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Media & Public Relations

Jackson Hodges acts as the City of Anniston’s Director of Public Relations. The Public Relations Department consists of city’s public relations, our Main Street Anniston Department, and the Anniston Downtown Market

Our Public Relations Director handles the following tasks:

  • Provides information on municipal services, operations, and plans to the public.
  • Maintains city website and social medias.
  • Prepares Press/Media Releases.
  • Communicates citizen’s concerns to city staff, and assists in answering citizen questions.  
 
Our Public Relations Director also serves as a point-of-contact for Anniston Changers, a community service group that works to beautify our city through unified volunteer efforts. You can learn more about Anniston Changers by visiting their website.
 
You can also checkout our community conversation series on Facebook, entitled “The People of Anniston.” In this series, our Public Relations Director goes out on the town to sit down with some of our tremendous citizens to get their story! 
 
All media inquires for the City of Anniston may be directed to our Public Relations Director via phone/email at:
 

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Local Radio

The City of Anniston is bringing news to you in new ways! Important and exciting City information, news, events, and PSA’s will now be broadcast over the airwaves weekly on these three stations!
 
We will also be LIVE on air once a month with each station, so be sure to Tune-In as follows:
 
🎙️ 979VOK: 1st week of each month!
 
🎙️ 93.5 WHOG: 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM!
 
🎙️ WDNG 95.1: 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM!
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Filming in Anniston!

Thank you for considering Anniston as the backdrop for your production. Our historic city offers a unique blend of charm and versatility, with residential, business, and historic districts, as well as picturesque parks, streets, and sidewalks available for filming nearly year-round. Anniston’s filming guidelines were thoughtfully crafted in collaboration with film industry professionals, local businesses, and city officials to balance the needs of filmmakers with the interests of our residents, businesses, and public spaces.

We strive to provide a supportive and efficient process for your production while ensuring minimal disruption to our community. Our permitting process, notification requirements, and operational guidelines are designed to ensure a seamless experience for all parties involved. From pre-production meetings to site-specific considerations, our team is here to help facilitate your project and ensure your time in Anniston is productive and enjoyable.

For full details on filming policies, including permitting, traffic control, special effects, and residential area considerations, please refer to our comprehensive Filming Policy linked below. We look forward to welcoming your production and hope your experience in Anniston exceeds expectations!

City Newsletter

You may read each issue of our official city newsletter, The Model City Quarterly, here:

  • Issue #1 | Vol. 1 | Nov. 2019 – Feb. 2020
  • Issue #2 | Vol. 1 | March 2020 – June 2020
  • Issue #3 | Vol. 1 | July 2020 – Dec. 2020
  • Issue #4 | Vol. 1 | Jan. 2021 – May 2021
  • Issue #1 | Vol. 2 | June 2021 – October 2021
  • Issue #2 | Vol. 2 | November 2021 – March 2022
  • Issue #3 | Vol. 2 | April 2022 – August 2022

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