The City of Orange Beaches Turns 40 And Will Hold Town Hall Meeting

Ken Cooper • July 24, 2024

Local citizens can review projects and ask questions during Town Hall meeting at Orange Beach Event Center

Orange Beach becomes city

The City of Orange Beach is a Class 8 Alabama municipal corporation, incorporated on August 1, 1984. Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council will highlight the anniversary, as well as, discuss future projects during a town hall meeting August 6th, at the Orange Beach Event Center. This meeting will follow the 5 p.m. City Council meeting and work session.


The mayor will present updates on city projects and programs, including plans for The Wharf Landing property on the north side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The event will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of incorporation. Attendees will receive free keepsakes to mark the occasion.


As is tradition in Orange Beach, the Town Hall will include a session where residents can ask questions after the presentations. This provides an opportunity for community members to engage with local leaders directly.


As the City's birthdate approaches many locals reflect on the rapid growth of the community. According to the 2020 U.S Census, the City of Orange Beach had a population of 8,095. During the of peak summer season, the population in the resort town can typically be in excess of 100,000.


Orange Beach History Video

Stories and Memories by citizens that founded Orange Beach


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