at the GPL 

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

___________________________________________________________________________...

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Garbage Pickup Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of January 20, 2019, which includes Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observance:

Monday, January 21:              ...

Broad Street Bridge to be Closed for Inspections

The Broad Street bridge will be closed twice for inspections and evaluation. The first closure will be on Sunday, January 20th from 7 a.m. until approximately Noon for its annual inspection. The second closure will be from approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Education/Recreation Committee meeting - 1-15-19

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...

Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook Off

Fire up your taste buds! Downtown Gadsden’s 12^th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held February 2^nd, 2019. Broad Street will be closed from 4^th to 6^th Streets for the event. Tasting will begin promptly at noon. Tasting tickets are $1 each, or you c...

News Story Regarding Demolition

The story recently aired by WVTM regarding a demolition at 4 Mitchell Street in Gadsden is at best inaccurate and more likely misleading and factually wrong. The City of Gadsden is far from inexperienced when it comes to code enforcement and demolition of...

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country and several hundred in Gadsden to assist with the 2020 Census count. Found out more at https://2020census.gov/jobs . 

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of tem...

Local Auditions being held for The Noccalula Experience

This summer, Brian Clowdus Experiences breathes new life into the thrilling story of undying love and adventure with The Noccalula Experience.  This exhilarating saga based on the legend many locals know so well from Noccalula Falls Park will tak...

Gallery Talk and Reception with Artist at Hardin Center

The Hardin Center opens two new art exhibitions on January 12. There is an opportunity to meet the artist from one of the exhibitions on Tuesday, January 15 from 5-7 pm.Retrospective is composed of the work Rebeca Calderón Pittman, a Guatemala ...

Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting - 1-15-19

The Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time and location, to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented byAdam & Jenny Sollie regarding 430 Turrentine Avenue:

January 15, 2019 &am...

Airport Authority Meeting - 1-18-19

The date of the January board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, January 18, 2019

at the FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, AL 35904

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

Haralson Architectural Review Board meeting - 1-7-19

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

January 7, 2019

6:15 p.m.

514 Haralson Avenue

To consider application for Certificate of Appropriateness presented by:

Jim Pett...

January 2019 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

Attention: The Gadsden Public Library will close at 5PM on December 31 for New Year’s Eve. Additionally, the Gadsden P...

Public Works Committee Meeting

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabam...

January 22 Special Election Information

Tuesday, January 22, Gadsden voters will be able to vote in a Special Referendum Election regarding the Gadsden City Board of Education. Sample Ballot, Absentee Ballot Application, and the list of polling places are attached. 

List Polling Places ...

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Registration Open

 League:  Gadsden City League of Champions 14U

Registration Dates: December 17^th -Sunday, December 31, 2018.

Online Registration: gadsden.recdesk.com (Individual signups)

In-Person Registration: Jack Gaston Coli...

Gadsden City Council Schedule

Due to the upcoming Christmas holidays, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. 

Due to the New Year holiday, the next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Gadsden City Ha...

Christmas at the Falls Extended Dates

The weather hasn’t been a friend to Christmas at the Falls this season, so we are extending dates after the Christmas holiday. We’ll be open each night through January, 6th, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 to 9 p.m. &...

City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation installs new AEDs

In another example of its commitment to the safety and health of Gadsden residents and visitors, the City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department installed five new automatic external defibrillators (AED).

“We are very pleased to update and st...

Monthly Siren Test Today

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each m...

Snacks with Santa

Downtown Gadsden, Inc. – Have you told Santa what you want for Christmas yet? A day of special holiday fun is planned for Saturday, December 15, 2018 as the Hardin Center hosts their annual Snacks with Santa.

The Hardin Center is located at 501 B...

Commercial Development Authority Meeting -

The Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room located at One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND

Inclement Weather Threat Causes Gadsden Christmas Parade Cancellation

Gadsden, AL - As of 1 p.m. today the Gadsden Christmas Parade Committee met. After consulting James Spann of ABC 33/40, it truly saddens all of us to announce that the Gadsden Christmas Parade scheduled for this Saturday, December 8th, is cancele...

Parks and Recreation Department: December

Parks and Recreation Department 

Mistletoe Market at 5^Th Street Market.

Dec. 7^th – 9^th Fri. 3:00pm – 7:00 pm. Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sun. Noon – 5:00pm

Shop with local vendors, arts, crafts, baked goods, woodwo...

Gadsden Fire Department Toys from Santa

In an effort to help the needy children in Etowah County have a Merry Christmas, the Gadsden Fire Department is accepting donations for the Toys from Santa program.  Monetary or new, unwrapped toy donations are being accepted at all Gadsden Fire ...

Leaf Pickup Schedule

Starting Monday December 3, 2018-Leaf Crews will be in the Oak Park Area. Once this area is finished they will begin going on with the following route:

South Gadsden

Walnut ParkAlabama CityNoccalula Mountain

Tuscaloosa AveNorth GadsdenEast Gadsden C...

Public Works Committee Meeting

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

OF THE GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will be held at 8:45 a.m., on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in the 4^th Floor Conference...

Leaf Pickup Program Information

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 leaves pick up machines through...

City Council Education and Recreation Committee Meeting

The Gadsden City Council’s Education and Recreation Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.   

The purpose of th...

City-wide Christmas Tree Lighting

Gadsden, AL- Kick off the Holiday season on Friday evening December 7th, 2018 on the lawn of City Hall for the city-wide Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by the City of Gadsden, Greater Gadsden Tourism, Gadsden Museum ...

Coosa Christmas Boat Parade December 7th

The First Friday celebration on December 7th in downtown Gadsden will see the return of an event started two years ago to bring folks downtown-the Coosa Christmas Boat Parade!

The boat parade, being presented by the Neely Henry Lake Association and sponsor...

Craig Scott promoted to lead Gadsden Public Library

Gadsden, AL- The City of Gadsden’s Public Library has a new director, Craig Scott, and while he has a long history at the library, he has a host of ideas to continue the success of one of Gadsden’s brightest spots.  Scott star...

Turrentine Architectural Review Board meeting - 11-19-18

The Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time and location, to consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness presented byHarold Smith regarding 609 Turrentine Avenue:

November 19, 2018

10:00 a.m.

61...

2018 Christmas at the Falls to Open on Thanksgiving

Gadsden, AL - 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 a ride on the park&...

EYO 7th Annual Button Day Is Saturday, November 17th

GADSDEN, AL, November 9, 2018 - - The Etowah Youth Orchestras’ seventh annual Button Day Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 17^th, from 8 AM-2 PM at locations throughout Etowah County.  EYO members and parents will be collecti...

Winter Weather Awareness Week

    The National Weather Service and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency have declared the week of Sunday, November 11^th - Friday, November 16^th, Winter Weather Awareness Week. Your GECEMA wants to encourage the citizens of Etowah Co...

Let it Snow and Festival of Trees Open November 10

The Hardin Center is excited to begin celebrating the holiday season with the opening of “Let it Snow” and “Festival of Trees XXVIII” on Saturday, November 10.

This is the Hardin Center’s seventh ...

DDC's The Nutcracker Princess

Gadsden, AL. Experience all the magic of the holiday classic with original costume

designs, dazzling scenery and a host of characters as the Downtown Dance Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker

Princess.”

Public performances are set for N...

Airport Authority meeting - 11-16-18

The date of the November board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, November 16, 2018

at The FBO

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama 35904

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

Polling Place Changes for General Election

Etowah County has changed two polling locations in Gadsden, which will affect the General Election on Tuesday, November 6.  If you previously voted at The Tabernacle, you will vote at Walnut Park Community Center (3200 Walnut Street).  I...

