Bessemer is a city with a rich history and great prospects for the future
Welcome to Bessemer Alabama
The Marvel City
Located in the heart of central Alabama, Bessemer is home to some 27,000 residents. Founded in 1887 by coal magnate Henry DeBardeleben, Bessemer grew rapidly in its early years, earning it the nickname “The Marvel City.” Growth continues to be our mantra heading into tomorrow.
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COVID-19 Testing in Bessemer
September,08,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting September 1, 2020
September,01,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting August 18th, 2020
August,18,2020
Bessemer, Birmingham, Jeffco partner on $40 million FedEx Project
August,14,2020
City meetings streaming live on YouTube
August,13,2020
Bob Sykes Blues Festival Moved to 2021
August,13,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting August 4th, 2020
August,04,2020
District 6 Residents Asked to Take Part in Study
July,31,2020
Statewide Mask Order Extended Through August 31st
July,29,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting July 21st, 2020
July,21,2020
Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda for July 21st, 2020.
July,21,2020
Statewide Mask Order Issued for Alabama
July,15,2020
Bessemer Municipal Court Re-Opening July 17th, 2020
July,13,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting July 7th, 2020
July,07,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting June 26, 2020
June,26,2020
Results of the City of Bessemer Economic and Community Development Community Needs Survey
June,23,2020
Valley Creek Flood Study
June,22,2020
State Sales Tax Holiday July 17-19
June,22,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting June 16, 2020
June,16,2020
Update: Curfew extended through Sunday, June 14
June,05,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting June 5, 2020
June,05,2020
City Council COVID-19 Meeting June 2 2020
June,02,2020
Curfew Enacted Due to Threats of Violent Demonstrations
June,01,2020
May 19 2020 Planning and Zoning Minutes
May,21,2020
City Council COVID-19 Special Meeting May 19 2020
May,20,2020
Zoning Board of Adjustments May 12, 2020
May,13,2020
Resource Announced for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
May,12,2020
Bessemer Elevation Certificates Posted 2020
May,07,2020
Bessemer awarded $300,000 Brownfield Grant
May,06,2020
City Council COVID-19 Special Meeting May 05, 2020
May,05,2020
State of Emergency – Updated May 05, 2020
May,05,2020
2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Action Plan Budget
April,27,2020
Resources Announced for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19.
April,20,2020
City Council COVID-19 Special Meeting
April,06,2020
Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on April 8, 2020
April,06,2020
State of Emergency – Updated
April,06,2020
Alabama Mandatory Shelter In Place Order
April,03,2020
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley
March,24,2020
COVID 19 Resources
March,19,2020
City Hall, Public Buildings Closed Through April 6th
March,16,2020
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
March,13,2020
Be Counted, Bessemer! City leaders urge residents to complete 2020 Census.
March,12,2020
Postponed Bessemer Residents Invited to Take Part in CDBG Funding Plan
March,08,2020
Amazon Hiring for Bessemer Jobs
March,04,2020
City Storm Shelter Operations
March,04,2020
