City of Anniston News Release: 3/18/2024
Good Afternoon, The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are forecast to occur next week. In light of the projected weather conditions a public warming station, coordinated by United Way of East Central Alabama in partnership with the City of Anniston, His Hands and Feet Ministries, and MeMe’s Heart, will open in the evening at 5:00 PM CT on Monday, March 18, 2024, and close in the morning at 8:00 AM CT on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The warming station
City of Anniston News Release: 3/13/2024
Good Afternoon, The City of Anniston would like to inform you of two upcoming downtown transit alerts. To start, please be aware of an intersection closure on Noble Street for Thursday, March 14, 2024. The Northbound & Southbound Crosswalks on Noble Street, at its intersection with 11th Street, will be closed during the day. Traffic will still be able to travel through the Eastbound and Westbound lanes on 11th Street. Link to Notice: https://tinyurl.com/2edj4tmk In addition, please take note of
City of Anniston News Release: 3/11/2024
Good Morning, Our next free disposal day weekend will take place this Friday, March 15, and this Saturday, March 16, from 8:00 AM CT until 5:00 PM CT on both days. During this time, you may dispose of your items free of charge at any of the below locations: WARD 1 - Pelham Park Parking Lot Address: 349 Cave Road, Anniston, AL 36206 Directions: https://bit.ly/3wvZDEh WARD 2 - Carver Community Center Parking Lot Address: 720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201 Directions:
Ayers Campus to host Women’s History Month events
Anniston, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College’s Ayers Campus is hosting events in celebration of Women’s History Month. Events will be held in the Ayers Campus Learning Resource Center Auditorium. The month of March was designated to appreciate and honor women for their contributions, and to recognize specific achievements women have made throughout American history. “We are excited to be hosting three separate events in celebration of Women’s History Month,” said Toni Bishop, director of the Ayers
Scholarship application open for students interested in automotive manufacturing (Summer & Fall 2024)
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association has committed to providing scholarships to residents interested in training for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between AAMA and the Alabama Community College System. Funding is available to award $4,000 scholarships that will pay for costs associated with training at Gadsden State Community College or another ACCS institution. Interested high school seniors, students currently
City of Anniston News Release: 2/29/2024
Good Afternoon, The City of Anniston is excited to offer all sorts of awesome activities for our youth this Spring Break season! This year we will be offering our annual youth job fair, a spring break camp, plus a separate slate of fun activities! YOUTH JOB FAIR: Our annual Youth Summer Job Fair will be held at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM CT! In addition, tips on completing job applications and preparing for interviews will
Gadsden State crowns homecoming king and queen 2024
Gadsden State Community College crowned a new Homecoming King and Queen during the recent Homecoming basketball games at Beck Gymnasium. Dalton Chestnut was crowned homecoming king, and Isis Young was crowned homecoming queen. “I was so excited,” said Young. “I have always wanted this.” Young attends the Ayers Campus in Anniston and is earning her Salon and Spa Management associate degree in hopes of opening her own salon one day. “I just don’t see myself doing anything else,” she said. “I have such
City of Anniston News Release: 2/23/2024
Good Afternoon, The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are forecast to begin this Saturday. In light of the projected weather conditions a public warming station, coordinated by United Way of East Central Alabama in partnership with the City of Anniston, His Hands and Feet Ministries, and MeMe’s Heart, will open in the evening at 5:00 PM CT and close in the morning at 8:00 AM CT on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The warming station is located in The
?Gadsden State’s Cardinal Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2024-25 academic year.
The Cardinal Foundation will award over $30,000 in scholarships to qualified Gadsden State Community College students for the 2024-25 academic year. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, fees and books. “The Cardinal Foundation’s mission is to support Gadsden State and provide opportunities for students,” said Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “Over the past decade, almost $380,000 in scholarships have been awarded by the Cardinal Foundation thanks the generosity of those
ADRS, ACCS streamline access to credentials for in-demand jobs
The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Community College System are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. Gadsden State Community College is a part of ACCS."People with disabilities remain disproportionately unemployed or underemployed in comparison to the general population,” said ADRS Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw. “The goal of the vocational rehabilitation program is to support the business community and the individuals
Folsom named new director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Hillary Folsom is bringing years of experience in communications, strategic planning and project management to Gadsden State Community College. She was recently named the new director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, which functions as the major gift fundraising official for the College. “We are very pleased to welcome Hillary to our team,” said Tommie Goggans III, president of the Cardinal Foundation Board of Directors. “With her extensive experience and dedication to fostering strong relationships
Gadsden State English instructors featured in poetry anthology
Tabitha Bozeman and Rachel Houghton, both English instructors at Gadsden State Community College, have been selected to feature their poetic works in “The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume X: Alabama”. “I have been writing for as long as I can remember,” said Bozeman. “I fell in love with it during graduate school because I realized I could share stories and put work out there that also had a sense of privacy about it.” Houghton was a first-generation student at the University of Alabama at
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Guide to Navigating the Process of Terminating an Employee or Contractor
According to Zippia, the average cost to hire an employee is $4,700, and most companies spend between 36 and 42 days searching for the right person to fill a position. The monetary cost and time investment of filling open positions make many businesses reluctant to terminate relationships with unproductive employees and contractors; however, sometimes it is necessary. If you need to let an employee go, the following advice from the Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce will make the process easier for
Help Your Calhoun County Small Business End 2022 on a High Note
As the year comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about fourth quarter planning for your small business. This is the time of year when you wrap up loose ends. And of course, you'll want to review your accounting practices and prepare for tax season. Finally, this is a good time to reevaluate your business structure and make sure you're on track for continued success in the new year. Here are some practical tips from the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce to help close out 2022.How did you do on
The Benefits of Creating a Newsletter for Your Calhoun County Small Business
As a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to grow your customer base and increase sales. One method that can be extremely effective is creating an email newsletter. In this blog post courtesy of the Calhoun County Area Chamber, we'll discuss some of the reasons why newsletters can be so beneficial for small businesses, as well as how to write an effective newsletter and which tools can help you share it with your audience.Why Newsletters Can Be Effective There are several reasons why