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2023-24 Hurricane Decals available beginning on May 22

The Finance Department will begin distributing the new hurricane decals on Monday, May 22nd. Decals can be picked up at the Finance Department at 4151 Orange Beach Blvd. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  

Instructions for Hurricane...

Repairs to begin at Perdido Pass fishing park

Post-Hurricane Sally repairs to the west side of the Perdido Pass Seawall Park are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 30th - after Memorial Day weekend. 

The west side of the park and parking lot (highlighted in the image) will be fenced off while...

Fire Recruit School registration open until June 16

Orange Beach Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for it fall resident program. 

Applications will be accepted through June 16, 2023. This 2-year resident program (minimum commitment of 1 year) will kick off with a 13-week recruit school givi...

Full Moon Paddle fundraisers announced for Summer 2023

The City of Orange Beach is gearing up another fun summer on the water with their popular Full Moon Paddles that are held at the Wind & Water Learning Center at 26267 Canal Road, behind the Orange Beach Public Library.

Three events are planned. &nb...

Orange Beach Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest

The Orange Beach Wildlife Center is holding its annual Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest.  

The contest is open to amateur photographers only, and photographs must be of local/native wildlife. All entries must be in .JPEG format and in their origina...

NOAA awards $12.8 million for the Perdido Watershed projects, including islands in Orange Beach

The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) announced on Friday, April 21, 2023 that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $24 million for three projects in the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Watersheds, including ...

2023 State of the City

On the morning of Friday, May 5, 2023, City Administrator/Finance Director Ford Handley presented the 2023 State of the City during the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's First Friday Forum at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. ...

Project Update: East Canal Road widening and roundabout

The East Canal Road widening RESTORE grant project from Highway 161 to Wilson Boulevard began in September 2022 and continues to progress. 

During the remaining weeks in April, the roundabout work is expected to be complete and the eastbound lane ...

Orange Beach achieves improved National Flood Insurance Program CRS rating

The City of Orange Beach has achieved an improved rating within the National Flood Insurance Program that will result in further discounts on flood insurance premiums for property owners.

During the city’s town hall meeting on March 1st, Mayor Tony Kennon ...

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail receives national accolade

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Press Release

Alabama Beaches’ Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail received national recognition on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 when USA Today’s 10Best announced their Readers’ Choice Award winne...

Welcome to Our New Website

The City of Orange Beach is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned city website. It has an entirely new look and more functionality for residents and visitors alike. The web address remains the same: www.orangebeachal.gov. 

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Board of Trustees OKs project for Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station

By Austin Phillips | September 16, 2022 | Auburn University

Auburn football isn’t the only thing going orange this weekend, as the Board of Trustees approved a project Friday to build an Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in...