Tag: Anniston Alabama

CLEAR Plan 2030 In East Alabama

I have written about the troubles in East Alabama before.  Basically when you have a reality show on History Channel called Bamazon, you know this region needs some help fast!  Here is […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Speed Trap Coming?

Many drivers hate the speed trap.  Most drivers will travel at a speed that they are comfortable driving in.  If that means a driver goes over the speed limit; then so be it! […]

Redoing the Coleman Road Train Crossing

Things are quiet right now with it being Winter.  So on Saturday I went down the street to photograph another train.  Right now, work is ongoing to replace worn out crossties and […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Henry Road at Anniston Eastern Bypass

One intersection in Anniston has already been the talk of the area.  When a portion of the Anniston Eastern Bypass opened; Henry Road was moved to connect to the new roadway.  Sadly; […]

Looking For Work In Anniston

Let’s just say this is something I had to do.  On Monday, Nathan Young and Jeffrey Leachman wore signs and walked in downtown Anniston. The backs of the signs said “looking for work.” […]

Sunday Discussion: Why East Alabama Is In Deep Trouble

This is one of those posts I wished I never had to write.  But lately I have read stories and watched news coverage of all the jobs that are being cut in […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Same Quintard Avenue Light Problems

This is one of those posts that I wish I would never have to do because I would have thought that these problems along Quintard Ave. would be fixed by now.  But […]

Train Laying Down New Crossties

Over the last week Norfolk Southern has gone along the main railroad line in Anniston to lay down new wooden railroad crossties.  Norfolk Southern is doing routine maintenance along its track in the Anniston […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Coleman Road In Anniston

It’s time to open up the Geek Alabama Super-Duper Mailbag!  And this week I got a e-mail talking about Coleman Road in Anniston.  If you want to ask me anything e-mail me […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Traffic Light Goes Down

  When I got back to my apartment on Christmas night I saw the traffic light across the street at the intersection of Greenbrier Dear Rd. and Hillyer Robinson Pkwy. was out. […]