Coosa River Draw Down Through Nov. 15 - Caution Advised

_{Water levels on the Coosa River/Lake Neely Henry in Gadsden are currently lowered  by Alabama Power. They will return to normal by Nov. 15.  Be careful with the lowered levels and avoid the lakebed. For more information from Alabama Powe...}

GCHS and Gadsden Fire Department Partner on Career Expo.

The Gadsden Fire Department hosted a Career Technology Expo on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. More than twenty Gadsden City High School students participated in the event at the Gadsden Fire Department's Training Facility. The Gadsden Fire Department hopes ...

2018-2022 Inauguration and City Council meeting - 11-5-18

To coincide with the beginning of the 2018-2022 administration, the Gadsden City Council meeting will be held after the Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor and Council Members, at the following time and location:

Monday, November 5

Approximately 3:00 ...

Renew our Rivers

Today City of Gadsden Employees participated in 2018 Renew our Rivers cleanup. Staff members from several departments split into teams and removed garbage and debris from the waterways around the James D. Martin Wildlife Park. The Renew our Rivers project...

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

GADSDEN, AL---October 25, 2018--- The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series (ABTTS) is bringing the Championship of the 2018 Tournament Trail Series to the waters of Neely Henry Lake on October 25 and 26, 2018. Hosted by the City of Gadsden Parks and Recre...

GECEMA: Functional Exercise

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Gadsden Police Department, the City of Gadsden Transportation Department, and the University of Alabama - Gadsden Center will be hosting a functional exercise for first respond...

November Opening Reception at the Gadsden Museum of Art

The Gadsden Museum of Art will be hosting an opening reception on Friday, November 2^nd. For this exhibit we will be celebrating veterans from WWI with The Great War: 100 Years Since The End Of WWI, along with hand painted flags from countries involved in ...

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:18 a.m. on October 18th during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Join GECEMA for the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut! For a chance to win an EMA cooler FILLED with goodies, j...

EYO OPENS 2018-2019 SEASON WITH FALL FORMAL CONCERT

GADSDEN, AL, October 12, 2018 - - The 2018-2019 season of the Etowah Youth Orchestras opens on Sunday, November 4 with the EYO Fall Formal Concert. The performance will be held at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center on the campus of Gadsden State Community ...

Airport Authority meeting - 10-19-18

The date of the October board meeting of THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY  will be Friday, October 19, 2018 at The Venue at Coosa Landing

201 George Wallace Drive (the old Kmart building)

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss th...

NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, will host a SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class on October 18^th, 2018. The class will be held at The Venue (201 George Wallace Drive in...

City Council meeting on 10-16-18 - time change

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

The regular Gadsden City Council meeting scheduled for October 16, 2018, will be held at 12:00 noon.  The pre-council work session will be held at 11:00 a.m.

The location is the same:  Gadsden City Hall, 90 B...

Monthly Siren Test Today

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each m...

Gadsden Water Works Performs Water System Upgrades

The Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board will be performing an upgrade to the water distribution system on Riverside Drive in between Padenreich Avenue and Paden Road, with work taking place on Saturday, October 6, 2018.  These upgrades are expect...

Splash pad season extended

While the splash pad normally closes on October 1st we are extending the season due to the unusually warm weather. The splash pad will be open from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. every day until Sunday, October 14, except Tuesdays for cleaning.

The Venue at Coosa Landing Day

During the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, Mayor Guyton honored the City of Gadsden Staff, Caterers, Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors along with The Venue at Coosa Landing with a proclamation for “The Venue at Coosa Landing D...

National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. T...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

During the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, Mayor Guyton and honored 2nd Chance, Inc. with a proclamation for “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” The month of October is nationally recognized for Domestic Violence ...

October First Friday

Downtown Gadsden-October’s First Friday will kick off on October 5th from 6-9 pm. Everyone is invited to come downtown to enjoy family-friendly fun. Many downtown stores stay open after business hours to allow for convenient shopping. Food vendo...

Gadsden City Council Meeting Date Change

CITY OF GADSDEN GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Due to the City of Gadsden runoff election on October 9, 2018, the regular Gadsden City Council meeting and pre-council work session will be held:

 Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. Work Session 1...

Community Meeting notice - District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a  District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m. 

on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Fire Hydrant Testing Information

Hydrant testing has been divided over the month of October as according to the following schedule:

First two weeks

Monday  October 1^st

 through Wednesday  October 17, north and east side divisions of the territories:

Station 1: &...

Downtown Dance Conservatory’s TUTU2K Adds New Color Splash and Pup Yoga for 2018

GADSDEN, AL: Get your tutu on for the popular fun run with an all new makeover and location. The fifth annual TUTU2K takes place October 18th at 6 PM with a new location at the James D. Wildlife Park in

Gadsden. New to the fun run is the addition of a Pup ...

Sweetest Bakery in Alabama-Cothran’s Bakery!

During the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Mayor Guyton and honored Chris Cochran, who is apart of the 3rd generation owning Cochran’s Bakery, with a proclamation for winning the “Sweetest Bakery in Alabama&rdq...

Etowah County VOAD Meeting – September 18th

Gadsden, AL- A meeting of the Etowah County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) will take place Tuesday, September 18th at 3 p.m. at the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency. VOAD consists of representatives from variou...

The Venue at Coosa Landing Open House Event

Gadsden, AL- The City of Gadsden would like to cordially invite you to The Venue at Coosa Landing Open House event on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The event will be open to the public and will be hosted at The Venue, located at 201 George Wallace...

The Industrial Development Board of the City of Gadsden

Gadsden, AL- The Industrial Development Board of the City of Gadsden will meet on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, in Room 411. The meeting room is located on the Fourth Floor of City Hall, at 90 Broad S...

The Gadsden Airport Authority

Gadsden, AL- The date of the September board meeting of The Gadsden Airport Authority will be Friday, September 21, 2018. The meeting will be held at The Gadsden Fire Department-Training Center located at Airport Road & Ira ...

Gadsden Land Bank Authority Meeting

Gadsden, AL- You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority Board of Directors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL.&a...

Halloween Super Bash at Noccalula Falls Park

Gadsden, AL- The Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department would like to cordially invite you to the 7th Annual Halloween Super Bash. The event will take place Saturday, October 6  from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Noccalula Falls P...

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room located at One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL         THE PUBL...

Runoff Election Absentee Voting Information

Absentee voting is currently underway for the City of Gadsden runoff election for Mayor and District 5 council member to be held on October 9.  Absentee ballots will automatically be mailed to voters who checked the box for the runoff election on...

Monthly Siren Test

Gadsden, AL- Out of respect for the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting a silent test of the outdoor warning sirens tomorrow (09/11/18). There will be no audible test. The sirens in Et...

Key Tourism Markers Showing Growth in Gadsden area

Gadsden, AL- Indicators like the number of events, participants, and hotel occupancy have shown growth over the last year. Year to date occupancy is up 8.5% with projections showing this trend to continue. According to the Etowah County Tourism Board, Gad...

Ladies, it’s your night!

Ladies, it’s your night! Downtown Gadsden’s Girl’s Night out will be September 13th from 10am-8pm.  Join the Downtown Gadsden merchants for a day filled with shopping, fashion, food, and friends!

A passport will be av...

National Preparedness Month

Gadsden, AL-The month of September has been declared National Preparedness Month by the federal government and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency encourages citizens to take this opportuni...

Luau at the Landing

Gadsden, AL- A unique new event is coming to Gadsden, hosted by the City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Luau at Coosa Landing-Farm to Table event. The event will be  Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 5-9  p.m. at the ...

