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Dec 07, 2020

Guntersville Christmas Parade Modifications

The Guntersville Christmas parade will be changed to a “Drive-Thru” parade. The spike in COVID-19 cases weighed heavily in the decision to modify the traditional Christmas parade and we also received very few applications. Our citizens’ well-being is of the utmost importance and we certainly do not want to increase the risk of exposing spectators, participants, people working the event (law enforcement & volunteers) and their families to this virus. The modified parade will allow spectators to remain in their vehicles and drive-thru to view Santa Claus and other entries. Spectators will not be allowed to exit their vehicles. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and helpers will be masked and gloved handing out candy to children as they drive by. The following is the parade route: The left lane of Blount Avenue at Scott Street will serve as the entrance to the drive-thru parade. Spectators will then loop around onto Gunter Avenue (remaining in the left lane). Santa and other entries will be set up in the left parking lane on Gunter (between the Chamber and Scott St). Scott Street will be closed to traffic. The right lanes on Gunter and Blount will remain open for normal traffic flow. The drive-thru parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 4:00pm and continues until 5:00pm. Street closures will begin at 3:00pm and line-up for participants is from 3:15pm. All participants will be required to wear masks and spectators are encouraged to do so as well. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled. We will be reaching out to everyone who submitted an application this afternoon (Monday, December 7).

Nov 20

Modified Thanksgiving Garbage and Recycling Schedule

Thanksgiving Week modified Sanitation and Recycling Schedule:

Monday 23rd ALL City wide recycling will be picked up.

Tuesday 24th the usual Thursday residential garbage and Gunter’s Landing will be picked up.

Wednesday 25th will be the usual Friday residential garbage pickup.

Please have all items out the night before or by 6:00am as pickup times may be earlier or later than your regular service. City of Guntersville offices will be closed November 26th and 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Nov 10, 2020

Pilgrim’s to Invest $690,000 in Guntersville to Support Local Community as Part of Hometown Strong Initiative

GREELEY, Colo. – Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s today announced plans to invest $690,000 in Guntersville, Ala., to support the community’s future. Pilgrim’s has been working with local leaders to identify where the funds can best help meet immediate and longer-term community needs in three key areas: food insecurity, community infrastructure and well-being, and COVID-19 emergency response and relief efforts.

All projects will be determined by the end of the year. Community members may send suggested proposals for investment to hometownstrong@pilgrims.com.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our community and make this significant investment,” said Cliff Rule, Pilgrim’s Guntersville Complex Manager. “Our focus during the past few months has been on the health and safety of our team members, and while that remains our priority it is also important to support our hometown during this time.”

“Guntersville is fortunate to have Pilgrim’s in our city,” said Guntersville Mayor Leigh Dollar. “It is nice to know we have a plant right here in our community doing so much to keep people with food, especially during a pandemic. Pilgrim’s is one of the largest employers in Guntersville and that makes a huge economic impact in our city and area. Pilgrim’s is a great community partner, and we are thankful to have them in Guntersville.”

The Pilgrim’s Guntersville production facility employs more than 1,400 people with an annual payroll of more than $52 million. The facility supports 196 growers, paying them more than $34 million per year for their livestock. Consistent with its long-term commitment to the local economy, Pilgrim’s Guntersville has invested more than $42 million in capital improvements over the last five years.

Pilgrim’s anchors dozens of rural communities – operating more than 30 meat poultry and prepared foods facilities and employing 31,000-plus people in the United States. Nationally, the Hometown Strong initiative is a $20 million investment from Pilgrim’s, which is part of a $50 million nationwide contribution from JBS USA. Visit hometownstrong.jbssa.com to learn more.

Nov 05

Holiday Happenings Around Lake Guntersville

Nov 04, 2020

Veterans Day Recycling and Garbage Schedule

The City of Guntersville will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day. However , residential recycling and garbage service will run on the normal schedule that week and will not be interrupted.

Sep 11

Garbage Regulation Reminders

The City of Guntersville Public Works Department collects three types of residential solid waste: garbage, yard waste/rubbish, and recyclables. In an effort to minimize litter, waste contamination, and foul odors, the City of Guntersville plans to enforce existing regulations more strictly requiring the use of garbage cans with tightly fitting lids. Currently, residents are allowed to have two garbage cans with a maximum capacity of 32 gallons per container emptied each week. Recycling is required by city ordinance and two 32 gallon cans should be sufficient for solid waste if residents are recycling correctly. Residents provide their own garbage receptacles which may be plastic or metal and all garbage cans must have sealed lids. The use of fitted lids lessens the chances of cans tipping during severe weather or attracting animals that may scatter harmful waste material.

The 32 gallon can maximum is meant to prevent injury to sanitation workers by insuring that the overall weigh of each can does not exceed fifty pounds. Oversized cans can be used until time to replace, but refuse must be bagged or loose must not weigh over limit. Likewise, open cans and untied bags of trash can fill with rain water that significantly increases container weight and are more likely to break and scatter unhealthy contents. Blue bags are to be used for recycling only and should contain clean/rinsed recyclables materials accepted by the City of Guntersville see https://guntersvilleal.org/departments/public-works/recycling/. Blue bags should also be tied to prevent scattering or rainwater collection.

Due to COVID-19, our sanitation workers can no longer risk putting themselves in danger to pick up unhygienic debris scattered as a result of cans with no lids, overflowing cans in which the lids can’t close, or wildlife mischief. Although not required, we recommend that residents bag their trash and tie each bag securely to prevent such problems. All syringes and hypodermic needles should be placed in hard plastic containers such as water or soda bottles. The caps must be sealed, and placed in garbage (NOT RECYCLING). Furthermore, occasionally rinsing cans out with a hose will prolong the life of the can and will reduce unpleasant odors that can attract animals.

Any violation of the Solid Waste Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable with a maximum fine of $500 per for each violation. Current pandemic concerns have made it necessary to enforce solid waste regulations more strictly. The Sanitation Department plans to begin providing residents who fail to use garbage cans and lids with door hanger warnings also knows as whoops cards prior to the issuance of citations by law enforcement.