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Rainbow City, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Rainbow City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Rainbow City storage units and roads are facing big changes soon?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Legals for 5/29/2026 (gadsdenmessenger.com) — Several upcoming legal actions and public notices could affect Rainbow City residents, including storage-unit auctions at Southtowne Mini Warehouses and Stock It N Lock It, and a July 20 abandoned-vehicle possession in Attalla. The city is also seeking bids for a new industrial access road from Lumley Road to the SMD Steel facility and for school re-roofing projects, while multiple probate, foreclosure, and land-bank hearings are scheduled across Etowah County this summer.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 4
  • Silver Sneakers Exercise Class
    McGuffey Healthcare, 2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden
    10:15 am
  • Ribbon Cutting for Visionary Eye Care
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Visionary Eye Care
    12:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • 2026 Celebration in the Park
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County 313 Nancy Carrol Ave, Glencoe, AL
    8:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting for Sunny Days Pool Service & Supplies
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Sunny Days Pool Service & Supplies
    12:00 pm
  • Ribbon Cutting for Meat Suit Modifications
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Meat Suit Modifications
    2:00 pm
  • Monday June 8
  • Council Meeting & Work Session
    City of Gadsden Council Chambers, 1st Floor - 90 Broad Street Gadsden AL
    10:00 am
  • Tuesday June 9
  • Summer Bingo
    Gadsden Public Library - Main Branch 254 College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
    1:30 pm
  • Business After Hours Summer Block Party
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County The Cola Warehouse of Gadsden
    5:00 pm
  • Dance As Exercise
    Gadsden Public Library - Main Branch 254 College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
    5:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 10
  • Ribbon Cutting for Asian One Food Mart, LLC
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Asian One Food Mart, LLC
    11:00 am
  • Thursday June 11
  • City of Southside Taste of the Town
    The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County Southside City Hall
    5:00 pm
  • Adult Summer Reading: Partner Massage at Home for Beginners
    Gadsden Public Library - Main Branch 254 College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Rainbow City. Apply here.
  • Waffle House posted a job opening for Cook / Grill Operator in Attalla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rainbow City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Southside

  • Councilwoman McGriff appointed to national youth council (gadsdenmessenger.com)
  • Downed trees block roads, damage homes and cars after storm sweeps across central Alabama (wbrc.com)
  • Southside Honors Col. Joe C. Creel as First Hometown Heroes Award Recipient (weisradio.com)

Attalla

Gadsden

  • Jacksonville State baseball coach Steve Bieser leaves for Grand Canyon (gadsdentimes.com)

Ok Rainbow City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rainbow City

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.