September First Friday

Downtown Gadsden- September’s First Friday will kick off on September 7th from 6-9 pm. Everyone is invited to come downtown to enjoy family-friendly fun. Many downtown stores stay open after business hours to allow for convenient shopping. Food ...

City Council Meeting Time Change - 9-4-2018

The regular Gadsden City Council meeting scheduled for September 4, 2018, will be held at 12:00 noon.  The pre-council work session will be held at 11:00 a.m.

The location is the same:  Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, September 4, 2018,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Gadsden, AL-The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce the dates of our Fall 2018 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Join us September 18, 20, 25, 27, October 2, and October 4 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:...

Main Street Alabama Day

Eufaula, AL ─ Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the fifth annual Awards of Excellence on the day that Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Main Street Alabama Day. The day recognizes the efforts of the organization that is focused on creat...

The Venue at Coosa Landing Opening Soon

Gadsden, AL- The Venue at Coosa Landing is Gadsden’s newest, state-of-the-art event space that can host concerts, conventions, board meetings, celebrations, and much more! The Venue will be opening in the early fall of 2018 and will be the new ho...

Movie Night Under The Stars

Gadsden, AL- The Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Gadsden would like to welcome you and your family to attend Movie Night Under The Stars!  The free event will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at ...

Buffalo Wild Wings at Coosa Landing

Gadsden, AL - The City of Gadsden and Mayor Sherman Guyton are finalizing lease terms with Buffalo Wild Wings as part of a plan to have the restaurant build along the riverfront at Coosa Landing. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Atlanta, Buff...

City partners with Gadsden City Schools to launch myOn Reading Program

Gadsden, AL-  Gadsden, AL - The City of Gadsden and Mayor Sherman Guyton together with the Gadsden City Schools and Superintendent Tony Reddick are excited to announce the launch of a new state-of-the art tool for students, the myOn Read...

City of Gadsden-Council Meeting

Gadsden, AL-Due to the upcoming City of Gadsden election that will be held on August 28, 2018, the regular Gadsden City Council meeting and pre-council work session will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. The work session will begin at 10:00 a.m and t...

Koch Foods Announces $80 Million Plant Expansion in Gadsden

Gadsden, Al - With a new $80 Million expansion to their existing Gadsden Complex, Koch Foods

will operate one of the largest poultry processing plants in the United States. The City of

Gadsden’s Economic Development team and Gadsden Industrial Dev...

Gadsden-Etowah Veterans Day Parade November 7th

The Gadsden-Etowah Veterans Parade set for 2 p.m. on November 7th is fast approaching and applications are now being accepted. Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, the City of Gadsden, and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association have partnered together to produc...

Third Thursday – August 16

Downtown Gadsden- Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, continues on August 16th at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. Keegan Bost will be performing soulful pop and contemporary musi...

Etowah County LEPC & VOAD

Gadsden, AL- The third annual meeting of the Etowah County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and the Etowah County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) was held on Thursday, August 2^nd at 11:00 a.m. This meeting allowed members of bot...

School Safety Funding for Gadsden City Schools Announced

Gadsden, AL- The Gadsden City Schools and City of Gadsden are partnering to bring neededimprovements to school safety in the Gadsden City School System. Newly appointed Gadsden
City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick has met extensively with mayor She...

Cultural Arts Presents Richard Keith Langham on September 27

Gadsden, AL-The Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation is hosting the third annual Cultural Arts Presents that features a Southerner of note each year in the arts, literature, entertaining, dining, or design.  The featured guest for this year&rsquo...

Airport Authority - No August meeting

Due to the Storm Damage to the FBO
 
There will be No August 17, 2018
board meeting of
THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Community Meeting District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct aDistrict 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.on Tuesday, August 7, 2018,at Banks Park Community Center. Please plan to attend this important meeting. 

Kiwanis Pavilion Parking and Reopening

Gadsden, AL- Tuesday, July 31st, the City of Gadsden awarded the bid for the final phase of the Kiwanis Pavilion improvements. The City is constructing an additional parking lot to serve the new main entrance to Kiwanis Pavilion and Playground at Noccalul...

Gadsden Parks and Recreation Youth Flag Football Combine

Gadsden, AL- Ready, Set, Hut! The Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Youth Flag Football Clinic to kickoff the start of the new school year. The Youth Flag Football Combine will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 9:00-11:0...

National Parks and Recreation Month and Local Park Spotlight

Gadsden, AL- Since 1985, the month of July is dedicated to National Parks and Recreation. This entire month is designed to bring awareness to the importance of community parks and recreational facilities. All parks and facilities play a key role in promot...

Stop The Bleed Training at Gadsden City High School

Gadsden, AL- The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Gadsden Fire Department with other partner agencies are hosting Stop The Bleed on Friday, August 3 from 10 -11 a.m. The educational class will take place at the Gadsde...

Gadsden Mayor Participates in Mayors Design Summit hosted by Design Alabama

Gadsden, AL-  This past February, Mayor Sherman Guyton was one of five mayors chosen to participate in the Design Alabama Mayors Summit, held in Prattville, Alabama. This year’s summit focused on River Cities and their unique challenges...

Gadsden Parks & Recreation Celebration Day

Gadsden, AL- The Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is hosting  A Lifetime of Discovery, a celebration that will be highlighting  National Parks and Recreation Month. The event will take place Saturday, July 28  fr...

Lighting Repairs on Tuscaloosa Ave.

Alabama Power Company has discovered issues with some of the decorative lights on Tuscaloosa Avenue.  In the interest of safety, as recommended by APCO the section of lighting in question is temporarily disconnected while the problem is addressed...

Weekend Severe Storms

TONIGHT – Severe storms are possible for Etowah County between 7 p.m. and midnight central time. The main threat will be damaging winds, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

SATURDAY – Tomorrow, the threat of severe weather r...

Updates to Cleanout Trash Removal

The City of Gadsden has updated rules and policies regarding cleanouts of commercial and rental structures. Removal of debris from cleanouts of rental properties and other commercial properties goes beyond the limits of residential trash and garbage picku...

Train Ride at Noccalula Falls Reopens After Repairs and Detailed Inspection

Gadsden, AL-  After a thorough investigation and successful inspections of the locomotive, carriages, tracks and all other associated systems, the C.P. Huntington train at Noccalula Falls Park is returning to service.  The first public t...

Third Thursday - July 19

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, continues on July 19 at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. The performers for the concert will be the Hubacher Brothers. The d...

Monthly Siren Test Today

Independence Day Fireworks Safety

Fireworks and Independence Day are as American as apple pie, however, the Gadsden Fire Prevention Bureau encourages everyone to use caution this year when enjoying our nation’s birthday. Annually fireworks are responsible for nearly 10,000 injur...

South 11th Street and other Major Road Work Approved

Gadsden, AL-  Tuesday the City of Gadsden awarded more than 2 Million Dollars of bids for long-awaited major road projects throughout the City of Gadsden.  Two separate bids were awarded, with the annual street resurfacing program occurr...

GECEMA Scholarship and Award News

Last week was the 2018 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference held in Hoover, AL and presented in partnership by the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.  Members of the GECEMA attended so that ...

‘Battle For the Belt’ Basketball Tournament

Gadsden, AL- It's time to battle it out in the  ‘Battle For the Belt’ Basketball Tournament. The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department hosts the event. The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 14 and  Sunday, July 15 at th...

Noccalula Falls Park Train

At approximately 1:05 p.m. today in Gadsden a Noccalula Falls Park Train overturned when entering a curve in the tracks near the petting zoo.  There were injuries to some individuals who were riding the train at that time and those injured were t...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a
District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 3, 2018,
at Banks Park Community Center.
 
