According to Keith Jones, Executive Director of the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments, Guin Mayor Phil Segraves and Sheffield Mayor Ian Sanford were recently elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the NACOLG Board of Directors.  As one of 13 regional planning commissions initiated by an act of Alabama legislature, NACOLG provides numerous public services to the northwest corner of the state.  More specifically, the NACOLG region consists of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion and Winston counties and the municipalities therein.

 In addition to installing new officers, the agency has recently developed a website to promote the availability of public services throughout their five-county region.  Nacolg.com highlights the broad range of programs and services administered by the agency and features a monthly calendar of events as well as a staff directory.   NACOLG’s divisions include the Department of Aging Services that provides a comprehensive range of programs for those aged 60 and older.  The Transit Department manages a public transportation system and operates the Dial-A-Ride service for residents of the Shoals urban area while the Transportation/Planning Department assists local governments and their utility departments with economic development by providing extensive mapping and planning services.   Likewise, the Governmental Services Division helps counties and cities in their pursuit of grant funds needed to initiate community development projects, infrastructure developments or business expansions that create jobs.  Furthermore, a Court Referral Department administers State certified substance abuse referral programs in conjunction with area circuit, district or municipal courts.

If you’d like additional information regarding services provided at your regional planning commission, go to nacolg.com or phone (256) 389-0500.

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