Magic City Spotlight: Road repairs and improvements are coming to your district

Revitalization across Birmingham continues as more district road resurfacing plans announced

The city is continuing to finalize the 2023 Street Paving schedule. But don't worry, the plans are coming to your district too!

The city-wide resurfacing plan will be an estimated $12 million investment, with as many as 246 road segments paved (43 miles).

See the current list at www.birminghamal.gov/neighborhoods.

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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has planned a week of special events to commemorate its 1992 opening.

The week will include major festivities and the recognition of The Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award, Myrlie Evers-Williams, on the evening of Friday, November 18, 2022, at Haven in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.

The celebration will feature R&B singer/songwriter Lalah Hathaway, special guest greetings; honors for distinguished leaders in the fight for civil rights; and an exhibit celebrating 30 years of vision.

Claim your child tax credit by November 15

There’s still time to claim the Child Tax Credit.

Most families are eligible for this up to $3,600 per child credit.

It only takes 15 minutes to file. But, you have to file by November 15.

Visit GetCTC.org/COB to claim your credit.

Magic City Spotlight - August 2022

Birmingham receives $10.8 million “Good Jobs Challenge” grant

The City of Birmingham is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $10.8 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant to the City of Birmingham to establish the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, a healthcare workforce training program. This program will build a pipeline of skilled healthcare and digital healthcare workers. Through partnership with local healthcare employers, it will provide access to high-quality healthcare jobs to those communities traditionally underserved, including women and people of color.

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“We are honored to receive the Good Jobs Challenge grant. This is truly a collaborative effort between the city and our partners to enhance workforce development in our region,” Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said. “These funds from the Biden-Harris administration will go far in our commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive economy designed to serve the people.”

Magic City Spotlight - July 28, 2022

Bulk trash and brush pickup information

Our Public Works crews have recently faced delays in our bulk trash and brush pickup schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience. Click the button below or stay tuned to the City of Birmingham social media channels for updates. For questions, contact Public Works at (205) 254-6344.

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Online COVID-19 vaccine registration, hotline available

Have questions about COVID-19 vaccination eligibility? Contact the vaccination hotline at 205-858-2221 and visit the JCDH website for a list of several vaccinating sites.

If you don’t meet these requirements, regardless of your age, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated.

If you have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may NOT be protected even if you are fully vaccinated. You should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people until advised otherwise by your healthcare provider.