Please plan to attend this important meeting.

July 2018 Parks and Recreation Programs

SUMMER NUTRTION PROGRAM    WHAT: Summer Nutrition ProgramWHEN: Starts 6/4 -  Ends 7/31TIME: 11am-12:30pmCOST: Free (Ages 0-18yrs)CONTACT: Vickie Calhoun 256-399-6362•List of participating locationsSUMMER DAY CAMP &n...

Signs in the Right of Way

A brief reminder for candidates and others placing yard signs in the City of Gadsden: According to City code section 130-483 (o) It is unlawful to erect or display political signs on any property owned or controlled by the state, city or on school board p...

Free Day at Noccalula Falls

Gadsden, AL- Noccalula Falls Park and the City of Gadsden will be hosting a free day at the park on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The event celebrates the newly restored Pioneer Village and updated Black Creek Trails. Many improvements have ...

July opening reception at the Gadsden Museum of Art

Gadsden, AL- The Gadsden Museum of Art will be hosting an opening reception for the FOCUS Photography exhibit during First Friday, on July 6th from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception will also feature work from John DeMotte, Director at PaperWorkers Local; Jim Tho...

Celebrate Our Nation's Freedom July 4th and 6th

Downtown Gadsden - When the celebration is this big, one event just isn't enough. For July you can enjoy two great nights of patriotic fun in Downtown Gadsden, fireworks over the Coosa on the 4th and First Friday on the 6th.

On Wednesday, July 4th, make yo...

City Council meeting - July 2, 2018

The Gadsden City Council meeting and pre-council work session scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2018, has been changed to Monday, July 2, 2018. 

The work session will begin at 10 a.m. and the council meeting will follow at 11 a.m., at Gadsd...

July 2018 Programs at the GPL

July 2018 Programs at the GPLLibrary Hours:Sunday Closed, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5Attention: The Gadsden Public Library and its branches will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.&...

Heat Indices to Approach 100+ this Weekend Through Tuesday

We will feel the heat in Etowah County beginning this weekend through next Tuesday. According to a briefing with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, heat indices expected in our area will be over 100 degrees for a period of several days. “Heat ind...

Third Thursday - June 21

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, continues on June 21 at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. The performer for the concert will be local favorites New Delusions...

City Council 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 12, 2018, in the...

Airport Authority meeting - June 15, 2018

The date of the June board meeting ofTHE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITYwill be Friday, June 15, 2018at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport185 Ira Gray DriveGadsden, Alabama The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general business issues of the Au...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a
community meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2018,
at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.
 
Please plan to attend this important meeting.

MEETING OF THE FORREST CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FORREST CEMETERY FOUNDATION

MEETING OF THEFORREST CEMETERYBOARD OF TRUSTEES ANDFORREST CEMETERY FOUNDATIONYou are hereby notified that aregular meeting of theForrest Cemetery Board of Trusteesand theForrest Cemetery Foundation,including election of officers for the Board,will be hel...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, June 5, 2018,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Summer Concert Series moved to Convention Hall

The June 1st Summer Concert Series will move indoors to Convention Hall due to expected weather tonight. Convention Hall is next to the Amphitheatre at 344 S. 1st St. in Gadsden

Read on...

New Industry Announcement

Tuesday, Mayor Guyton announced that Calcean Minerals and Materials is coming to Gadsden with a $2.6 Million investment and 70 new jobs with an average salary of $44,000. Welcome to Gadsden Calcean!

June 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

SUMMER NUTRTION PROGRAM    

WHAT: Summer Nutrition Program

WHEN: 6/4

TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COST: Free (Ages 0-18yrs)

CONTACT: Vickie Calhoun 256-399-6362

List of participating locations available at breakforaplate.com

S...

June First Friday in Downtown Gadsden

Downtown Gadsden - In June we jump right in for the First Friday festivities on June 1. Everyone is invited to come downtown to enjoy family-friendly fun from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Many downtown stores will be open late to allow for convenient shopping. Food v...

Downtown Gadsden Third Thursday - June 21

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, continues on June 21 at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. The performer for the concert will be local favorites New Delusions...

June 2018 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

Main Branch Elevator Out of Order&nb...

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, sex, age o...

New Traffic Signals Coming to Gadsden

Gadsden, AL-  Gadsden residents should see new turn signals and better traffic flow after upgrades at two major intersections this Summer. For the last year, the City of Gadsden has been working with the Alabama Department of Transportation to im...

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, May 15, 2018, in the ...

2018 Barbarian Challenge to bring world class competition to Gadsden

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...

Community Center at Black Creek Bid Awarded

Gadsden, AL-  Tuesday, May 8, 2018, the Gadsden City Council awarded the bid for the renovations for the Community Center at Black Creek to Hudak Construction of Gadsden for just over $1,000,000. The Community Center at Black Creek is connected t...

Community Meeting Notice District 5

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5, will conduct a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Gadsden Public Library. Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Third Thursday - Downtown Gadsden

Downtown Gadsden - Third Thursday, the Downtown Gadsden Inc. free concert series, returns on May 17 at the water wall, located between the Pitman Theater and the Downtown Civic Center. The performer for the first concert will be Josh Nichols.

For...

GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING

The date of the May board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, May 18, 2018

at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the genera...

Ground Breaking at Moragne Park

Gadsden, AL - On Tuesday, May 1, Mayor Sherman Guyton and the Gadsden City Council, accompanied by members of the community and design team, gathered together to break ground on the comprehensive improvements taking place at Moragne Park. Moragne Park, on...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a
community meeting on Thursday, May 3, 2018,
at the Thompson Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

5th Street Market to host Farm to Table Dinner

Gadsden, Alabama – The 5th Street Market will host a Farm to Table dinner Thursday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. This meal is bringing together a variety of local products from area farmers and entrepreneurs to share a unique dining experience. ...

LEPC Meeting – May 3rd

A meeting of Etowah County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be held on Thursday, May 3^rd at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Inteva Products located at 4605 Airport Road, Gadsden, Alabama. This meeting will focus on Loca...

Community Meeting Notice - District 6

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, May 1, 2018,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Public Works Committee meeting - 5-1-18

The Gadsden City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.  

The committee will discuss grass cutti...

National Volunteer Month Awards

Gadsden, AL - The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce the creation of the “Chatmon Sturdivant Volunteer of the Year Award”, in honor of long-time GECEMA volunteer, Chatmon Sturdivant. Mr. Stu...

May First Friday

Downtown Gadsden - On Friday, May 4, Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to come downtown to enjoy the festivities and the beautiful spring weather at First Friday, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Downtown merchants will be open late, providing a great opportunity to...

District 1 Community Meeting notice

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a

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

on Monday, April 30, 2018,

at the Antioch Family Life Center,

located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

&am...

May 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

WHAT: COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday- Friday   *Please call for specific times and events.

WHERE: East Gadsden          921 Wilson Ave       &nb...

5th Street Market Opens First Friday in May

Gadsden, AL  - The City of Gadsden and 5th Street Market would like to invite shoppers and vendors back for another Summer at the Local Farmers Market, beginning  Friday, May 4th. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to Noon ever...

May Opening Receptions at the Gadsden Museum of Art

The Gadsden Museum of Art will host an opening reception on Friday, May 4^th. The reception will feature the Student Art Exhibit, and art by Michael Merry. There will also be light refreshments.

The Children’s Show will feature over 400 pieces fro...

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

In light of recent events, the Gadsden/Etowah County is pleased to announce the dates of our Spring 2018 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Join us May 1^st, 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 15^th, and 17^th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This free trai...

