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In Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter :

1. Update on Two New Fairhope Subdivisions

2. Fairhope to get Heavy Rains from Tropical Storm Francine

3. Fairhope High Rings in No-Cellphone Rule

4. Fairhope’s Long-Awaited Airport Industrial Park Finally Taking Off?

5. ESAC ArtSquared Auction is Open

6. Quick News from around Fairhope

7. Fairhope Faces : Meet Mike From Publix

8. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

Update on Two New Fairhope Subdivisions

The Fairhope Times reports that two new Fairhope developments are moving forward, sparking mixed reactions from residents. Lennar Homes has received a ground disturbance permit for an 80-lot subdivision called Greenfields, located on 40 acres north of CR 32 on CR 13. The city of Fairhope will provide water and sewer services, with Baldwin EMC handling the electric, and the project will include infrastructure upgrades like a new water main. Meanwhile, a rezoning request for Legends at Point Clear, a mixed-use development with 131 residential units and commercial space, has stirred concerns from neighboring residents about traffic, drainage, and wetlands. Despite these objections, the planning commission approved the rezoning with a 35-foot height limit, and now it’s up to the city council to give the final nod.

Fairhope to get Heavy Rains from Tropical Storm Francine

Tropical Storm Francine formed this morning and is currently located about 480 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana, with winds of 50 mph. The storm is creeping north/northwest and could make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds by Wednesday along the Louisiana coast. Expect heavy rains for Fairhope on Wednesday and Thursday totaling between 4-6 inches. Possible tornadoes, and high rip current risks will occur across Southeast Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle on both Wednesday and Thursday. We suggest following meteorologist James Spann and/or meteorologist Spinks Megginson for the latest on the storm.

Fairhope High Rings in No-Cellphone Rule

Gulf Coast Media reports that as the new school year kicks off, there’s a big change happening at Fairhope High School—no more cellphones in the classroom! Fairhope is leading the way in Baldwin County with a new initiative to lock up phones at the start of each class, and so far, it’s been a smooth transition. Other schools, like Robertsdale High, are jumping on board too, with plans to expand the policy county-wide by year’s end. With nationwide momentum behind these phone bans, it seems like students might be ready to focus more on learning—and less on texting!

Fairhope’s Long-Awaited Airport Industrial Park Finally Taking Off?

The Fairhope Times reports that during Monday’s city council meeting, Fairhope will consider applying for a $1 million SEEDS grant to help fund infrastructure for a 75-acre industrial park on the west side of the Fairhope Airport. This would add to the $3 million HUD grant already secured for streets, utilities, and drainage, though the entire project is estimated to require $5.5 million. Congressman Jerry Carl is assisting with the grant application, and the project aims to attract both aerospace and other industries to the site. The land was designated a state “Advantage Site” in 2014 but has seen limited interest due to a lack of infrastructure.

ESAC ArtSquared Auction is Open

ArtSquared is officially open for bidding, and the talent lineup is amazing! With featured artists like Pinky Bass, Chris Cumbie, Hannah Legg, Cat Pope, and many more, there’s no shortage of incredible work to discover. If you’re new to the Event.Gives platform, it’s easy—just click this link to set up a free account and start placing your bids. The auction will run through October 4th, wrapping up during the next Art Walk. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab a piece of local art!

Quick News from Around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather : Cooler with Rain Chances Increasing

2. Fairhope Single Mom with 6 Children Needs Help with Beds

3. Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck, Filmed in Fairhope, Impresses at Toronto Film Festival

4. The Blind Tiger Closed Early Sunday, Open Again Wednesday

5. Share Your Opinions on Traffic with Local Planners

6. Demolition of Sidewalks at Pier Has Begun

Fairhope Faces : Meet Mike From Publix

“This produce department is my happy spot. It’s usually the first or second stop when a customer comes in. I want produce to be your best experience in the whole store. If you feel good here, the rest of your experience should be good.

I was a territory rep for a candy company for twenty years. They pulled the rug from underneath us and got rid of 300 sales people. My wife and I moved south to Daphne in 2022. This store is where I’ve gotten to know people. There’s a young woman who has breast cancer who comes in–I treat her like my daughter and give her a big hug every time I see her. But I treat everybody like family. It makes me feel good, too.”

Mike (he works at the Point Clear Publix outside of Fairhope)

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Let’s Go Fairhope sifts through endless posts, websites and insider-scoop information to bring you the skinny on events locally. It’s a simple list, presented in a friendly format, reminding us at-a-glance of what’s happening each week. Let’s Go! fans say they like it because it’s basic, easily accessible, can be printed and posted on the fridge, and found on social media. Click here to visit website and subscribe to the newsletter.

Monday, September 9
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• 8 am: Local Info / 9:05 - 10 am: Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 9 am: First Hope Benevolence Ministry Meets @ First Fairhope

• 10 am - 12 pm: Alzheimer’s Mini Walk @ The Reserve at Fairhope

• 10 am: Knit & Crochet for a Purpose @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 1:30 - 3 pm: Craft Circle @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 1:30 - 3 pm: TED Talks Discussion Group @ Fairhope Public Library Computer Lab

• 2 pm: Eastern Shore Uke Club @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

• 3 pm: Seeking Peace Grief Group @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 4:30 / 5:30 pm: City Council Work Session & Agenda Meeting @ City of Fairhope

• 6 pm: City Council Meeting @ City of Fairhope Council Chambers

• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Live Music @ Page & Palette

• 6:30 pm: Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Loss Support Group @ Fairhope UMC

• 6:30 pm: Magnolia Squares Square Dancing @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 7:14 - 7:37 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

Tuesday, September 10
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• 7 am: 62+ Seniors 5% Discount Day @ Piggly Wiggly Fairhope

• 7:15 am: The Nix Golfers meet on Tuesdays @ Quail Creek Golf Course

• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local Info / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 8 am: Parking Authority Meeting @ Fairhope Museum of History

• 8 am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 8 - 11am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 9 am: Coffee with a Cop @ Nix Center

• 10 am: Music and Movement Ages 0-5 w/ Caregiver @ Baldwin Co Youth Orchestra

• 12 pm: Weekly Sertoma Club Meeting w/ Guest Speaker @ District Hall

• 12:30 pm: Tough Dogs Cancer Support Group @ Fairhope United Methodist Church

• 1 pm: Consanguinity @ Fairhope Public Library

• 2:45 pm: Boy's Bible Study @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 5 pm: Airport Authority Meeting @ Fairhope Council Chambers

• 5 - 9 pm: Taco Tuesday $2 Tacos @ Dragonfly Foodbar

• 6 pm: Author Event @ Page & Palette

• 6 pm: Jazz Concert -Rebecca Barry, saxophone @ Centennial Hall - Giddens Audit.

• 6 pm: Hammerfest 25 miles ride - Rear Light Required @ Procycle

• 6:30 pm: Fairhope Single Tax Corporation Meeting @ Dahlgren Hall

• 6:30 pm: Running Wild Hills & Speed Run @ Meet at Pier Ave & Satsuma St

• 6:30 - 8 pm: DJ Trivia @ Section Street Pizza

• 7 pm: Bingo @ Bone & Barrel

• 7 - 10 pm: Karaoke @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

• 7:04 - 7:27 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

• 8 pm: Trivia Night @ Tongue and Groove

• 8 pm: Trivia Night @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

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