AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabor Day Travel Watch: AAA says Labor Day flights average about $750 round-trip and Alabama gas is around $3.70 a gallon, with hotels also climbing—so plan early and budget tight. Road Safety: ALEA is stepping up patrols and urges sober driving, buckling up, slowing down, and wearing life jackets on the water. Coastal Outdoors: Alabama State Parks opened a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park, adding a paved, 10-foot-wide route with 12 bridges for safer walking and biking. Orange Beach Weekend Plans: Orange Beach Freedom Fest runs Sept. 19-20 at The Wharf, with live music, vendors, and the Bama Coast Cruisin’ Car Show plus a Jeep & motorcycle rally. Local Food Buzz: Decatur ranks No. 3 for barbecue cities and Birmingham lands in the top 10—two Alabama spots in a national list. Birmingham Grocery Return: Carver Jones Market is set to reopen in Woodland Park after nearly three years, a win for residents dealing with food-desert access. Main Street Spotlight: Jasper Main Street earned statewide recognition at the Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence for its welcome center partnerships, sculpture trail, and downtown holiday marketing.
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