Superintendent Candidate Interview Videos

Listed below is the Interview Schedule for Gadsden City Schools Superintendent candidates

April 12th – Dr. Regina Thomson – GCHS Library  Full Video Interview

April 13th – Dr. Bart Reeves – GCHS Aud...

Gadsden Public Library May Programs

 May 2018 Programs at the GPL 

Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

The Gadsden Public Library and its branches will be closed Saturday, May 26th&am...

Gadsden Kids Fishing Rodeo Set for May 5th

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 favorite annual event is Saturday, May 5th, 2018,...

POSTPONED: Gadsden to host Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby Competition

Due to the weather, the event will be held next Sunday   April 29 2 p.m.

Local youth will compete in the Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby Competition set for April 22, 2018. The event is free and registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. that d...

No Monthly Siren Test Today

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 6:00 p.m. on

Monday, April 9, 2018

at the Gadsden Public Library.

Please plan to be at this important meeting.

District 3 - Community Meeting Notice

Moragne Park Renovation Bid Awarded

Moragne Park Renovation Bid Awarded

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 the Gadsden City Council awarded the bid for the renovations of  Moragne Park to Etowah County contractor Boatner Construction.  Moragne Park, one of Gadsden’s  flagship ...

April 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

April Parks & Recreation Department Events 

COMMUNITY CENTERS:

WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday-
Friday   

WHERE: EastGadsden 921 Wilson Ave.             &am...

11th Annual Super Bass Tournament

Buck’s Island and Skeeter Performance Fishing Boats are proud to partner with Coosa Landing, Greater Gadsden Area Tourism and City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation to host the Coosa Landing Super Bass Tournament on April 7th-8th.&...

First Friday in Downtown Gadsden

Downtown Gadsden- Next Friday, April 6th, 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 from 6 pm-9 pm as we showcase our beautiful downtown. Walk a...

Summer Concert Series Dates & Entertainment Set

Summer Concert Series Dates & Entertainment Set 

The dates and performers have been locked in for the 9th season of the Summer  Concert Series held in conjunction with First Fridays at the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre ‘The &...

April 2018 Programs at the GPL

______________________________________________________________________________ 

The Friends of the GPL Bookstore: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM. 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

Beauti...

Employee Stormwater Education

The City of Gadsden’s Engineering Department is hosting an employee stormwater education for Gadsden and the surrounding municipalities. This education session helps employees comply with ADEM requirements and protect our waterways. 

Read on...

9th Annual Smoke on the Falls BBQ Festival

9th 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 13th- Saturday April 14th at the Noccalula Falls Campground for the 9th year. ...

DDC to Perform in Italy

The Downtown Dance Conservatory is set to embark on its third international performance tour next week across Italy.

The dancers were selected and have confirmed performances in the Uffizi Art Gallery in Florence and Frascati, a hill town located...

Good Friday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of March 25, which includes Good Friday (March 30) holiday observation: 

Monday, March 26:  Regular schedule 

Tuesday, March 27:  ...

Education/ Committee Meeting of the Gadsden City Council

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 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 20, ...

MEETING OF THE ETOWAH GADSDEN HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

MEETING OF THE ETOWAH GADSDEN HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

 The Etowah Gadsden Health Care Authority will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in the 4^th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall,  90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama

&...

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting

The Gadsden Commercial Development AuthorityBoard of Directors meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room located at One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL

Monthly Siren Test Today

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each m...

4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day DGI Pub Crawl

Gadsden, AL – On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17^th, Chase Building Group and Greater Gadsden Area Tourism will host the 4^th Annual Pub Crawl in Downtown Gadsden.  The fun begins at 4:00pm at Back Forty Beer Company where you can p...

Parks and Recreation Spring Break Camps

Parks and Recreation Spring Break Camps

Gadsden, AL—  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 Sp...

Annual Gadsden Easter Egg Hunt

Annual Gadsden Easter Egg Hunt

Gadsden, AL—  The Easter Bunny will be making his annual stop in Gadsden at the city-wide Easter Egg Hunt Thursday, March 22, 2018. The City of Gadsden’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts the...

March 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

March Parks and Recreation Department
Events

CommunityCenter:

WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday- Friday  

WHERE: East Gadsden 921 Wilson Ave.         ...

Free smoke detector and installation

 ANYONE in the State can get a FREE smoke detector and installation by calling the Alabama Fire College at 1-800-241-2467. This is a great opportunity.  Please pass this information along and encourage seniors in your respective areas to...

Airport Authority meeting - 3-16-18

The date of the March board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, March 16, 2018

at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ge...

No City Council meeting - 3-13-18

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Due to the National League of Municipalities Conference, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. 

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, March 2...

2nd Annual Spring Break Preparedness Event

• · Ages 4 to 12 yrs.– must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Come dressed as your favorite HERO if you would like. Lunch will be served at “The Water Wall” to those who complete all preparedness stops. Also their...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

App Development with Swift Program at Gadsden City High School Career Tech

The Alabama Community College System recently rolled out the App Development with Swift Program statewide for spring semester.

Gadsden State chose to implement the program at Gadsden City High School for students who have been accepted into the ACE Institu...

Bridge Construction on Black Creek Trails

Work is beginning on the new suspension bridge that will span Black Creek in the gorge near the Overlook section of the Black Creek Trails.  Please help us by avoiding the construction area that is flagged and marked and when you are using the tr...

Noccalula Falls Park Reopens for 2018 Season

Noccalula Falls Park Reopens for 2018 Season 

Gadsden, AL-  Noccalula Falls is reopening Thursday, March 1st for the 2018 season.  Looking ahead, the 2018 season will be an excellent year for Gadsden’s largest and most ...

March 2018 Programs at the GPL

 Library Hours: 

Sunday Closed 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7 

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 

Attention: The Gadsden Public Library and its branches will be closed March 30 & 31 in observance of the Easter ho...

Downtown Gadsden Gives Back invites local nonprofits

Downtown Gadsden- March 2^nd 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 seventh annual “Downtown Gadsden Gives Back” event. &...

6th Annual Party with a Purpose at the Pitman

Downtown Gadsden- On Sunday, February 25^th at 3 pm, Downtown Gadsden Inc. will host the 6^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&...

Ground Breaking at the East Gadsden Community Center

On Tuesday, February 13, Gadsden City Council accompanied by many members of the East Gadsden community, gathered together in the rain to break ground on a new East Gadsden Community Center. The EGCC is one of five projects funded by a bond benefitted by ...

Severe Weather Awareness Week

No Monthly Siren Test Today

Meeting Of The Forrest Cemetery Board Of Trustees And Forrest Cemetery Foundation

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 a...

Community Development Committee meeting - 2-13-18

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 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, ...

Second Annual Spring Break Preparedness Event

Second Annual Spring Break Preparedness Event

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency and Downtown Gadsden Inc. are pleased to announce the scheduling of the Second Annual Spring Break Preparedness Event. Join us downtown on Tuesday, March 27...

Storyland Exhibition Opens at Imagination Place

GADSDEN, AL: Seven beloved children’s storybooks come to life in Imagination Place’s new exhibition, “Storyland: A Trip through Childhood Favorites.”

The exhibit opens to the public this Saturday, February ...

February 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

February 2018 Parks and Recreation
Department Press Release

COMMUNITYCENTERS:

WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday- Friday  

WHERE: East Gadsden       &...

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, February 6, 2018,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Gadsden Art Association - 60th Anniversary

The Gadsden Art Association received a proclamation at the City Council Meeting today in honor of their 60th Anniversary.   Elaine Campbell was on hand to accept the award.

