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Stats & Facts – Week of June 5, 2017
June 8, 2017
Read time: 1 minute GATR Expands GATR Technologies broke ground on a facility in Cummings Research Park. The 63k sq. ft. facility will double its footprint. This represents a $7.5M investment. More Growth Huntsville is now the third-largest city in Alabama, reports the U.S. Census. Its population stands at 193,079. Since 2010, the City has added 12,974 residents for a 7.2% population growth. Apple App Development Initiative The Alabama community college system is one of six selected [ more ]
Read MoreDetermining the Future of the Municipal Golf Course
June 2, 2017
The City Council expects to make a decision on the future of the Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course later this month. Council Members had their first look at two options for the course during a work session June 1. City Administrator John Hamilton provided Council with an overview of the history of the property at John Hunt Park and the installation of the course before proceeding with the City’s findings on two [ more ]
Read MorePublic Works Crews Sweeping City to Clean-up Storm Debris
June 2, 2017
Sanitation crews will continue to work overtime through the weekend to pick-up the high volume of yard debris left over from severe storms that swept through the area the weekend of May 20th. Regular garbage collection routes are primarily on schedule, but large debris pick-up may take several more weeks. “This was a tough storm on our community and it did a lot of damage,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. [ more ]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of May 29, 2017
June 2, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Source: Data below is from the Alabama Department of Commerce’s recently released New and Expanding Industry Report for 2016 Jobs, jobs, jobs Alabama announced 14,707 new jobs and $4.2 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) in 2016. Local jobs and capital expenditures In Huntsville, there were 1,970 jobs and $248 million in capital expenditures announced. Largest new employer In 2016, Woodbridge was the largest new employer in Huntsville with 164 jobs. Much love for Boeing Overall, Boeing [ more ]
Read MoreIt’s Super Heroes Month at Huntsville Animal Services
June 2, 2017
Animal Services is looking to recognize Super Heroes during the month of June – the community’s animal-loving individuals who save a shelter pet’s life through adoption. Dress up as a hero and receive a $20 discount on the special adoption fee to include vaccinations, microchip, city license, and spay or neuter. Regular adoption fees are $35 for adult dogs and cats and $50 for puppies and kittens. Visit Huntsville Animal Services, 4950 Triana Boulevard, [ more ]
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