The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), alongside the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, announced in …
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4/8/24
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In a significant boost towards local economic development, Mayor Sherry Sullivan announced that City of Fairhope is set to receive $3 million in congressionally directed funding as part of the …
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4/8/24
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Fairhope-based Pamela Denham & Associates (PDA) has earned recognition in Business Alabama's 2024 Top Rank Alabama Magazine across two categories: Public Relations and Advertising Agencies. PDA …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/5/24
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Spring is here, and it is time to refresh your yard and garden. The Baldwin County Master Gardeners (BCMG) are ready to help. BCMG will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend on Highway 98 …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
Construction has begun on Fairhope’s first Starbucks, which has some residents excited while others are not.
The Starbucks site is in what some might see as the parking lot of the Eastern …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
A large parcel of undeveloped property between County Road 13 and Friendship Road could soon see major development. The Rowan Oak development is a partnership with landowners Sharon, John, Thomas, …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/24 |
In recognition of National Poetry Month this April, the Fairhope Public Library has announced its partnership with local poet and songwriter Mike Turner for an evening of poetry scheduled for …
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4/1/24
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Looking for your next read? You're in luck. The Spanish Fort Public Library is gearing up for its very first book sale on April 8, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Timed to coincide with the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
The Baldwin Pops Band, under the direction of Wayne Fillingim, is set to captivate audiences with an outdoor concert scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. The event will take place at the …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/21/24
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Five-time James Beard-nominated Chef Bill Briand has joined The Hope Farm team.
The Hope Farm founders Robert and Bentley Evans announced the brand’s expansion to add a new concept with …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/21/24 |
The City of Fairhope is gearing up to launch its 2024 Spring/Summer Outdoor Farmers Market, slated to begin on Thursday, April 4.
Situated behind the Fairhope Public Library at the intersection …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/20/24
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East Coast transplants rejoice because Wawa’s first Alabama store will open to the public April 25, at 8 a.m. Wawa got its start in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. In 1902, owner George …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/24 |
The Baldwin County Highway Department has announced immediate restrictions on the weight limit for the Scenic 98 bridge adjacent to the Grand Hotel Resort & Spa, limiting it to 20 tons. This …
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3/18/24
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In its latest ranking, WorldAtlas has recognized Fairhope as one of the top destinations to reside in the Southern United States for 2024.
According to the ranking by WorldAtlas, the guide …
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3/13/24
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Fairhope residents and developers building outside of Fairhope city limits will now have to annex the property into the city to connect to the Fairhope water system. In August 2023, during a period …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/12/24 |
Fairhope's Magnolia Beach has suffered repeated beach erosion over the past 20 years, but a long-awaited shoreline restoration project could keep the sand in place.
The Fairhope City Council …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/12/24 |
Fairhope City Clerk Lisa Hanks has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators (AAMCA), the City of Fairhope announced.
Hanks' …
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3/8/24
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Each year, the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation selects a local artist to create a work of art that represents the festival theme. The 2024 featured artist is Elisabeth Hays. Hays was …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/8/24 |
Downtown Fairhope is a picturesque town full of shops, restaurants and art galleries but for one weekend in March, it transforms into one of the largest art festivals in the region. The 72nd Annual …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/7/24 |
Fairhope residents will notice an increase in their water and sewer rates effective April 1. The Fairhope City Council approved the increase in water and sewer rates during the Monday, Feb. 26 city …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/5/24 |