Montgomery unveils new tools to support small business growth, recovery

Via Alabama Reflector Montgomery area small business owners and those interested in starting their own companies have two new tools to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey. Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed and Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker announced Monday that a portion of the region’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will go toward … Read more

Countywide surveillance to be newest law enforcement tool in Montgomery

Via wsfa.com by Monae Stevens MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Within the next two years, surveillance cameras will be placed in every part of Montgomery County, including the city limits of Montgomery. This will be the newest tool for Montgomery police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to use in criminal investigations and traffic crashes. “As … Read more

Montgomery City & County plan to help homeowners pay for critical repairs

Via WSFA.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -The Montgomery County Commission and City Council could help you repair your home with a new program to help low-to-moderate income families keep their homes in working order. It’s called the “Critical Home Repair Program,” and it’s part of the Montgomery Thrive initiative. The city of Montgomery and Montgomery County … Read more

Juvenile justice system leaders gather to review current programs, identify additional support needs for youth and families

By Joseph Bryant MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – Juvenile justice advocates and officials gathered recently for a summit to explore existing programs that aid youth and families and explore ways to address unmet challenges that impact the River Region. The summit was an initiative of Montgomery Thrive. Montgomery Thrive is a collaboration of the City of Montgomery … Read more

A seat at the table: Montgomery City and County residents invited to virtual town hall meeting series on $86 million Montgomery Thrive initiative spending

By Joseph Bryant MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA — Montgomery City and County leaders this week will begin a series of virtual town hall meetings to update citizens on Montgomery Thrive, a nearly $86 million program to support transformative projects with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The first session is Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5:30-6:30 … Read more

Councilor Marche Johnson to Host District 3 Town Hall Meeting on August 30

WHAT: City of Montgomery, District 3 Town Hall Meeting “Let’s Talk about Social Issues – Health, Crime and Environment” WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm WHERE: Montgomery City Hall, 103 N. Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 WHO: Free and Open to the Public SPEAKERS: Marche’ Johnson (District 3 City Councilor), Terri Reynolds … Read more

Major improvements on the way for Montgomery City and County with historic $86 million plan to uplift and enhance communities

Written by Joseph Bryant The City of Montgomery and Montgomery County are setting new standards for government and community collaboration with an unprecedented partnership to enhance the lives of more than 230,000 people who call the Capitol City and the River Region home. Montgomery Thrive is a nearly $86 million effort to support programs and initiatives … Read more