Interview with Barry Stephenson, Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars, about how to check to make sure you are ready to vote on election day. Also, absentee voting started this week and will be open until the end of October. Important links to remember:
* To check your voter registration visit: AlabamaVotes.gov
* If you have questions you can call the Board of Registrars office at 205-325-5550
* You can also visit JCCAL.org and click on the "Voter Information" box

We look forward to seeing you at the polls!

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Janice Williams, Coordinator of Senior Citizens Services stopped by to give us details on Jefferson County's Wellness Senior Resource Expo happening this Friday September 13th from 9am to 1pm.

Tune in to learn all the ways you can participate or gain valuable information and resources for your families and friends, as well as enjoy a fun time of activities!

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Air quality is vital for thriving ecosystems, especially as we transition to new seasons throughout the year. There are also measures that people with certain health sensitivities should be mindful of when we receive new air quality alerts.

We sat down with Matt Lacke, Meteorologist with Jefferson County Department of Health Air and Radiation Protection Division to gain a full understanding of the importance of the air quality alerts, how can take preventative steps against air pollution, plus valuable tips on environmental awareness and safety for our families. Tune in and share your thoughts!

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The Jefferson County Commission has expanded its support for the Osprey Initiative to $125,000 a year for three years, to support the instillation and maintenance of 5 Litter Gitters across Jefferson County to help reduce the amount of litter. Listen to Hana Berres, Education Coordinator with the Jefferson County Stormwater Program and Mitch Lowe with the Osprey Initiative talk about how the Litter Gitter’s work to keep the County Clean.

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Do you have turf envy? Jefferson County Stormwater Education Training Coordinator and Master Gardener Hana Berres tells you the first step to having a beautiful lawn in Jefferson County, AL (hint: it isn't triple 13) and Margaret Tanner, deputy director of Environmental Services, explains why over fertilization is bad for the environment and the sewer system -- costing us millions.
Important links:
Alabama Cooperative Extension System - Lawn and Garden articles
Soil Testing - Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Master Gardner Hotline - 1-877-ALA-GROW (252-4769)

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Jefferson County 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Day Spring Collection event is back by popular demand this Saturday April 13th from 8am to 11:30am at THREE locations:
First Baptist Church Gardendale - South, 940 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
Classic Car Motoring, 3900 Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210
City of Bessemer Public Works Laydown Yard, 1205 15th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Hana Berres, with the Stormwater Department stopped by briefly to share with us the importance of the communities participation and how the disposing of hazardous wastes properly affects our safety.

For more details including the list of items that will be accepted and additional information log on to jccal.org or check our upcoming events on our Facebook page for the flyer.

Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

In today's episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, meet Jeff Traywick, Economic Development Advisor for Jefferson County as he breaks down the State of Economic Development for Jefferson County, how Jefferson County has resurfaced since the COVID-19 pandemic and details of the 5 year Economic Development plan that is currently in the works for Jefferson County!

Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

Margaret Tanner, Deputy Director in Jefferson County's Environmental Services Department stopped by Jefferson County's Podcast for the People to give valuable information, insight on career advancement and specific details on the Water Reclamation Facility Operator Apprenticeship position where applications are currently being accepted.

Learn all about how securing a job as a Water Reclamation Facility Operator Apprentice can set the path for a rewarding career in Environmental Services including gaining the knowledge and skills that will help scale competitive pay in any similar field across the nation.

Minimum Qualifications are High School Diploma and Driver's License. Also, current High School Seniors with an interest in biology, chemistry and math are also encouraged to prepare now and apply as the position will not begin until the latter part of May 2024.

Log on to www.jobsquest.org or call 205-325-5249.

Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org