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Sample Ballots Are Available for NOV 3, 2026 General Election
Lori Pressley
The Foley Community Library will host the Third-Annual Big Rigs at the Library: A Touch-a-Truck Event, on Oct. 17. The free event will be on the lawn of the Foley Activity Center behind City Hall.
City of Foley
Foley mural artist Banks Compton presents Stories on the Wall, a community conversation about public art and murals at Foley Public Library.
Banks Compton Alabama MuralistFoley will continue to meet the growing needs of the community under the city budget approved for the upcoming year.
City of Foley
Third year of national campaign brings shelters and rescues together to place more animals into loving homes.
The Haven Joins the ASPCA's Rescue Effect Offering Waived Adoption Fees
The HavenAnnual fundraiser returns on Oct. 1 with an art gallery-inspired evening supporting Baldwin County's only no-kill animal shelter.
The Haven for Animals has announced the return of its annual Tails of Hope Gala, set for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Daphne Civic Center. This year’s theme, The Art of Rescue, will transform the gala into an elegant, immersive gallery-inspired experience where every rescued animal is a masterpiece and every story is worth celebrating.
The HavenLocal hotel invites businesses and organizations to connect regarding corporate lodging, group accommodations and extended stays
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
Best Friends Animal Society honors both organizations for saving more than 90% of the dogs and cats entering their care.
The Haven
The former National Guard armory near City Hall is being developed as new city recreation spaces and administrative offices. The city is preparing a campus master plan to guide the development of new Foley municipal buildings in the downtown area.
City of FoleyThe popular Speakeasy-themed eatery expands from OWA to Downtown Foley with gourmet waffle creations, weekly game nights, and community events.
Waffles R Wild - Downtown Foley
Does your business have a plan to increase sales, traffic, and profits for 2027?
Cumulus Media
Cumulus MediaSouth Baldwin Chamber and Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Host Dual Celebration Featuring Live Music, Catered Refreshments, and Community Networking
Ocean Marine Group
Chance and Shelby Mancuso Take the Reins at Longstanding South Baldwin Glass Company with a Renewed Focus on Customer-First Service
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber joined team members, local business leaders, and community members on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of One Cut Glass under its new ownership.
One Cut Glass, LLCHome | Auto | Commercial
Live Oak Insurance Agency, rooted in Baldwin County, is now Open for Business!
Live Oak Insurance Agency LLCGiving New Life To Old Buildings
Coastal Alabama Community College is giving new life to some of the oldest buildings on its Bay Minette Campus as part of a major renovation project designed to modernize learning spaces while preserving the campus’s history.
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeNew Orange Blossom Square Boutique Offers Handcrafted Holistic Products, Self-Care Workshops, and a Welcoming Space for the Community
Coastal Roots Skin Care LLC
Upscale Casual Dining with a distinct New Orleans Flair
City and state leaders, local business owners and community members joined The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to officially celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Half Shell Oyster House in Downtown Foley.
Alicia WattsSouth Baldwin Chamber member organizations, their employees and eligible dependents can access reduced tuition and additional educational benefits through Columbia Southern University.
South Baldwin Chamber member organizations, their employees and eligible dependents can access reduced tuition and additional educational benefits through Columbia Southern University.
Columbia Southern UniversityNew facility expands access to responsible recycling and waste disposal services in Baldwin County
Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, Alabama, Inc.
Built to support Foley’s continued growth.
Modern facility expands the city’s capacity to support Foley’s continued growth and serve the community for decades to come.
City of Foley
Now located in Robertsdale and more than just a retail store, Amazing Finds serves as a marketplace for talented local artists, featuring designated spaces where creators can showcase and sell their handcrafted products, creating a unique shopping experience filled with one-of-a-kind treasures.
Amazing Finds
Spanish Fort, Ala. (June 2026) - Infirmary Health has purchased the approximately 86,000-square-foot former Kohl’s building at Spanish Fort Town Center and plans to redevelop the property into a regional operations and support facility serving locations across its growing healthcare network in South Alabama.
Baldwin Alliance“Experience of a lifetime” “Building Friendships: The Heartbeat of Peace.”
Foley Sister Cities Commission, Inc.
Celebrating 75 Years of Service and a Newly Renovated Foley Showroom!
The Foley branch celebrates 75 years of Blossman Gas & Appliance, a newly renovated showroom, and the community relationships that continue to power its growth.
