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Stats & Facts – Week of December 4, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017

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For the kids! It’s not a new tax

December 12 is Election Day. On the ballot are renewals of existing school property taxes for Madison County, Huntsville City and Madison City Schools. This represents $58M in funding for local schools.

 

A new look

The City of Huntsville is seeking proposal for the Johnson High campus to create a distinctive and sustainable mixed-use development on the site.

 

Circle the Wagons

Chuck Wagon BBQ is opening a location in South Huntsville.

 

Just text me

The first text message was sent 25 years ago on Dec. 3. It was a message reading “Merry Christmas.”

 


Stats & Facts is a weekly series covering City of Huntsville economic development announcements, relevant national and regional statistics that could impact the Rocket City region and informational nuggets that span industries. It is compiled by Business Relations Officer Harrison Diamond.