City council actions, workforce programs, business and events
Key Questions
What proclamation did Mayor Jacobs issue?
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed April 12–18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Cullman.
What new businesses opened in the area?
Pink Cactus Western Co. and Heavy Equipment Xchange (HEX) opened in Vinemont. Bunnies & Buttons Baby Co., featuring 4D ultrasounds, opened in Cullman.
What grants were awarded for workforce programs?
Foundry Ministries received a $1 million ARC grant to expand its Cullman County program. A Cullman County recovery farm project also landed a $1 million federal grant for workforce training.
What events are happening in the area?
Events include Easter egg hunts at Sportsman Lake Park, a gala, crawfish events, fashion shows, strawberry festivals, swim meets, and Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Touch A Truck on May 2, 2026.
What city council actions were taken on paving?
The council addressed a paving ordinance involving data, budget, and reports; also Berlin paving projects.
What is the status of job opportunities?
Job openings are available in manufacturing, healthcare, and sales.
What is happening with the PSC and Gudger?
A Senate committee approved a bill to expand the PSC and create a secretary of energy; related to Gudger's involvement.
What other community highlights include?
New businesses like Ollie’s and Foundry; Omniplex, hemp, GIS updates; Evelyn Burrow Museum exhibition featuring Brother Jude Johnston's work.
Council paving ordinance (data/budget/reports), hemp/GIS/Omniplex; Berlin paving; Telecomm Week procl; jobs mfg/healthcare/sales; Ollie’s/Foundry/Bunnies/PinkCactus/HEX; Gudger PSC; Gala/Easter hunts/Crawfish/Fashion/Strawberry/Swim/Touch Truck.