11th Annual Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook-Off

Gadsden, AL- On Saturday, February 3^rd, Downtown Gadsden will host the 11^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 Street.  T...

South 11th Street Widening Project- Phase One

South 11^th Street Widening Project- Phase One

What: Work on S. 11^th Street to prepare the site for the widening project. The first phase will be work on the water and sewer lines in the area to prevent later disturbance of the new road. This is an ALDOT Pr...

Bridges to be Closed for Regular Inspections

Bridges to be Closed for Regular Inspections 

Gadsden, AL- Two Gadsden Bridges, Broad Street and Forrest Avenue, will be closed for inspections on Sunday, January 28th. The Broad Street Bridge will be closed from 7 a.m. until approximately Noon fo...

Gadsden City Council to hold public meeting January 29th

The Gadsden City Council will conduct a public meeting to seek input from Gadsden citizens regarding their desires concerning legislation on the matter of an elected school board.  The meeting will be held: 

Monday, January 29, 2018&n...

February GPL Programs

 February 2018 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours:

Sunday Closed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5

______________________________________________________________________________

The Friends of the GPL Bookstore: Open Mo...

5th Street Market to host Sweetheart Brunch

If you are looking for a fun, unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other or friends, 5th Street Market has an opportunity for you!  At 10 a.m. on February 10th, 5th Street Market will host a Sweetheart Brunch.  T...

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a District 1 community meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Paden Baptist Church, located at 900 Padenreich Avenue.Please plan to attend this important meeting

Warming Centers Closing January 19th

NEWS RELEASE

Warming Centers Closing January 19^th

On Friday, January 19^th at 9:00 a.m. all warming centers in Etowah County will end operations. The former warming centers will resume their normal business hours. The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Manageme...

Gadsden City Council will not meet Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Due to the Alabama League of Municipalities Legislative meeting in Montgomery, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.  

The regular sc...

UPDATED: Winter Weather – January 16

Temperatures will drop drastically today with wind chills near 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Any precipitation we receive will likely remain frozen on roadways until we go above freezing Thursday. TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. Visit https://algotraffic.com/ for...

Weather Update: Gadsden Trolley and DART Service

CITY OF GADSDEN TROLLEY & DART SERVICE

Due to inclement weather today Tuesday January 16, 2018 Gadsden Trolley and DART services will end at 12:00 p.m. The last Trolleys will depart downtown at 11:00 a.m.

Any inconvenience to our customers is deeply reg...

Etowah County VOAD Meeting - January 16th

Etowah County VOAD Meeting – January 16th

A meeting of the Etowah County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) will take place January 16th at 3 p.m. at the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency.

 VOAD consists of ...

Weekend Warming Center

The Salvation Army at 114 N 11th Street, Gadsden will open as a warming center at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 13^th until Monday morning of January 15th. This is due to the expected arrival of below freezing temperatures and windchills. You ...

GADSDEN SANITATION DEPARTMENT 2018 HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

NEW YEAR (week of January 1)

Monday, January 1 HOLIDAY OBSERVED

Tuesday, January 2 Monday route collected

Wednesday, January 3 Tuesday route collected

Thursday, January 4 Regular schedule

Friday, January 5 Regular schedule

MLK BIRTHDAY (week of Januar...

5th Street Market Introduces New Events This Spring

Gadsden, Alabama – In partnership with the City of Gadsden, Gadsden Parks and Recreation and Downtown Gadsden Inc., 5^th Street Market is proud to introduce upcoming, new events. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on these op...

No Monthly Siren Test Today

Due to overcast skies and inclement weather, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will NOT be testing the outdoor warning sirens as scheduled. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each mont...

Mayor's statement regarding recent violent incidents

“With the events occurring in our city over the last week, I feel compelled to speak out against the senseless violence.  The Gadsden Police Department has been working virtually around the clock to identify those responsible for commit...

Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation to Host EDM Artist DSharp

GADSDEN, AL, January 8, 2018 - - The Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation is preparing to host a residency by EDM violinist, vocalist, DJ, and producer DSharp. Derryck “DSharp” Gleaton is an internationally-recognized musical artist, perfo...

Airport Authority meeting 1-19-18

PUBLIC NOTICE

The date of the January board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, January 19, 2018

at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is ...

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,will conduct a community meetingat 6:00 p.m. onMonday, January 8, 2018at the Gadsden Public Library. Please plan to be at this important meeting.

Ticketed Portion of Noccalula Falls Park to Reopen March 1

Gadsden, Alabama – Christmas at the Falls wrapped up another wonderful season on December 30th. The event saw more than One hundred thousand visitors from across the southeast. Thank you to our Noccalula Falls staff, volunteers, Department of Public Works...

January 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

January 2018 Parks and Recreation Department Activities

Community Centers:

WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday-Thursday & Friday 

WHERE: 

East Gadsden             921 Wilson Ave. &...

Downtown Gadsden Celebrates Successful 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Contact: Kay Moore                                   &nb...

UPDATE: Extreme Cold Weather Anticipated - Warming Shelters to Open

Update: Extreme Cold Weather and Warming Center Locations

Etowah County will be facing some brutally cold weather with wind chills in the single digits at times.  Due to the forecasted temperatures and/or wind chill we are opening Warmin...

Christmas and New Year Holiday Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the weeks of December 24, and January 31, 2017, which includes Christmas and New Year holiday observation:

Monday, December 25:           &...

January 2018 Programs at the GPL

 January 2018 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours:

Sunday Closed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5

Attention: The Gadsden Public Library and its branches will be closed December 30, 2017-January 1, 2018 for New Year&...

EMA Preparedness Survey

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is in the process of updating our county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). These documents allow us to increase awareness around the t...

No City Council meeting - Tuesday, December 26

CITY OF GADSDEN

GADSDEN CITY COUNCIL

Due to the upcoming Christmas holidays, there will be no City Council work session or meeting on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. 

The regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at G...

Winter Weather expected in Gadsden and Etowah County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from Friday 12/8/2017 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST for Etowah County. Snow is expected with possible accumulations up to 1 inch, primarily on grassy and elevated surfaces, with locally higher acc...Read on...

EYO Rock & Roll Christmas Back and Bigger Than Ever

GADSDEN, AL, December 5, 2017 - - The Etowah Youth Orchestras will rock in the holiday season again this year with the EYO’s Rock & Roll Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 16^th.  The 7 PM performance will be held at the Wallace...

Community Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 5

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 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in th...

District 3 - Community Meeting December 7th

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2017,

at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

District 6 Community Meeting

Councilman Johnny Cannon will conduct a

District 6 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, December 5, 2017,

at Banks Park Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Read on...

Snacks with Santa

Gadsden, AL:  Saturday, December 9^th, from 10am-Noon, children will have a chance to visit with Santa and enjoy cookies and milk at the eighth annual Snacks with Santa at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts.  This free event, spo...

Gadsden Police Department 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. Below is a list of tips that can help you stay safe and protect you from becoming a target of a crime. If you see someone or somet...

COOSA CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE ADDED TO DECEMBER FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

The First Friday celebration on December 1st in downtown Gadsden will see the return of an event started last year to bring folks downtown-the Coosa Christmas Boat Parade!

The boat parade, being presented by the Neely Henry Lake Association, will take plac...

City-wide Christmas Tree Lighting

Kick off the Holiday season on Friday evening December 1st, 2017 on the lawn of City Hall for the city-wide Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by the City of Gadsden, Downtown Gadsden Inc., Greater Gadsden Tourism, Gadsden Museum of Art, and more....

