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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Library Book Controversy
Fairhope is locked in a fight over which books belong in its public library, and the dispute has become a proxy battle over who gets to control local institutions. This isn’t just about books—it can affect library funding, staff, and what services residents can access.
School District Split Agreement
Gulf Shores and Baldwin County have finally agreed on how to split their school system, which matters if you have kids in school or pay school taxes. The deal decides how assets and students get divided, and those choices could shape local schools for years.