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City prepares for small-cell technology
Cell towers cover large areas, while small-cell technology, which attaches inconspicuously to utility poles, covers a small area, helping eliminate dead zones. Read more
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VHPD: City making progress with coyote, feral cat populations
The trapper caught 14 coyotes in the spring of 2018, Coleman said, and the police department is currently taking calls about coyotes in the winter of 2018 and early 2019. Read more
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Vestavia Hills to commemorate Alabama bicentennial during 2019
The city will offer special events and displays to mark the state's 200th birthday, said Mayor Curry. Read more
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Planning Commission recommends rezoning for new Chick-fil-A
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday voted to recommend the City Council approve a request to rezone land for a new Chick-fil-A in Cahaba Heights. Read more
Police ask for help finding missing man
Barry Allen Gray is missing from Vestavia Hills, police said. Read more
Neal Embry
Birmingham Boys Choir entertains crowd at Briarwood Presbyterian Church
The choir also got the crowd involved during the Christmas performance. Read more
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Future strength and conditioning building to honor longtime coach
At an October meeting, the board voted to approve naming the building after Peter Braasch, who worked for 40 years as an assistant coach for multiple sports. Read more
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City leaders expect economic development to continue in 2019
With new commercial developments popping up around Vestavia Hills, City Manager Jeff Downes said he expects that trend to continue in 2019. Read more
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Massey Road, pedestrian bridge top infrastructure goals for 2019
In addition to major design and construction projects, other infrastructure projects are also expected to be completed next year in Vestavia Hills outside of Community Spaces funding. Read more
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Community Spaces Plan to see design completion in Spring 2019
Road resurfacing and paving has already begun and is slated for $2.2 million worth of work, Downes said, though the winter months could affect how quickly it is done. Read more
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School system prepares for major changes in 2019
The Vestavia Hills City School system is preparing for major changes in 2019 as one elementary school is added and another taken away and a new middle school, along with the system’s first freshman campus, comes online. Read more
New medical plaza breaks ground
The Vestavia Medical Plaza is set to open in November 2019. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves regulations, fees for small-cell technology
The council also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Forge Fitness, a topic that inspired heated debate at several meetings. Read more
Burglary suspect shot during attempted robbery, VHPD says
Police have said a homeowner at the Elevation Apartments shot the suspected intruder this afternoon. Read more
Neal Embry
Rezoning approved for two separate townhome developments in Cahaba Heights
Residents expressed concern with Charles Kessler's development, but the rezoning was eventually approved. Read more
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New medical facility coming to Vestavia Hills
The $21 million facility, overseen by Dr. Swaid Swaid, is planned to cover 40,000 square feet and offer outpatient surgery, a diagnostic center and physician offices. Read more
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