By William C. Singleton III At a recent Vestavia Hills football game, Penny Downes, wife of Vestavia Hills city manager Jeff Downes, was talking to a parent about what she hopes to accomplish as she regains her strength from treatments for multiple myeloma and prepared herself for the battle that lies ahead. Penny Downes mentioned that, because her immune system is … [Read more...]
Location, Location, Location: Vestavia Hills and Business Developers Team Up to Enhance Cahaba Heights
By Emily Williams “From an economic viability standpoint, Cahaba Heights is a gem,” said Vestavia Hills city manager Jeff Downes, and what makes the area special to the local economy are three simple elements: location, location and location. Born as a community surrounding a pumping station on the Cahaba River, Cahaba Heights was managed by Jefferson County before being … [Read more...]