Vestavia Hills turns 75 in November, and the city will mark the milestone with a community celebration on Thursday, Oct. 2, at City Hall. The event replaces the usual Public Safety Community Night Out and will feature music, food, games and opportunities for neighbors to connect.

Throughout the year, the Vestavia Voice has highlighted the people, decisions and milestones that helped shape the city’s growth — from its early development on Shades Mountain to the annexations of Liberty Park and Cahaba Heights. That work continues online at vestaviavoice.com (Read the stories here) .

This month, the series turns to the individuals and groups who brought those moments to life. In this cover story, the Voice honors 75 people and groups who helped shape the city’s identity across generations.

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