2September 2026
Etowah County’s jobless rate fell in July. Fewer people were working.
Etowah County's July unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% from 4.1% in June. But employment fell...
10March 2026
What 1,400 Manufacturing Jobs Really Mean for Etowah County
The Minth announcement means roughly 1,300–1,400 direct jobs — but the real economic story is...
10March 2026
When Goodyear and Steel Ruled Gadsden: The Industrial Era That Shaped Etowah County
Almost one-third of Gadsden's workforce once depended on Goodyear and Gulf States Steel. Understanding that...
10March 2026
How Schools and Workforce Training Support Industrial Growth in Gadsden
The Minth project could add $1.3 million annually to Gadsden City Schools — but the...
10March 2026
Why Manufacturers Choose Places Like Etowah County
When a company spends hundreds of millions of dollars, it compares far more than land....