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A $430 million investment could bring more than 1,300 jobs to Gadsden's former steel mill. Here's what Minth Group plans to build, what some jobs could pay, and where to find employment opportunities.
Downtown development
GKH, LLC proposes a hotel, restaurant, offices and rooftop bar at 437 Broad Street. Gadsden council members are scheduled to consider a 10-year tax incentive agreement Oct. 30.
Northeast Etowah Water Co-op plans to replace roughly 2.2 miles of aging water main in a nearly $1 million project. Residents have until November 12 to submit comments.
Rural Health
Alabama’s rural hospitals are facing mounting financial pressure, threatening access to essential healthcare services. As new state and federal funding initiatives offer potential relief, questions remain about whether these investments can prevent closures and secure the future of rural healthcare.
