Category: Government
City Council Renews Create Birmingham Agreement to Boost Local Movie Production
Birmingham councilors also OK’d a $2 million loan toward redevelopment of the old Birmingham City Schools property in the Uptown area.
JeffCo Approves Incentive for StoneX Group to Create Jobs
The egg sales company that grew into an international financial services company is planning to expand its Perimeter Park South location.
Councilors Approve $2.6M Construction Bid to Rebuild Tornado-Damaged Pratt Neighborhood
The Birmingham City Council approved more work to rehab the neighborhood devastated in 2011.
Anticipated Winter Weather Is No Joke for JeffCo Roads Department
UPDATED FORECAST — Local officials are starting to get ready in case ice coats the area this weekend.
CAW Prequalifies Engineers, Settles Public Records Lawsuit
The water board also hired a new financial adviser in its meeting Friday.
Latest Proposal to Redevelop Former Sherman Industries Site Takes Step Forward
The latest effort to transform the former Sherman Industries property into a multifamily development received conceptual approval by the city’s Design Review Committee on Jan. 14. It must still return for final approval and before any demolition can begin.
Birmingham Leaders Weigh 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Power and Water Concerns
The time would allow city officials to study data centers and plan regulations that are needed.
JeffCo Denies Zoning Adjustment at the Former Wesley’s Boobie Trap Site
The commission also OK’d incentives discussed earlier for ACIPCO to convert its furnaces to electric-fired furnaces.
Contractor Concerned About Work Suspension on ‘High-Hazard’ Dam, Disputes CAW’s Account of Project Pause
Work to stabilize the Lake Purdy Dam has been stopped, and CAW could decide early this year whether to continue.
Serving Notice: Scales Says JeffCo Not Taking Business From Constables
A recent proposal was misunderstood and caused concern among constables, Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales said.