5th Street Market hosts holiday Mistletoe Market

Gadsden, AL - The first Mistletoe Market hosted by 5^th Street Market is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for December 2-3, 2017. Mistletoe Market will have something for everyone, from locally sourced food and snacks to crafts and gifts for al...

December GPL Programs

 December 2017 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours:

Sunday Closed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5

Attention: The Gadsden Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 2 for the annual Gadsden Christmas Parade. Addit...

Thanksgiving Week Garbage Pickup

Please note (attached) Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of November 19, which includes Thanksgiving holiday observance:

Monday, November 20:                 &...

Monthly Siren Test

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled,barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each mo...

GFD Toys from Santa program

In an effort to help the needy children in Etowah County have a Merry Christmas, the Gadsden Fire Department is accepting donations for the Toys from Santa program.  Monetary or new, unwrapped toy donations are being accepted at all Gadsden Fire ...

Winter Weather Awareness Week

The National Weather Service and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency have declared the week of Sunday, November 12^th - Friday, November 17th, Winter Weather Awareness Week. Your GECEMA is participating in a four day Winter Weather Exercise that will e...

Downtown Gadsden Girls Night Out & Christmas Open House

Downtown Gadsden – On Thursday November 16^th, the merchants of Downtown Gadsden will 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 op...

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5, to hold Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5, will conduct a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Gadsden Public Library.

The City Engineer will be present to discuss the multiple phases of the upcoming S. 11th Street pr...

Noccalula Falls Extended Season Hours

Noccalula Falls Park is closed during regular season hours to accommodate upcoming events. Season passes are still good for the November adjusted season dates.

The park will be open Nov. 10th-12th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last ticket will be sold at 3 p.m...

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Christmas at the Falls 2017

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 a ride on...

CommUnity Thanksgiving Celebration Proclamation

Members of the CommUnity Thanksgiving Celebration Committee were honored with a proclamation at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 7th. Mayor Guyton stated in the proclamation, “I Sherman Guyton, Mayor of  the City of Gadsden...

Veteran’s Day Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of November 5th, which includes Veteran’s Day holiday observation.

Monday, November 6:                 ...

Sugar Moon Café Coming to City of Gadsden’s 210 at the Tracks

Gadsden, Alabama – In a unique Public-Private partnership the City of Gadsden is proud to announce a new tenant in the restaurant portion of 210 at the Tracks - Sugar Moon Café. Today, the Gadsden City Council voted to lease a portion...

LEPC Meeting –November 2nd

A meeting of Etowah County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be held on Thursday, November 2^nd at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency located at 90 Broad Street Gadsden, ...

5th Street Market to host Farm to Table Dinner

Gadsden, Alabama – The 5th Street Market will host a Farm to Table dinner, November 7th. The 5th Street Market is bringing together a variety of local products from area farmers and entrepreneurs to share a unique dining experience that will hig...

Hardin Center to Host Día de los Muertos Celebration on November 2nd

GADSDEN, AL: Music, folkloric dancing, sugar skull face-painting, and paper flower making are a few of the activities that will be included in the Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration from 10 am to 5 pm Thursday, November 2nd at the M...

November First Friday

Downtown Gadsden- It’s almost November!  And that means First Friday is just around the corner.  On Friday November 3^rd, Downtown Gadsden Inc. invites you to come downtown to enjoy the festivities and the beautiful fall weather...

Kiwanis Pavilion Renovations Scheduled

The City of Gadsden has been working with local architect Pat Sherman on plans for the renovation of the Kiwanis Pavilion at Noccalula Falls Park. In the past, the schedule for reserving the facility has opened in November for the next year. We will close...

Imagination Place to Host Fall Festival on October 28

GADSDEN, AL: Imagination Place Children’s Museum, located within the Hardin Center, will host their annual fall festival on Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to noon. The event is free with regular admission and free for Hardin Center members. Chi...

Storm Shelter Grand Openings

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce the grand openings of two new community storm shelters on Monday, October 23, 2017.

West Gadsden Storm Shelter

9:00 am

1131 Gladys Street, Gadsden, AL ...

GADSDEN-ETOWAH VETERANS DAY PARADE ON NOVEMBER 8TH IS APPROACHING-APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

Gadsden, AL. – The Gadsden-Etowah Veterans Parade set for 2 pm on November 8th is fast approaching and applications are starting to roll in. Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, the City of Gadsden, and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association have part...

Argyle Circle Architectural Review Board Meeting

The Argyle Circle Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting at the following time and location,

to consider an application for Certificate of Appropriateness relating to

202 Argyle  Circle, which is within the Argyle Historic District:

&nbs...

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

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

Gadsden, Alabama – At 10:10 a.m. on October 10, Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton joined The Trust for Public Land, Nationa...

Kings of Swing to Present Lawn Concert at Historic Gunn-Bellenger House

GADSDEN, AL: The Kings of Swing, a band of local musicians, will present a free lawn concert at the Gunn-Bellenger House from 3-5 pm on Sunday, October 15, weather permitting. The event is hosted by the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts.

Th...

Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Meeting

GADSDEN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden Commercial Development Authority Board of Directors will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at the Chamber o...

Third Thursday

Next week, October 19^th, from 6pm-8pm, the Third Thursday Concert Series will close out the year with Delnora Reed.  Delnora is an entertainer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. She has been performing her signature blend of roots, country and fo...

Artist to Appear at Hardin Center for Gallery Talk and Reception

GADSDEN, AL: California artist Bobbie Moline-Kramer will be at the Hardin Center on Thursday, October 19 from 5-7 pm for a gallery talk and reception for her exhibition As Above, So Below. 

The exhibition contains 64 pieces of her recent...

Monthly Siren Test Today

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today as scheduled, barring inclement weather or other emergency. The sirens in Etowah County are scheduled for a monthly test on the second Tuesday of each m...

GECEMA: Hurricane Nate Ends as a Wind Advisory

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Operations Center activated at 8:00 a.m. this morning at a Level I Activation. Liaisons from Gadsden Police Department, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, Attalla Fire Department, Etowah County Volunteer ...

Airport Authority meeting - 10-20-17

The date of the October board meeting of  THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY will be Friday, October 20, 2017 at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport 185 Ira Gray Drive Gadsden, Alabama

 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general busi...

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a community meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the Carver Community Center at 5:30 pm.

 Please plan to attend this important meeting.

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a District 1 community meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, at the Antioch Family Life Center, located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

 Please plan to attend this important meeting.

City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation October Events

City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation

OCTOBER 2017

COMMUNITY CENTERS:

WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES

WHEN: Monday-Thursday & Friday  

WHERE:                  East Gadsden 9...

District 2 Community Meeting

Councilman Deverick Williams will conduct a

District 2 Community Meeting at 5:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, September 27, 2017

at Thompson Community Center.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

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October First Friday

Downtown Gadsden- Friday, October 6^th, is First Friday in Downtown Gadsden!  With fall weather arriving, take the time to walk around and explore our great shops and boutiques, dine in our local restaurants, explore our local art galler...

DDC to Host 4th Annual Tutu2K

GADSDEN, Alabama – Are you ready to get your tutu on?

The Downtown Dance Conservatory of the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts is sponsoring the 4th annual Tutu2K run this Thursday, September 28 at 6 pm. in downtown Gadsden. The event is open to al...

Flu Shot Clinic

It’s that time!

FLU SHOTS

The Etowah County Health Department

will be giving flu vaccines at

North Glencoe Baptist Church

1119 Chastain Blvd, Gadsden (US Hwy 431)

September 29, 2017

from 7am - 5pm

Drive Thru

You don’t even g...

