Drew Martin

1 week ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Drew Martin

Montgomery Habitat For Humanity held another Blitz Build Day on April 12th with many volunteers, including County Commissioner Isaiah Sankey, coming out to lend a hand.The Blitz Build is an ongoing effort to construct new homes for families in Montgomery that are in need of affordable housing.

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Drew Martin

A truck barrels through flooded Old Bridge Drive on Aug. 6, 2024, at The Farm in Bluffton, S.C. after Tropical Storm Debby came through the overnight hours. Drew Martin [email protected] Beaufort County’s flood mitigation efforts are at risk after the federal government cut five projects and left others in limbo — forcing local municipalities to rethink how to protect flood-prone areas.

1 week ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Drew Martin

By Drew Martin As part of its meeting on April 15th the Montgomery County Commission heard from Shelby Stringfellow with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Stringfellow asked the commission to consider entering into an agreement with the City of Montgomery and ALFA Mutual Insurance Corporation to allow ALFA to relocate from its current location on South Boulevard while remaining in the city.

1 week ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Drew Martin

During its meeting on April 15th the Montgomery City Council heard from Tony Garrett and Diane Thomas with Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. The organization is part of the 'Together We Rise' initiative which was announced in December to work toward enhancing public safety.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Drew Martin

Republican lawmakers’ newfound interest this year in scrutinizing Gov. Ron DeSantisis raising serious questions about whether his administration misused its power to advance the DeSantis family’s political ambitions and perhaps even crossed the line into illegality. The Legislature has been looking into a charity linked to Hope Florida, a program created by Florida’s first lady meant to get residents off welfare.