Akin Realty Ventures

05/22/2026

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Anniston Army Depot celebrated the completion of its $44 million combat vehicle welding facility May 20.

05/17/2026

ANNISTON, AL — The City of Anniston announced this week that it has been awarded $578,930 in federal grant funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support continued infrastructure improvements at the Anniston Regional Airport. According to the city, the funding was awarded thr...

03/24/2026

RE*****ON HALL | A LEGACY WORTH SAVING

03/20/2026

Anniston has opened applications for its 2026 community development grants, offering funding and workshops to support housing, services and infrastructure projects citywide.

03/17/2026

M&H Valve has announced a new $7.6 million capital investment in The City of Anniston, Alabama, bringing the company’s total investment in the community to more than $19 million over the past year.

Read more here: https://www.calhouncountyedc.org/post/m-h-valve-continues-to-invest-in-the-anniston-operations-and-modernize-equipment-through-capital-pro

03/02/2026

THE ORIGINAL ELEPHANT: STARSHIPS

02/27/2026

💬🏛️ The City of Anniston, Alabama, is hosting a Ward 4 Town Hall, and we want to hear directly from the people who know this community best — you!

Have questions, concerns, or ideas about streets, parks, lighting, safety, or everyday quality-of-life issues? This is your chance to speak up and have a conversation with your elected representative, Ward 4 Councilwoman Julie Moss!

🗓 Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CT)

📍 Hodges Community Center (3125 Spring Valley Rd., Anniston, AL)

🔗 Event Link: https://annistonal.gov/events/ward-4-town-hall.

We hope to see you there! Thank you!

02/26/2026

East Alabama’s largest military industrial facility is set for one of its biggest single infusions of construction money in decades — courtesy of Congressman Mike Rogers.

Rogers (R-Saks) announced Monday that $949.1 million in funding tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be directed to military construction projects at Anniston Army Depot, with an additional $82 million secured through the annual appropriations process for a new access control point and a general-purpose warehouse at the installation.

“I am proud to announce over $949 million in funding for Anniston Army Depot,” Rogers (R-Saks) said.

“This funding from President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is critical to ensuring continued success at Anniston Army Depot. I am also excited to see $68 million going to Redstone Arsenal for the design of the new, state-of-the-art Space Command Headquarters. President Trump is delivering for our national security and delivering for the state of Alabama.”

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02/23/2026

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📈 Anniston, Alabama, continues to build momentum in manufacturing and economic growth. Three of our largest manufacturers have announced significant FY26 expansion investments totaling $18,655,566 — supporting continued innovation and strengthening our local economy.

🔧 Expansion Highlights:

🔘 M&H Valve – $7,605,000 investment

🔘 Changer & Dresser - $4,850,566 investment

🔘 Tyler Union – $6,200,000 investment

💼 Together, these projects also represent an estimated 10-12 new, quality !

Strategic reinvestment by longtime industry partners reflects confidence in our workforce, infrastructure, and the future of the Model City!

We appreciate the continued collaboration with the Calhoun County Economic Development Council and our local industry leaders as we move Anniston forward!

02/19/2026

📈 Anniston, Alabama, continues to build momentum in manufacturing and economic growth. Three of our largest manufacturers have announced significant FY26 expansion investments totaling $18,655,566 — supporting continued innovation and strengthening our local economy.

🔧 Expansion Highlights:

🔘 M&H Valve – $7,605,000 investment

🔘 Changer & Dresser - $4,850,566 investment

🔘 Tyler Union – $6,200,000 investment

💼 Together, these projects also represent an estimated 10-12 new, quality !

Strategic reinvestment by longtime industry partners reflects confidence in our workforce, infrastructure, and the future of the Model City!

We appreciate the continued collaboration with the Calhoun County Economic Development Council and our local industry leaders as we move Anniston forward!