Noccalula Falls Scarecrow Walk

Gadsden, Alabama – Visitors to Noccaula Falls will soon notice some seasonal guests, a variety of scarecrows, at the park and anyone can participate.  This year Noccalula Falls is hosting the Scarecrow walk. On display from October 7^th-...

October 2017 Programs at the GPL

October 2017 Programs at the GPL

Library Hours:

Sunday                                     &...

Halloween Super Bash at Noccaula Falls

Order advance tickets here and skip the line: 

https://gadsden.ticketspice.com/halloween-super-bash-at-noccalula-falls

Gadsden, AL  - The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 6^th annual Halloween Super Bash at Noc...

Fire Hydrant testing in October

Fire Hydrant Testing Schedule

Hydrant testing has been divided over the month of October as according to the following schedule:

First two weeks

Monday, October 2nd through Monday, October 16, North and East side divisions of the territories:

Station 1: &...

2018 Budget - One Cent Sales Tax Projects

At the September 19th, 2017 Pre-Council meeting Mayor Sherman Guyton made a presentation of projects to be included in the 2018 Budget, enabled by the one-cent sales tax increase.

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Third Thursday at the Waterwall

Downtown Gadsden – This month’s Third Thursday concert will feature a special concert of LIVE Jazz by the Matt Leder Quartet.  Dr. Matt Leder is an in-demand artist/clinician and has performed for audiences around the globe. M...

Council Work Session - Airport Authority update

You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Gadsden City Council will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in the 4th Floor Conference Room, Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

An update will be provided on activities of...

Nuisance Abatement Sweep

Our Building Department and Nuisance Abatement Inspectors are starting a sweep. Right now they are working in the Alabama City area. Inspectors are working neighborhood by neighborhood to find problem properties and help owners fix the problems for the he...

GPL Closed September 18 for HVAC work

Due to additional HVAC system work, the main branch of the Gadsden Public Library will be closed all day on September 18, 2017.  All programs scheduled for that date have been canceled.

EYO Member Named to NAfME All-National Honor Ensemble

GADSDEN, AL, September 12, 2017 - - Jon Featheringill, Jr., the Principal Double Bassist of the Etowah Youth Symphony Orchestra, has been selected for the 2017 All-National Honor Symphony Orchestra. Featheringill, who is a sophomore at Gadsden City High S...

Power Outages and Damage Reports from Hurricane Irma

As of 7:30pm, 871 households are without power. We ask that you will be patient while efforts are made to restore power. We have also received reports of trees down in various locations. Please continue to alert the GECEMA of any fallen trees or power lin...

City Hall Closing at 2:30 PM due to weather

After receiving information from Gadsden Etowah County-Emergency Management Agency, City Hall and all non-essential staff and departments will close at 2:30 p.m. today. 

Additionally, the public will not be able to access CIty Hall services and sh...

Shelters opening - Hurricane Irma Update

A shelter at Elliot Community Center (2829 West Meighan Blvd) will be opened for evacuees and individuals who stay in campers or mobile homes at 8 a.m. Both storm shelters in Coates Bend (2040 Macedonia Road and 1140 Pulltight Road) will also open at 8 a....

Local effects of Hurricane Irma

Etowah County is under a Tropical Storm Warning. Currently, there is no end time for this warning. Sustained winds of 55-60 mph are forecasted for this area. Sustained winds continue for an extended period, without interruption. Wind gusts of 35-45 mph ar...

Gadsden Airport Authority Meeting

The date of the September board meeting of 

THE GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

will be Friday, September 15, 2017

at Northeast Alabama, Regional Airport

185 Ira Gray Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general busin...

District 1 Community Meeting

Councilwoman Cynthia W. Toles will conduct a

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

on Monday, September 25, 2017,

at the Antioch Family Life Center,

located at 2103 E. Broad Street.

Mike Hilton with Public Works will be present.

District 5 Community Meeting

Councilman Billy Billingsley, District 5,

will conduct a community meeting

at 6:00 p.m. on

Monday, September 18, 2017

at the Gadsden Public Library.

District 3 Community Meeting

District 3 Councilman Thomas Worthy will conduct a

community meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2017,

at Thompson Community Center at 5:30 pm.

GPL School Supplies for Rosenberg

GPL School Supplies for Rosenberg

When:  Now-Until Further Notice  

Where:  Any branch of the Gadsden Public Library

In an effort to help the City of Rosenberg and its students, the Gadsden Public Library and its branches...

Relief for Rosenberg Drop Off: UPDATE

Follow Directional Signs in the Gadsden Mall Parking Lot for Drop Off

We will be accepting donations of ONLY the following items at the recently closed JC Penny’s store of the Gadsden Mall from Noon until 6:00 PM on Wednesday,&...

Community Effort Planned for Hurricane Harvey Relief

The Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management and the Etowah County VOAD are leading a community wide effort to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.  The local effort is focused on providing supplies to the City of Rosenberg, Texas in Fort Bend Cou...

September National Preparedness Month

The month of September has been declared National Preparedness Month by the federal government and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency encourages citizens to take this opportunity to better...

6th Street Pool to Open Saturday

The 6th Street Pool will open Saturday, September 2nd at 10 a.m. after a complete renovation of the pool and construction of a pool house. The pool will operate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday then 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The City of Gadsden ...

Program celebrates success on Main Street Alabama Day

Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the fourth annual Awards for Excellence on the day that Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Main Street Alabama Day. The day recognizes the efforts of the organization that is focused on creating jobs and...

GPL Announces Closures for Maintenance

Due to the HVAC system work and smoke detector maintenance, the main branch of the Gadsden Public Library will be closed all day on September 11, 2017.  All programs scheduled for that date have been canceled.

Sept. 11-M...

Etowah County VOAD/ Hurricane Harvey Planning Meeting

The Etowah County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) in conjunction with the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, will host a planning meeting Friday, September 1^st. VOAD consists of representatives from various local governme...

Labor Day Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Please note the following Sanitation Department collection schedule for the week of September 3, 2017, which includes Labor Day (September 4) holiday observation:

• Monday, September 4:             &n...

September First Friday On September 1st

Downtown Gadsden- We’re “buggin” out about next week’s First Friday event in Downtown Gadsden.  On September 1^st, we invite you to come join us from 6pm-9pm, stroll up and down the sidewalks and enjoy all t...

Mayor Proclaims 'Robert Edward Crow Day’

At Tuesday, August 22, 2017’s City Council Meeting Mayor Sherman proclaimed it ‘Robert Edward Crow Day’ in Gadsden Alabama.  Noting that Crow has lived in Gadsden all his life and had an extensive career as a barber....

Turtle Island Pow Wow at Noccalula Falls

The Turtle Island Pow Wow is an annual, intertribal event that celebrates local Native American tribes and culture and their connection with Earth.

The Pow Wow will be held September 2^nd and 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Noccalula Falls Park practice fields...

Save the date: Noccalula Falls Halloween Super Bash

The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 6th annual Halloween Super Bash at Noccalula Falls Park on Saturday, October 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904).

More details to come!

Farmers Market Season Extended

The two weekly events at the 5th Street Market have been extended through October.

Turnip Tuesday will continue through October 24th, and our Friday Local Farmers Market will finish the season on October 27th.

Join us on Turnip Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. for pro...

HVAC Work at the Gadsden Public Library

The main branch of the Gadsden Public Library will begin having its entire HVAC system replaced at the beginning of next week. We do not know the exact amount of time that this process will take, but we do know that as this process takes place, some areas...

Curlie DeRamus and Buster Porch receive proclamations for community service

Curlie DeRamus and Buster Porch of Gadsden were presented with Quality of Life proclamations by Mayor Sherman Guyton and the Gadsden City Council at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 15^th.