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RPC, city to present draft of downtown zoning
The draft is based on feedback from the city and residents during the Heart of Homewood master planning process. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Homewood renews Tree City USA status
The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Homewood’s status as a Tree City USA for its second year, according to Amy Milam of the Homewood Environmental Commission (HEC). Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
History in the making
With its new certified local government status, Homewood’s Historic Preservation Commission can seek opportunities to more than double its resources, and therefore its impact. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Library adds new reading nook to Children's Department
The nook replaces some computer desks. Read more
City approves ALDOT agreements for Shades Creek Parkway, pedestrian bridge
These agreements mean work can move forward on the two projects. Read more
Sam Chandler
Cornapalooza draws big crowd
The Homewood Athletic Foundation hosted its fourth annual Cornapalooza cornhole tournament on Sunday, March 17, at Pizzeria G.M. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Police present annual awards
The awards honored outstanding work by police staff throughout 2018. Read more
Photo by Ana Good.
Council approves bid for Patriot Park Connector
The council also approved a fence for Bethel AME Church around its air conditioning units. Read more
Courtesy of City of Homewood
BZA rejects variances for Firefighter Lane townhomes
This is the third development plan that Eyester Legg has presented to the city. Read more
Courtesy of City of Homewood
Planning Commission denies request to build garden homes on Overton Drive
The property owner said she was willing to consider another alternative of splitting the lot into two single-family homes. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council members hold first discussion about limiting extended hotel stays
Homewood City Council’s special issues committee intends to draft an ordinance capping how long people can stay at hotels within city limits, but the details of that ordinance are still unclear. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Russo Corp. wins Exceptional Foundation 2019 Chili Cook-Off at Brookwood Village
There were 152 teams competing to see who could make the best chili. Read more
City to install crossover pipe to alleviate Mecca Avenue flooding
The pipe will be installed the first week of March. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Forest Brook residents make plea for sidewalks during council work session
The council also received a bid for the Patriot Park connector far outside its expected budget. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Historic commission to apply for 'certified local government' status
This status will allow the commission to apply for federal grants for historic preservation work. Read more
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