Rainbow City Government

 

 

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Seal of Rainbow City AlabamaWe are a community of beauty, hope, and promise. As  an important commercial and industrial center, we are a proud and very friendly community that openly invites you to share in all we have to offer. 

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Rainbow City is located in the southern portion of Etowah County.  It is convenient to major state highways and is near Interstate Highway 59.  We remain one of the fastest growing cities in the state, both in industry and residential growth.  With various forms of recreation, such as parks, recreation center, track, and boating, and convenience to major shopping centers, it is no wonder that more people are choosing to relocate in Rainbow City, Alabama.  Click here for Map   Events Calendar - Click here     Job Openings - Click here
 

chocolate festival


 

April 10, 2010
Rainbow Plaza, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Admission:  Free

Carnival rides, Chocolate Taste-Off, Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt, games, food, arts & crafts vendors, and entertainment:

Sponsors: Alabama Power, Buffalo Rock/Pepsi, WQSB/MIXX Radio Etowah County Commission, Exchange Bank, Bumble Bee Automotive, Center Stages

          • 1:00-2:00 - The Good Guys
          • 3:30-4:30 - Dayzd
          • 5:00-6:00 - Three Bridges
          • 6:30-8:00 - Headliner to be announced!

Applications for Vendors            Sign Up for Taste Off

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please call the Mayor's office (256) 413-1201.
 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE RAINBOW CITY COUNCIL.

TO BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M., FEBRUARY 8, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

The Planning Commission recommended the rezoning of a parcel of property located at 3271 Steele Station Road.  This property belongs to Darlene Farmer.  She is a partner with Phala Kircus in Eagle Ridge Embroidery & Graphics.  They need more space to expand and Mrs. Farmer wishes to rezone her property from Agricultural to Highway Commercial for the purpose of constructing a building to house their business.

THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING IS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE ABOVE CHANGES TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE.

Legal notices have been sent to all adjacent property owners (including those directly across a public right of way), as obtained by the applicant in the most recent records of the Etowah County Tax Assessor.

Legal notices of the public hearing have been posted as required by law at:

  • 1.  Rainbow City Municipal Building
  • 2.  Food World Post Office
  • 3.  Winn Dixie
  • 4.  www.rbcalabama.com

BARBARA T. WESTER, CITY CLERK\TREASURER, January 5, 2010
 

 

pdca disc golf course

City has 18-hole Disc Golf Course
Rainbow City has an 18-hole disc golf course at the Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex.
It is open everyday.  We are registered on
www.pdga.com.
Click here to print disc golf score cards.

 

Renew Your Tag at Rainbow City Hall

Alabama Tag Office - DMVEtowah County Revenue Department continues to operate its helpful satellite tag office in Rainbow City Hall.  The hours are 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday.  Closed from 12-12:30 for lunch.   Save travel time and effort at our local tag office.  Get your car tags renewed here.  The tag office is located on the 1st floor of City Hall across from the Water Department. Phone 413-7056.



Community News

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View CalendarYou may also add your own events to            the calendar with an available log-in password.

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Rainbow City Weather Port  

 

 

 

City Librarylibrary0203CITY LIBRARY
The Library offers a variety of services including reference, interlibrary loan, story time, and sponsors an annual summer reading program.

In addition, the Library provides access to Internet-connected computers and the Alabama Virtual Library system.

          dataiconLIBRARY HOURS:
             Monday – Thursday
             9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
             Friday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
             Sunday – Closed,  Contact the Library for holiday hours. 
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Parks & RecreationRAINBOW CITY RECREATION CENTER
Parks and Recreation Services improve the quality of life of all our citizens
by providing recreational, cultural, educational, and entertainment activities.

Plan now to sign up for team activities and seasonal events.

Online FormsdataiconRECREATION CENTER IS OPEN:
Monday thru Friday 3 PM - 8 PM
Saturday 7 AM - 5 PM,  Sunday - Closed
For more information call (256) 442-6768 or
E-MAIL

 

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