Jefferson County Alabama: Podcast for the People Jefferson County

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 Cooperati...

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 35071Classic Car Motoring, 3900 Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210City of Bessemer Public Works Laydown Yard, 1205 15th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020Hana Berres, with the Stormwater Department stopped by briefly to share with us the importance of the co...

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 includ...

With primary elections just around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are voter ready. In this episode we talk to Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars about what people need to know and where they can check their information. Pro Tip: visit Alabama Votes or our website jccal.org for helpful links. Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, Jefferson County's Information Technology Security Officer, Cedric Norfleet, Jr. discusses crucial tips on how to prevent against the phishing which is a fraudulent practice used by sending emails or other messages from scammers pretending to be reputable companies such as retailers (Amazon, Target, etc.) in order to make individuals reveal personal information such as passwords and credit card numbers.Top Three Preventative ...

Land Development in Jefferson County can be a long grueling process sometimes filled with disappointment when you are unaware of pre-existing challenges that could prevent projects from being approved before the Jefferson County Commission. Jefferson County Zoning Administrator Michael Morrison joins us in this episode to provide insight and tips that land developers, or those who have projects in mind, should be aware of that will same them time and resources on the front end when faced...