ANNISTON, Ala—Jan. 25, 2023—OneWorld Pet Resort will open for business with a ribbon cutting ceremony open to the public at 11 AM January 30, 2023 at 315 Rucker St, Anniston, AL. The newly-remodeled facility sits on 200 acres, with 130 climate-controlled kennels, designed with modern materials for safety, cleanliness, and...
POW Memorial Ceremony Brings Community, Family, and Military Together in Remembrance
Military representatives, local historians, journalists, and the family of an interred solider were among the 45 or so guests that met at McClellan's German Italian Memorial Cemetery Sunday afternoon to honor the 26 German and 3 Italian soldiers who are buried there. (L to R) Preston Hale, Thom Cole, Lt....
Annual POW Memorial Ceremony at McClellan Re-opens to the Public
The Annual Prisoner-of-War Memorial Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the German Italian Memorial Cemetery in Anniston, AL, honoring the lives of 26 German soldiers and 3 Italian soldiers who are buried there. The ceremony will feature German and Italian military representatives and...
Inaugural Treadhoofalon at McClellan Successfully Unites Three Recreation Communities
Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and trail runners teamed up Saturday, November 5, to compete in the inaugural Treadhoofalon — a triathlon-style event that is the first known of its kind in the United States. The event showcased the successful collaborative efforts of the Back Country Horsemen of American McClellan Chapter,...
McClellan Development Authority Finalizes Purchase of Four Police Cameras with Anniston Police Department
Julie Moss, Director of the McClellan Development Authority, met with Anniston Police Chief Nick Bowles and Captain Justin Sanford on Thursday, October 20 to finalize the purchase of four live-monitoring police cameras and three years' worth of network cards for $36,942.76, which the MDA Board approved on Sept. 28. The...
Creedmoor Sports Acquires Additional Property to Support Long-Term Growth
Anniston, AL, US – Creedmoor® Sports Creedmoor® Sports recently purchased, from the McClellan Development Authority (MDA), more than 30 acres on the grounds of historic Fort McClellan. The land acquisition includes four acres immediately adjacent to the company’s current facility and is dedicated to supporting future expansion. “I am truly...
Dirty Soles to Host First Trail Race at Lake Yahou Park
"The trails at McClellan are non-technical [so] they’re really runnable,” said Becki Jones, founder and director of Dirty Soles Trail Races, adding that McClellan has been great at supporting her vision to bring more trail races to Calhoun County. “It’s a very cohesive relationship...because [McClellan] wants to help advertise my...
Shoes, Hooves, and Wheels Meet in the First Annual Treadhoofalon Race at McClellan
Mountain bikers, trail runners, and horseback riders will unite in a triathlon-style race at Camp McClellan Horse Trails on November 5th, 2022. This first-of-its-kind event, dubbed “Treadhoofalon,” is being jointly hosted and organized by the Back Country Horseman of America McClellan Chapter, Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association, and Anniston Runners Club...
Lake Yahou Park Gets Official Welcome
One month after the original grand opening ceremony was cancelled due to inclement weather, Lake Yahou Park was finally inaugurated as a redeveloped site by McClellan Development Authority, the City of Anniston, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park on June 23,...
HIRING NOW: Full-Time Grounds Crew Member
APPLY NOW! About the Job The Ground Crew position is full time. The ground crew member works under the direct supervision of the Director. This person performs manual work including grounds upkeep, maintenance and improvements and will assist with more involved task and projects on the property. The person...