Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments

10/21/2026

NACOLG’s 4th Annual Bus Roadeo is Coming Up!

We’re excited to host our 4th Annual Bus Roadeo on November 5, 2026, in partnership with Northwest Shoals Community College and Crown Consulting Group!

This annual event brings together transportation professionals for a day of friendly competition, fellowship, and valuable training exercises focused on driver knowledge and skills.

Along with NACOLG and Lawrence County Public Transportation, we look forward to welcoming representatives from Alabama Department of Transportation - ALDOT, OPT, RTAP, and members of the NACOLG team for this special event.

The day will include a general knowledge test, a walk-around of the course, driving challenges, lunch, and an awards presentation recognizing participants’ achievements.

We’re grateful for the partnerships that make opportunities like this possible and look forward to another successful year of learning, teamwork, and friendly competition!

10/19/2026

Looking for Alzheimer’s and dementia resources?

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s latest issue of Alzheimer’s TODAY offers information and resources for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Whether you’re a caregiver, supporting a loved one, or looking to learn more, this publication is a helpful resource to explore and share.

Read the latest issue here: https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-latest-issue/

To view Alzheimer’s TODAY full screen, click the toggle button in the controls above. Please share this page with your loved ones and colleagues!

10/15/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is here!

NACOLG offers free, unbiased State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, and Winston counties.

Our team is here to help you understand your Medicare options and make informed decisions about your coverage. We do not sell insurance.

256-389-0538

Learn more: https://www.nacolg.org/ship/smp

10/12/2026

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can come with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate the journey alone.

Join us for our Alzheimer’s Caretakers Support Group at the Florence Public Library to connect with other caregivers, learn about available resources, and build a network of support.

When: The third Monday of each month (or the following Tuesday if a holiday falls on that Monday)
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Florence Public Library, Board Room

Whether you’re looking for guidance, understanding, or simply a place to connect with others who understand, we welcome you.

10/09/2026

Senior centers across the region will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. The NACOLG office will remain open and operate during normal business hours.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

10/08/2026

Happy Birthday to our NACOLG family members celebrating in October! 🎂

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to:

🎈 Anna McKinnon
🎈 Emily Cox
🎈 Heath King
🎈 Kay Holt
🎈 Neely Congleton
🎈 Bonnie Miles
🎈 Randy McCool
🎈 Cindy Roberts
🎈 Ann Anderson

We hope your birthday month is filled with happiness, laughter, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! We’re grateful for each of you and all that you do for NACOLG and the communities we serve.

Happy Birthday, everyone!

10/07/2026

The Opioid Kinship Project provides one-time or short-term financial assistance to eligible grandparents and relative caregivers who are raising a child due to parental substance abuse.

Eligible caregivers must:
Be age 55 or older
Be caring for a child age 18 or younger
Live in Marion, Winston, Franklin, Colbert, or Lauderdale County

Assistance may help ease the financial burden of expenses related to the child’s care and is available based on eligibility and available funding.

Serving NACOLG’s five-county region

To learn more about the program or request a referral, contact the NACOLG Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC):

256-389-0530
256-389-0528

Please share this resource with a grandparent or relative caregiver who may benefit.

10/02/2026

𝗪𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗜𝗧, 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗!!!

Sheffield has been awarded a $𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 for paving in and around our three-school campus! With just over $137,000 in local matching funds, that’s nearly half a million dollars going toward improving the streets serving our schools and the surrounding neighborhoods.

After applying year after year, this is Sheffield’s first award through the Rebuild Alabama Annual Grant Program. This one means a lot, and I’m excited to share it with you!

The project includes 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀, totaling 1.55 miles of resurfacing.

Our schools are one of our most visible calling cards and greatest sources of pride. The school system is already making a significant investment in our campuses, and improving the streets leading to and connecting them builds on that work. Our students, teachers, families and neighbors deserve surroundings that reflect how much this community cares about its schools.

This also continues the paving completed last year and adds to the separate 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀. Jackson Highway, the remainder of 2nd Street and South Montgomery Avenue are planned to follow in 2028 and 2029. There’s still plenty to do, but these projects are beginning to connect.

I want to sincerely thank Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 for this investment in Sheffield. We’re grateful for the opportunity to put these funds to work here.

To 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments, thank you for helping us put together a package that showed both what we need and the work already underway. And to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 Sheffield City School District, thank you for working alongside us and for the commitment you and our school system are making to our children and our community. I’m grateful to have been part of this effort with you.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Taking care of what we have, building on the work already started, and working together to raise the standard.

We won’t get everything done at once. But 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, we have nearly 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 to put toward it.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱!

10/02/2026

NACOLG is proud to celebrate the City of Sheffield on being awarded a $350,000 Rebuild Alabama Grant!

This funding represents an exciting opportunity for the City of Sheffield, and we’re proud to have played a role in helping make it possible.

A special thank you to our Transportation Planning team for working alongside Alabama Department of Transportation - ALDOT and putting in the hard work to help make this opportunity possible for the City of Sheffield!

Congratulations to the City of Sheffield, Alabama - Government on this well deserved award!

09/30/2026

Happy 70th Birthday to Jerry Groce!

NACOLG is fortunate to have Jerry as a dedicated Board Member and a valued member of our Budget & Personnel Committee. His commitment, experience, and willingness to contribute make a meaningful difference to our organization and the communities we serve.

Please join us in wishing Jerry a very happy 70th birthday! We’re grateful for all he brings to NACOLG and hope he has a wonderful celebration surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.