We are a sprawling suburban city located in the heart of Alabama. Situated just 17 miles south of downtown Birmingham, Alabaster is a convenient place to do business and a wonderful place to raise a family. The City of Alabaster is committed to a safe, healthy and wholesome environment for family living. Alabaster is a regional shopping destination for central Alabama, offers first-class amenities for its residents and has experienced tremendous growth over the last few decades.
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1953 Municipal Way
Alabaster, AL 35007, US
200 Depot St
Alabaster, Alabama 35007, US
Last night the Alabaster Government Academy had the pleasure of hearing from Alabaster City Schools Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers, who gave a rundown of all the positive things happening in our amazing school system before leading the group on a tour of the state-of-the-art Thompson High School. Thank you to Dr. Vickers and the ACS staff who made this an awesome night!
We're a little more than a week away! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Alabaster Fall Fest and the Alabaster Arts Council's Jubilee 4 on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Larry Simmons Stadium. Enjoy vendors, a trick-or-treat trail, inflatables, hayrides and more, plus live music from Twelve and Sean "Rockstar" Heninger. Due to construction next to City Hall, the Fall Fest will have a different venue and layout this year at Larry Simmons Stadium. Parking will be available in the new paved lots next to the stadium and Jim "Peanut" Davenport baseball field, with overflow parking available at Warrior Park. Vendors will be set up around the walking track, and food trucks will be set up along Stadium Drive. We hope to see you there!
Last night members of the Alabaster Government Academy got an in-depth look at the Alabaster Fire Department by hearing from several members of the department's command staff and learning more about the equipment the department uses to protect life and property. Thank you to everyone who made this event a huge success!
Our Alabaster Downtown Redevelopment Authority facade grant program has been a huge success in its first year, providing about $102,000 in grant funding to help local businesses complete projects totaling more than $185,000. Here are some of the projects the board has helped to fund, with more coming in the future: • Weatherly Animal Hospital – landscaping • The Royal Market - new signage • Southern Landmark - landscaping, roofing and awning • Big Whiskey's - building renovation (replace exterior siding) • Klassy Klean - new signage • P&F Coin Company - new signage • Two L's Creations - new signage • National Code Seminars - new signage, awnings and paint • Shawn Payne Alfa Insurance Agency - demolish old garage building near intersection of Highway 119 and Butler Road, build parking lot • Nawlins Style Po'Boys - new signage • Lotus Catfe - Yoga Studio • Personal Auto Service - bricking and paint
Congratulations to city employees John Plumb, Brett Tucker, Susan Peavy, John Uptagrafft, Michelle Edwards, Daniel Mattiace, Daniel Johnston, Dakota Cargile, Brian Parker, Jason Brock, Andy Lackey, Taylor Owens, Bill Atkinson, Adam Roper, Grant Humphries, Ray Nored, Kate Shoupe, April Naish, Brett Fincher, Bill Hallsworth, Larry Marasckin, Mac McMullen, Eric Speagle, David Moore, Damon Bone, Kimi Pearson and Nathan Smitherman for completing a four-month leadership training program organized by the city's Human Resources Department! We appreciate them for volunteering to participate in this program to hone their leadership skills and better serve the city's residents.
We were honored to host the Certified Alabama Planning & Zoning Official Training presented by the University of North Alabama yesterday and this morning at City Hall! Several Alabaster employees and City Council/board members joined colleagues from across the state to attend one of the leading training programs in the nation for planning commissions, board of zoning adjustment members and similar officials.
Alabaster Parks & Recreation employees Jacob Humphries, Eric Kendrick, Preston Culpepper and Daniel Johnston recently installed a total of 40 Story Walk signs along the walking tracks at Creek View Elementary School and Meadow View Elementary School for students to enjoy. The Story Walks allow students to read a book while they're outside exercising . Thank you to Albert L. Scott Library Director Kim Roberts, Youth Services Library Assistant Karen Powell and generous grants from state Reps. Kenneth Paschal and Russell Bedsole for making this project a reality!
This summer we've been honored to have several future leaders interning with various departments throughout the city. These young men and women have spent the last few months completing projects and learning more about what it takes to operate a successful city. In fact, they've been so busy it was difficult to get all of them into one photo! As they prepare to head back to high school, college or the workforce, we'd like to take a moment to thank each of them for their hard work this summer! Jace Newman - Public Works mechanic Colton Conway - Public Works mechanic Jason Peavy - Parks and Recreation Cole Henderson - Parks and Recreation Evan Cooper - Parks and Recreation Josh Smith - Building Tate Carter - Library Nora Ellis - Public Relations Madison Melton - Economic Development Tyler Phung - Information Technology
Alabaster has been named one of the top 50 Best Cities to Live for Families in the NATION by Fortune in its 2024 rankings published today! The magazine evaluated more than 2,000 cities across the nation on metrics including education, general wellness, financial health, livability and resources for aging adults. Alabaster was the only city in Alabama to make the list. As a city focused on providing the very best for its residents, we expect to see even more of these accolades in the future! https://lnkd.in/gq3VxRJx