🌱 How 1,300 new jobs could reshape Gadsden’s economy.

Hello Gadsden! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How 1,300 new jobs could reshape Gadsden’s economy.
• How did Gadsden’s Riverview Regional score in new hospital rankings?
• Who’s now steering scholarships at Gadsden State’s Cardinal Foundation?

Also on today's calendar: 4-Corners Bingo Blitz and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 68.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Auto supplier breaks ground on $430 million manufacturing facility in Gadsden (al.com) — A $430 million Minth Group auto parts plant is now underway in Gadsden, promising about 1,300 jobs and making the city the company’s largest global campus. Local leaders say the project will anchor riverfront growth, boost wages, and strengthen Gadsden’s role in the regional auto industry over the next few years.
   

2. How Alabama hospitals ranked in the U.S. News 2026-2027 report (thebamabuzz.com) — Gadsden’s Riverview Regional Medical Center earned “High Performing” marks for COPD, diabetes, heart attack, and kidney failure care in the new U.S. News 2026–27 hospital rankings. While Birmingham’s UAB tops the state overall, these ratings give Gadsden residents a clearer picture of how their local hospital stacks up in key, life-saving specialties.
   

3. Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Names New Board Leadership (calhounjournal.com) — New leadership is taking over the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation, with Tony Smith named board president and Sheri Rollins vice president to guide scholarships and workforce programs that benefit Gadsden-area students. Both bring deep local and regional experience, aiming to expand partnerships, reduce financial barriers, and strengthen Gadsden State Community College’s role in the community.
   

4. Why Southside High School wants to change its name for AHSAA (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Southside High School is asking the AHSAA to list its teams as Southside-Rainbow City instead of Southside-Gadsden to better reflect the students it serves. Etowah County school leaders told The Gadsden Times the change would clarify geography on schedules and rankings while the school’s official academic name stays the same.
   

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📸 Around Gadsden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gadsden

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• Ribbon Cutting for Ohana Auto Repair →
  Ohana Auto Repair, 3426 Rainbow Pkwy, Rainbow City
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901
• Professional Development Day
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am
• 4-Corners Bingo Blitz →
  McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
  2:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• New South Pro Wrestling: Anniversary XI →
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County The Venue at Coosa Landing 201 George Wallace Dr Gadsden, AL
  5:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901
• Professional Development Day
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901

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📣 Gadsden Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• AIDT Leadership Skills 2 Training Program
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Etowah Chamber
  8:00 am
• Professional Development Exchange Day #4
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Burlington Job Fair
  The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 1 Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901
• Professional Development Day
  Etowah County Schools Gadsden, AL 35904
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ❤️ Rex ❤️ Some of you may remember when I posted about Rex a few months ago.
  His papa went into a nursing home and his cousin who was caring for him was unable to keep Rex- at the time he was at the Humane Society. Rex came… (Nextdoor East Gadsden)
• Those who have a history with plantar fasciitis;
  what do/did you do to get relief? Any good home remedies that actually work? Good doctors around for it? I need some RELIEF! Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor East Gadsden)

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Gadsden. Apply here.
• Arcosa posted a job opening for Material Handler in Gadsden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gadsden here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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