City of St. George

On July 4, 2026, St. George will join the rest of the nation to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Communities will come together to reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans and look toward the future. America’s anniversary is an invitation for everyone to find ways to celebrate what brings us together. Members of the St. George City Council kicked off our observance of the upcoming anniversary during Saturday's Washington County Fair parade, sporting a new version of our City logo to observe this anniversary. 💗 Did you know that on the evening of April 18, 1775, Dr. Joseph Warren summoned Paul Revere and gave him the task of riding to Lexington, Massachusetts, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town? The battles that ensued at Lexington and Concord the following day, April 19, 1775, are considered the start of the American Revolutionary War.

🌟 Great opportunity to have your stories recorded and preserved, forever! 💗 Utah Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, in St. George and Springdale, Utah from April 24 - May 23. Now in its 20th year, the StoryCorps Mobile Tour has facilitated thousands of meaningful conversations between people who know and care about one another. Reservations to record are available now, and can be made by calling StoryCorps’ 24-hour toll-free reservation line at 1-800-850-4406 or visiting storycorps.org or upr.org. Reservations are available now through May 23, with special dates for Springdale on May 6 and 7 at Zion Canyon Mesa. The StoryCorps airstream trailer will be parked in St. George at Vernon Worthen Park, between 200-300 South on 400 East. StoryCorps and Utah Public Radio will be available to answer questions throughout the recording event. This recording event will be the first opportunity since UPR sponsored the StoryCorps Mobile Tour in 2013 for southern Utah participants to do in-person StoryCorps interviews where two people record a meaningful conversation with one another about who they are, what they’ve learned in life, and how they want to be remembered. A trained StoryCorps facilitator guides them through the interview process. After each 40-minute recording session, participants receive a digital copy of their interview. With participant permission, a second copy is archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress for future generations to hear. In St. George and Springdale, StoryCorps will partner with NPR affiliate Utah Public Radio/KUSU-FM. UPR will air a selection of interviews and create special programs around the project. StoryCorps may also share excerpts of these stories with the world through the project’s popular weekly NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms and best-selling books. “Our partnership with StoryCorps represents what UPR does best: connecting and strengthening our communities through storytelling,” said Kerry Bringhurst, Station Co-Manager at UPR.

🌟 St. George, Utah was named #1 Small City in America to Start a Business by WalletHub! 👏 👉 WalletHub's annual ranking evaluates over 1,300 small cities across 18 key metrics, including business environment, access to resources and business costs. St. George earned the top spot in part because of its robust support for entrepreneurs and its thriving local economy. What a thrill and honor!! Beyond our business-friendly climate, St. George offers unparalleled natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Nestled amid striking red rock landscapes and in proximity to national parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon, the city provides an exceptional quality of life. 💗 With a booming economy, stunning red rock views and a community that champions entrepreneurs, it’s no wonder businesses are thriving here. 💯

Exciting changes are coming to Christensen Park! 💗 Starting April 11, the playground will be temporarily closed as we embark on a project to transform and upgrade the space with a brand-new playground, thanks to the 2023 voter-approved General Obligation Bond. 👏 The new playground is slated to open by the end of June. Check out these sneak peek images of the future fun! 🌟

Cheers, St. George! 🎉 Strap Tank Brewery has officially rolled into town, bringing craft brews, delicious food, great vibes and a taste of history with them! ✨ This is one of many cool spots to gather in St. George, located just behind the Dixie Convention Center!

Progress is coming along well on the new access road to Tech Ridge! Great videography, editing and content by Landmark Excavating, Inc.!

There have been some exciting fossil finds at what is being called the Substation Quarry Excavation. In fact earlier on Tuesday, a dinosaur tooth was found! 🦖 The upcoming construction for a new City power substation has proven to be a catalyst to retrieve fossils from this location just off Riverside Drive. While there had been no activity on this site prior to the announcement of the substation construction, the community — near and far — have teamed up to help extract these fossils before construction is due to begin sometime in May. It's been great to see the coordination and collaboration between the City and the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site. 💙 This is a fantastic partnership, and the City is happy to contribute to the preservation effort. 🌟

Thank You, Rene Fleming! After 24 amazing years, Rene Fleming is retiring from the City of St. George! 🌟 Since 2000, Rene has been a driving force for sustainability, efficiency and exceptional customer service — always going the extra mile to make our community better. 💗 Her impact extends beyond city operations — she’s inspired an estimated 12,000 local students through outreach and education! Yes, read that again: 12K students. Wow! 👏 We celebrate Rene for her dedication and the lasting difference she’s made. Thank you for embodying everything that makes St. George great! Enjoy your well-earned retirement! Drop a comment below to wish Rene well!

Look at how these skilled linemen are! Qualifying took place today for the IPSA Lineman Rodeo. The City of St. George's linemen are sure to do us proud in May!

We are thrilled to announce that Robert Myers has been appointed as the new Assistant City Manager! ☀️ With a strong background as the City’s Budget and Financial Planning Director since September 2021, Robert brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. Under his guidance, we’ve seen a transformative strategic approach to our city's budgeting, including: 👉 Strategic Development: Enhanced the management and execution of both operating and capital budgets. 🎯 Innovative Leadership: Initiated our first-ever Council goals, priorities, and a detailed business plan aligning with our community vision. ☑️ Effective Communication & Collaboration: Known for his exemplary communication skills with the City Council and department leaders. Mayor Michele Randall expressed her full confidence in Robert’s capability: "He communicates well with the City Council as well as with his fellow department heads, and is a capable leader. I am completely confident that Robert will do an excellent job in his new role.” Join us in congratulating Robert Myers on this well-deserved appointment! Your leadership continues to inspire and drive St. George forward! 👏