Blossman Gas & ApplianceStand-Alone Practical Nursing Program begins Fall 2026
Coastal Alabama Community College and Baldwin Preparatory Academy are proud to announce the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Stand-Alone Practical Nursing (PN) Program beginning in Fall 2026. This innovative partnership will provide high school students with a direct pathway into one of Alabama’s most in-demand healthcare professions while earning both high school and college credit.
Coastal Alabama Community CollegePrime Place Storage is bringing a modern, hassle-free storage experience to Baldwin County.
Prime Place Storage
The Foley Public Library will be closed July 13 through Aug. 3 in order to move into the new library building on East Orange Avenue. The new 40,000-square-foot center is about twice the size of the current building.
City of Foley
One of the top seafood restaurants in the Southeast is coming to Downtown Foley!
Half Shell Oyster House plans to open in Downtown Foley on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will be open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The restaurant will also offer daily happy hours and seasonal features.
Half Shell Oyster HouseLocated in Foley, the boutique offers an affordable and welcoming shopping experience for brides, pageant contestants, prom attendees, Mardi Gras royalty, and anyone preparing for a special occasion.
Reagan Goff
Legacy Window Films is helping make it possible for Eco Clean Marine to expand volunteer opportunities, remove litter from local waterways, and inspire the next generation to become stewards of the environment.
Eco Clean Marine
Chambers Join Gulf Breeze RV Resort to Celebrate Resort’s Grand Opening With an Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Reagan Goff
New markers will designate the boundaries of Foley's downtown Arts & Entertainment District.
City of Foley
In total, Senator Britt directly secured more than $14.97 million for Alabama in FY26 Homeland Security appropriations funding.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $2.063 million for the City of Foley in the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. This funding will improve the city’s storm resiliency during major tropical storm events by burying vulnerable utilities.
Guy BusbyRiviera Utilities is once again offering free Severe Storm Preparedness Sessions
Hurricane Preparedness | These interactive, in-person sessions are designed to help residents better understand what to expect before, during, and after a major storm. Whether you've weathered decades of hurricane seasons or recently made the Gulf Coast your home, our team is here to help you feel more prepared and confident.
Lori PressleyEconomic Development Partnership of Alabama presents a check to the city of Foley for almost $3.33 million to be used for the purchase of the new 121-acre North Foley Industrial Park.
Greg Blalock with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama presents a check to the city of Foley for almost $3.33 million to be used for the purchase of the new 121-acre North Foley Industrial Park. The grant is through the state Site Evaluation Economic Development Strategy, known as SEEDS, program.
City of FoleyThis highest national designation recognizes Foley Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact
FOLEY MAIN STREET RECEIVES DESIGNATION AS A 2026 MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITED PROGRAM | This highest national designation recognizes Foley Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact.
Foley Main StreetBPA honored its First Graduating Class, Recognizing 190 Seniors
Baldwin Preparatory Academy honored its first graduating class, recognizing 190 seniors.
Baldwin Alliance
Baldwin Health and Columbia Southern University have officially entered into a strategic academic partnership designed to enhance professional development and provide expanded educational opportunities for healthcare professionals in the region.
South Baldwin Chamber of CommerceTrusted Gulf Coast provider brings advanced skin care and surgical expertise closer to South Baldwin residents
The South Baldwin Chamber celebrated the grand opening of Sunrise Dermatology’s new Foley location, expanding access to comprehensive, personalized dermatologic care along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Lori Pressley"Buffalo Rock’s decision to invest in Loxley speaks volumes about the strength of Baldwin County as a logistics and distribution hub."
Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock Company has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution facility in Loxley, representing a $10 million investment and the relocation of approximately 100 jobs to Baldwin County.
Baldwin Alliance
Foley plans to add a commercial kitchen, permanent restrooms and other improvements at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. The city is also adding restrooms at the Foley Sports Tourism multi-use fields complex.
Guy BusbyCleaning the Shoreline and Surrounding areas in Fort Walton Beach
From small debris hidden in the sand to waste tucked into grassy areas, volunteers worked together to leave the space cleaner than they found it.
Eco Clean Marine
The South Baldwin Chamber proudly joined community leaders, partners, and residents today to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Edison at The Shores, a new apartment community introducing a refined coastal lifestyle to Foley!
Lori PressleyBoost Your Business | Connect with Peers | Enjoy the Evening
Lori Pressley