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Steve Bailey Named 2025 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year
Foley, AL – September 19, 2025 – The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Steve Bailey as the 2025 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year. Presented by Riviera Utilities, this prestigious award honors individuals who demonstrate the true spirit of American free enterprise. Since 1976, the award has recognized leaders who embody innovation, entrepreneurship, and an unwavering commitment to their community.Steve Bailey accepting the 2025 Walton M. Vines Person of the Year award
FOLEY – Efforts to improve downtown Foley received several state awards recognizing the work to preserve and promote the city’s historic center. Foley Main Street, the city’s downtown improvement organization, took major awards at the recent Main Street Alabama state conference. Awards presented to Foley included the Award of Excellence in Placemaking and Wayfinding, the Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation Award and the Alabama Main Street Reinvestment Award. Darrelyn Dunmore, Foley Main Street
Riviera Utilities Receives National System Operational Achievement Recognition Award
FOLEY – Foley’s Riviera Utilities has again received national recognition for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. The American Public Gas Association presented its System Operational Achievement Recognition, known as SOAR, to Riviera Utilities. Out of approximately 750 APGA members, Riviera Utilities was selected for this honor by its peers on the APGA Operations and Safety Committee. The selection was based on demonstrated excellence in four key areas: system integrity, system
Foley to Host Annual Hometown Halloween Celebration on October 23
FOLEY, Ala. – The City of Foley invites families and friends to downtown Foley for its highly anticipated Hometown Halloween on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly event promises a night of spooky fun with games, treats, bounce houses, concessions, face painting, a cake walk, and balloon creations. The highlight of the evening will be the Costume Contest at 6 p.m., featuring over $1,000 in prizes. Contestants can compete in age categories ranging from toddlers to
Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market Recognized as One of Nation’s Best Farmers Markets
FOLEY, AL- Newsweek announced today that the Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market (CAFFM) was first runner up for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Farmers Market. CAFFM beat out some of the largest markets in the country to nab the number two spot. Fifteen markets, including heavy hitters like Union Square Greenmarket in New York City and Pike Place Market in Seattle, were nominated. The public was able to vote for their favorite market daily from May 9 through June 5. CAFFM was
Downtown Foley Pedestrian Enhancements Moving Forward with Decorative Bollards, Lighting
FOLEY – Improvements to make walking through downtown Foley more attractive will include bollards to keep cars out of pedestrian areas and decorative lighting over city streets. The Foley City Council approved the purchase of bollards that can be used as barriers to restrict vehicles from parking or driving on pedestrian areas. The city will also seek bids on decorative lighting on West Jessamine Avenue. Jeff Phillips, Foley construction project manager, said cars have been blocking some downtown
Foley Standardizing Speed Limits
Foley is changing speed limits in the southwest part of the city to make the regulations more consistent. FOLEY – Speed limits are changing in some Foley neighborhoods in order to make the rate of travel more consistent along city streets. The Foley City Council voted Monday, May 5, to give final approval to an ordinance standardizing speed limits in neighborhoods in the southwest quarter of the city. The council also voted to reduce the speed limit on James Road. Wayne Dyess, Foley executive director
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Renovated 1925 Foley building becomes chamber office
May 24th, 2023 | City of Foley News FOLEY – A 97-year-old building that survived proposals to tear it down is now the office of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce after being donated to the organization by the city of Foley. The chamber held an open house Monday, May 22 to display the renovations made to the 5,600 square-foot building. The two-story Mission Revival style structure was built on North Alston Street in 1925. It was the Foley Masonic Lodge for about 50 years. In 2002, the city of Foley
