City of Anniston News Release: 2/1/2023
Good Morning, The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are projected to begin Thursday, February 2, 2023 (02/02/23). In light of the forecasted weather conditions, the public warming station in The Bridge at the Anniston First United Methodist Church (1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) will be open in the evenings from February 2, 2023 until Monday, February 6, 2023 (02/06/23). For more information on the warming station, please
Local Organizations Granted $1,521,900 for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention is joining local and state leaders on Feb. 28 to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. The Skills Training Division at Gadsden State Community College is one of the areas 21 grants recipients. “The Department looks forward each year to participating in our annual district check presentations,” said Sallye Longshore, director of the Alabama Department of Child
Feb. 2023 briefs from Gadsden State
Gadsden State offering classes in stained glass art Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering “Beginner’s Introduction to Stained Glass Art” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 1 p.m. Feb. 4. Classes will be held at the Glass Room Studio, 401 Duncan St., Gadsden. Students will be introduced to the art of stained glass by the instructor through hands-on instruction. Using the Tiffany Foil Method, workshop participants will complete and design a heart shaped
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
City of Anniston News Release: 1/27/2023
Good Morning, The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are projected to continue through this evening, Friday, January 27, 2023 (01/27/23). In light of the forecasted weather conditions, the public warming station in The Bridge at the Anniston First United Methodist Church (1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) will be extended through the morning of Saturday, January 28th (01/28/23). For more information on the warming station, please
Gadsden State releases Fall Semester President's & Dean's List
The Fall Semester 2022 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Kathy Murphy. Full-time students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 (with all A’s) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work are named to the President’s List. They are: Albertville – William Morton, Maria Padron, Jennifer Rhodes, Jesus Torres, Alberto ZaragozaAlexandria – Kathryn SnowAltoona – Cara Bates, Brady Jenkins, William Jenkins, Kailee NicholsAnniston – Nathan
City of Anniston News Release: 1/19/2023
Good Morning, The City of Anniston has established two new recycling stations that are now available for public use. These two recycling stations will be located in the parking lot of the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) and the Norwood Hodges Community Center (3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207). The two stations will be available 24/7. At times, they will have to be emptied and will be unavailable until returned to site. These stations will accept the
Gadsden State to host free resource workshops for veterans, active-duty military
Gadsden State Community College is hosting two resource workshops for area active-duty military, veterans and their families. The first workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 in Room 210 of the Joe Ford Center on the East Broad Campus. The second workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Cheaha Center Lecture Hall on the Ayers Campus. The workshops are free and are sponsored by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils. The ACCS Military and Veterans
City of Anniston News Release #2: 1/19/2023
Good Afternoon, ANNISTON, AL -- The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are projected to begin Friday, January 20, 2023 (01/20/23). In light of the forecasted weather conditions, the public warming station in The Bridge at the Anniston First United Methodist Church (1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) will open Friday afternoon and remain open until Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 8:00 AM. For more information on the warming station, please
RMC Health System News Release: 1/19/2023
For Immediate Release January 19, 2023 Contacts: Kristin Fillingim, Marketing and Public Relations- 256-405-7555 Allison Nixon, Blood Bank Supervisor at RMCRMC Health System Asks the Community to Give Blood as Blood Shortage Continues, Blood Donors Needed Blood donors are needed as Alabama and the entire nation continue to feel the impact of blood shortages. Last week’s severe storms and tornadoes only escalated the need for more blood donors. RMC Health System has already reached a critical level for
City of Anniston News Release: 1/17/2023
Good Morning, We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Anniston Job Fair on February 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201). Please, feel free to share the following information on your media channels: If your business would like to participate in this job fair, please reserve your space by responding to this email or by calling our Public Relations Administrative Assistant, Kristin Smith, at: 256-231-7633, ext. 243. When
City of Anniston News Release #2: 1/17/2023
Good Afternoon, Please spread the word that World Changers will be in Anniston from July 24th to July 28th to perform home repairs! Applications may be picked up at Anniston City Hall (4309 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206), or downloaded at this link: https://bit.ly/3Xi5RCp. All applications must be turned in at City Hall (4309 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206) by Friday, February 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM! Additional Details: Homeowners must attach copies of property deed and income to their
News Release: 1/13/2023
“How to Get Free Money: Transfer Scholarships” Anniston, Ala.—Gadsden State Community College is hosting Student Success Workshops from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at the Ayers Campus and Gadsden State Cherokee and Jan. 18 in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. “How to Get Free Money: Transfer Scholarships” is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. Representatives from colleges will be available to answer questions and provide prospective students with information on
Cardinal athletes named to Fall 2022 Academic Honor Roll
Cardinal athletes named to academic honor rollSeveral Gadsden State Community College student-athletes and teams were honored by being named to the Alabama Community College Conference Fall 2022 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses. "These student-athletes should be proud of themselves as they have balanced academics with practice and games,” said Dean Myrick, commissioner of the Alabama Community College Conference. "I am very proud of
Start Strong Scholarships, workshops and ACT Prep
Start Strong Scholarships available for 2023 high school graduates Gadsden State Community College is awarding Start Strong Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarship covers up to six hours of tuition and fees for the 2023 fall semester and 2024 spring semester. It is open to graduating high school seniors. Applications are due March 1. Full-time, eligible students can get a combined 12 hours of credit paid for through the Start Strong Scholarship Program. The scholarship is not
City of Anniston News Release: 1/5/2023
Good Afternoon, Please be aware that our 11th & Noble Street Park and Entertainment Venue will begin construction on January 6, 2023. This construction will take 120 days to complete. During this time, the parking lot located at 11th Street and Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201 will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians. The parking lot will be closed off at 6:00 AM on Jan. 6, 2023, and we ask that all vehicles please be removed from the lot prior to its closing. Link to Transit
City of Annitson News Release: 1/4/2023
Good Morning, Citizens of Anniston, please be aware of multiple railroad crossing closures that have been updated and are now starting today (January 4, 2023). Each closure is expected to last for 3-4 hours. Work is starting on Fish Hatchery Lane in Eastaboga today. It is estimated that half of the 8 crossings will be completed today, and that work will continue on the other 4 crossings through the rest of this week. LIST OF CROSSING CLOSURES: Street: Fish Hatchery Ln, Eastaboga, Alabama
City of Anniston News Release: 1/3/2023
Good Morning, The City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are projected to occur overnight on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 until Friday, January 6th. In light of the forecasted weather conditions, a public warming station in The Bridge at the Anniston First United Methodist Church (1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) will open overnight on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 and Thursday, January 5, 2023. For more information on the warming station, please
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
